PARKLAND, WA — The auditorium at Washington High School was lit up by the beauty of the five young ladies vying for the 2014 Daffodil Princess title. Each of the five contestants gave remarkable speeches, then each answered an impromptu question. The judges were left with the difficult task of choosing just one. When the…
The penny
By Chuck Haviland The first one cent coin struck at a private mint for the United States, was the Fugio Cent. In 1797. At the time Paul Revere was a noted blacksmith, he may have been involved with providing smelting services for the new government. The Fugio Cent was almost 5 times heavier and 50% larger…
Pumpkins, Corn Shooters… in McKenna
MCKENNA, WA — It’s the time of year to find the perfect “great Pumpkin” for your home and McKenna just might be the best place to look. With a giant corn maze, pumpkin shooters, a cow train and a big assortment of gourds and large pumpkins, Nisqually Springs Farm will bring you fun and festivity….
Oct. 26 Heroes, Horses, Hope Dinner & Auction
On October 26, 5 p.m. at Emerald Downs, Rainier Therapeutic Riding will host their 2nd Annual Dinner and Auction. The event will help provide therapeutic riding for our wounded service members. Rainier Therapeutic Riding is located in Yelm, Washington. They are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization who provide the riding as a natural treatment for military…
Spanaway Businesses at 723 Networking make donation to SLHS
Spanaway, WA — Tuesday evening at the Bethel School Board meeting, several local business people from 723 Networking presented Spanaway Lake High School’s mentoring program with a check for $741. The money represented the proceeds from ABC Day where the group sold raffle tickets, $1 for a chance to win a big screen TV. All the…
Toxics Release Inventory: TRI data
Citizens, community groups, researchers, national environmental organizations, facility managers, and government agencies at all levels rely on TRI as a powerful tool for environmental protection. Our new report, “TRI in Action,” includes many examples of how people have been putting the Toxics Release Inventory to work: The Sierra Club of Illinois used TRI data in…
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Encourages Testing and Safe Home Repairs to Protect Children’s Health
(October 23, 2013 – Seattle) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 20-26, 2013, to raise awareness of lead poisoning in children. Approximately one million children today are affected by lead poisoning, but when you know what to look for and what to do, lead poisoning is 100% preventable. Major…
Military website teaches parenting skills
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.—A new website from the Defense Department is helping parents communicate with their children. MilitaryParenting.org is a free, online course that gives a “boot camp” approach to the basics of parenting. “The demands of parenting are difficult, especially for a military parent,” said Dr. Pam Murphy, psychologist for the parenting website at…
Bethel High School Students to Perform with the 2013 NAfME All-National Honors Ensembles
Bethel High School Students to Perform with the 2013 NAfME All-National Honors Ensembles BHS Seniors Danica Cosme and Sophomores Addison Daniels and Heather Zwosta selected to participate in event at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN October 27-30, 2013, Nashville, TN: Danica Cosme, Addison Daniels and Heather Zwosta from Bethel High School in Spanaway, WA, have been…
Land Trust hosts Ohop Creek Nature Walk this Saturday
The Nisqually Land Trust is hosting two Nature Walks at its celebrated Ohop Creek Restoration Area on Saturday, October 26th, from 12:30 – 2 pm and again at 2:30 – 4 pm. The walks are free of charge, sponsored by the Olympia branch of HomeStreet Bank. Ohop Creek is one of two major tributaries to the…
Learn how to decipher Health Care Reform
In 2014 the Affordable Care Act (aka “ObamaCare) takes effect. The health care landscape will change substantially. New provisions are included that will impact individuals and families, people with jobs and people who are unemployed. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources will offer “Deciphering the Affordable Care Act,” a workshop that will provide a comprehensive…
Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Oct. 21-27
10% Discount on Theater Tickets with Your Pierce County Library Card Broadway Center for the Performing Arts is offering a 10% discount to Pierce County Library cardholders for their upcoming shows: Hamlet, The Joy Luck Club, and Potted Potter. Use the code PAGETOSTAGE when buying tickets online, calling in to order tickets, or at the box office. Information @…
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