Author: Lincoln

Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.

Glad tidings, great joy!

Editorial A child, not conceived of man, but of the Holy Spirit. A promise from God, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. A child who will grow up to be strong in the spirit. Glory to God…

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Track Santa’s Journey

USA.GOV — If you and your children would like to track Santa’s journey on Christmas Eve, visit NORAD Tracks Santa. In addition to tracking Santa, you can play games, watch videos, listen to music, and learn about holiday traditions from around the world on NORAD Tracks Santa. Find out why and how NORAD (North American Aerospace…

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Round Table Pizza – Spanaway, Mountain Hwy East

SPANAWAY, WA — It finally happened. Round Table Pizza has opened in Spanaway. Monday, December 23 was the big day at the Mountain Plaza on the corner of 208th Street and the Mountain Highway (SR7). You can like them on Facebook at Round Table Pizza – Spanaway, Mountain Hwy East. Rumor has it they are…

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Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Dec. 23-29

Puppets   Please: Dec. 23 Colorful marionettes perform an in-the-round holiday variety show! Gig   Harbor Pierce County Library, Monday, Dec. 23, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Computer Class: Dec. 23 Drop in for help with searching and downloading free e-books and   e-audiobooks. Lakewood   Pierce County Library, Monday, Dec. 23, 2 – 3:30 p.m….

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Nordic Christmas Fest

Saturday afternoon, December 21, the Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University held its annual Nordic Christmas Fest. Local members and their families attended and feasted upon Norwegian Goat Cheese (Gjetost), Swedish Farmer Cheese, Creamy Danish Havarti, Danish Bleu, Seedless Grapes, Pickled Beets (Syltede robeter), Crisp Bread (Knäckebröd), Danish Pumpernickel, Pork Liver Paté (Lever postei), Pickled Herring,…

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Work postponed on Brookdale Road sewer main

PIERCE COUNTY — A project to replace a sewer main along Brookdale Road in Parkland has been postponed until mid-2014. Crews had planned to shift work to the eastern end of the project in December, but unfavorable conditions and associated costs have made postponement the best alternative. Pavement affected by initial work at the intersection…

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Traffic Impacts SR 161 both directions

WSDOT — Road work on SR 161 both directions from milepost 24.24 near 128th St E to milepost 21.36 near 176th St E beginning at 11:52 p.m. on December 20, 2013 until approximately 3:30 a.m. on December 21, 2013.

Tips to treecycle your Christmas tree

PIERCE COUNTY — As you recycle your wrapping paper, don’t forget to treecycle your Christmas tree. Pierce County residents who subscribe to yard waste collection service can place their unflocked tree in their container. Flocked trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of as garbage. Residents may also recycle their tree free of charge…

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Volunteers sought for Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board

PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, which helps with planning to improve services and better meet the community’s needs. The board assists the Department of Community Connections with reviewing and evaluating programs for Pierce County residents who experience developmental disabilities.  The board also helps staff…

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