George Bush, PART 3 By Chuck Haviland LIFE ON THE WAGON TRAIN The first wagon train arrived in 1843. (Actually the very first arrivals that came thru the Oregon trail were in 1841- 36 men with their families). They were joined by 1000 newcomers in 1843. The number of new arrivals grew each year to…
Benefit Car Wash Sept. 1 to help find Chris Virdell
On September 1 at Kelly’s Kafé in Spanaway at 163rd & Pacific Ave., volunteers will be out washing cars to raise money. The funds are used to print flyers and other expenses associated with raising awareness of Chris’ case. The Virdell family is trying to reach out int he community to find people who may have seen him…
Grandparenting has a new look in 2013
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Grandparenting these days presents many new opportunities. But it also requires some approaches that were unheard of twenty years ago. The advent of technology and the experiences that youngsters have today create a whole new environment. There are as many different roles for grandparents as there are different family configurations and needs….
The virtuous path – WE have a dream
Editorial, by Marianne (Scott) Lincoln In August 1963, I was only 6 years old and about to enter first grade at Central Avenue Elementary. I do not remember Dr. King giving his famous I Have a Dream speech, but I do remember a conversation my mother had at Mrs. Brown’s house next door. That conversation…
More demolition – a portion of Parkland Elementary School
Tuesday, August 27, 2013, Rhine began demolishing part of the one-story wing of the old Parkland Elementary School. This demolition is part of the project to build Garfield Station, a high rise apartment building with shops in Parkland near PLU. The main portion of the Parkland School is still standing, it is going to be…
Graham Citizen’s Action Team meets Aug. 28
GRAHAM, WA — The Graham Citizen’s Action Team meeting August 28 at the Graham Fire Station on 70th Avenue East. Agenda will include discussion of the Fair Booth at Puyallup and other ways to help the community communicate and interact to help make it more livable. We’ll have a Puyallup Fair booth Thurs. 9/12-Sat. 9/14…
This weekend is the Roy Pioneer Rodeo
ROY, WA — The Roy Pioneer Rodeo is August 31 & September 1, 2013. Gates open at noon; the Rodeo starts at 1:30 p.m. Concessions include a souvenir booth, food booth, and beer/wine garden. Admission Prices 13 – Adults $10.00 Seniors $6.00 Children age 6-12, $4.00 Children 5 and under are free Cash Only on…
Sheriff’s Community Academy openings
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is looking for interested citizens to attend its fall Community Academy program. The academy begins Sept. 26 and will meet each Thursday evening for 13 weeks. This is the first time a session will be held in a north central Pierce County location. Anyone may apply….
Tacoma Concert Band season opens October 12
TACOMA, WA — The award-winning TACOMA CONCERT BAND proudly presents “DANCE RHYTHMS,” the opening concert of its 2013-2014 season! Featuring clarinet soloist Cindy Renander and guest conductor John Falskow, this entertaining program will explore how historical and cultural dance have influenced concert music. Dance rhythms and music influenced by the dance will run the gamut from…
Volunteers ready LeMay cars for Saturday
By Marianne Lincoln PARKLAND, WA — At the end of this week, the 36th annual LeMay Car Show will be held. This year it also includes an auction and a swap meet along with the other collector cars that show up and compete. The event costs $10 for general admission and $5 for students 6-17. It…
See heavy machinery up close at Touch-A-Truck event on Sept. 7
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Does your child have a love for trucks and large vehicles? Then check out Pierce County’s annual Touch-A-Truck event. The fun takes place on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 South C Street. A special “no horns” time is scheduled from noon to…
Roy Christy Road on County Council Committee Agenda
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — This is notice of Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. 2013-31. Proposal No. 2013-31, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Vacating a Portion of Roy Christy Road located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 18 North, Range 2 East, Willamette Meridian, Located…
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