Stories for DuPont
Letter: Soccer club looking for tournament sponsors
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The Lakewood-Steilacoom-Dupont Soccer Club (LSDSC) will host its 5th annual Fort Steilacoom Cup 5v5 tournament on August 7th and 8th at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. The 5v5 format is a wonderful opportunity for players to get more touches on the ball as there are only 4 players on the field at a time. Due to the short games, it is also a great opportunity for coaches to interact with their players and do a lot of teaching between matches. The 5v5 format is unique in these ways and this is the only tournament of its kind in Western Washington. This event draws youth teams from across the state and has been a huge success for us in the past. Participation in this event grows each year. For 2010 we expect more than 50 teams in the tournament and more than 1,000 guests over the course of the weekend. Given the success of previous tournaments, we are now comfortable in offering sponsorship opportunities.
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Community 1st breaks ground in DuPont
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DuPont, WA – Community 1st Credit Union has begun construction on its new headquarters building on Ross Loop in DuPont. The state-of-the-art facility is approximately 17,000 square feet and will house the administrative staff and management team and a new branch location. The branch will feature a walk-up ATM on Ross Loop, drive-up lanes, a drive-up ATM and Saturday hours.
Founded in 1925, Community 1st Credit Union is the first and oldest credit union in Washington State. Originally, Seattle Postal Employees Credit Union, Community 1st now offers membership to anyone who lives, works or worships in Washington State, and the management team and staff members are anxious to serve DuPont and the surrounding communities! The credit union is pleased that it can provide the businesses in this area a new alternative for business-related banking.
Community 1st is active in the communities that it serves, and will be intricately involved in DuPont’s growing commerce.
Community 1st Credit Union prides itself on offering its members useful, helpful and necessary financial products, all the while, providing “1st Class Banking”. Community 1st looks forward to bringing all that it offers to DuPont in the very near future. Continue to watch for construction updates, and please stop by our Steilacoom branch, located on the corner of Wilkes and Rainier in downtown Steilacoom, to begin your “1st Class Banking” experience today!
The Historical Archeology of Greene Park
Posted by | CommentsThe Historical Archeology of Greene Park: A Forgotten Chapter in History of Fort Lewis and WWI is the title of a lecture to be delivered by Dr. Bret Ruby on Sunday March 7 at 2pm at DuPont Presbyterian Church (502 Barksdale Ave, DuPont).
Join Fort Lewis archeologies, Dr. Bret Ruby as he reveals what happened to Greene Park, DuPont’s city next door. This is first in a series of lectures for 2010 by the DuPont Museum and Historical Society. The lecture is Free and Open to the Public. For more Information call 253-964-2399 or download this flyer.
Track club forms
Posted by | CommentsCity of DuPont and All Sports have joined together to offer King Cobras Track Club to Steilacoom, DuPont and Lakewood. The Club will meet April 26 through August 28 with practices on Mondays from 7 pm-8 pm and Saturdays Noon-1:30 pm at Pioneer Middle School (1750 Bob’s Hollow Lane) in DuPont. The King Cobras Track Club is for kids ages 4-18. There is a $100 registration fee (download form) and a $35 meet fee. For registration information, call Parks & Rec at (253) 912-5245. For program questions or information, call Mark Brinkhaus at (253) 948-2401.
Steve O’Ban to run for 28th legislative seat
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Local attorney Steve O’Ban announced his candidacy for State Representative in the 28th Legislative District, Pos. 1 (Lakewood, University Place, Fircrest, Steilacoom, DuPont and parts of Tacoma). “The one-party rule in Olympia promises three things, and they’re all bad.” O’Ban said. “Citizens and businesses will be paying higher taxes; Washington will be in a weaker position to attract jobs; and elected officials will continue to borrow and spend while the people they represent can barely make ends meet.”
At a time when unemployment is high, O’Ban says it’s time for elected representatives to prioritize. “The priority is jobs. The Legislature’s number one goal right now should be making it possible for our friends, neighbors and family members to get back to work. Unfortunately, the party that controls state government does not understand that adding burdens to businesses is not the way to help create jobs.” O’Ban’s opponent, Democrat State Representative Troy Kelley, is seeking his third term.
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DuPont: Annual Shamrock Family Run, Walk & Roll
Posted by | CommentsThe DuPont Parks & Recreation Department is once again coordinating the Annual Shamrock Family Run, Walk and Roll to be held Saturday, March 13 at 10 am. Cost is $5 for kids and $8 for adults or $25 per family. The walk starts at Anytime Fitness (1525 Wilmington Dr, DuPont). To participate, download this registration form. Questions? Call Parks & Recreation at 253-912-5245.
