Ron Adams came on-board with Soundcare recently as the new administrator at Nisqually Valley Care Center, in McKenna. When asked what his vision is for NVCC he said, “I want the residents and the staff to be happy and to make this building successful.” He comes to Nisqually with both a successful and diverse career…
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Annexation policies for Pierce County being revised Sept. 19
[Editor Note: Just received a notice that a quorum will not be present so this meeting is cancelled. The next meeting date is October 17.] “The Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC) was created to ensure planning between Pierce County and its cities and towns was accomplished in a coordinated consistent manner. The organization is comprised…
Flag lowering to honor victims of Washington Navy Yard
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff, per President Obama’s proclamation, as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragic event at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday, Sept. 16. Flags should be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until…
Graham Business Association Sept 18
GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY: Tastefully Simple, Nancy Hinschberger 7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave, R 4/10’s mile, 1st driveway) 7:30 a.m. – Meeting – Regis…
Orting Emergency Preparedness and Resource Fair Sept. 28
There are two classes available for Emergency Preparedness: — a FIRST RESPONDER FIRST AID CLASS (no/chg) 1:00-3:00pm — a CPR Certification Class ($50 per person) Beginning 10:00am Taught by Firstlink CPR PRE-REGISTRATION for both classes: CONTACT JEANNIE PESTINGER 360 893-6617 or email jpestinger@earthlink.net
Sept. 17 – Dispatch Open House
EATONVILLE, WA — The Dispatch newspaper is changing to a new and exciting format. We are having an open house tomorrow with drawings and goodies; tomorrow is the first day of circulation for the new paper. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 133 Mashell Ave N., Eatonville Tammi Bratholm, The Dispatch Newspaper, Advertising Representative http://www.dispatchnews.com
Pet owners, avoid late fees in October
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Forgot to license your pets? Worried about late fees? Take advantage of a unique chance to avoid all late fees during our Pet License Amnesty month. Next month, residents in unincorporated Pierce County, Tacoma, University Place, Lakewood, Roy, Algona, Bonney Lake, Milton, Edgewood, Pacific, Puyallup, Sumner, South Prairie and Carbonado can…
Celebrate the annual return of salmon to South Prairie Creek Sept. 21
PIERCE COUNTY — Help welcome salmon home to South Prairie Creek at the Salmon Homecoming Celebration on Sept. 21. The family-friendly day will feature guided walking tours to see salmon in the creek, activities for kids, a Native American storyteller, live music, a display of student artwork about salmon, and refreshments. The free event runs from…
Nisqually Land Trust preserving a watershed for our future
OLYMPIA, WA — Sunday night was the Nisqually Land Trust’s Annual Membership Meeting and Salmon Bake. If you are not familiar with the land trust, they have been purchasing property along the Nisqually River for preservation since 1989. Their focus is to protect the water, wildlife, natural areas, scenic vistas of the Nisqually watershed. The…
Nisqually Springs Farm: Dollar Dog Corn Maze starts Sept. 21
MCKENNA, WA — Starting September 21, 2013, Nisqually Springs Farm and Twin Start Credit Union are hosting a Corn Maze at their location next to Stewart’s Meats on highway 507 in McKenna. It is the only Certified Organic Corn Maze in Washington State. The Twin Star Dollar Dog, embedded in the corn maze represents the…
What community do you live in?
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Do you live in an unincorporated area of Pierce county? Chances are your US mail address does not accurately reflect the community in which you live. You may have a Puyallup, Spanaway or Graham address, but actually live in Frederickson. Half of the people in Spanaway have Tacoma addresses. Elk Plain…
Stand alone Starbucks opens in Graham
GRAHAM, WA — Saturday morning, was the Grand Opening of the new Starbucks location on Meridian in Graham. Located near the northeast corner of 224th and Meridian (SR161), the new store features a drive through and a roomy interior for patrons. The Graham Business Association held an official ribbon cutting with employees of the store, members…
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