February 21, 2014 Five teachers in the Bethel School District have achieved National Board Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. This is is a voluntary assessment program designed to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished teachers. This certification is achieved through performance-based assessment and testing that takes one to three years to complete….
SLHS Senior Joe Martin Signs with Idaho State
February 21, 2014 Spanaway Lake High School senior, Joe Martin, signed with Idaho State to play football in the fall.
Rocky Ridge Night at LimeBerry Frozen Yogurt
This Sunday, February 23, from 1 – 4 p.m., LimeBerry Frozen Yogurt in Graham (22205 Meridian Ave E) is donating 20% of the sales to Rocky Ridge Elementary School’s PTA. Use the code ROCKY RIDGE at checkout.
Dish Garden workshop at Chase Garden
Dish Garden workshop at Chase Garden 16015 – 264th St. E. Orting, Sat. March 8 1:30 – 3:00, $20.00 fee, Chase members $15.00 All materials provided to create your outdoor miniature garden in a ceramic or wooden container. Reservations required: 206 242-4040 http://www.chasegarden.org
Tae Kwon Do and Jazzercise
FREE Jazzercise Regional Open House Try Jazzercise at this FREE regional ‘spring fling’ clinic on March 8 from 9:00-10:00am. The class will feature Pacific NW District Manager and Taping Team Member, Rich Mundy. Also included is special sale pricing on class registration. The open house is held at Pierce County’s Meridian Habitat Center, 14422 Meridian…
Five state-managed airports to receive new airport layout plans
Woodland, Lower Granite, Stehekin, Easton and Sullivan Lake state airports are each slated to receive a new airport layout plan (ALP) during the next two years. This is the first step toward making five, 10 and 20-year plans for improvement projects at these airports. To develop the ALPs and narrative reports, the Washington State Department…
Joint Base Lewis-McChord late-night firing announcement
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE 25-28 February 2014 TIME 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. FIRING OF Demolitions and C4 The purpose of the late-night training is to maintain unit proficiency on this weapon system. Increased levels of activity will be noticed…
Bethel School District Athletic Highlights
BETHEL HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Lost to Auburn-‐Riverside in the SPSL tournament 41-‐35 as Meosha Mack led the Braves with 12 points and Erica Hamlin chipped in 10 points. WRESTLING The boys’ finished 5th at the regional wrestling tournament as Logan Bearss at 152 pounds was a regional champion. Phillip Springsteen at 126 pounds and Eli Teuteu at 182…
723 Networking at a new location
SPANAWAY, WA — The 723 Networking group that meeting in Spanaway is now meeting at 7:01 a.m. at Mary Mary’s in Spanaway. They are hoping this new location will help more local businesses get involved in working with the community. We also know how excellent the food is there. So come on out and join them…
Applicants sought for Surface Water Management Advisory Board
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the nine-member Surface Water Management Advisory Board. Advisory board members will be involved in such issues as storm drainage and surface water management; water quality; storm drainage plans; rate structures; capital improvement projects; financing; and annual program goals for the Surface Water Management…
Memorial sign unveiling and DUI patrol remembers Graham teen killed by impaired driver
Two new memorial signs intended to remind motorists of the deadly consequences of impaired driving will be unveiled near Graham on Friday, Feb. 21 to remember a Bethel Junior High School student whose life was tragically cut short by a drunk driver. The sign unveiling ceremony, set for 1 p.m., will remember 14-year-old Daniel Morse,…
Pierce County lawmakers to host town hall meeting in Graham
Washington State Legislature FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 18, 2014 CONTACT: Bobbi Cussins<mailto:bobbi.cussins@leg.wa.gov>, Senior Public Information Officer – (360) 786-7252 Erich R. Ebel<mailto:erich.ebel@leg.wa.gov>, Senior Information Officer – (360) 786-7395 Sens. Steve O’Ban and Randi Becker, along with Reps. Dick Muri, J.T. Wilcox and Graham Hunt, invite 2nd and 28th District residents to attend an upcoming town…
Pierce Prairie Post 