Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Agenda for: Wed., Nov 19, 2013 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St. SW, 3rd Floor Conference Room 3:30 Introductions / Additions to the Agenda Greg Vigoren, Chair 3:40 Spanaway Lake Update, Windy Kruse, Pierce County, SWM Tacoma-Pierce County Health Departments 4:00 On Site Septic Program George Waun,…
Category: Pierce County
County Council boosts public safety with 2015 budget
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — After months of negotiation and discussion, members of the Pierce County Council voted unanimously Monday, Nov. 17 to adopt the county’s 2015 budget. The new budget takes effect Jan. 1 and, among other things, will devote more resources to public safety and corrections. “Crafting a budget is always challenging, and balancing the needs…
County Council poised for final consideration of 2015 budget
After meeting late into the evening Wednesday, Nov. 13, members of the Pierce County Council are close to agreement on provisions in the 2015 county operating budget. “We laid the groundwork over the past several weeks and much of that culminated with this past council meeting,” said Council Chair Dan Roach, who represents the 1st Council…
Cross Park – great ideas that still need funding
FREDERICKSON, WA — Clover Creek Elementary was the site of a public meeting on Wednesday night. The purpose was to share ideas and preliminary designs for the proposed Cross Park site on Military Road along Clover Creek, just below the elementary school. Here are a few highlights from the meeting and photos of the preliminary design…
No Council meeting Tuesday; County offices closed for Veterans Day
Pierce County administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. The Pierce County Council will also not be meeting that afternoon. Regular county operations will resume Wednesday, Nov. 12, and the next meeting of the County Council is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18, that day at 3 p.m….
Spanaway Lake – The few are making a difference
November 8, 2014 To: Spanaway Lake Residents From: The Spanaway Lake Property Owners’ Action Group Subject: Update per SMP: DOE & Pierce County Council…”The voice of few CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!” Dear SL Property Owners, As you may recall over this past year, the Department of Ecology and Pierce County Council have been in…
Learn about resources for extended care of a loved one
Whether the need happens suddenly or over a period of years, when the necessity for extended health care happens, knowing about community resources is a necessity. The worst case scenario is to have to make decisions about long term care in a crisis without any knowledge of the resources, services and options available. “Options for…
Dementia: Setting the Record Straight
Dementia can be a frightening diagnosis, both for the individual and for their family. People often experience a range of emotions from anger and relief to denial and depression. And that is only the beginning. As short-term memory begins to fade, people look for help. In addition to mainstream healthcare resources, many people often turn…
Did you get your ballot in? …we knew that.
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — As the election gets down to the wire, local committees have ramped up Get Out The Vote campaigns. As a result, voters want answers from the Pierce County Auditor’s Office about how their personal information is made public. Campaign volunteers make phone calls and knock on doors, encouraging voters to return…
K-9 Bullet Proof Vests – Fundraiser
The Tacoma Lariettes are holding a Spaghetti Feed to raise money to purchase Bullet Proof Vests for the Pierce County Sheriff Department K-9 units. Please come help support an amazing cause! Adults $10 Children (4-10) $5 3 + under – FREE Saturday, November 8 at 5:00pm – 8:00 p.m. Immanuel Celebration Church 9244 Pacific Ave,…
Medicare changes place responsibilities on beneficiaries
Medicare is no longer a one-size-fits-all health insurance program. Medicare now offers beneficiaries two basic options – Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage – and dozens of additional choices within each path. Knowing the differences and how to choose can save people hundreds or thousands of dollars each year. “Checking on Choices for Medicare” is an…
New radio system improves public safety and transit
Pierce County and Pierce Transit officials are delivering on the South Sound 911 promise to improve public safety and emergency communications throughout the region by launching a new radio system. Pierce Transit shifted to the system in May. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, as well as police departments serving Gig Harbor, Fircrest and Roy, moved…
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