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Articles by Erica Spalti
Tahoma and Kent Meridian cheerleaders
Tahoma and Kent-Meridian cheerleaders writes letters to Santa...
By Erica Spalti • December 21, 2011 12:05 pm

The holidays have been defined by symbols for years and everyone classifies them differently.

The holidays often are symbol of gifts, colorful decorations and the hope for a prosperous new year.

However, for a few special children, it is the symbol of love and hope; the love of family and the hope for a cure. These are the children of the Make a Wish Foundation.

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There is no place like home in Maple Valley | Erica Spalti
There is no place like home in Maple...
By Erica Spalti • August 31, 2010 10:44 pm

For the past few weeks of the summer I have been informing you, the great people of Maple Valley, about the great things that locals in our community have done or are doing currently. However, unless you recognize my name, you have zero idea who I am.

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Maple Valley Food Bank makes a big impact in a small community
Maple Valley Food Bank makes a big impact...
By Erica Spalti • August 19, 2010 5:01 pm

Down past the Testy Chef on Maple Valley Highway, nestled up on top a hill is the Maple Valley Food Bank and Emergency Services.
This agency is more than just a food bank or a well oiled machine. It is a family which is offering help and hope to those in need in the Maple Valley community.

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Dennis O’Shields tells a potential customer about his hot sauce at the Maple Valley Farmers Market June 19.
Little salt, but lots of flavor in Uncle...
By Erica Spalti • August 6, 2010 8:15 pm

Dennis O’Shields of Maple Valley is making waves across the food market with his low sodium savory foods and spices.
Created about a year ago, Uncle Dennis’ Foods sprung into business after overcoming remarkable obstacles, which in turn inspired his products.

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Animal Angels Cat and Dog Food Bank feeds pets in need
Animal Angels Cat and Dog Food Bank feeds...
By Erica Spalti • August 1, 2010 5:16 pm

Most companion pets, along with furry bodies and wet noses, have full bellies, but many families cannot provide the right food for their pets leaving them in danger of starvation.
This is where Kent-based Animal Angels Cat and Dog Food Bank steps in to give them a little break.

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Jeff Lipscomb graduated from the University of Phoenix Western Washington Campus with his master’s in Informational Services.
Keeping the dream alive | Persistence pays off...
By Erica Spalti • July 15, 2010 9:06 pm

Jeff Lipscomb is proof positive that it’s never too late to live your dreams.
For Lipscomb, who lives in Covington, his passion and desire to learn kept his dreams within reach. However, the road to success was not easy. Lipscomb was diagnosed at a young age with epilepsy.

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Jim Hanna performed with the Ryegrass band at the Farmers Market June 26.
Microphone open for local musicians at Maple Vally...
By Erica Spalti • July 8, 2010 11:51 pm

Musicians needed a place to call their own in Maple Valley.
Like so many other artistic endeavors in this town, a conversation with Mary Jane Glaser, president of the Maple Valley Creative Arts Council, led to just the kind of opportunity for local musicians.

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