Girl raises money for disaster relief

Ryen Glynn is proof that little people can make a big difference.

In the past three months, the 8-year-old Federal Way girl has raised more than $1,300 for a cause that will help people she may never meet in a part of the world she may never visit.

It all started when Glynn and her parents visited the Fife Harvest Festival last fall.

The family stopped by the Fife-Milton Rotary Club’s booth when a demonstration emergency shelter site caught their eye.

Glynn began to ask questions, and found out the local rotary supports funding for ShelterBox, which distributes shelter and basic necessities to people in need worldwide.

The idea stuck with her, and when her birthday came up Nov. 24, Glynn asked family and friends to donate cash in lieu of gifts.

On Jan. 9, Glynn presented the Fife-Milton Rotary Club with a check for $1,000 for the purchase of…

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Well-deserved recognition

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Boulevard realignment to ease congestion, increase safety

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Editorial: Pierce County Council should approve flood control district

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Fife boys fall to league-leading Clover Park

Fife's Teddy Hardy (34), who finished with 14 points and nine rebounds, goes up fo a jumper against Clover Park's Xavier Means in the Trojans 66-51 loss on Jan. 24.

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January 26, 2012

Politics and religion can unite or divide

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January 26, 2012

Fife City Council continues marijuana ban

Fife City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved to continue a citywide moratorium on collective gardens that would grow marijuana for medical use. The vote allows more time for city staff to ponder zoning and permitting…

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January 26, 2012

Guest Editorial: Our Initiative Process Needs to Change

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January 26, 2012

Murder at Aunt Agatha’s

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January 26, 2012

Wading pool gets a face lift

Students from Fife High School paint a mural on the wading pool at the Fife Swim Center.

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January 26, 2012

Flood district set for council formation

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