Category: Schools

Schools including Franklin Pierce, Bethel and PLU

School board honored as a school board of distinction for 4th consecutive year

FRANKLIN PIERCE — The Franklin Pierce School District Board of Directors — Cole Roberts (Chair), John Harstad (Vice Chair), Doug Carlson, Mary Sherman and Mark Baumgarten — has been recognized as a 2013 Washington State School Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Board Directors’ Association. This is the fourth consecutive year that Franklin Pierce…

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Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar Report

PARKLAND, WA – The Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University was the site of Christmas Cheer today as hundreds of interested onlookers browsed tables of pewter, knitted goods, sweaters, cookies and other assorted ethnic goodies. Here is a glimpse at the fun:

Rep. JT Wilcox visits Frederickson

FREDERICKSON, WA — State Representative JT Wilcox paid a visit to the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council Saturday morning. His visit was part of the effort to keep the community informed about issues and solutions. A great deal of Rep. Wilcox’s discussion centered around transportation. With an 11.5 cent gas tax under consideration int he legislature, he…

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Local Scandinavian events

PARKLAND, WA —  The Scandinavian Sweater Exchange and Danish Sisterhood Bazaar is this Saturday, November 16th, in the Anderson University Center on the PLU campus, first floor, from 10am to 4pm.  Sponsored by the Scandinavian Cultural Center Council and the Danish Sisterhood, there is no admission fee.  Come join the fun and find something to…

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Highlights: Bethel School Board Meeting Nov. 12

SPANAWAY, WA — Photos of the new construction of the Central Kitchen Facility and Transportation building were shown during the communication portion at the beginning of the meeting. These new buildings int he Frederickson Industrial Park are scheduled to be operational at the beginning of the next school year, September 2014. Next was a YouTube…

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Volunteers needed for Project Homeless in January

Dear Supporters Of The Bethel Community, During the month of November, we often feel a sense of gratitude for the quality of life that we enjoy.  We also turn our hearts to those less fortunate. On January 25, 2014, we have an opportunity to make a difference for those community members who lack the basics…

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WHS alumnus posthumously honored with jersey retirement

At the Washington High School football game on October 25th, the Patriot community held a ceremony to posthumously honor WHS alumnus and professional football player, Lewis Bush. Lewis Bush’s jersey, #36, was retired that evening. Lewis was a standout athlete at Washington High School from 1984-1988. As a football player, Lewis was the perfect mix…

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The Market @ Bethel

Saturday was the holiday version of the Bethel Community Open market at the Bethel Learning Center. THere was an amazing number of vendors and interesting things to do. Here is a photo recap.

25 – 2014 Daffodil Princesses with the Daffodilian President Judy Smith

25 – 2014 Daffodil Princesses with the Daffodilian President Judy Smith The selection of the Bethel Princess Wednesday filled the last open position for the 2014 Daffodil Court. All of the other Princesses were present at the selection of Megan Chabot. After the selection was made, everyone posed together.

Bethel Daffodil Princess

Bethel Daffodil Princess Megan Chabot poses with her parents after she was selected to the Daffodil Court representing Bethel.

On the way from here to there: UPS/PLU, Fire Levy

By Marianne Lincoln At times driving around the area, there are things you can see along the way that are interesting and unique to the area. Today I stopped by the cross town rivalry football game between the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes and the University of Puget Sound Loggers at Sparks Stadium. I didn’t stay…

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