By Chuck Haviland The first one cent coin struck at a private mint for the United States, was the Fugio Cent. In 1797. At the time Paul Revere was a noted blacksmith, he may have been involved with providing smelting services for the new government. The Fugio Cent was almost 5 times heavier and 50% larger…
Month: October 2013
Pumpkins, Corn Shooters… in McKenna
MCKENNA, WA — It’s the time of year to find the perfect “great Pumpkin” for your home and McKenna just might be the best place to look. With a giant corn maze, pumpkin shooters, a cow train and a big assortment of gourds and large pumpkins, Nisqually Springs Farm will bring you fun and festivity….
Oct. 26 Heroes, Horses, Hope Dinner & Auction
On October 26, 5 p.m. at Emerald Downs, Rainier Therapeutic Riding will host their 2nd Annual Dinner and Auction. The event will help provide therapeutic riding for our wounded service members. Rainier Therapeutic Riding is located in Yelm, Washington. They are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization who provide the riding as a natural treatment for military…
Spanaway Businesses at 723 Networking make donation to SLHS
Spanaway, WA — Tuesday evening at the Bethel School Board meeting, several local business people from 723 Networking presented Spanaway Lake High School’s mentoring program with a check for $741. The money represented the proceeds from ABC Day where the group sold raffle tickets, $1 for a chance to win a big screen TV. All the…
Toxics Release Inventory: TRI data
Citizens, community groups, researchers, national environmental organizations, facility managers, and government agencies at all levels rely on TRI as a powerful tool for environmental protection. Our new report, “TRI in Action,” includes many examples of how people have been putting the Toxics Release Inventory to work: The Sierra Club of Illinois used TRI data in…
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Encourages Testing and Safe Home Repairs to Protect Children’s Health
(October 23, 2013 – Seattle) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 20-26, 2013, to raise awareness of lead poisoning in children. Approximately one million children today are affected by lead poisoning, but when you know what to look for and what to do, lead poisoning is 100% preventable. Major…
Military website teaches parenting skills
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.—A new website from the Defense Department is helping parents communicate with their children. MilitaryParenting.org is a free, online course that gives a “boot camp” approach to the basics of parenting. “The demands of parenting are difficult, especially for a military parent,” said Dr. Pam Murphy, psychologist for the parenting website at…
Bethel High School Students to Perform with the 2013 NAfME All-National Honors Ensembles
Bethel High School Students to Perform with the 2013 NAfME All-National Honors Ensembles BHS Seniors Danica Cosme and Sophomores Addison Daniels and Heather Zwosta selected to participate in event at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN October 27-30, 2013, Nashville, TN: Danica Cosme, Addison Daniels and Heather Zwosta from Bethel High School in Spanaway, WA, have been…
Land Trust hosts Ohop Creek Nature Walk this Saturday
The Nisqually Land Trust is hosting two Nature Walks at its celebrated Ohop Creek Restoration Area on Saturday, October 26th, from 12:30 – 2 pm and again at 2:30 – 4 pm. The walks are free of charge, sponsored by the Olympia branch of HomeStreet Bank. Ohop Creek is one of two major tributaries to the…
Learn how to decipher Health Care Reform
In 2014 the Affordable Care Act (aka “ObamaCare) takes effect. The health care landscape will change substantially. New provisions are included that will impact individuals and families, people with jobs and people who are unemployed. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources will offer “Deciphering the Affordable Care Act,” a workshop that will provide a comprehensive…
Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Oct. 21-27
10% Discount on Theater Tickets with Your Pierce County Library Card Broadway Center for the Performing Arts is offering a 10% discount to Pierce County Library cardholders for their upcoming shows: Hamlet, The Joy Luck Club, and Potted Potter. Use the code PAGETOSTAGE when buying tickets online, calling in to order tickets, or at the box office. Information @…
Bethel Community Open Market event on 11/9/2013
Bethel Community Open Market is your chance to shop early for Thanksgiving & Christmas! Our major effort & goal is to increase traffic & participation. There will be more signs & more people will be notified about the event. Signs will be provided pointing to the Food Court. Colored Fliers & Notices are being sent…
Darth Vader and dog spotted in Spanaway Park
SPANAWAY, WA — The misty fog shrouded the park in the early hours this morning. Through the still air, you could hear faint whimpering and an occasional yelp. Out of the mist, the shadowy human figures approached, with long ropes held in their hands. Trotting along at the end of those lines, were canines, costumed…
Garfield Station under construction
PARKLAND, WA — We witnessed the demolition of the old buildings and the elected representatives attending the official ground breaking. Now the site for the new Garfield Station has truly begun excavation and construction. The Post thought you might like to see some photos as the work begins.
World’s Longest Biscuit Buffet to open in Spanaway
SPANAWAY, WA — You and your friends are invited to the Grand Opening of The World’s Longest Biscuit Buffet! The doggie-treat browsing bar is 40 feet long, holds 600 pounds of assorted snacks in 30 bins. From Honey & Blueberry Hearts to Cheese & Liver Stars and is located at Woofer Grooming and Goodies in…
One the way from here to there: Lenderman Open House
By Marianne Lincoln PARKLAND, WA — There was quite a spectacle on Pacific Avenue in Parkland today. Driving past 127th Street, there was a giant panda delightfully waving to cars with a sign that said, “Open House.” Along with the panda was a crew of kids in their blue Lenderman Gi’s waving signs saying, open house,…
Grocery Strike set for Monday
Reprinted from “The Stand” GROCERY STRIKE SET FOR MONDAY (Oct. 18, 2013) — Tonight at 7 p.m., the unions negotiating with Puget Sound-area grocery stores gave 72-hour notice of a strike at all area Safeway, QFC, Fred Meyer and Albertsons stores, which will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday night, Oct. 21. The unions negotiating…
FP, Your Public Schools In Action
35 community stakeholders tour classrooms for annual Your Public Schools In Action FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT – A total of 35 community stakeholders toured Brookdale Elementary, Ford Middle School, and Washington High School on Tuesday, October 15. The group included elected officials and their staff, a dean from Pacific Lutheran University, business leaders, school board…
Woof, woof walk at Spanaway Park 9 am Saturday
SPANAWAY PARK — Come dress with or without a costume for you and your canine companion. The event is Saturday, Oct 19 from 9:00 am-12 noon at Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd S in Spanaway. There are routes of 1.5 & 3 miles, all paved and suitable for all abilities. Registered participants are entered into a…
Traffic Impacts SR 7 Southbound Military to 160th to 8am
Traffic Impacts SR 7 Southbound Road work on SR 7 southbound from milepost 49.88 near Military Rd to milepost 49.34 near 160th St S beginning at 1:34 a.m. on October 18, 2013 until approximately 8:00 a.m. on October 19, 2013.