DuPont welcomed Steilacoom resident Greg Hull three months ago, as the city’s new Fire Chief. Hull brings to the department 40 years of experience. “I actually just stumbled into the firefighting career,” he said. “I wanted stability and I took the test,” he continued. Through a slight laugh he shared “back then it was a [...]
During the holiday season, consumers are bombarded with advertisements for juicy turkeys, mouthwatering desserts, and refreshing cocktails. Often times, an over-indulgence of holiday eating leads to a “gift” of five pounds come January 1. However, there is no need to wait until the New Year to start with your holiday health resolutions. In fact, you [...]
Steilacoom’s 2009-2010 budget was reviewed and approved during the October 20 Town Council meeting. According to Town Administrator Paul Loveless’ staff report dated October 2, “The Fiscal 2009-2010 Biennium Budget initially adopted reflected the actual and anticipated impacts of the slowing economy.” He added, “Since its adoption, staff continued to respond to the continued deterioration [...]
Christmas came early this year for one bright and talented Steilacoom High School senior. “I’m getting a scholarship for fast-pitch, and it’s a full-ride,” said Steilacoom High School senior Marki Creger-Zier. She happily signed her letter of intent in November to attend the University of Washington. “I was really excited because it’s close to home [...]
Cuts to parks, recreational programs, and greenway maintenance were discussed at the November 17, 2009 DuPont City Council budget workshop. The proposed cuts came from Councilman John Ehrenreich. “If we listen to our constituents who responded in the survey, they are saying to fund public safety and utilities first. We have to look at that inverted [...]
As of November 13, only 48.58 percent out of 3,585 registered voters for DuPont, and 57.32 percent of Steilacoom’s 3,796 registered voters took to the time to vote in this year’s general election. Results will be officially certified by Pierce County on November 24, and by the Secretary of State’s office on December 3, 2009. [...]
For the first time in a very long time, council chambers were at standing room only at a DuPont city council meeting. On the November 10 agenda were items pertaining to Glacier/CalPortland’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The document is a result of mediation that has taken place over the past five months after the Nisqually [...]
The Steilacoom Town Council voted at their November 3, 2009 meeting to implement a ban on personal fireworks which will take effect in 2011.The Council also voted to reduce the speed limit in some sections of Steilacoom from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour. The Council reviewed Agenda Bill 2268, the Possession and [...]
Church – a place of worship and unity. Many hope to find ‘the one’- the place they feel at home while attending weekly and growing spiritually. Both Steilacoom and DuPont are home to historic churches that have served their communities for over 100 years. But recently, a ground swelling of new churches has staked their [...]
