Category Archives: Graham News

Local groups selling fireworks to raise funds for worthy causes

Posted on July 2, 2011 by brucesmith49

Fireworks are a large part of the July 4th tradition, and retail stands have spouted seemingly on every street corner, selling their wares to eager enthusiasts who delight is celebrating the Fourth of July with boom and blast.

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After finding his fortune, Graham entrepreneur decides he can go home

Posted on July 1, 2011 by brucesmith49

John “JC” Cahill, the head of B & R Auto Wrecking in Graham and Spanaway, is going home. JC, who has increased sales 300% in his three years at B & R and was awarded “Boss of the Year” … Continue reading →

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County re-districting bodes well for Graham, Frederickson and Spanaway

Posted on June 10, 2011 by brucesmith49

Pierce County is undergoing a reconfiguration of its seven council district boundaries due to changes in population, and the proposed changes – if approved by the current County Council – will strengthen the political voice of Graham, Frederickson, and … Continue reading →

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Newbie in Graham – For a Wild Bunny

Posted on June 5, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Paula Morris My daughter was on her way to work last Thursday afternoon when she spotted the neighbor’s cat with something “largish” in her teeth. She slammed on her brakes, took off after the cat, and caught her before … Continue reading →

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Bethel’s request for a zoning change triggers controversy in Graham

Posted on May 31, 2011 by brucesmith49

A zoning request by the Bethel School District regarding its newly acquired acreage along 224th St, and submitted to the Graham Land Use Advisory Commission (LUAC) at its May meeting, has ignited a wave of protests from neighbors and … Continue reading →

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Comedy night at JR Whistle Stop delivers the laughs in Spanaway

Posted on May 28, 2011 by brucesmith49

A packed house got their money’s worth of comedy last Thursday at JR’s Whistle Stop restaurant in Spanaway. Over the past several months, owner John Reynolds (the JR) has brought professional comedy acts to his three-year old restaurant in … Continue reading →

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Newbie in Graham – Nuggets of Inspiration

Posted on May 26, 2011 by brucesmith49

For the past ten months I have been able to claim “Newbie” status here in Graham, Washington, three months of which I have had the privilege of writing for the Mountain News under its hard working, able-bodied editor, Bruce Smith. … Continue reading →

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Bethel seeks county code changes for electronic signs in Frederickson

Posted on May 20, 2011 by brucesmith49

The Bethel School District launched its latest effort to win approval for electronic readerboards at last Monday’s Frederickson Land Use Advisory Commission meeting (F-LUAC).

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Mother’s Day Tea and Jewelry, Feathers and Cats

Posted on May 13, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Judy Spiers Mother’s Day came a day early this year – Saturday – for those who attended Karen Lucas’ annual Mother’s Day Tea at the Gallery on the Hill, in Graham.

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Ideas for Mother’s Day Weekend

Posted on May 6, 2011 by brucesmith49

A variety of pastoral places suitable for a Mother’s Day Weekend stroll or visit exist in our area, most notably Chase Gardens, Old Goat Farm and Nursery, and a relative newcomer – the Mother’s Day Tea on the top of Graham … Continue reading →