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The Buckley Community Center, where the city council meets. File photo

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Buckley begins search for new city administrator, signs off on tree in honor of Gordon Wozeniak

City admin Dave Schmidt’s successor could be on board as early as October

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Buckley, Black Diamond police blotter | April 21 – May 2

Burglary, car theft and a mistaken report of a homeless encampment.

Local Ida Marge Guild Secretary LuAnne Hedges, center, talks plants at the recent Country Store Bazaar put on by the guild at Buckley Hall. The fundraiser, which support Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, raised more than $6,500.

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Ida Marge Guild raises $6,500-plus at spring bazaar

The guild also hosts a fundraiser in November.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON The regular season concluded in rainy fashion last week for South Puget Sound League 2A baseball players, but the campaign was a successful one for both local Hornet squads. Enumclaw High captured the league championship and White River finished in a second-place tie. Both teams were scheduled to open District 2/3 play Tuesday afternoon, EHS as the No. 2 seed into districts (vs. No. 7 Olympic) and White River as No. 4 (vs. No. 5 Steilacoom). Opening-round victories would bring semifinal games on Saturday; a Tuesday loss would mean playing again today (Wednesday) in a loser-out round. Above, White River’s Tyson Campbell completes an easy out during a recent home game on the Buckley campus.

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Sports Roundup | May 2 — May 6

Scores for track and field, soccer, fastpitch, and more.

The Buckley Community Center, where the city council meets. File photo

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Buckley leans on consultants as city rebuilds depleted staff

“We are continuing to bleed staff,” says City Administrator Dave Schmidt.

Young kids and their families had a reel good time at Uncle John's pond last weekend for the RV park's annual fishing derby, and several children managed to catch some two-plus pound whoppers. Pictured above is Jaelyn Anderson showing off her first catch of the morning to Stevie Frick. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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A fine day for fishing | Photo gallery

Young kids (and their parents) gathered at Uncle John’s pond outside Buckley last weekend to cast their lines…

Construction on the Foothills Pedestrian bridge may start this summer. It'll not only be accessible to foot traffic, but emergency services as well, just in case the White River bridge is inaccessible. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Foothills Trail pedestrian bridge over White River expected to go out to bid soon

Construction on the bridge, expected to start this summer, could take about 18 months.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Spring is in full bloom | Baby Animals and Blooms gallery

Maris Farms’ annual festival continues through early May.

Photo by Alex Bruell Janel Keating Hambly will be retiring from the role of White River School District superintendent after this school year, and current deputy superintendent Dr. Scott Harrison will be taking over.

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Janel Keating Hambly retiring; Scott Harrison to take over as White River schools superintendent

While she’s leaving the district office, Keating Hambly will be sticking around the area.

Whether you're at the pool or the beach, water safety is paramount — which is why the Enumclaw Aquatic Center hosted April Pool's Day on April 16, teaching kids of all ages the importance of a properly-fitted life jacket, how to rescue someone with a life preserver, and how to get in and out of a boat safely. Pictured is Eve Funk, rocking her her pool fit. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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At a Glance: May 2022 events

Memorial and Mother’s Day events, plus various bazaars, plant sales, and BINGO.

The Buckley Multipurpose Center, where the city council meets.

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Buckley awards road contracts, raises some employee hours and salaries

The measure to change employee compensation drew much of the night’s debate.

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Buckley, Black Diamond police blotter | March 1 – April 3

Several spike strips laid to catch fleeing vehicles, a rude driver flipping the bird, and a good deed…

White River High School’s Princess Julia Schmidt, center, waves to crowds as the parade rolls through Sumner on April 9. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Photo gallery: Buckley makes its mark at Pierce County’s Daffodil Parade

Drums, dancing, and daffodils filled the air in Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting