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 The healthy country life style of Graham and the availability of affordable land
continues to attract newcomers as it has for over 100 years. Majestic views of Mt. Rainier give added incentive. While most find their income outside the community, an increasing number of local businesses provide jobs and services within.
Pierce County’s Graham Library and Pierce Transit services have also added greatly to Graham’s livability.
Although farming has dwindled, there remains a strong sense of our agricultural past with the presence of small dairies, mink ranching, horse breeding and the many small farmsteads that dot the area. Graham has the foundation, both historically and economically, to add more interesting chapters in its story of growth and change.
GBA Member
Spotlight
Le Cupcake - Find your flavor!
by Lina Blount
 Entering Le Cupcake plunges visitors into a sweet-tooth paradise. Beautiful cupcakes and sweets tempt at the front counter and the cozy, artsy interior allows customers a lovely environment to enjoy their snacks. I would especially recommend the Caramel Mocha Cupcake! The gooey center and decadent frosting melts in your mouth and provides a hefty pick-me-up during mid-day blahs. When sugary goodies don’t whet your appetite, a menu of fine teas, soups, and sandwiches awaits.
The Owners
Faith Guptill was the family baker, making elaborate cakes and catering weddings for relatives and friends as she balanced her work as a mother and science teacher at Frontier Junior High School. Faith began to develop the concept for Lé Cupcake in 2006 when the family cakes gained acclaim at local Italian restaurant,
Amici!
Lehte Allen found her passion for food at an early age, inspired by her mother and first jobs in local pizzerias. Lehte earned her degree from the California Culinary Academy, and worked as pastry chef for Taste Restaurant before returning to Graham. Lehte is thrilled to come back to the same space she started in and share her skills with the Graham community.
Lé Cupcake is located at 9915 224th St. E., Suite 218
in Graham. Their hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 9am-9pm and Sundays,
9am-5pm. Stop by and
enjoy their gourmet cupcakes, tarts, cakes, pastries, sandwiches, soups, tea, coffee and specialty cakes.
Cheers for Our
Volunteers!
by Lina Blount
Grazing in Graham, Frontier Park
Saturday, August 29th, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
As the first annual Grazing in Graham approaches, the committee is crunching down on the details. I had the pleasure to sit in on a GIG committee meeting at Le Cupcake. Business started
with discussion concerning prices, sponsor status, booth applications and the many details of such a large event.
The committee must direct communications to and between multiple sponsors, businesses, vendors, and the public. Not only do the members of the GIG committee handle these headaches on top of their personal business commitments, they also battle the hurdles of putting on a
brand new event, such as garnering interest and translating it into participation and funding.
Grazing in Graham promises to be a lively and engaging event. Local businesses have the opportunity set up booths and connect with the community amidst the barbeque cook-off competition, kid zone, and live entertainment. Sponsorship and business involvement are key to the event, but the success of the day will also be largely due to the many hours put in by the GIG committee. Thank
you to our hard-working volunteers:
Art Davila
Nancy Hinschberger
Ron Morehouse
Karen Dole |
Heidi Smith
Matt Purcell
Kieran Murry
Mike England |
Thank you also to Peg Greiwe, and the other volunteers of GBA who help put this event together.
For more event details see: www.grazingingraham.com |
Our Mission: to build profitable businesses,
while growing a successful community
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