The Suburban Times » Pierce County http://www.thesubtimes.com The community newspaper for DuPont, Fircrest, Lakewood, Steilacoom and University Place Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:45:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Ad: Move Now for Summer Savings – Merrill Gardens at Tacoma http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/29/ad-move-now-for-summer-savings-merrill-gardens-at-tacoma/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/29/ad-move-now-for-summer-savings-merrill-gardens-at-tacoma/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:46:01 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=17665 Posted on July 29, 2010 by Ben Sclair. No comments. ]]> Tacoma_Savings_July_Aug2010

Merrill Gardens

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This sweet boy is Gunner. Gunner is a 6 year old neutered male and a big boy. He’s a German Shepherd mix with a beautiful fluffy coat. Gunner is looking for someone to be his constant companion. He loves people and is a very good listener. Gunner knows many of the basic cues and is very good about not pulling when on his leash. Gunner could stand to lose a little bit of weight and he also has some hip issues. He is looking for someone with time and love to share. Could that be you?

Chewy

Chewy loves to play and is always vying for attention. He is a neutered male black and white domestic short haired kitty. He is only 1 1/2 years old and would like to trade his Cattery Condo for a forever home. Chewy has always been an indoor kitty and would like to stay that way. He grew up around children and wouldn’t mind a home where there are lots of people to give him attention. Stop in today and see if Chewy is the right kitty for your family.

Contact The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, (253) 284-5844 for more information. You can now see all shelter pets online.

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According to studies, drowning is the second leading cause of death from unintentional injuries for youth ages 5 to 24 years old and the fourth leading cause of death from unintentional injuries for all ages. The good news is that most water tragedies can be prevented, so both parents and children need to remember to follow the basic rules of water safety.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/28/audubon-and-nature-center-activities-for-august/feed/ 0 Wake UP! Friday morning http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/27/wake-up-friday-morning/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/27/wake-up-friday-morning/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:38:41 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=17584 The University Place-Fircrest division of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its monthly Wake UP! meeting at University Place Presbyterian Church, 8101 27th St W. The meeting kicks off at 7:30 am with networking and main program at 8 am. This month will feature Fircrest’s Blake Surina with Facts about Fircrest and a sample of the upcoming TRIVIA CONTEST to be held September 30, 2010. The group breaks at 9 am.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/27/wake-up-friday-morning/feed/ 0 PR: Candidate Randy Boss hosting meeting at Merrill Gardens http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/27/pr-candidate-randy-boss-hosting-meeting-at-merrill-gardens/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/27/pr-candidate-randy-boss-hosting-meeting-at-merrill-gardens/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:55:47 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=17625 Pierce County Council Candidate Randy Boss is meeting with the residents of Merrill Gardens, Thursday July 29th 3pm. Merrill Gardens is located at 7290 Rosemount Circle in Tacoma. Merrill Gardens is part of Legislative District 7 where Randy is vying for the Pierce County Council seat. Take this opportunity to hear Randy speak on the pressing economic issues facing Pierce County.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/27/pr-candidate-randy-boss-hosting-meeting-at-merrill-gardens/feed/ 0 Meet the Candidates http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/27/meet-the-candidates-2/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/27/meet-the-candidates-2/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:57:06 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=17555 The League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County will host a pair of Meet the Candidate events. On Tuesday, August 3rd from 5:30-7:30 p.m. candidates for: Legislative Districts 2, 25, 31; County Council District 1; Auditor; and Prosecuting Attorney: will meet at Pierce College, 1601 39th Ave. SE, Puyallup 98374, in the Multi Purpose Room in the College Center. On Wednesday, August 4th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. candidates for: Legislative Districts 26, 27, 28, 29; County Council Districts 5, 7; Auditor; and Prosecuting Attorney will meet at Evergreen College – Tacoma, 1210 6th Avenue, Tacoma 98405 in Lyceum Hall.

The format for both events will be:

  • 5:30 – 6:15: Meet the Candidates – and have a snack.
  • 6:15 – 7:00: Each candidate has TWO MINUTES to answer the question: What will YOU do to solve budget problems?
  • 7:00 – 7:30: Circulate and talk to voters.

Contact the League of Women Voters at 253-272-1495 or tacomalwv3@juno.com for more information.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/25/pr-partnership-puts-area-nurses-back-to-work/feed/ 0 PR: More than 80 free computer classes http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/25/pr-more-than-80-free-computer-classes/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/25/pr-more-than-80-free-computer-classes/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:29:04 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=17429 Visit a Pierce County Library this August through September to learn everything you need to know about computers. Learn the basics about using a computer, downloading audiobooks and e-books, communicating via e-mail, navigating the Net and creating a website. Get started using Excel, Word, Publisher and PowerPoint or find answers to questions during drop-in help. Discover Library e-sources for job searchers, small business owners, investors and antique collectors.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/25/pr-more-than-80-free-computer-classes/feed/ 0 PR: SBA webinar on business recovery plan http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/25/pr-sba-webinar-on-business-recovery-plan/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/25/pr-sba-webinar-on-business-recovery-plan/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:13:57 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=17604 Once you’ve developed a business continuity plan, it’s a good idea to make sure it works. A successful dry run will reassure your management team, employees and customers that no matter what disaster occurs, you’ll be back in business quickly.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has partnered with Agility Recovery Solutions to offer disaster preparedness strategies for small business owners via their “PrepareMyBusiness” website (www.preparemybusiness.org).

