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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Vol. CXXIII, No. 221
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Tacoma job fair for disabled workers
Posted online Tues., Nov. 13 The City of Tacoma is partnering with the Washington State Department of Health and Social Services' Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities, the Washington State Business Leadership Network and Tacoma Goodwill to host "Say Hey Tacoma," a job fair and celebration of successes for people with disabilities. This event will take place in Tacoma on Weds., Nov. 14, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., at the STAR Center, located at 3873 S. 66th St., and it is expected to draw around 30 employers, 50 or more job seekers, and business leaders, representatives from community organizations and government officials who have made it a priority to support diversity in the workplace. "Many employers understand that innovation is key to their success, and that a diverse workforce can help enrich work environments, and positively transform products and services," said Human Rights and Human Services Director Linda Villegas Bremer. "This is Tacoma's third 'Say Hey' event. The last one took place two years ago. It was hugely successful, and that's why we wanted to bring it back." According to Americans With Disabilities Act Coordinator Gail Himes, a number of job seekers have received on-the-spot employment offers at previous "Say Hey Tacoma" events. This year's event will give some of those individuals a chance to return and share their success stories with current job seekers. 'Say Hey' is a really inspiring event," said Himes. "There's always great energy in the room, and everyone has a chance to tell their story." "Say Hey," the idea of Lynnae Rutledge, a former director at the Washington State Department of Health and Social Services' Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, has been hosted by a number of other cities around the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle, Olympia, Renton and Bothell. To register for "Say Hey Tacoma" as an employer or job seeker, contact Wendy Martindale at wmartindale@tacomagoodwill.org or (253) 573-6629.
NOTE TO READERS
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Tacoma Daily Index will not be published on Thurs., Nov. 22 and Fri., Nov. 23. Publication will resume on Mon., Nov. 26. Have a safe holiday.
Pierce County completes stormwater pond project
Image Courtesy Pierce County Pierce County officials are scheduled to mark the completion of a stormwater pond in the Fir Ridge neighborhood south of Bonney Lake during a ribbon-cutting ceremony this afternoon. The pond was built during the summer and fall. A drainage pipe was also installed along 205th Avenue to route runoff to the new pond from the adjacent Cedar Ridge neighborhood. The two developments and existing stormwater pond were built in the 1980s. The existing pond would receive almost all the runoff from the 170 residential lots and roads within the development. During heavy storms, the pond would flood adjacent properties. "The new pond and pipe were installed to reduce flooding in two neighborhoods," said Harold Smelt, Pierce County Public Works and Utilities surface
water manager. "This facility will provide additional stormwater storage, and clean up stormwater for a safer environment." At the new pond, existing native trees and shrubs were retained wherever possible, and new trees and plants were added to improve wildlife habitat. Over the years, the vegetation will give the pond a much more natural look than older stormwater ponds. The project cost $650,000, including property acquisition. Funding came from Surface Water Management utility service charge funds. Lloyd Enterprises, Inc. was the project's contractor. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. at the property located on the northeast corner of 112th Street East and 206th Avenue Court East. More information about the projects is available online at piercecountywa.org/firridge.