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,…
Prairie House Museum Christmas Open House
The Prairie House Museum Christmas Open House is Dec 8, 1-3 pm, 812 E. 176th Street in Spanaway. Come Celebrate Christmas the old fashion way. The Prairie House Museum is an 1890 farm house. She’s all decorated for you. The tree is trimmed, the cookies are baking, the garland all hung. We will have a…
Frederickson Meeting Nov. 16
By John Marshall FREDERICKSON, WA — We have had confirmation from Representative JT Wilcox indicating that he would like to attend our Saturday morning meeting. I have asked him to address 2 issues of concern for me and probably others before we enter into the pressing matters of Boeing and Transportation. The two issues that I…
Candlelight vigil honors pit bull victim Nga Woodhead
SPANAWAY, WA — A candlelight vigil was held Thursday night on the east side of 162nd and Pacific Avenue for Nga Woodhead, whose death Nov. 5 resulted from injuries sustained in a pit bull attack October 30. Luminaries lined the sidewalk as over 30 people gathered to remember Nga. Her husband Charles and several family members were in attendance….
Candlelight vigil on Pacific Ave. 11/14 6pm
A candlelight vigil will be held tonight for Nga Woodhead, whose death resulted from injuries sustained in a pit bull attack at 162nd and Pacific Avenue. The vigil will be held at 162nd and Pacific Avenue at 6 p.m. You are asked to bring your own candles.
Local Scandinavian events
PARKLAND, WA — The Scandinavian Sweater Exchange and Danish Sisterhood Bazaar is this Saturday, November 16th, in the Anderson University Center on the PLU campus, first floor, from 10am to 4pm. Sponsored by the Scandinavian Cultural Center Council and the Danish Sisterhood, there is no admission fee. Come join the fun and find something to…
Rich Hopkins at 723 Networking Nov. 14
SPANAWAY, WA — 723 Networking will be meeting Thursday morning at 7am. This is a group of community minded business people from the Spanaway, Elk Plain, Frederickson and Graham areas. Rick Hopkins the Pierce County Building Official will be speaking on Nov. 14. If you ever wondered how Pierce County planning and Land Services works,…
Highlights: Bethel School Board Meeting Nov. 12
SPANAWAY, WA — Photos of the new construction of the Central Kitchen Facility and Transportation building were shown during the communication portion at the beginning of the meeting. These new buildings int he Frederickson Industrial Park are scheduled to be operational at the beginning of the next school year, September 2014. Next was a YouTube…
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