The following security policy is up for 2nd reading and possible passage or it could move to a third reading. Notice that none of the procedural language is currently included and there is no designation within the text that your elected school board shall review such procedures before they are implemented. The editorial staff of the Post…
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Bethel Community Open Market – register for August 10
It is almost time for the second of three local markets at the new Bethel Learning Center. On August 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Bethel Community Open Market will feature local producats and produce, healthy natural foods and family entertainment. Interested vendors need to get regsitered for their booth space. Information is…
Jazz Under the Stars features Andre Thomas July 18
From the PLU event calendar: Jazz Under the Stars-Andre Thomas When Thursday, July 18, 2013, 7 – 9pm Where MBR Music Center Amphitheater Schooled in his native Baltimore, Andre Thomas studied music in San Diego and at the Armed Forces School of Music. He moved to Seattle from Japan in 1987 with the Navy Band….
Bethel official injured in STP mishap
Jay Brower, Bethel School District’s director of community connections was injured Saturday in Seattle as he was starting out on the Seatlle to Portland Bicycle Classic. Jay’s words from Facebook: “Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers. While in Seattle yesterday morning there was an abrupt slow down going down hill. I hit the…
GBA program on Bethel’s Aquatic Center July 17
GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY: UMPQUA BANK, Megan Rosario 7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave, R 4/10’s mile, 1st driveway) 7:30 a.m. – Meeting – Regis Jackson,…
Beware of massive numbers of bicycles Saturday July 13!
July 13-14 is the Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic. It is a 200-mile bicycle ride, the largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest. There are up to 10,000 participants riding from Seattle to Portland in one or two days. The route takes them through Summit, Waller, Spanaway, Roy and McKenna. This is a…
A beautiful summer day for the Raspberry Festival at PLU
Wednesday, July 10 at noon, Pacific Lutheran University held their summer Raspberry festival. There was music by the Fabulous Murphtones and performances by Roberto the Magnificient formerly of the Gentlemen Jugglers. There were children, students, faculty, staff and many local residents all together enjoying a beautiful, sunny summer day and the wonderful ambiance of the park-like setting below…
FP District’s School Board of Directors seeks applicants to fill board position vacancy
Tacoma, WASHINGTON (02 July 2013) — The Franklin Pierce School District has a vacancy on its School Board. The vacancy will be filled by appointment within the next 90 days. The vacancy occurred as a result of the resignation of Mrs. Reva Palmer on July 2, 2013, after 14 years of dedicated service to the…
FP board member Reva Palmer resigns leaving open seat
At the Franklin Pierce District school board meeting June 18, Reva Palmer. Director District 1, read her resignation. According to the meeting minutes, Mrs. Palmer cited that she is relocating out of state soon and expressed gratitude to her fellow board members and the district. Dr. Frank Hewins presented a plaque to Mrs. Palmer to thank her…
Spanaway Lake’s choir camp will dazzle their audience Saturday
SPANAWAY, WA — Spanaway Lake High School is hosting the second annual Vocal Jazz and Show Choir Summer Camp. It runs through Saturday, June 29 when the group will hold their concert at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $5 Award-winning choreographer Damon Brown, and Music Company director Bernard Crouse are running the camp with the assistance…
JoAnne Matson, 39 year FP Board Member passes
JoAnne Matson passed away June 22, 2013 at age 84. She was born in Alhambra, CA on May 31, 1929 to Gluck W. Riley and Ellen Brock Riley. She moved to Seattle in 1941 with her mother. JoAnne married Emerson N. Matson Jan. 10, 1948. He preceded her in death. She served on the Franklin…
A Taste of Summertime at PLU
[Editor note: This is an article refresh now that summer is here.] PLU, Parkland, WA — Our annual Fruit Festival is a lunchtime community concert series featuring summer fruit desserts and live music. Bring a picnic and your favorite people and relax for lunch! Or, grab lunch at PLU’s restaurant and find a seat on the…
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