The Sumner girls swim team remains undefeated. They faced Steilacoom, who boasted a 6-0 record before meeting the Spartans.
Daffodil Valley Elementary school teacher Michelle Nazelrod has been selected to join the State Network of Educators (SNE). From over 350 applicants statewide, SNE consists of 92 educators charged with the task of designing and developing resources for transitioning to the new Common Core state standards. Washington’s SNE will be joined by other educators and school administrators from the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, which includes 25 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Bonney Lake Food Bank is in the process of consolidating community distribution by stopping services at the Prairie Ridge Community Center, according to the Bonney Lake Community Resources (BLCR) Board of Directors. The Bonney Lake food bank site will accommodate the change by extending its hours of operation to include five days a week and two evenings.
After months of awareness efforts by the SwimSafe coalition, it stands to reason the program was a success. Zero water-related deaths were reported at Lake Tapps during the 2013 summer season.
An open house will be held at the Franciscan Medical Pavilion, 9320 Sky Island Drive E. in Bonney Lake, Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Sumner Downtown Association is holding its annual Autumn Evening Celebration, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
After months of planning and construction, Bonney Lake’s Safe Routes to School Trail — which includes the
Three school districts – Tacoma, West Valley and Highline – have announced they plan to apply as charter school authorizers in 2014, according to the State Board of Educators (SBE).
The Spartan girl’s swim team continued its winning streak last week with two victorious meets. They swam at home against Eatonville Sept. 24, with a final score of 138-47. They faced Fife in an away meet Sept. 26 and won 105-82.
Each year, hundreds of participants dress in their best pink attire and participate in the Come Walk With Me 5k in Sumner to show their support for breast cancer fighters and survivors.
Sen. Pam Roach, R-Auburn, met with residents and community leaders at a town hall meeting Sept. 25 to discuss the history and future of recreational fishing on Lake Tapps.
After months of planning and construction, Bonney Lake’s Safe Routes to School Trail — which includes the first mile of the Fennel Creek Trail — has been completed. Mayor Neil Johnson announced a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the trail link.
The city of Bonney Lake announced the purchase of 3.25 acres on Rhodes Lake Road at the Sept. 24 city council meeting. Council members voted unanimously to approve the $375,000 purchase, which is located at 18212 Rhodes Lake Road East.
