By Toby Delgado, President, Graham Business Assn. When Pierce Transit reduced its boundaries, the sales tax collected outside the boundaries should have dropped from 9.4% to 8.8%. This was effective through the Department of Revenue on October 1st. The boundary is South of 176th (WinCo and Rite Aid are outside the area now but Wendy’s and…
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Save lives – donate blood
At the holiday season, it’s not only money and food donations that are welcome, Cascade regional Blood Services appreciates donations of blood to help with increased need in the area. They have a mobile unit that people can visit to donate. Here are the dates and locations. The Post apologizes about the late timing for…
A new open market in Elk Plain – planning starts Dec. 6
The Graham-Kapowsin Community Council is beginning to organize a group to bring an Open Market (farmer’s market) to the area. The Market will be held at the new Bethel Learning Center once it is organized. The first organizing meeting for the Open Market will be on Thurs. Dec. 6th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the new Bethel…
Nelson Elementary ‘Jingle Bell Run’ Dec. 1
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Put on your reindeer cheer and join Nelson Elementary for some jingle bell fun! On Saturday, Dec. 1, the school will hold their third annual Jingle Bell Family Fun Run/Walk. The event includes a 5K, one mile and kids dash races. This year’s theme is Reindeer Cheer and costume awards will…
GBA Scholarship Auction, 7 am Nov. 14
Graham Business Association invites you to its GBA Scholarship Auction to be held on Wednesday, November 14th 7:00 A.M. at Silver Creek Retirement Facility, 17607 – 91st Ave E, Puyallup (Off 176th at 91st) Proceeds will go through GBA to BEST (Bethel Educational Scholarship Team) to provide scholarships to graduates of Bethel School District. Breakfast…
4 day school week signs are NOT about Bethel
By Marianne Lincoln I was out of town a few days in October. When I returned, a new and different campaign sign had appeared all over the neighborhood. The signs belong to a local political candidate, but on first glance, it looks like it might have something to do with the school district. In fact, so…
Free Medicare 101 course Nov. 14
If you are 65 or older have or are about to start Medicare, you may need more information to make the right choices. If you are frustrated about Medicare Supplements, or simply want to know more you should take this free, no-obligation Medicare 101 class. It is offered by Umpqua Bank at 17510 Meridian East…
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