Stories for Steilacoom
Saltar’s Point Elementary students tour Steilacoom Museum
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By Nancy Covert
How did the Apple Squeeze become a Steilacoom tradition? What does “Steilacoom” mean?
More than 200 Saltar’s Point Elementary School Fourth Grade students learned the answers to those questions and more when they toured the Steilacoom Historical Museum this past week.
The annual student class tour to visit the Museum’s properties: the Museum, the Wagon Shop and the Orr Home, took place during the last week of January and first week of February. Docents from the Museum’s Education Committee shared their knowledge about Mr. Orr’s shop, and other parts of the community’s history.
The students’ collective reaction to the displays and activities—such as making butter—“what an amazing place!”
Tacoma Nature Center and Tahoma Audubon February events
Posted by | CommentsBird Walk
All ages welcome, free
Find out which of our avian friends call the Adriana Hess Wetland Park their home on a guided walk through the park. No registration needed. Call 253-565-9278 for more information.
February 13 noon – 1:30pm
Tahoma Audubon Just for Kids
Budding Scientists
Ages 5-7, $9 per student
Young homeschoolers and other children begin science and nature exploration through games, walks, and crafts. Register two days prior to the session.
This class is held at the Adriana Hess Audubon Center in University Place.
February 1 10:30am – noon Who’s Who
February 15 10:30am – noon Animal Families
February 29 10:30am – noon Bunches & Groups
Steilacoom’s weekly update, Jan. 31
Posted by | CommentsAdministration:
Upcoming Meetings:
Council Meeting – February 7, 2012 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.
Planning Commission – February 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.
Preservation and Review Board – February 22, 2012 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.
Civil Service Board – February 8, 2012 at 5:00 PM at the Town Hall.
Council Future Agenda “Look-Ahead” Issues:
Copies of the Agenda and staff reports are available at all Town facilities once published. The
Agenda and Council meeting minutes are posted to the Town’s official website.
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Steilacoom Historical School District announces make-up days
Posted by | CommentsSteilacoom Historical School District announced the make-up schedule for the four days missed due to inclement weather. Two snow makeup school days were built into the 2011-12 school calendar. January 17 will be made up on March 23 and January 18 will be made up on May 25, 2012. January 19 will be made up on June 15 and January 20 on June 18, 2012. June 18 will be an early release half day.
Public survey on qualifications for Steilacoom High principal
Posted by | CommentsSteilacoom Historical School District is seeking public input to assist the district in the search for a Principal for Steilacoom High School. Your input will be a critical component of the screening team’s deliberation and Superintendent’s final recommendation.
It is the District’s intention to seek the best balance between work experiences, education and preparation, personal qualities, role expectations of the principal, and the ability to respond to the community’s educational needs.
The results of the survey will be compiled and individual responses will be confidential. Input will be accepted until January 31, 2012.
What to do with extra garbage, recycling and storm debris
Posted by | CommentsLast week’s storm affected almost everyone’s trash and recycling collection and many of you are wondering when to set out your containers.
American Disposal, DM Disposal, and Murrey’s Disposal, Lakewood Refuse, LeMay Enterprises, and Pierce County Refuse
For no additional charge, the company will accept twice your normal amount of garbage and recycling on your next regularly scheduled pick up day. If this requires you to use an additional container, please make sure you label it “Garbage” or “Recycling”. Drivers will be on the lookout for these extra containers.
Happy Birthday Eric
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What's happening in Steilacoom's Parks and Pathways
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Steilacoom's Public Works crew has its plate very full clearing storm debris from streets and public areas, reports Councilmember Nancy Henderson, who keeps an eye (and more) on the status of local parks. Parks have been quite affected by falling branches, and in some cases, trees.
A huge THANK YOU to those who have already been out clearing trails on their own. First Street pathway was quickly cleared by surrounding neighbors who just pitched in and made it happen.
Victimizing deployed soldiers’ families would bring stiffer penalties
Posted by | CommentsChildren to create art after school at Steilacoom Pierce County Library
Posted by | CommentsChildren ages 6 and up will participate in free art events at Steilacoom Pierce County Library, 2950 Steilacoom Blvd.
