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Politicians descend upon Bethel – a reporter’s personal view

Posted on October 14, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Josh Magill  It seemed every aspect of Bethel School District’s “ABC Day” was a hit on Saturday, except for one – the “meet and greet” of political candidates was lightly attended, perhaps overshadowed by the attraction of the many … Continue reading →

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Bethel Learning Center dedicated

Posted on October 13, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Josh Magill The air was filled with jazz music on Saturday morning in Spanaway as nearly two hundred people gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Bethel Learning Center.  The music produced by the Pierce County Community Big … Continue reading →

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Frederickson News – Bethel to open Learning Center amid a flurry of community events

Posted on October 12, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Josh Magill Though temperatures are dropping and it seems fall is upon us, events and meetings in the Frederickson and Spanaway areas have not gone into hibernation.  Just the opposite is happening due to some planning and dedications.  Ironically, … Continue reading →

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Bethel Sports: football preview for Week of October 1-6

Posted on October 4, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Josh Magill  Spanaway Lake Sentinels football game against Curtis High to be televised  Fans of Spanaway Lake High School football can see tonight’s game from the comfort of their own home by tuning in to Root Sports Network, who … Continue reading →

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Bethel Sports Round-up, Week of September 24

Posted on October 2, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Josh Magill Spanaway Lake High School  The Spanaway Lake Sentinels had a rough week in sports, falling to opponents in four different competitions. 

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Update on the seizure of 39 horses in Graham – due process controversy grows

Posted on September 30, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Josh Magill; Special to the Mountain News  Tempers flared and feelings were hurt this past week over the recent seizure of 39 horses from a Graham farm that officials said contained “deplorable conditions.”  Many area residents are incensed that … Continue reading →

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Seizure of 39 horses in Graham reveals massive DEA drug investigation

Posted on September 30, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith, with contributions from Josh Magill  The seizure of 39 horses from a 99-acre ranch on Meridian Ave in Graham is part a much larger – and vastly more serious – investigation of the horse owners being conducted … Continue reading →

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Self-Reliant Communities of Graham and Eatonville present a workshop on water harvesting

Posted on September 27, 2012 by brucesmith49

~ Editor’s Note:  Our beautiful skies and warm weather come at a price, and the Mountain News has just received the following press release from Karelina Resnick of the Self-Reliant Community of Graham about a very timely workshop on catching … Continue reading →

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Body Recovered this week in Mount Rainier National Park

Posted on September 25, 2012 by brucesmith49

` Editor’s Note: Officials at Mount Rainier National Park announced this week that a body has been found at the base of a cliff in the southern section of the park.  The following is the press release issued today from … Continue reading →

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BSD Sports Roundup

Posted on September 25, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Josh Magill Graham-Kapowsin High School The Eagles volleyball team defeated district rival SpanawayLake behind Ayla Carpenter’s four aces while Jessica Bailey spiked 17 kills against the Sentinels.  Kyla Ogbrun finished with nine kills and three aces and Taylor Nolte … Continue reading →

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