http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/ News and Information for the South Sound Region en-ca webmaster@tacomaweekly.com Copyright 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/PNgdMy6iTRA/735 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/735 <p>A year and half ago, Fife freshmen Sierra Landholm wanted to do something to keep in shape and be active in school, so she decided that she would join the swim team. The swim team to her wasn’t intimidating, even though they were highly competitive, winning three league championships in…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/PNgdMy6iTRA" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/735 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/FeFTUzwS6JA/734 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/734 <p>The Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce is planning their second annual Chef’s Night Out, where attendants will be treated to a true culinary experience composed of some of the finest dishes by some of the area’s most esteemed local chefs and restaurants. </p><p>The event was created to take the place of…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/FeFTUzwS6JA" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/734 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/2J2Tc21TXoc/733 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/733 <p>The Poodle Dog restaurant will be filled with holiday cheer as the second annual Fife Christmas Bazaar kicks off on Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. </p><p>This event brings together about 30 craft and commercial vendors from various locations around the South Sound. This year, participants will have…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/2J2Tc21TXoc" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/733 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/iiraBcajqGI/732 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/732 <p>Fife Service & Towing is celebrating 60 years of business this year. </p><p>Owner Justin Kemp-Waldner is excited that the company was able to reach this goal.  </p><p>“It’s an honor,” Kemp-Waldner said. “I am proud of the work that we perform every day and how we involve ourselves in the community.”</p><p>Over…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/iiraBcajqGI" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/732 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/nvSvNrxUGCY/731 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/731 <p>Next spring, a new member of royalty will make her debut in Fife. Fife’s Daffodil Princess Anne Phillips was chosen on Oct. 7 to represent the city at the 77th annual Daffodil Festival’s Grand Floral Street Parade in April.  </p><p>The parade travels through the cities of Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/nvSvNrxUGCY" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/731 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/zWqdxgon1vE/730 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/730 <p>The Milton City Council has suspended the cabaret license of  a local bar because of its connection to a high number of arrests last month. The 30-day suspension begins Nov. 6. </p><p>According to a Milton Police Department report, Bud’s Saloon & Steakhouse, located on Milton Way, has had a total…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/zWqdxgon1vE" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/730 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/1tIgMbmFiZo/729 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/729 <p>On Oct. 17, North Hill Preschool held their annual Trike-a-thon fundraiser at Hedden Elementary School in Milton. Students were encouraged to decorate their tricycles and wear their Halloween costumes. Five booths were set up for the children including a “car” wash, fishing booth, pumpkin painting, cookie decorating and hunting for…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/1tIgMbmFiZo" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/729 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/6e0J3PCVRpk/728 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/728 <p>Deficit, slow development and weak sales tax revenue have made balancing the 2010 Milton budget much more difficult this year. At an Oct. 26 study session, current city council members, candidates and city staff combed through the more than $24 million proposed budget, a 4 percent decrease from the previous…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/6e0J3PCVRpk" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/728 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/Z7b1i4lfBIc/727 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/727 <p>Since 2001, a non-profit group of Milton firefighters and emergency medical service (EMS) professionals have provided a lifeline of supplies and training to their colleagues around the county and abroad. This month, members of Outreach Emergency Services Program (OESP) have concluded their fifth year of training emergency personnel in Colombia.…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/Z7b1i4lfBIc" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/727 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/DUEvcFbmyLg/726 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/726 <p>For the first time in the history of the city, Edgewood City Council voted not to increase citizens’ property taxes. </p><p>In 2001, Initiative 747 prohibited cities under a population of 10,000 to raise property taxes more than 1 percent each year. </p><p>Edgewood has routinely made that increase as a supplement…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/DUEvcFbmyLg" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/726 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/XILYWpunssM/725 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/725 <p>Former financial advisor, sales manager and senior vice president of finance for more than 30 years for major business powerhouses like E.F. Hutton, Melanie J. Warren has had a life filled with success. But when Wachovia wanted her to run their Western region, she quit and then began her new…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/XILYWpunssM" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/725 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/7po43lW8K3U/724 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/724 <p>Whether you want to party down or get the dickens scared out of you this Halloween, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Tacoma. From the gentle autumnal flora at W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory to the spine-tingling haunted insane asylum now open at Freighthouse Square, kids of all ages can…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/7po43lW8K3U" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/724 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/oi3lnGpVSHQ/723 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/723 <p>Fife will get a little spookier next week when Fife Police Department hosts its annual Halloween carnival. The event will begin at 5 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the Fife Community Center. </p><p>There will be plenty of family-friendly games and prizes. The local Kiwanis chapter will provide popcorn, and ice…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/oi3lnGpVSHQ" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/723 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/FUr5cu89dIk/722 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/722 <p>Milton and Edgewood residents cleaned up at this year’s Puyallup Fair floral competition. </p><p>Fifteen local floral enthusiasts competed in the annual contest, bringing in a variety of cut flowers from their home gardens as standalone entries, or working with larger assortments for artistic arrangements. Winners from the 2009 Puyallup Fair…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/FUr5cu89dIk" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/722 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/0KyZ-tJKWBk/721 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/721 <p>When Stephen Owen and his family walk around their Milton neighborhood, they have become a little more concerned lately.  </p> <p>The family has owned their home in a cul-de-sac in the city for about four years. Owen said that of his eight neighbors, about six own pets. However, many of…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/0KyZ-tJKWBk" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/721 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/jQyQ-H4zY7g/720 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/720 <p>Toward the end of his senior year in high school, Michael Lakin was enjoying lunch with his friends, just like any other day at Cascade Christian School in Puyallup.</p><p>Lakin, who earned his Eagle Scout rank after six years in Edgewood’s Boy Scout Troop 525, took a break from his meal…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/jQyQ-H4zY7g" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/720 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/ZuccDE9LJQ8/719 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/719 <p>Fife High School Trojan football team hit their stride in the last two weeks, capping a two-game winning streak. </p><p>On Sept. 26, the Trojan’s offense disassembled the Washington High School Patriots defense scoring 47 points on 253 yards rushing. </p><p>Coach Kent Nevin continued to look to his running backs Alex…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/ZuccDE9LJQ8" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/719 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/vDGi-Jl9FJY/718 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/718 <p><em><strong>1) Why are you running for office? </strong></em></p><p></p><p><strong>Asay</strong>: I’m running because I feel like there are a couple of really important things left unfinished that need to be dealt with, including the fire and EMS services for residents in the city. We need some resolution to that issue. </p><p><strong>SANDERSON:</strong> My…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/vDGi-Jl9FJY" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/718 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/hGhPkhNhuFw/717 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/717 <p>At a morning meeting, reporters listen attentively to an agenda filled with tasks that still need to be completed. Stories need to be written, photos need to be snapped and a deadline looms around the corner. However, in an age when print seems to be dying, the student journalists responsible…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/hGhPkhNhuFw" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/717 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/O-e0TCTHTp0/716 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/716 <p>Emerald Queen Casino has been working with department managers and employees to ensure that possible swine flu cases are identified and handled appropriately.</p><p>Education efforts regarding the handling of flu-like symptoms at the Puyallup Tribe’s Emerald Queen Casinos began in May, after the first outbreaks of the highly-contagious illness were reported.…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/O-e0TCTHTp0" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/716 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/P_1R1yrn3rg/715 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/715 <p>The early morning chilly weather didn’t stop about 5,000 residents from participating in Fife Harvest Festival activities on Oct. 3. The festivities took place all day at Dacca Park and Columbia Junior High School.  The Fife Harvest Festival offered families the opportunity to enjoy delicious food, a full entertainment schedule…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/P_1R1yrn3rg" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/715 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/CeJwTGtAaZE/714 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/714 <p>Milton residents who are past due on their electric utility payments have been given a second chance. At the Oct. 5 meeting, Milton City Council approved an emergency ordinance that would extend the grace period for delinquent bills under $100 before services are terminated at residences. </p><p>“This action saves the…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/CeJwTGtAaZE" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/714 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/iySyx9bLaaY/713 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/713 <p>As Edgewood continues to examine ways to lessen its budget shortfall, council discussed the possibility of forfeiting council member salaries at a study session Sept. 29. </p><p>Brought to the table by council members Steve Cope and Donna O’Ravez, the idea was to give up, or severely lessen, council’s monthly stipend…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/iySyx9bLaaY" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/713 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/VZx9e2HnNng/712 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/712 <p>For the 11th year, 18 farms from across Pierce County invited families to enjoy hands-on activities and lots of fresh, locally grown food at HarvestFest on Oct. 3. </p><p>The event was free to the public and was presented by the Pierce County FARM Program and FARM Board. The goal was…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/VZx9e2HnNng" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/712 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/2qEXNrfG3dE/711 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/711 <p>After three non-league games, the Fife </p><p>Trojan football team has a 1-2 record. The Trojans racked up 71 points, while allowing 83 points to their opponents. Senior quarterback Devan Bennion in three games has completed 14 of 32 passes for a total of 107 yards. Senior running backs Tyler Richards,…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/2qEXNrfG3dE" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/711 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/9COuJhrZWXA/710 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/710 <p>The Fife Lady Trojans soccer team has laid claim to two 2A state championship titles for two consecutive years. However, the scenery has dramatically changed with new players and most significantly, a new coach. In June, longtime coach Teri Shimoda retired. </p><p>Taking the helm and leading the Lady Trojans is…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/9COuJhrZWXA" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/710 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/A5smsQAUzz0/709 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/709 <p>The Ostrom family has been in the senior housing facilities business in Puget Sound since 1945, and they have built a strong foundation and reputation for providing excellent, high-quality independent and assisted living opportunities since 1999. Since then, they have opened up three Stafford Suites locations and three skilled nursing…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/A5smsQAUzz0" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/709 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/sGreJprYJCg/708 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/708 <p>The city of Fife is kicking off the autumn season with its annual Harvest Festival on Oct. 3 at Dacca Park. The event is free and will feature vendors, food, the reptile man with his slithering friends, and a petting zoo. Other activities will include face painting, arts and crafts,…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/sGreJprYJCg" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/708 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/-S9cy9vL6AU/707 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/707 <p>The Port of Tacoma Commission recently ap-proved a 10-year lease agreement with Canadian-based North West Comp-any, Inc. In December, the food distribution company will begin occupying a warehouse located at 2000 Taylor Way in Tacoma. </p><p>The site was formerly used as a distribution center for Safeway. The port has been…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/-S9cy9vL6AU" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/707 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~3/HGv3QDDbzv0/706 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/706 <p>Milton will be the first city in Pierce County to test a federally funded nutritional pilot program for senior citizens. Pierce County Human Services has granted the city $33,600 to implement the Diner’s Choice Nutrition Pilot Program beginning Oct. 1 until December 2010. </p><p>The goal of the program is to…<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MiltonEdgewoodSignal/~4/HGv3QDDbzv0" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.miltonedgewoodsignal.com/article/706