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From the (Steilacoom) Mayor's Desk
Posted by | CommentsThe audit of the Town by the State of Washington was recently completed. Steilacoom is only audited every two years because of our lengthy track record of sound financial management. In the 139 page report, the details again verify that the Town of Steilacoom accounts for funds correctly and expends funds per budgets and Council action. Simply put, it is a clean audit. My compliments to Mr. Paul Loveless and staff plus Council for once again attaining the trust needed in financial management.
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Steilacoom’s weekly update, Jan. 23
Posted by | CommentsThe last week saw a significant winter storm impact the Northwest in general including Steilacoom. Crews spent the week preparing for and reacting to emerging situations. The highlights include:
Street Restrictions:
- As of Friday morning, Steilacoom Boulevard through the tunnel of trees is closed due to low hanging branches and falling debris.
- Balch Street between Rainier Street and Lafayette Street is also closed due to icy conditions.
Snow Pics!
Posted by | CommentsSeveral readers sent in photos of what their world looked like covered in snow and ice this week. Enjoy!
We made great use of all that snow we had...this is our 'Eski-Pino' Igloo we built on Jan 18th. We started sometime after 7am and finished by bout 2:30. It was an all day build but as you can see was worth it. We named it Eski-Pino because.. I am an Alaskan Native and my hubby is Filipino so we call our kids ESKI-PINOS. Donna & Alex Ruff
Here's a couple of photos we wanted to share, while dreaming of Florida sunshine. Ruth & Lynn
Here's a couple of photos we wanted to share, while dreaming of Florida sunshine. Ruth & Lynn
Clover Park Technical College frozen over. Kevin Rupprecht
Herre is an icy one. Alan Billingsley
Water skiing snowman on Steilacoom Lake dock. Photo by cub reporter Gregory Horn
Denny Heck to Kickoff Campaign in Pierce and Thurston Counties
Posted by | CommentsDenny Heck will hold two kickoff events in Pierce and Thurston Counties this upcoming weekend. Heck will speak at both events and discuss his background, his views on the current Congress and his plans to help create jobs and grow the economy.
Pierce County Gives Congress Heck will occur at 2 PM on Sunday, January 22nd at the Lakewood Senior Activity Center located at 9112 Lakewood Drive SW Lakewood, WA 98499. Heck will be introduced by State Representative Tami Green and Lyle Quasim, the President of Bates Technical College. The event will be emceed by retired State Representative Dawn Morrell.
Denny Heck Named One of the Top Democratic Candidates in the Nation
Posted by | CommentsEarlier today the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the organization charged with electing Democrats to the United States House of Representatives, named Denny Heck one of the first members of the Red-to-Blue Program.
The DCCC’s Red-to-Blue Program highlights top Democratic campaigns across the country, and offers them financial, communications, grassroots, and strategic support. Candidates for the program are chosen based on proven success at meeting and surpassing fundraising, organizing, and infrastructure goals and skillfully demonstrating to voters that they are problem-solvers who will protect the middle class when elected to Congress.
Kiwanis of Steilacoom hosts annual benefit
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Looking for a way to combat Winter Cabin Fever, have an enjoyable evening this month, and support a community service organization?
Then circle Friday, Jan. 27 on the calendar. That’s the date for Kiwanis of Steilacoom’s annual Winter Winefest Fundraiser. The yearly benefit is set for 6-9 p.m. at Clover Park Technical College’s McGavick Center, Bldg. 23 on the college’s campus at 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW.
Carrell asks for more detail on questionable DOC purchases
Posted by | CommentsSen. Mike Carrell, R-Lakewood, is asking the state Department of Corrections for a more detailed explanation regarding several purchases made at the end of the previous budget year. Specifically, Carrell wants to know why a number of what he feels were unnecessary purchases were made at a time when state government is short on funds.
“Late last year I sent an e-mail request to all employees at the department asking for their input on how the state can better streamline its correctional operations,” Carrell said. “I received more than 500 responses, and one of the most intriguing had to do with these last-minute purchases made at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center.”
