Car wash today to help find Chris Virdell

Chris Virdell disappeared from near Bethel High School a year ago on February 9. He was 18 and headed to work at Safeway on South Hill. His whereabouts are unknown and now the case is being treated like a homicide. Today at Total Collision, 21621 Mountain Hwy E, Spanaway, there will be a car wash to…

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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….

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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…

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SUV license ACN 1194 implicated in Waller burglary

MIDLAND, WA — Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at approximately 11:30 AM there was a burglary in the 9800 block of Waller Road East. Because of tracks in the area, it appears that suspects made more than one trip to gain access and steal the occupants belongings.  If a dark green smaller SUV license number ACN…

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Hosmer St. former District Court site to be sold

TACOMA, WA — This is notice of the Rules and Operations Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. R2013-50. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Ratifying the Sale of Certain County-Owned Surplus Real Property Located at 1902 96th Street South, Tacoma, Washington, Commonly Referred to as the Former Hosmer District Court Property; and…

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Jeffrey Brown appointment to Planning Commission

This is notice of final Council hearing on Proposal No. R2013-54. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Appointment of Jeffrey Brown (District 6) to the Pierce County Planning Commission. The Final Council hearing on this proposal is set for June 4, 2013, at 3:00 pm. The final Council hearing will be held…

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Spaghetti Friday for Cross Park

You know you want spaghetti today. Frederickson’s Cross Park supporters are counting on you. From 5 to 8 pm at Clover Creek Elementary School, 16715 36th Ave. Cal 253-848-8883 for tickets. $8 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12. All proceeds benefit Cross Park. More information or online reservations at http://www.fsjcp.org/    

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…

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2013 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. – The 2013 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games will be held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord May 31 -June 2. The Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” is scheduled to arrive at JBLM McChord Field Friday, May 31, in time for the opening ceremony, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m (immediately…

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Auditor announces 3-day filing period for open seats

A special 3-day candidate filing period will be held June 5-7, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. State law requires a reopening of the filing period when no one files for a position during the regular filing period. Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted for the following offices: City of Roy – Council Position…

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