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/25/pr-sba-webinar-on-business-recovery-plan/feed/ 0 Dance Theatre Northwest to host auction, dinner http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/22/dance-theatre-northwest-to-host-auction-dinner/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/22/dance-theatre-northwest-to-host-auction-dinner/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:38:29 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=17506 Blue Glass mini

Dance Theatre Northwest’s Gala Auction & Dinner, Hollywood Party is slated for July 31, 2010, at Charles Wright Academy with a champagne reception beginning at 5 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Silent and live auction items will be offered. Tickets are $50 each or $350 for a table seating 8. Sponsorships are available. Order tickets online or call 253-778-6534.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/22/dance-theatre-northwest-to-host-auction-dinner/feed/ 0 Tacoma Power receives long-term license for Cushman Dam http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/22/tacoma-power-receives-long-term-license-for-cushman-dam/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/22/tacoma-power-receives-long-term-license-for-cushman-dam/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:32:50 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=17501 After waiting more than 36 years, Tacoma Power has finally received an acceptable long-term license to operate the Cushman Hydroelectric Project. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order on Thursday that amended a license issued in 1998 to include the terms of the settlement agreement that Tacoma Power and other government agencies signed with the Skokomish Tribal Nation in January 2009.

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Meet Hammy! Hammy is a 1 year old female golden hamster. She is very sweet and looking for a home where she can get lots of time out in an exercise ball and lots of love. Hammy is currently hanging out in SMAM-a-lot with 4 other hamsters, 6 gerbils, 3 guinea pigs, and (of course) some bunnies. If you are looking to adopt a small pet, check us out first! We might have just what you are looking for! Hamster and Gerbil adoption fees are only $3.00! Guinea pigs are only$5.00!

Sabrina_POTW

Introducing Sabrina! Sabrina is a 1 1/2 year old spayed female. She is a domestic long haired kitty with tabby markings. Sabrina is a very sweet kitty and has not only spent time in foster, but has also been featured on our Comcast on Demand show. Sabrina is looking for a home where she can get lots of daily love and attention. Come meet her today. She might be just the kitty you have been searching for.

Contact The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, (253) 284-5844 for more information. You can now see all shelter pets online.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/21/sba-offers-podcasts/feed/ 0 PR: Celebrate Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/20/pr-celebrate-probation-parole-and-community-supervision-week/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/20/pr-celebrate-probation-parole-and-community-supervision-week/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:36:14 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=17503 Pierce County District Court Presiding Judge Margaret V. Ross signed a proclamation declaring the week of July 18 as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week. This week is a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated and caring individuals in the community who work tirelessly to make neighborhoods safer and more vibrant places to live and rear families. These professionals serve to assist juvenile and adult offenders in becoming better citizens with productive lives. Here are just 10 of the ways they accomplish these goals:

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Modifications were made to the plan after the June 2010 Public Hearing regarding PT Tomorrow design alternatives. The focus of the Preservation Plan is to maintain service levels similar to current operations. Highlights of the June 2010 modifications include:

Milton

* Route 501, will connect Downtown Tacoma to Fife, Milton and Federal Way.

North Tacoma

Refining the service and renumbering of the 700 series back to the current Pierce Transit numbering system.

* Route 11, provides connections from Pt. Defiance to Downtown Tacoma via the Proctor District.
* Route 13, provides connections from Old Town and North 30th to Downtown Tacoma.
* Route 16, provides connections from Tacoma Community College, Wilson High School, Proctor Shopping District, and the Stadium District to Downtown Tacoma.
* Route 220, connects North Tacoma and the Proctor Shopping District to Lakewood. Route 220 will also serve portions of the eliminated Route 51, along N Union from N 26th to Center Street.

Previous modifications after phase two of the PT Tomorrow Public Involvement effort included services to Bonney Lake, Buckley, DuPont, Edgewood, Orting, and Steilacoom. Olympia Express service to Gig Harbor and Tacoma was also restored after phase two.

In addition to the adoption of the Preservation Plan, the Pierce Transit Board directed staff to put forward a ballot proposition for the February 8, 2011 election to exercise the final 0.3% sales tax authority available to Pierce Transit to provide funding to meet current service demands.

