JBLM unveils first joint-base Master Plan

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – The JBLM Master Plan, which is used by planners, designers and contractors when doing construction, demolition and facility restoration on the base will be officially unveiled Tuesday, November 5, at 10 a.m. at the American Lake Conference Center on JBLM Lewis North. Col. H. Charles Hodges, Jr., JBLM joint base commander, will…

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General Election Nov. 5 – deadline 8pm

The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Remember to vote or drop off your ballot by 8 p.m. Want to vote in person? There is a Voting Center in Frederickson. Pierce County Maintenance Facility 4812 196th St E, Spanaway, WA 98387 (196th St and Canyon Rd) Spanaway, WA 98387 Show photo Open November 5th from 7:00…

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Holiday Gift Bazaar, Nov. 9

Holiday Gift Bazaar – Bethel Community Open Market *WHEN:  Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 9:00AM – 3:30 PM *WHERE: Bethel Learning Center, 21818 38th Ave, East Spanaway, WA 98387 *We are anticipating 4,000 visitors and shoppers. *HUGE signs will be posted in various areas promoting our event. We encourage you to post this information on…

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On the way from here to there: UPS/PLU, Fire Levy

By Marianne Lincoln At times driving around the area, there are things you can see along the way that are interesting and unique to the area. Today I stopped by the cross town rivalry football game between the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes and the University of Puget Sound Loggers at Sparks Stadium. I didn’t stay…

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SLHS Holiday Craft Fair Sunday until 3 p.m.

SPANAWAY, WA — Did you remember to turn your clock back Saturday night? Then you should be on time for the Spanaway Lake Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday. It runs until 3 p.m. Jewelry, holiday items, hats, mittens, kitchen towels, homemade soaps, wind chimes, wood carved into many lovely things, shortbread cookies, salads, quilts, blankets to…

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It should be Elk Plain when the zip codes changes

By Marianne Lincoln ELK PLAIN, WA — Spanaway currently has two post office buildings. A request has been made from Joint Base Lewis McChord to the Postmaster General in Washington D.C. to give “Bethel Station” it’s own zip code. The reason has to do with the number of gates to the military base being based…

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Whistleblowing for safety – what would you do?

Originally posted on PiercePrairieFencePost:
By Marianne Lincoln Story out recently: OSHA Weaknesses Force Workers to Choose: Report Safety Violations, or Keep Their Jobs? http://inthesetimes.com/working/entry/15809/osha_weaknesses_force_workers_to_choose_report_safety_violations_or_keep_th/ The mission of the “pro-business” lobby is to save companies money by not having to “fix” the details that make workers safer. We need legislators and Congress people who will take…

LeMay Sock Hop Dinner & Dance, Nov. 9

Get Your Tickets Today! LeMay Sock Hop Dinner & Dance Saturday, November 9th Tickets for the LeMay Sock Hop are selling fast – Get your tickets soon before they sell out! If you attended high school in the 1950’s or the 1960’s, chances are you might have gone to “the hop” on some Friday or Saturday…

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Town of Arlene, WA

By Chuck Haviland The town of Arline, Wa was located off the road of what is now known as the Carbon River – South Prairie Road.  Arline was spelled many different ways , i. e. Arlene, Arline Mills Road , etc.  In the beginning Arline could only be accessed by wagon train. The first settlers that homesteaded in this area…

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