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Franklin Pierce School District receives rebate for recently completed facility improvements
FRANKLIN PIERCE — Nationally recognized energy and facility services firm McKinstry and Tacoma Power jointly presented the Franklin Pierce School District with a rebate check for $28,001 at Tuesday’s school board meeting after completing $2,078,768 in facility improvements to help lower energy usage and reduce operational costs. The project cost was also offset by a $1…
School board honored as a school board of distinction for 4th consecutive year
FRANKLIN PIERCE — The Franklin Pierce School District Board of Directors — Cole Roberts (Chair), John Harstad (Vice Chair), Doug Carlson, Mary Sherman and Mark Baumgarten — has been recognized as a 2013 Washington State School Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Board Directors’ Association. This is the fourth consecutive year that Franklin Pierce…
Access Garfield Station on Twitter and Facebook
Good Afternoon! Our office is pleased to announce that Garfield Station’s Twitter and Facebook page are both up and running. We would like to invite each of you to follow us on Twitter at @GarfieldStation or to like our page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/GarfieldStation. Additionally, you can find more information about Garfield Station on our…
Watching the ‘Hawks at the Hideaway
By Marianne Lincoln SPANAWAY, WA — Something drew me to the Hideaway Sports Pub and Eatery this afternoon. Partly, it was my love of history. The original building was built before all of the Mountain Highway was completed. Of course, it was also the Seahawks game. Inside, no matter which way you turn, you can see a big…
Blocking accident at 8th Ave E, Mtn Highway
WSDOT: Collision SR 7 Southbound Collision on SR 7 southbound at Milepost 46.5 near 8th Ave E beginning at 5:45 p.m. on November 17, 2013 until further notice. The right lane is blocked. The accident was cleared just before 7 p.m.
Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar Report
PARKLAND, WA – The Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University was the site of Christmas Cheer today as hundreds of interested onlookers browsed tables of pewter, knitted goods, sweaters, cookies and other assorted ethnic goodies. Here is a glimpse at the fun:
Rep. JT Wilcox visits Frederickson
FREDERICKSON, WA — State Representative JT Wilcox paid a visit to the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council Saturday morning. His visit was part of the effort to keep the community informed about issues and solutions. A great deal of Rep. Wilcox’s discussion centered around transportation. With an 11.5 cent gas tax under consideration int he legislature, he…
Logan Seeley makes KOMO 4 News Friday
Those of you who know Logan Seeley, the Spanaway Lake High School football player who was paralyzed in a game injury several years ago might enjoy watching this news story from Nov. 15. http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Paralyzed-football-star-refuses-to-quit-Im-going-to-walk-again-232164371.html Logan received a device that help stimulate his leg nerves to help him lift his foot and walk.
County passes several fee increases
This is a list of new fees Passed November 12, 2013 by the Pierce County Council. The hearing was on Friday, Nov. 8. Nov. 8, Fri. 9:30 a.m. 1. Possible action on budget ordinance, fee ordinances, and implementing ordinances and resolutions. (Public testimony will be taken on action items.) • 2013-68, Amending Section 13.13.085 of the…
Volunteer for noxious weed control Nov. 20
You’re invited to join us for some noxious weed control at a beautiful site in Yelm! Wednesday, November 20th from 9:00am to 12:00pm Green Mountain Coffee has donated tons of burlap coffee bags to use for noxious weed control, and we need help placing them! The coffee bags will act as mulch for recently planted seedlings. We hope you can join…
County Council invites public comment on 2014 budget
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Pierce County Council is poised to approve a 2014 budget that improves the responsiveness of local government, invests in community programs and maintains a stable financial position. The Council approved the budget on second reading by a 7-0 vote on Nov. 12. The Council scheduled its final vote for Tuesday,…
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