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Showing Articles published in July, 2009in Occasions
Nearly 1,000 Washington residents who lost their homes to foreclosure are a step closer to receiving some money to ease their pain, Attorney General Rob McKenna announced today.
Letters signed by McKenna are being mailed this week to 962 Countrywide Financial borrowers in Washington who lost their homes, ... Parents and Orting School Superintendent Michele Curry meet at 4 p.m., Thursday, July 23 at Orting Primary School. All parents are invited to come.
The discussion: How can parents pay for full day Kindergarten while meeting the district's need to receive the funds in a timely manner? ... in News
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Flags stolen and property moved. Theft 3rd Degree Nunnally Ave NW July 1 Two car auto accident versus building. Reportable Vehicle Accident Calistoga St W Driver arrested for DUI/Drugs. Driver admitted to using and buying OxyContin prior to apprehension. Driving Under The Influence SR ... in Sports
The fishing is fine this summer in Lake Kapowsin near Orting. Folks are doing better with bass fishing in the lake than other species right now. A report came in of a ten and a half pound bass being caught there a few weeks ago, according to JJ of Work ...
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It started out as a couple cousins out to have a good time. They thought the rap video commercial on TV promoting a national burger chain was funny, so they decided to do a spoof on it.
They created their own rap video, replete with adult rated language, ... in Business
Yet again, the Starbucks location in Orting Depot at 211 Washington Avenue has announced they are closing. The announcement has been made so many times over the last year it's hard to tell if they're crying wolf or if they really mean it this time.
According to the ... in Community
Scholz Farm is now enjoying their 31st year in the Orting Valley. At the main farm's produce store we have available for sale our very own locally grown fruits and vegetables picked daily. Raspberries are in the peak of their season, blueberries are just a week new, ...
Pierce County Fair Association invites the residents of Pierce County to the
62nd ANNUAL PIERCE COUNTY FAIR AUGUST 6 -9, 2009 Join us for our yearly celebration of rural life, agriculture and good old family values. ... River Revitalization Task Force Meeting July 22ndBy: Sam Colorossi and Shelly Butterfield
July 21, 2009
The Pierce County River Revitalization Task Force will be holding their 2nd policy summit. It will be held at the High Cedars Golf Club Wednesday July 22nd starting 5:30 p.m. This is a very important meeting for getting the message to the country regarding sediment management as one ...
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The American Western Water Skiing Association held the 50th Peach Arch Open Tournament at Ski Park Lake in Orting the beginning of July. 60 competitors converged at the private lake to enjoy one of the best water ski venues available in Washington. The Pacific NW Water-ski Federation recognized John ...
Pierce County Fire District #18 Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on July 29, 2009 in conjunction with the Orting City Council meeting at 7 pm at the Public Safety Building (401 Washington Ave SE). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the fire chief termination and ...
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Pierce County Fire District #18 Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on July 29, 2009 in conjunction with the Orting City Council meeting at 7 pm at the Public Safety Building (401 Washington Ave SE). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the fire chief termination and ...
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The Big O Motorcycle Ride and Poker Run netted $1,396.35 for the Orting Valley Senior Center July 18.
The final count showed 104 motorcycles participated with 29 additional passengers from as far away as Port Orchard and Issaquah, with a total of 136 poker cards sold. A 50-50 raffle ... in Community
Metal-Urge Community Festival and Iron Artist CompetitionBy: Diane Schuirman-Hagedorn
July 20, 2009
July 31, 5-8 p.m., Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. Free. The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Art Museum are partnering to present an evening of fun for the entire community. Free museum admission, handbell ringers, dance performances, scavenger hunts, robots, a molten aluminum pour, and the third annual ...
If you've always dreamed of trying the whole menu when you eat out, then the Taste of Orting is your kind of event. Twelve local eateries will be participating to bring a great day of fun and food to town on Saturday, August 29th from noon to 4 PM at ...
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