Pierce County
Red Cross safety tips for Memorial Day holiday
The long Memorial Day holiday weekend is on the horizon and for many, plans will include taking to the highway, pulling out the grill for a backyard barbecue or having fun in the water. The American Red Cross has steps everyone can follow to stay safe, whatever their plans include.
Pet of the Week
Sugar, spice and everything nice. Our Featured Pet of the week, Sassy-is all of these things and more. Being only two years old, Sassy is a high energy Pitbull/Brindle pup, looking to find her forever family. She is very social, motivated by treats and enjoys playing with her toys. Do you love to go for long runs on the beach or hikes on local trails? What a coincidence, so does Sassy. She’ll be right by your side the whole way and encourage you to finish your workout strong. After a long day of exercise, Sassy would love to curl up with you on the couch and watch some late night television. With so much love to give, Sassy tends to jump when she gets excited, therefore is best suited for a household with older children and no other pets. Sassy will be your new best friend in no time, she’s just waiting to meet you. Take her home today. Reference #A474343. Contact The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, (253) 383-2733 for more information. You can now see all shelter pets online.
Saffari named Physician of the Year
Franciscan Health System has named Bahman Saffari, M.D., Ph.D. as its first ever “Healer with a Heart” Physician of the Year. Dr. Saffari is a Gynecology Oncologist at Franciscan Gynecologic Oncology Associates in Tacoma. Dr. Saffari was chosen based on his exemplary commitment to patient care while running a busy clinical practice and having heavy on-call obligations
Sounders and Seahawks license plate sales benefit children
Washington state Governor Jay Inslee summarized the state’s new Sounders and Seahawks license plate offer this way, “Buy a license plate, give a kid a great future.”
Flemming, Figueroa elected to leadership of RCC
Pierce County News Release
Pierce County Councilmember Stan Flemming and University Place City Councilmember Javier Figueroa have been elected to leadership positions with the Rainier Communications Commission, which advises local jurisdictions on telecommunications issues and televises local government programming.
Governor signs multiple Carrell bills
By Erich R. Ebel
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed several landmark bills sponsored by Sen. Mike Carrell, R-Lakewood, within the past week. One is designed to protect public-employee whistleblowers from retaliation, another will begin the process of reforming the state’s mental-health system and a third will help protect the privacy of those who search state-licensing records.
Skeeter Manos to plead guilty as charged
Pierce County News Release
Skeeter Manos, 36, a former Lakewood Police Officer, is expected to plead guilty today to Identity Theft in the Second Degree and Forgery. The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office will recommend a high-end sentence to run consecutive to a 33-month sentence imposed on him in federal court last year. Manos plead guilty in March of 2012 to Wire Fraud for stealing $47,000 from the Lakewood Police Guild and $112,000 from a fund intended to benefit the families of four Lakewood Police Officers who were murdered by Maurice Clemmons in 2009.
Pierce County Library System wins regional award
By Mary Getchell, Communications Director, Pierce County Library System
TACOMA – Pierce County Library System (Library System) received a regional community leadership award from Region 111 of the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) on Friday, May 17. WASA’s Region 111 membership is comprised of all Pierce County public school districts. The Association was recognizing Pierce County Library for its partnership efforts with Franklin Pierce Schools (School District), just south of Tacoma.
23rd Annual Tour de Pierce Bike Ride
By Cara Cross
Don’t miss this year’s Tour de Pierce with a new rest stop and special refreshments. This year’s June 30 date will include 30 and 50 mile marked routes. The 12 mile route is designed for families or for those new to biking. All routes include maps and cue sheets, a rest stop with refreshments, and rest rooms. The ride starts and finishes at the Washington State Fair Grounds Gold Parking lot, S Meridian & 9th Ave SE, Puyallup. The pre-registration fee by June 12th is $14 per person or $42 for a family of 4 from the same household. Pre-ordered Sport Tek® Competitor Tees are $15. For an application call 253-798-4177 or on line at www.piercecountywa.org/parks.
Teens’ talents dazzle in Pierce County Library’s writing and art contest
By Mary Getchell, Communications Director, Pierce County Library System
Talented teenage artists and writers demonstrated their creative skills through original poetry, short story, drawing and photography in Pierce County Library System’s Teen Writing & Art Contest – Our Own Expressions.
“Students dazzle us each year with their amazing writing and art,” said Neel Parikh, executive director for Pierce County Library. “It is a joy and an honor to encourage these promising teenagers to share their talents and continue their creative efforts.”
Responders from 21 emergency response agencies to participate in water rescue exercises
Pierce County News Release
On Thursday, May 16, 21 fire and police agencies will be conducting training exercises involving water rescues in the Puget Sound at Sunnyside Beach Park in Steilacoom. The goal of the exercise is to evaluate both individual agency capabilities and their ability to effectively communicate and work together.
Meet Pierce County READS and New York Times best selling author: May 17
By Mary Getchell, Communications Director, Pierce County Library System
Thousands of people throughout Pierce County have been participating in the community one-book program, Pierce County READS, for the past two months. To culminate the free program, meet this year’s featured writer, New York Times best selling author Paula McLain at McGavick Conference Center @ Clover Park Technical College, in Lakewood, on Friday, May 17, 7 p.m.
Pet of the Week
Our Featured Pet this week is a beauty named, Wingnut. This friendly feline with large golden eyes is a 9 year old domestic shorthair. Her love of treats has led her to packing on a few extra pounds, which you will quickly use to your advantage on a cold evening as she loves to snuggle! When she’s not working on her cuddling skills, she enjoys chasing her toys and appreciates a long scratch under her chin. Being a more mature kitty, Wignut is best suited in a quieter household with other cats, rather than with dogs. Older children are a plus, as long as they agree to help her chase down squeaky toys and give her the occasional brush! Don’t wait, take her home today! Reference #A333626. Contact The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, (253) 383-2733 for more information. You can now see all shelter pets online.
Statewide Flag Lowering, May 15
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition. Please call (360) 816-2216 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.
Hershey Track and Field Meet
By Cara Cross
Pierce County Parks & Recreation is inviting boys and girls ages 9 to 14 (as of Dec 31, 2012) to compete for FREE in the Hershey Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, June 12, beginning at 5:30pm. Registration begins at 4:30pm. The meet is held at Sparks Stadium, 621 5th St in Puyallup. Running events include 50 meters to 1600 meters and 4×100 relays (depending on age group) and field events include softball throw and standing long jump. No spikes or blocks are allowed. Winners in this meet will advance to the State Meet on Saturday, June 29 in Tacoma. All participants must have a copy of their birth certificate when registering. For more information go to www.hersheystrachandfield.com or 253-798-4753.
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