JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Military Firefighter history has been made. For the first-time ever, an Airman has been selected as the Army Military Firefighter of the Year at the Department of the Army level competition. JBLM Firefighter, Senior Airman Steven Soto, recently won the Army-level Military Firefighter of the Year honors. He will now represent the Department of the Army and … [Read more...]
After remodel, Sprinker center cuts energy use in half
April 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sprinker Recreation Center, which serves thousands of visitors every year, has won Pierce County’s “Biggest Energy Loser” award for 2012 by cutting its energy use in half. The 35-year-old ice rink was remodeled in 2011. The remodel consisted of upgrading mechanical systems, improving the building envelope and changing out the lighting, which led to a 49.8 percent reduction in energy used … [Read more...]
West Pierce Fire & Rescue named Employer of the Year
March 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
On Saturday, March 2, the 446th Airlift Wing Annual Awards Banquet was held at the McChord Consolidated Clubs at McChord Field. More than 300 guests attended, and the finale of the night was the announcement of the wing's annual award winners, including Employer of the Year - West Pierce Fire & Rescue. Deputy Chief Mitch Sagers accepted the award and was escorted by Technical Sergeant … [Read more...]
Rangers to receive awards for role in Afghanistan
March 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
U.S. Army Rangers from 2d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment are scheduled to be recognized for their combat actions in a valorous awards ceremony at Saint Martin's Pavilion, in Lacey, Wash., on March 20 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend the event. Among the awards scheduled to be presented are two Silver Stars, Bronze Star Medals for valor, Army Commendation Medals for valor, and … [Read more...]
Student vocalists advance to State competition
March 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
On Saturday, March 9, 2013, Steilacoom Historical School District choral students from Pioneer Middle School and Steilacoom High School successfully competed at the Washington Music Educators Regional Vocal Solo and Ensemble Contest for grades 6-12, held at Spanaway Middle School. The choral students performed so well that they placed in eight of 12 categories. SHSD competed against choral … [Read more...]
Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County Announces 2013 Excellent 10 Awards
March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Tacoma, WA – The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County announced the 2013 Excellent 10 Awards at its Annual Meeting on March 1, 2013. The 2013 list contains projects from DuPont, Puyallup, Frederickson, Tacoma and several other locations across Pierce County, highlighting growth in several economic sectors including logistics and trade, health services, manufacturing, and … [Read more...]
FISH Food Banks’ board member receives Jefferson Award
March 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
FISH Food Banks of Pierce County announced on Monday, March 4, 2013 that Mike Mowat, FISH board member and tireless volunteer, has been awarded the 2013 Washington State Jefferson Award. Presented by Seattle’s City Club, local winners are considered “unsung heroes—ordinary people who do extraordinary things without expectation of recognition.” More than 200 nominations were submitted, and … [Read more...]
Steilacoom High School senior receives Student of the Month award
February 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Lakewood Rotary presented Steilacoom High School's Mariah Rodocker with the club's Student of the Month award during their Feb. 22 meeting. Rodocker is described as an outstanding student, who has clearly made an impact on the Steilacoom High School culture through her involvement, leadership and community service. One of her teachers calls her an academic “powerhouse” while her … [Read more...]
Steilacoom Athletes are winners on the floor, in the water, and in the classroom
February 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
It was an exciting weekend for Steilacoom High School Athletics as the swim and dive team and the wrestling team competed in the 2013 WIAA State Championships. At the Tacoma Dome, five Sentinel Wrestlers – Shelby Miller, Luke Shell, John Santos, Jackson Leech and Jordan Leech – wrestled their way to several victories on Friday during the state championship meet. Saturday’s action on the … [Read more...]
Saltar’s Point Elementary teacher recognized by Lakewood Rotary
February 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Saltar’s Point Elementary fifth grade teacher Linda Merritt was one of two Educator's recognized by Lakewood Rotary at a recent luncheon. According to the Steilacoom Historical School District, Merritt was nominated by her peers due to her collaborative, hard-working and creative qualities. She is described as someone who stands above the norm for her ability to encourage colleagues to be … [Read more...]
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