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I've always had issues with sports, only because I am not a competitive person. But, now I enjoy sports, because of my son!
He has played baseball or football since he was in kindergarten. He has had volunteer coaches, who coach because they love to help out, love to help kids ... in Editorials
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I love Autumn. The changing leaves, brisk mornings and the decor. I have always enjoyed decorating for Halloween, it's one of my favorite holidays. It's also a great time to clean out your closet. Out with the summer clothes and in with the sweaters, scarves and hats. Out with the ...
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Lucille was born in Blue Ridge. GA on May 23, 1920 and died on August 23, 2011 after a long, wonderful life. At a young age, her family migrated to the Pacific Northwest where she lived the remainder of her life. In May 1943, she married Paul Anderson. ...
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Just a short distance from Enumclaw in the quaint town of Orting is a small and unassuming restaurant by the name of Route 66 Pizza. It may be small, but gastronomic magic created inside is as big as it gets.
I am not sure if it is possible to have ... in Editorials
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Traveling the long back roads of our district between communities reminds me of the history of our area, specifically how many of our communities sprang up as the result of the logging industry. in Editorials
Gerald T “Jerry†Brennan, age 75, was received by our Lord and Savior on May 15, 2011. Jerry was greatly loved and respected by his family and friends. Jerry was born in Avoca, MI in 1935. Jerry married Ann Brennan on January 27, 1962 and most recently lived in Orting, ...
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You must have heard by now. Once again the city of Orting is requesting active farmland for an urban growth area (UGA), and wants to re-designate it to allow office parks, manufacturing, and "other industrial development". This is not something I look forward to. There are many reasons why this ...
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As most people in Orting know, Frontier Bank was recently acquired by Union Bank. When this occurred I did not give it much thought, until recently. With three bank accounts, one for personal, a business account and one for a political action committee, I found myself contacting a number of ...
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This subject of a Merger with East Pierce has been going on since late 2009, and with a different fire dept for quite some time before that. How much tax payors money has been spent and wasted on these Merger talks?
Another point is that (Interim Retired) Fire Chief Paul W. ... in Editorials
On 4/25 the Tacoma News Tribune reported that Orting Valley Fire & Rescue will not merge with East Pierce Fire & Rescue.
Fire Chief Thorson (EPFR) felt that due to declining property values and the costs of taking on employees from (OVFR), merging would not work financially. Acting Orting Fire Chief ... in Editorials
Research lends hope to infertile women submitted by Dr. Troy Munson.
Chiropractic Care Can Aid Conception (April 26, 2011, Orting). A study authored by Dr. Madeline Behrendt – Chairwoman of the World Chiropractic Alliance Council on Woman’s Health – links chiropractic care and the ability of previously ... in Editorials
I have just reviewed the latest minutes from the Orting Valley's Special Meeting of Fire Commissioners. in the minutes, I was appalled to read that one of the Lieutenants of Orting Fire Department (And in the presence of the interim Retired Fire Chief from Lakewood) asked the Fire Commissioners for ...
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Steve Breaux article really hit home and I applaud him for bring this to light. With that in mind here are my comments in regards to an e-mail that I recently received from Representative Jim McCune.
Jim McCune, you were wrong when you wanted to bring back the legislation ... in Editorials
I have been closely following the Blog about some of the waste and predjudice that has been occurring at the Fire Dept.
What really ignited my interest, was the multiple responses from citizens who responded positively towards the concerned citizen's editorial. The fact that this concerned individual sought to ... |
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