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. Continue reading →

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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. Continue reading →

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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 from the crowd of nearly 200 folks that descended upon the grounds of Sound Life Church Friday night. 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. Continue reading →

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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 on 176th Street seemed to lift the spirits of those present, producing smiles and energetic greetings. 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 a stretch of 176th Street, this time between Waller Road and 14th Avenue.

Cars stopped last week for tree clearing on the latest expansion of 176th St.

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 the Big Toy. 

The new “Big Toy” playground at Frontier Park

The ceremony was cause for celebration at one of Pierce County’s largest parks, located on Meridian Avenue in Graham, and generated a slew of dignitaries, kids and local supporters. 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, fans blew, and our three young children were encamped on the couch preparing for a miserable day. 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 longer my wife. 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 body of their fallen colleague, Nick Hall.  Continue reading →

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