History of newspapers draws a crowd
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More than 30 area residents attended a Lakewood Historical Society program on early area newspapers. Nancy Covert, a Steilacoom resident, historian and longtime journalist, discussed the numerous newspapers that were published in Steilacoom, DuPont and Lakewood starting in the 1850's. The March program is slated for March 23, also at the Lakewood Library. The speaker will be Bart Smith who has hiked all of the 11 National Scenic Trails. He has spent 17 years covering 16,500 miles. In addition to talking about the trails, Smith will show photos from his vast file taken during his years of hiking.
Special Election early returns
Posted by | CommentsPierce County patted itself on its back in a press release sent Tuesday night. From the release: “Pierce County posted its initial release of election results at 8:07 p.m. this evening, about 45 minutes earlier than the first release of results in November 2009. With a few minor procedural changes, Pierce County can shave approximately 30 minutes off the average time that it has historically taken to release election results.”
As of 8:07 pm, Clover Park Steilacoom, University Place were all passing with at least 20-point margins. For the latest results, check the Pierce County Auditor’s Special Election page.
Muri, Strickland elected to board
Posted by | CommentsAt its regular monthly meeting on February 3, 2010, Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health elected its leadership for 2010. Dick Muri was elected the board’s new chair, with Marilyn Strickland as Vice Chair.
Muri represents District 6 on the Pierce County Council, serving Lakewood, Steilacoom, DuPont, Roy, McKenna, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and Anderson, McNeil, and Ketron Islands. In addition to serving on the Board of Health, Muri chairs the Performance Audit Committee and serves on the Community Development, Economic and Infrastructure & Development, Emergency Preparedness, and Public Safety & Human Services Standing Committees.
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$2,120.99 for Haitian relief from Chloe Clark
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Teacher Mr. Mike Slater and students Grace Lemmon and Matthew Slater presented the American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter with their contributions to help the families and children devastated by the Haiti earthquake.
Students from Mr. Mike Slater’s Second Grade Class at Chloe Clark Elementary School in DuPont helped organize a fundraiser to support Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti. Chloe Clark Elementary School raised an amazing $2,120.99 thanks to the generous contributions by students, teachers, staff members, and parents. After hearing the news of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the students of Chloe Clark Elementary rallied together to help the families and especially the children left homeless by the disaster. Kudos goes out to the group for the global citizenship and compassion for helping others.
The American Red Cross has spent or committed more than $78 million to meet the most urgent needs of earthquake survivors. The American Red Cross and its partners are producing almost 1 million liters of water per day, enough for 185,000 people to receive 5.4 liters per person per day. The global Red Cross network has distributed nearly 4.2 million liters of water in 115 sites. Red Cross distributions of food and relief items such as blankets, kitchen sets, hygiene kits, buckets, water containers, laundry soap/detergent, and mosquito nets have reached nearly 20,000 families (or 100,000 people) to date with plans to increase this number.
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SHSD Superintendent Search Update
Posted by | CommentsThe process of selecting the next Superintendent for the oldest school district in Pierce County moved to its next step at the end of January. The deadline for candidates for the position of Superintendent of Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1 to submit applications for consideration was January 29, 2010.
A group of semifinalists will be announced at the School Board’s February 10 meeting, to be held at Cherrydale Primary School in Steilacoom. Those semifinalists will be interviewed at Pioneer Middle School, DuPont, beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. The public is welcome to attend.
Community Forums, where the public has an opportunity to meet and hear the finalists, are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 and 23 at Steilacoom High School and March 1, if three finalists are selected. The Board will then vote on its top candidate during the March 10 Board Meeting, scheduled at Chloe Clark Elementary School. The School Board plans to announce its selection in late March, and the successful candidate will begin his/her duties effective July 1, 2010.
Kiwanis Auction draws 300
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Approximately 300 people participated in the Steilacoom Kiwanis Club Wine Festival and Auction Friday, Jan 29, according to MC Ron Lucas. The club’s activities are focused on kids in Steilacoom and DuPont as well as members of the military police unit at Fort Lewis. The club was formed in 1993 and currently has a membership of more than 80 men and women. Meeting at Steilacoom High School every week, students are able to participate in the group’s meetings and activities by joining the Key Club.
