Nov. 4 is the last day to vote in the general election.
Ballots must be sent back no later than that date by mail or at official election dropboxes in Pierce County, King County and Kitsap County. Information on dropbox locations is available for Pierce voters at co.pierce.wa.us/elections and 253-798-7430, King voters at kingcounty.gov/elections and 206-296-8683, and Kitsap voters at kitsapgov.com and 360-337-7129.
Dropboxes will be open until 8 p.m. Nov. 4.
Voters in all three counties are deciding races for the Legislature, Congress and local offices, as well as local and state ballot measures.
With wet fall weather returning and leaves falling, the potential for flooding along roads increases. So does the opportunity for the public to help reduce flooding by keeping storm drains near their homes clear of leaves.
Road officials suggest the following ways to help:
• Pick up leaves and other yard waste and put them in yard waste bins for pick up
• If it can be done safely, remove leaves and other debris from storm drains with a rake.
• In Pierce County, find a list of local facilities that accept yard waste and leaves, often free of charge, at www.piercecountywa.org/yardwaste.
“While residents are raking leaves in their yards, they can also help the community by taking a few minutes to check on nearby storm drains and clean out leaves and other debris,†said Brian Ziegler, Pierce County’s director of Public Works and Utilities. “Spending a little effort at the start of fall can have a big impact as more storms blow into the area, bringing more rain and causing more leaves to drop.â€
People living in cities and towns should contact their local public works department to report flooding or storm drain problems
In unincorporated areas of Pierce County, problems can be reported at 253-798-6000 or www.piercecountywa.org/.
Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community is adding new features for gardening, recreation and socializing.
Scheduled to be completed in November are the Edwards Plaza with the Arneklev Garden and Chihuly Family Art Center, “which will change our campus for residents now and in the future,” said Robby Lanouette, development specialist for the community’s foundation.
The Arneklev Garden will include paved walkways, raised-bed and ground-level gardening, and a central fountain. Residents have already chosen garden beds for growing flowers, vegetables and herbs.
The Chihuly Family Art Studio, named for glass artist Dale and Leslie Chihuly, will be home to an art studio for classes and projects, a ceramic studio where residents can paint a bowl or mug and fire them in the kiln, a textile/sewing room where blankets can be made for the needy, and a woodworking shop.
The final piece of the project, the Edwards Family Walk, will include a labyrinth leading to a mosaic compass located inside a gazebo. Along the walk will be a water feature and a gathering place for picnics, a glass of wine or visits.
Funding for the project comes from donations by residents, staff, and family and community members. Lanouette said “we are especially grateful” for the Arneklev Family, Dale and Leslie Chihuly, and Bill and Joyce Edwards “for their legacy gifts for this project,” which will benefit Tacoma Lutheran’s 400 residents and the 1,000-plus people who are short-term rehab residents throughout the year.
This artist’s rendering shows the paths and garden areas of Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community’s new Edwards Plaza.
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A specially designed pillow may help eliminate facial lines.