Since the beginning of the recession, Pierce Transit has been actively addressing the impacts of sharp declines in sales tax revenue. The agency was one of the first entities to experience a layoff of personnel –a five percent reduction. Pierce Transit delayed or eliminated capital projects, reduced service by nearly six percent, and increased regular adult fares by 25 cents. Those actions combined with employee identified operational efficiencies have saved over $72 million.

The Pierce Transit Board also directed staff to continue to look for ways to cut more costs without impacting service until the voters have their say in February of 2011.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/19/holes-4-homes-golf-tournament/feed/ 0 Tacoma Rainiers go to bat for emergency preparedness http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/18/tacoma-rainiers-go-to-bat-for-emergency-preparedness/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/18/tacoma-rainiers-go-to-bat-for-emergency-preparedness/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:02:56 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=17363 Have you ever gone to a Tacoma Rainiers game at Cheney Stadium? If you have, you know what a great place it is and how much fun a ball game can be. This is an event the entire family can enjoy. Now is your chance to attend a game, help raise money and support Citizen Corps of Pierce County in the process.

The Rainiers have teamed up with Citizen Corps of Pierce County to host Emergency Preparedness Night at Cheney Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. For a $12 ticket, you get a great seat, a game program, and a ballpark meal. Buy your tickets early for the best seats! Our sales goal is to sell 400 tickets by July 22.

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Thanks so much for signing our petition to support keeping jobs in Washington state.

As you well know, the Defense Department is evaluating whether to have Boeing build the next generation of aerial refueling tankers here in Washington or give the contract to the European firm Airbus. Boeing has played by the rules, but Airbus has received over $20 billion in illegal subsidies. Airbus shouldn’t get this contract at a time when Washingtonians need the jobs and Airbus can’t even play by the rules.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/18/letter-support-for-boeing/feed/ 0 Letter: Thank you to those who turned out http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/15/letter-thank-you-to-those-who-turned-out/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/15/letter-thank-you-to-those-who-turned-out/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:27:57 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=17427 The Pierce County Conservation Futures Board public hearing (July 13) produced a good turnout (75+ people). Our group, the Friends of Cherrydale Woods, desire Parcels A & B of the Cherrydale School Surplus Wooded Areas be purchased by the Board for permanent preservation. Present at the meeting was Ron Lucas, Mayor or Steilacoom; three Town Councilmembers (Marion Smith, Lowell Bier and Steve Stovall); Mike Winkler, President of Steilacoom School Board; Kevin Callanan, Steilacoom School Board member; Bill Fritz, District Superintendent; John Cohen, Steilacoom School District Communications Director; Brad Randall, a member of Steilacoom’s Planning Commission. The Mayor spoke a great deal in favor of the project and fielded questions from the Committee.

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Meet Tabby! Tabby is a 6 year old spayed female. She is a domestic long haired black tabby with beautiful yellow eyes. Tabby is a sweet, quiet cat who craves attention and loves to play. Before coming to the shelter, Tabby was an indoor/outdoor kitty. She would prefer to stay an indoor/outdoor kitty in her new home and be allowed to play in the yard. Tabby could be just the kitty you have been looking for. Come meet Tabby today!

Stormie

Stormie is a 9 year old Great Dane. She is a spayed female with Blue Merle coloring and wonderful floppy ears. Stormie is looking for a home where she can spend the rest of her years. She is in great physical condition for her age and is fully house trained. She is well mannered and does well with other dogs, cats, and with children. Stormie spends most of her time snoozing on the couch and dreaming the day away. She is currently in foster care, but spends most of her days at the shelter with her foster mom. Let the Adoption Staff at the shelter know if you would like to meet her.

Contact The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, (253) 284-5844 for more information. You can now see all shelter pets online.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/15/pets-of-the-week-179/feed/ 0 PR: Tacoma Power scores second in survey http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/15/pr-tacoma-power-scores-second-in-survey/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/15/pr-tacoma-power-scores-second-in-survey/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:30:05 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=17417 The annual J.D. Power Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey results are out, and Tacoma Power landed in 13th place when measured against 121 utilities of all sizes across the nation. When compared to other midsized utilities in the west, Tacoma Power ranked 2nd out of 12, trailing only Clark Public Utilities. Tacoma Power ranked 5th in last year’s survey.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/15/pr-tacoma-power-scores-second-in-survey/feed/ 0 UWT boasts $235 million economic impact http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/15/uwt-boasts-235-million-economic-impact/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/15/uwt-boasts-235-million-economic-impact/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:11:51 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/07/15/uwt-boasts-235-million-economic-impact/ A study released today at the UW Board of Regents meeting in Seattle shows that the three-campus University of Washington has an annual economic impact of $9.1 billion in the state. The study measures the direct economic impact of the university’s spending, plus additional indirect spending through businesses and individuals paid by UW who re-spent money within the state. UW Tacoma’s annual economic impact alone totals more than $235 million. That includes $102.2 million directly contributed to the state economy and an additional $132.8 million indirectly.

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