Parents arrested for hosting teen grad drinking party

PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Acting on a tip last weekend, police went to an East Pierce County home early Sunday and arrested a couple for allowing their residence to be used for an after-graduation underage drinking party for their daughter. Upon obtaining a search warrant to search the property, officers found a keg in the…

JBLM Outdoor Expo June 22

Dozens of Hunting, Fishing Guides and Vendors to Host Outdoor Expo for Service Members at JBLM Lewis-Main Exchange JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The Army and Air Force Exchange Service management at the JBLM Lewis-Main Exchange, along with more than 50 hunting and fishing guides, vendors and outdoor experts, will host an outdoor expo for…

44th Annual Tacoma Highland Games, Frontier Park, Graham June 22

The 44th Annual Tacoma Highland Games will take place Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Frontier Park, 217th & Meridian/Highway 161, Graham, Washington. 2013 Chieftain of the Games is Charles “Chuck” Cook. General Admission will be Adult – $15.00 Pre-Sale – $13.00, Youth (6-18), Seniors, Military w/valid ID- $10.00 Pre-Sale – $8.00, Children 5 and under…

Bethel High yearbook day and car show

Bob Davidson is a expert when it comes to pin striping, he’s been doing it since 1955. Because he is sought out, there are thousands of car collectors who know him. He is also related to a Bethel High School shop teacher (father in law I believe they said). About 7 years ago, they decided to…

The carnival has come to Sprinker

A couple times each year, the carnival comes to Sprinker Recreation Center. As you can see from the photo, they are set up for this weekend, June 7-9.

Jousting practice at Clover Creek

By Marianne Lincoln As I was leaving the Cross Park Spaghetti Feed, a good-looking fella caught my eye. At 18.5 hands this blonde, Belgian athlete was pretty impressive. He was dressed up for a little jousting practice with Melinda Leach. His name is Mikie the Wonder Horse. I would have said what a stud, but he is obviously a gelding….

Cross Park fundraiser packed the house

The Friends of Stan and Joan Cross Park filled the tables and forced the committee to quickly make more spaghetti sauce Friday at their Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser. That’s the kind of support any non-profit effort wants to have. Desserts were auctioned off at a fast pace and high prices. The people of Frederickson were ready…

More students sought for summer choir camp

Spanaway, WA — Students who are ages twelve and up may learn to sing and dance with the Spanaway Lake Music Company this summer. Spanaway Lake High School will host the second annual Vocal Jazz and Show Choir Summer Camp beginning Sunday, June 23, and running through Saturday, June 29. The camp will feature nationally…

Fun at the Old General Store for Roy Rodeo weekend

Howdy all! First a big thank you to all who made it out to the Auburn Eagles AND the Memorial Day Pell Party making both a great weekend out of dancing and “real” country music (or Ameripolitin as Dale Watson coins it!) What a thrill it was to see all of you folks and then…

Spaghetti Feed May 31 to help start up a park in Frederickson

There’s a Spaghetti Feed on Friday to help raise funds and awareness of a park project in Frederickson. Friends of Stan and Joan Cross Park (FSJCP)  will hold the event at Clvoer Creek Elementary School on Friday, May 31st from 5 to 8 p.m. The address for Clover Creek Elementary is 16715 36th Ave East,…

University Place Duck Days, a place to visit this weekend

By Donald Green Duck Daze officially kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25 when the Duck Parade marches along Bridgeport Way to celebrate the coming of summer! Everyone is invited to participate join us and be part of the fun! Wear your blue T-shirt if you have one. Duck Parade The Duck Parade began…