Stories for Steilacoom
Letter: Steilacoom resident posts “Mariners’ Blues”
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Steilacoom resident Craig Mooring has posted “Mariners’ Blues” on YouTube. The song is fun and describes the state of the Mariners.
Paul Hinds
Steilacoom
Teachers go back to school, too!
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Secondary educators from Steilacoom Historical School District’s Steilacoom High School and Pioneer Middle School attend classes at Pioneer focusing on Response to Intervention (RtI). The presentation made by Wayne Callender of Partners for Learning addressed how secondary teachers can assist students master material that they may have missed or not understood when originally presented. The model uses a team approach for supporting student with academic issues.
Read, learn and laugh at library story times
Posted by | CommentsPierce County Library System makes reading fun with events geared towards children’s age groups. From learning the ABCs to enjoying bilingual stories, these free events teach children skills for future reading success.
Events welcome children from babies to six years old: Prewalker Story Time (for babies who are not yet walking), Young Toddler Story Time (for babies just learning to walk), Toddler Story Time (ages 2 – 3), Preschool Story Time (ages 3 – 6), Family/Bilingual Story Time (for families with preschool age children) and Story Play Time (ages 3 – 6). Registration may be required. Contact library for details. Registration begins Sept. 7.
Steilacoom Administrator update to Mayor and Council, August 27
Posted by | CommentsFollowing is the August 27 weekly report from Steilacoom Town Administrator Paul Loveless to Mayor Ron Lucas and the Town Council.
Concert in the park and farmers market pack them in
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The huge crowd jammed Pioneer Park for the final Steilacoom concert of the year.
The Farmers’ Market and the final Concert in Steilacoom’s Pioneer Park drew a huge crowd Wednesday night to hear the Blues Brothers. This was the ninth and final concert of the year while the Farmers’ Market continues each Wednesday (3-7 pm) until September 8. This was the second year for the market and all indications point to a highly successful year. Read More→
Letter: Interested in dance class?
Posted by | CommentsWe hope that the short summer was fun for everyone. As we look out for the next three months, our schedules are very diverse. Please let us know if there is still an interest for either a basic or intermediate dance class at the Steilacoom Center so we can determine whether to reserve the facility as required. Of course private classes are always available.
Mary Petersen and Steve Behr have been teaching dance classes at the Steilacoom Community Center for many years and are looking to get their schedule firmed up. If you have an interest, contact Mary Petersen, or Steven Behr Sr.
Adios,
Mary & Steve
15 ways to conserve water from Town of Steilacoom
Posted by | Comments#1 When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.
#2 Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice-makers are cooled with wasted flows of water. Consider upgrading with air-cooled appliances for significant water savings.
Steilacoom fuel mix disclosure
Posted by | CommentsFuel Mix Disclosure – RCW 19.29A.010, requires the Town of Steilacoom to annually disclose the resource fuel mix for electricity distributed and sold by the Town’s Electric Utility. Calendar year 2009 data is used to generate the 2010 Fuel Mix Report. The Town of Steilacoom purchases 100% of its power supply needs from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Read More→
Final Steilacoom summer concert
Posted by | CommentsThe Town of Steilacoom is once again hosting its summer concert series at Pioneer Park (1700 Commercial Street, Steilacoom WA 98388). Mark your calendars for Wednesday evenings at 6:30. Schedule as follows: Read More→
From the Steilacoom Mayor’s Desk
Posted by | CommentsBy Ron Lucas, Mayor, Town of Steilacoom
The Steilacoom Historical School District is about to begin another exceptional year of learning and growth for our children under the leadership of Superintendent Bill Fritz. As always, please watch your speed when driving in Town and be cautious when you see students at/in crosswalks. The bright yellow school buses will be active and common on our streets early in the morning and afternoon.
Minutes from Steilacoom Town Council August 3 meeting
Posted by | CommentsMayor Lucas called the regular meeting of the Steilacoom Town Council to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall.
ROLL CALL: In attendance were Mayor Lucas, Councilmembers Stovall, Judson, Davidson, Bier and Smith. Staff members in attendance were Town Administrator Loveless, Attorney Hoffman, Public Safety Director Drozynski, Public Works Director Burlingame, Town Planner Fortner and Administrative Assistant Bollman.
Letter: ‘Heart-sick’ at tree removal
Posted by | CommentsI live in Steilacoom, therefore, when leaving my town to go almost anywhere, I must drive down Steilacoom Blvd., passing Western State Hospital.
The past few weeks it has been a bit annoying to have to wade through slowed traffic due to the boulevard having one lane closed in order to put in the completely unneeded curbing from 87th Street to Far West Drive. Due to this, now it is unsafe for anyone to walk on the small strip of uneven ground between the stone wall of Western State and the curb or between the hedge on the south side of the street and the useless curb there. Although, there is something of a walkway within the actual grounds of the hospital and a quite nice walkway over the hedge on the opposite side of the street.
Beth Mills appointed Student Services Director
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Steilacoom Historical School District #1 is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Mills as the district’s Executive Director for Student Services. Beth has been involved in special education as an educator and administrator since 1990. After spending 16 years in the classroom at the middle and high school levels, Ms. Mills spent 4 years as a Program Specialist/Special Educator Coordinator for the Auburn School District.
“Steilacoom Historical School District has a reputation for emphasizing positive behavior support, solid instructional practices based in research and student-centered decision making,” said Beth Mills.
In her most recent assignment in the Auburn School District, Ms. Mills directed Special Education programs at the district’s eight middle and high schools. She provided support for all aspects of the program ranging from IEP (Individualized Education Program) development, to curriculum guidance and behavioral support.
Ms. Mills earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English with a minor in history from Southern College of Collegedale, Tenn., a Master’s Degree in Literature from The American University in Washington, D.C., Special Education Credentials from Trinity College also in Washington, D.C. and her Educational Administration Credentials from University of Washington – Tacoma.
“I am a passionate advocate for students who is enthusiastic about the opportunity to work for the Steilacoom Historical School District as a member of its Leadership Team and look forward to this exciting assignment,” concluded Mills.
