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Stage 1 burn ban issued for Pierce County at 4 p.m. today
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To protect public health from rising air pollution levels, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban in Pierce County, effective at 4 p.m. today. This ban is in effect until further notice.
Same sex marriage bill: Forum to discuss the effects for the people of Washington
Posted by | CommentsOn Feb. 1, the Washington State Senate passed a bill to make same-sex marriage legal in Washington. The measure now moves to the House, where supporters say they have the votes to pass it as early as next week. From there, Gov. Chris Gregoire has promised to sign it, making Washington the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.
But what does it mean to the citizens of the state? Some interesting consequences are tied to the measure.
A panel hosted by the Division of Student Affairs and the Diversity Resource Center will consider the consequences of making same-sex marriage legal in Washington at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 in William Philip Hall on the UW Tacoma campus. Read More→
Airport Advisory Commission applicants sought
Posted by | CommentsThe Thun Field Advisory Commission is seeking applicants to fill one position to represent South Hill residents on the commission. The commission meets bi-monthly to review issues related to the Pierce County Thun Field airport and other properties within 1,000 feet of the airport.
The unpaid positions require applicants to be current South Hill residents. The term expires April 12, 2016.
Applications are available here or by calling 253-798-4050. Go online to get more information about the Thun Field Advisory Commission.
For more information, please contact Deb Wallace, Pierce County Public Works and Utilities at 253-798-7109 or deb.wallace@co.pierce.wa.us.
2nd Stryker Brigade troops host G.I. Jane Day Friday
Posted by | CommentsThe Soldiers of Company B, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team will host a G.I. Jane Day, Friday, Feb. 3 to give Soldiers’ spouses, as well as other family members, a fun, yet challenging look into some of the ways their Soldiers train. Leaders from Company B, 1-17 Infantry, hope the G.I. Jane day will strengthen the bond between Soldiers and their families while helping them better understand what it means to be a Soldier.
Schedule of Events:
- 11 a.m. “Battle-Rattle” Dash
- 12 noon M4 carbine rifle and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon firing
- 1:30 p.m. Stryker rides and static display
Pets of the week
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Omar: 458824 Ormar is all muscle and a giant heart! He’s a 5 year old neutered pit bull and is looking for love and a home where he can get lots of play time! Omar loves to go for walks and is very treat motivated. He would do best in a home where he can work on his training and learn new tricks. He already knows how to ‘sit’. Omar does seem to have some allergies that cause the pads of his paws to swell. This will need to be monitored and hopefully his new family can find the cause and get him on a special diet.. Come meet this handsome boy today!
Meino: 458723 This pet of the week is a true kitty Casanova. Meino is a 2 year old black tabby with white. He’s a neutered male and would love a home in time for Valentine’s day. Meino came to the shelter as a stray and is now hanging out in our new Petunia Louise Community Cat Room. He LOVES napping in the window seat and people watching. He’s very playful and very affectionate. He can get a little rough at times when he plays and would do best in a home with older children. Come meet this handsome man today!
Contact The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, (253) 383-2733 for more information. You can now see all shelter pets online.
AD: Foothills Family Furniture Anniversary Sale
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AD: Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Changing Lives Luncheon
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Lakewold Garden hosting Winter (Clean-up) Garden Parties
Posted by | CommentsFriends of Lakewold (and others who’ve got lots of energy left over after taking care of their own gardens) are invited to join in and help restore this piece of paradise to its usual splendor at a series of "Winter Garden Parties" at Lakewold Gardens. Formal attire is not required. Garden Parties are set for 9 -11:30 a.m. beginning on Feb. 8. Interested folks should contact Susan Ryan at 253-584-4106, ext 106, or email her at sryan@lakewoldgardens.org .
National truck driving organization recertifies Bates program
Posted by | CommentsThis month, the Professional Truck Driver Institute granted Bates Technical College’s Commercial Truck Driving-Entry Level program recertification.
PTDI certification, valid for five years, means the career education program meets or exceeds industry standards. The certification also helps ensure graduates are adequately qualified to safely handle the demands of the truck driving profession.
William Balcom, program manager for the Washington State Patrol’s Commercial Vehicle Division, said, “Students who complete the truck driving course from Bates Technical College are well taught and prepared drivers,” he said. “The course sets the standard and exceeds state training requirements in order for a new truck driver to receive his/her commercial driver’s license.”
