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Bethel edges Spanaway Lake in thrilling season opener; G-K also victorious

Posted on September 1, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Josh Magill As a rivalry, the season opener for both Spanaway Lake and Bethel high schools did not disappoint.  It was a nail-biter to the end, but only one team could come out on top.

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Preview on Bethel School District Football

Posted on August 31, 2012 by brucesmith49

 Editor’s Note:  With this post, Josh Magill kicks off his new feature in the Mountain News-WA, covering BSD sports in-depth.  Today, Josh examines the football fortunes of Bethel High and Spanaway Lake High Schools.

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Freddie Town News – summer’s 2nd Family Movie Night brings smiles and community ties

Posted on August 26, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Josh Magill “We’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto.  We must be over the rainbow,” proclaims Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, which was the movie shown at Frederickson’s second family movie night of the summer.  The feeling also emanated … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Mauck homicides – and Mitt Romney

Posted on August 24, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith  A couple of my Libertarian friends called me this week to discuss the murders of Brian and Beverly Mauck of Graham, WA back in 2007, and the role Mitt Romney played in their deaths.

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Freddie Town News – F-CCCC monthly meeting stirs debate with county official over wood stoves

Posted on August 21, 2012 by brucesmith49

 by Josh Magill A jolly group of fourteen members attended the monthly meeting of Frederickson-Clover Creek Community Council on Saturday morning last week.  The bright colors and pictures on the walls of the meeting room inside Christ Community Baptist Church … Continue reading →

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Freddy Town News – More work on 176th St to begin; Cruz-In car show celebrates our car culture; Free Movie Night on Friday, August 24th

Posted on August 17, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Josh Magill  Western stretch of 176th Street road construction to begin  Be prepared to stop or plan an alternate route this fall announced Pierce County’s Department of Public Works and Utilities this week regarding their latest effort to widen … Continue reading →

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Frontier Park installs Big Toy playground, rewarding hard work from local kids and supporters

Posted on August 17, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Josh Magill Cars streamed through the gate and the food line was long, as nearly 350 people – many of them children – descended upon Frontier Park Tuesday evening for the dedication of the long-awaited new playground known as … Continue reading →

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Hot!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Josh Magill Heat that dries you to a prune was thick outside, which is why my wife had ‘closed up’ the house early in the morning on Thursday.  Heavy blankets covered the first floor windows creating a cool darkness, … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Funnies: “Hats”

Posted on July 7, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith I like hats.  I have Panamas, Stetsons, baseball caps, Indiana-Jones-type hats and balaclavas.  My wife has bought me many of those hats but not any more.  She doesn’t like me wearing my hats.  That woman is no … Continue reading →

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Mount Rainier claims the life of another mountaineer while Rangers finally bring home one of their own

Posted on July 6, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith  The lethal beauty and power of Mount Rainier was once again on display this week as a recovery team of five climbing Rangers were able to seize advantage of the great weather and bring down the … Continue reading →

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