Category Archives: Events

Update from Japan – the emotional strain

  Editor’s Note: The following letter is an update on the situation in Japan that was written by a Baptist missionary named John Armagost.  His message comes to The Mountain News via Carol Wright of Graham, who received it through … Continue reading

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Mutts are “magnificent” at Pierce County Farigrounds

  A lively crowd braved a chilling rain Saturday to celebrate canine friendship at the 7th Annual Most Magnificent Mutt Show, held on the grounds of the Pierce County Fair at Frontier Park in Graham.

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Bethel breaks ground for community center

  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

  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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Letters from Japan

   The following two letters come from a pair of Baptist missionaries stationed in Japan who traveled north to the stricken areas near Sendai.  They are part of an on-going exchange of information and prayers within this faith community, of … Continue reading

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Prayers for Japan

  Carol Wright, the Executive Director of the Graham-Kapowsin Community Council has sent the following “Prayer for Japan.”  Her submission comes from her faith community’s prayer circle and was authored by a woman who lives in Pasco, not far from … Continue reading

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Nuclear Disaster in Japan triggers rising concern in WA

  As the situation continues to deteriorate in Japan’s Fukushima nuclear complex, health concerns are rising here in Washington state – especially in Mountain Country. According to the New York Times and other media outlets, the Fukushima facility has six … Continue reading

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Graham’s EXPO 2011 a sweet success

     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.

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The Oscars – a commentary

  For reasons I don’t fully understand, I’m drawn to watch the Academy Awards show tonight.  Perhaps it is a combination of factors – one, I don’t have a TV so I tend to watch a lot of movies.  But … Continue reading

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Beautiful music scheduled for Bethel

  As the Graham reporter for the Eatonville Dispatch I learned that the music programs in the Bethel School District, particularly at Graham-Kapowsin High School and Frontier Junior High, are superb.  Many concerts that I heard were at professional levels, and I … Continue reading

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