Nominations being accepted for fourth Annual "Spirit of Youth" Award
Posted by | CommentsThe Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice (WA-PCJJ) is seeking nominations for the fourth Annual “Spirit of Youth” Award. The intent of the award is to recognize and celebrate a young adult who has made great strides following involvement with the juvenile justice system; has overcome personal obstacles; and is today making significant contributions to society. A $1,000 scholarship to attend a Washington state college, university or vocational/technical school is available to the award winner.
The award also provides the WA-PCJJ and the public with an important opportunity to learn from a young person’s direct experience about the hard work and dedication it takes to build a better life, and how juvenile justice professionals and systems can most effectively be of help.
Emergency Food Network receives $15,000 from Harlequin Books
Posted by | CommentsAfter more than 111,000 online votes and 7,800 Facebook shares, the 2012 recipients of the eighth annual Harlequin More Than Words award are Mindy Atwood of Hilliard, Ohio, who runs Patches of Light, a nonprofit organization where anonymous angels pay the rent for parents of desperately ill children; Helen McGovern of Tacoma, Washington, who oversees Emergency Food Network, which distributes food to 67 food banks, meal sites and shelters, including those with health restrictions; and Sally Spencer of Toronto, Ontario, who manages a mentoring program that rescues at-risk children.
Giddy Up on Over to the Lakewood Chamber Chili Cook-Off!
Posted by | CommentsIf you’ve participated in the past, you know what a great time it is! If this is your first time … prepare yourself for an awesome gastronomical experience! Attendance has grown exponentially over the years and cook-off contestants continue to raise the bar with their offerings in this fierce competition! Thirteen competitors are hoping to have bragging rights for a year ~ in hopes of dethroning last year’s winner, Brink & Sadler, CPA’s.
YOU ARE THE JUDGE! Everyone attending the luncheon will be provided with their own ballot to select their favorite chili. Highest scorers will take home a first place and second place trophy!
Love Struck, A Select Wedding Show is Feb. 17 & 18
Posted by | CommentsFrom the producers of the South Sound and West Sound Wedding shows, comes Love Struck; an exclusive boutique wedding show featuring premier wedding professionals for the Puget Sound region.
The show is Friday, Feb. 17 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McGavick Event Center. The show is presented by South Sound Wedding & Event Magazine, a local resource guide for the South Puget Sound.
Check into “California Suite” for a laugh-filled evening
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by Lynn Geyer
There was a time when, if theatre-goers wanted an assurance of a fun evening, they would look for a Noel Coward play. Since the 1960s, Neil Simon plays have always been sure-fire laugh fests.
Today – things haven’t changed!
No matter how you slice it or what your age, “California Suite,” by Neil Simon is still as funny as it was when first produced in 1976.
This sparkling comedy offers four vignettes involving five actors as 11 characters; all but one of whom plays two or three roles. The differences between these personas are beautifully pulled off by the actors – there is absolutely no similarity of character in the roles each plays.
Much of this is probably due to the excellent direction of Frank Kohel, who has a portent for bringing out the best performances from an actor. Yet, surely, it is the actor who is ultimately responsible for the finished product of any show.
Feb. 2 flag lowering to honor fallen Army private
Posted by | CommentsFlags should remain at half-staff until close of business Thursday, or first thing Friday morning, February 3.
Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.
Clover Park Technical College Foundation receives gift from the Muckleshoot Tribe
Posted by | CommentsThe Muckleshoot Tribe has awarded a $5,000 gift to Clover Park Technical College Foundation. The money will be used to continue to build our Emergency Assistance Endowment.
“We are grateful for the Muckleshoot Tribe’s donation,” said Dr. Debbie Ranniger, Executive Director. “The money will be used to fund our emergency assistance endowment – a fund that helps students stay in school by offering critical and timely assistance.”
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe has long understood the importance of being proactive in meeting the needs of its community. The Muckleshoot Charity Fund has placed high priority in awarding grants to organizations throughout the region that address the unique local and regional issues facing the population.
Lakewood Boys & Girls Club to take over the Lakewood Ram
Posted by | CommentsThe Lakewood Boys & Girls Club will take over the Ram Restaurant & Brewery from 4pm to 9pm for a fundraiser that will see 10% of all proceeds during this time donated to the Lakewood Boys & Girls Club.
The money goes to support programs and to allow 270 kids a day to be exposed to a safe, positive place to go after school, where they can have fun and build relationships with caring adults and other youth! Please come out and enjoy some food and support the youth in Lakewood as they strive to reach their own GREAT FUTURES!!!
The Ram Restaurant is located at 10019 59th Ave. Lakewood, WA 98499
For questions or more information contact Erik Kramer (253) 502-4661 or kramere@bgcsps.org
