Category Archives: Bethel News

Men Who Dance – strengthening health and friendships in Graham

Posted on April 21, 2011 by brucesmith49

Like a quiet magnet, the Graham Jazzercise program is drawing a small cadre of men to its daily work-out classes. Seeking to keep fit or needing to shed pounds, these men, all 50 years and older, are “doin’ the … Continue reading →

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Frederickson News – F-CCCC grapples with electronic sign issue

Posted on April 19, 2011 by brucesmith49

The Frederickson-Clover Creek Community Council met last Saturday and discussed a variety of political and social projects.

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Daffodil Parade in Orting delights thousands

Posted on April 9, 2011 by brucesmith49

Although the 78th Annual Daffodil Parade lost its sunny skies somewhere around Tacoma, it still dodged the raindrops three towns later when the twenty-two Daffodil Princesses and their Queen, Claire Fleming, arrived in Orting Saturday afternoon.

Posted in Bethel News, Culture, Eatonville News, Entertainment, Frederickson, Graham News, Orting, Roy News, Spanaway | 6 Comments

Update on domestic violence slayings in Spanaway

Posted on April 6, 2011 by brucesmith49

The troubles of the Stewart-Sampels family came into sharper focus today as more details of this double-homicide-suicide incident have been revealed by police.

Posted in Bethel News, Cops and courts, Events, Spanaway | Tagged Domestic Violence deaths | 4 Comments

Third domestic violence incident this week claims three more lives

Posted on April 5, 2011 by brucesmith49

A high-speed chase on I-5 today ended in the driver’s suicide, and capped what appears to be another lethal domestic violence episode that claimed the life of his wife and their six year-old son.

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Bethel breaks ground for community center

Posted on March 24, 2011 by brucesmith49

Although a chilling wind blew through the empty lots across from Bethel Junior High, the hearts of over a hundred community leaders, students and their families were warmed greatly as they witnessed Monday’s “ground-breaking” ceremony for the first community … Continue reading →

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Frederickson News – big growth, Bethel pushes for electronic signs, and Lindquist touts successful prosecutions

Posted on March 23, 2011 by brucesmith49

Besides announcing a slew of social and recreational programs for its residents – in particular a Spaghetti Feed fundraiser for Cross Park scheduled for April 29 – last Saturday’s Frederickson-Clover Creek Community Council meeting heard an appeal from Bethel … Continue reading →

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House church in Spanaway a beacon for youth

Posted on March 18, 2011 by brucesmith49

A modest but modern house in a Spanaway sub-division has become an unlikely magnet for teens and young adults seeking a religious community.

Posted in Bethel News, Culture, Spanaway, Spirituality | Tagged Home Schools | 1 Comment

Pierce County Skills Center – impressive and inspiring

Posted on March 17, 2011 by brucesmith49

The new Pierce County Skills Center, a regional vocational-technical high school administered by the Bethel School District, is off to a grand start in its inaugural year, particularly in its brand-new campus located in Frederickson.

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Graham’s EXPO 2011 a sweet success

Posted on March 5, 2011 by brucesmith49

The 8th annual Graham EXPO was a stellar success, with a well-attended festival Saturday that showcased many solid performances from local musicians, along with high-quality art from south Pierce County artists and artisans.