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Steilacoom Town Council meeting agenda, May 21
The Steilacoom Town Council will meet in the Steilacoom Town Hall on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Following is the meeting agenda:
Steilacoom Town weekly update, May 17
By Paul Loveless, Steilacoom Town Administrator
Upcoming Meetings:
- Council Meeting – May 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.
- Preservation and Review Board – May 22, 2013 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.
- Civil Service – June 5, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Community Center.
- Planning Commission – May 28, 2013 at 6:30 PM at Town hall.
Steilacoom Chamber Trade Show a hit
By Cindy McKitrick
Twenty three business members of the Steilacoom Chamber of Commerce participated in the organization’s first ever Trade Show on Wednesday. From 4:30 until 6:30PM, the community was invited to the free show at Oberlin Church where Chamber businesses, many home-based, displayed wares and services and met directly with neighbors, friends and potential clients. Each business provided an item for a raffle which was held throughout the event. Refreshments were provided by The Bair Bistro.
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.”
Steilacoom author wins Christian Choice Book Award
STEILACOOM – Cindy Peak, founder of Frolicking Home, LLC, was awarded the 2013 Christian Choice Book Award for her First Book, “The Little Star that Shines for Jesus.” It’s a charming retelling of the Christmas story from the Star of Bethlehem’s perspective; suitable for ages 3 through 12.
Saltar’s Point Elementary School Principal Recommendation
By Celeste Johnston, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Steilacoom Historical School District #1 Superintendent Bill Fritz will recommend to the Board of Directors the hiring of Alexander Clauson for the position of Principal of Saltar’s Point Elementary School. The Board will consider the recommendation at its regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
Forbes announces Steilacoom School Board candidacy
DuPont, WA – Thirteen year DuPont resident, Bob Forbes has announced his candidacy for Director Position No. 3 of the Steilacoom Historical School District.
“My priorities as a board member will be to ensure that the curriculum is exceeding the state standards and that no child is lost through the cracks of the educational system; that our school properties are well maintained to provide a safe and welcome environment for our children; and that our extracurricular activities are fully supported so we can provide a well-rounded experience beyond the classroom,” noted Forbes.
Steilacoom Chamber of Commerce Trade Show set for Wednesday
By Cindy McKitrick
A Trade Show featuring businesses of the Steilacoom Chamber of Commerce will be held on 15 May 2013 from 4:30PM to 6:00PM at Oberlin Church Fellowship Hall, 1603 Rainier Street, Steilacoom. Admission is free to the public. Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be raffled off. Information available at 584-4177.
Steilacoom: Progress at Steilacoom Tribal Museum
By Nancy Covert
Steilacoom’s original Oberlin Congregational Church on Lafayette Street shows signs of long-awaited historic preservation, as the current Steilacoom Tribal Museum and Cultural Center moves ahead with its plans to restore the 1800s structure. A new set of stairs leading to the building’s main entrance has been placed. Watch for further improvements to the museum site.
Around the Sound: Local gardeners purchase pick of Steilacoom plants for their gardens
By Nancy Covert
George Rybolt, creator of the renowned Steilacoom birdhouses, was among the plant shoppers on May 11 in downtown Steilacoom. He was spotted busily loading plants into a car trunk on Saturday morning.
Dozens of local gardeners descended Saturday to the Bair Store lot to scoop up as many clippings, cuttings, pots, bouquets, birdhouses and more at the annual Steilacoom Garden Club plant sale.
Steilacoom Chamber newsletter, trade show
By Cindy McKitrick, President, Steilacoom Chamber of Commerce
The May 2013 Newsletter is on our website and ready to view. Also, don’t forget our Trade Show next week (May 15 – 4:30-6:30 pm – Oberlin Church). It will be a packed event but there’s still time to sign up at Steilacoom Marine and Spirits.
Steilacoom weekly update, May 10
By Paul Loveless, Steilacoom Town Administrator
Upcoming Meetings:
- Council Meeting – May 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.
- Preservation and Review Board – May 22, 2013 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.
- Civil Service – June 5, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Community Center.
- Planning Commission – May 13, 2013 at 6:30 PM at Town hall.
Steilacoom Garden Club plan sale set for May 11
Steilacoom Garden Club says “Save the date”. Saturday May 11th the Garden Club will hold their annual Plant and Garden Sale between Key Bank and the Bair Bistro on Lafayette Street from 9 a.m. until sold out. This year’s bargains will include indoor and outdoor plantings, as well as herbs, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and more. Gift items (hint – Mother’s Day is Sunday) include preplanted decorative planters, yard art,. birdhouses by George, and more. Members will be on hand to answer questions about gardening in the northwest. Proceeds from the sale will go toward funding the famous hanging flower baskets on Lafayette Street in the summer, a return of the scarecrows in October and the Hanging of the Greens in December.
“I Love To Read” National Contest Winners
By Celeste Johnston, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Scholastic Book Clubs hosted a national contest inviting pre-K to eighth grade students to share their personal stories about how reading changed their lives. Five lucky student winners were selected and each received a cash prize to help them continue to explore books and to advance their education. In addition, the schools of the winning students each received a cash prize that can be used to support literacy-based efforts in their schools.
Letter: Grandparents Right of Washington State looking for support
By Bob and Pat Rudolph, Chair and Co-founder of GROWS, Steilacoom
We at Grandparents Rights of Washington State (GROWS) have been working very hard for the past several years to get legislation passed to give good, loving and caring grandparents the right to petition the court for visitation with their beloved grandchildren when the grandparents are unreasonably being kept from them.
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