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Packed house for public hearing on lake land use

The Pierce County Council had a room full of people at PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center Thursday for the public hearing on their rules to comply with DOE’s Shoreline Management Plan. The crowd was polite, mostly stuck to their allotted times and had some very significant things to say about “their” lake. Patrick Heade was the one…

Chambers Bay posts record revenues as U.S. Open excitement builds

PIERCE COUNTY — Chambers Bay Golf Course broke records in several financial categories in 2013 as excitement increased in advance of next year’s U.S. Open. The 4th quarter financial report, released this week by County Executive Pat McCarthy, showed operating revenues increased more than $1 million over the prior year, a gain of 23 percent….

Kerry Hooks to be appointed to the Frederickson Advisory Commission

This is notice of final Council hearings on Proposal No. R2014-31. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Appointment of One New Member (Kerry Hooks) to the Frederickson Advisory Commission. The Final Council hearing on this proposal is set for March 25, 2014, at 3:00 pm. The final Council hearing will be held…

Bethel All-District Choral Festival March 27

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Annual Bethel All-District Choral Festival is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, at Olson Auditorium on the Pacific Lutheran University campus. Elementary students will rehearse during the day on Thursday, March 20, at Frontier Middle School, and secondary singers will rehearse the day of the concert, on Thursday, March 27, at…

Potential Acquisition of Certain Flood Risk and Damaged Properties

This is notice of final Council hearing on Proposal No. R2014-21. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Related to the Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Utility; Finding that the Public Works and Utilities Department has Complied with Provisions of the 2014 Budget; and Authorizing Potential Acquisition of Certain Flood Risk and Damaged Properties…

Bethel Classified Employee of the Year

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — And the Bethel Classified Employee of the Year is… DORIS HOMINDA! Last Friday, Classified Staff Appreciation week came to a close and this year’s Classified Employee of the Year winner was announced. In attendance at the awards ceremony were four of the nominees, Sharon Houser, Doris Hominda, Becki Throop and Leslie Thorson. Doris…

Battle with a Steamroller – for Spanaway Lake

SPANAWAY, WA — The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) came up with new shoreline regulations and has charged counties and cities to implement the new guideline. Although Pierce County was dragging its governmental feet in doing so, the DOE rattled their cage this past year with reminders of the state benefits that could be taken…

Medical Examiner corrects identification of woman struck by truck

Pierce County Medical Examiner Thomas Clark released the following statement regarding an error made in identifying a body in a death investigation: On March 14, a woman crossing a street in Spanaway was struck by a pickup truck. The victim was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead. She had no identification. The hospital…

Pet Party April 12

PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Kids ages 5 and older are invited to bring their pet- all shapes, sizes, species, and socially adjusted animals are welcome. The party held on Saturday, April 12 will include crafts, games, talent show, and more. The event is held at Pierce County’s Frontier Park, 21800 Meridian S in Graham. The…

Three schools recognized with first ever English Language Acquisition award

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) has announced 42 recipient schools of the first ever English Language Acquisition Awards, representing 26 school districts across the state. Three of the 42 schools honored with the award are from Franklin Pierce Schools. Central Avenue Elementary, Christensen Elementary, and Elmhurst Elementary are…

Lake Owners! Prep meeting Wednesday March 19

By Sherry Haviland Just a reminder — we are having a quick meeting tomorrow — Wed, March 19th at Spanaway Elementary School library at 6:30 pm to 8 pm! Bring your friends, neighbors and letters that were signed by your neighbors! We will be preparing for Thursday’s hearing at PLU at 5:30 in the Scandinavian…