Bethel grad the first gay matrimony at St. Paul’s Episcopal in Seattle

By Marianne Lincoln This is a story about resilience, Christianity, exuberance, joy and love. This is about my friend, Michael Zubitis (zoo-bye-tus). In high school in the 70’s we called him “zoo-bits.” I remember him talking about being Latvian. He was also a proud Christian and often spoke with friends about his love of the Lord….

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Pierce County Library News

Tell Pierce County Library Foundation How to Put Your Donations to Work Your opinions are important to help Pierce County Library Foundation determine future giving priorities. Your name will be entered in a drawing for a fabulous four-course fondue dinner just by taking a brief survey. Thank you! Block Play: May 28 and June 1…

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PLU graduates the Class of 2013

Sunday, May 26 at 2:30 p.m. the processional for the 2013 graduates of Pacific Lutheran University began at the Tacoma Dome. The PLU symphony orchestra played the Processional of Joy conducted by Dr. Jeffry Bell-Hanson. David Robbins, Dr. Richard Louie and Dr. Patsy Maloney led the procession as Marshalls. The invocation was delivered by Rev. Nancy…

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Second round of Tacoma Narrows Airport master plan meetings scheduled for June 5

PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County will hold its second set of public meetings on Tacoma Narrows Airport’s master plan update on June 5. The county and stakeholders will discuss the airport’s inventory and aviation forecasts. Topics will include existing facilities and land, financial information, demographics, trends and projections of operations. “By reviewing our existing assets…

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What’s happening this week, Memorial Day weekend?

May 25 —————————————– . 10:00 AM Anyone wishing to Fir Lane (volunteer veteran groups, scouts and local families) place crosses and flags on veteran graves. Help is welcome. Just bring yourself and a hammer. 9:00 AM   ROTC Commissioning Ceremony,  Lagerquist Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, PLU 10:00 AM   School of Education & Movement Studies; Instructional…

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May 25 Marches against Monsanto

Monsanto, the agriculture giant, is also subject of much controversy. Their practices include creating GMO foods, that’s genetically modified for those who don’t get the acronym. They have taken the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) from plants and spliced other genetic material into their basic structure to make foods resistant to blight, bugs or chemicals. Many people think they…

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University Place Duck Days, a place to visit this weekend

By Donald Green Duck Daze officially kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25 when the Duck Parade marches along Bridgeport Way to celebrate the coming of summer! Everyone is invited to participate join us and be part of the fun! Wear your blue T-shirt if you have one. Duck Parade The Duck Parade began…

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Memorial Day weekend starts early at schools and offices

By Marianne Lincoln It’s almost the end of the 2012-13 school years. Seniors are itching to be graduated, students are ready for summer vacation and the school staff is ready for some peace and quiet. Near the end of the year is the last long weekend, Memorial Day. If Thursday’s freeway traffic volumes were any…

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord honors fallen Servicemen in Memorial Day Ceremony

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will honor the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the United States with a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 27, at 11:30 a.m. at the base cemetery. Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza, commanding general, 7th Infantry Division will be the…

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June 9, 17th Annual Poker Run – sponsored by Spanaway Lions Club

On Sunday, June 9, 2013, from 8:00am until 4:00pm., Spanaway Lions Club will sponsor the 17th Annual Poker Run. In June of each year the Spanaway Lions Club and the Road Runners Motorcycle Club sponsor a Poker run in to raise funds to support the Northwest Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation and Spanaway Lions Community…

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