The Mobile CSO Van is COMING: November 14, 2013

Lions Night at the Theatre 2013

The Shelton Lions are sponsoring their annual "Lions Night at the Theater" at the Olympia Little Theatre December 10, 2013. 

 

Ticket prices remain the same, $15 per person. 

 

The flyer with information and map to the theatre are attached.

 

The Rainier Lions have been supporting this 'fun' fundraiser for many years -- this was one (of many) of Becky Waldron's favorite Lions projects to participate in.  We have a group of 10 - 12 attending, meet at Dirty Dave's Pizza on Martin Way for dinner, then attend the play.

 

Anyone interested can let me know and I will give our Club's ticket order to Shelton Lions Mel & Bonnie Williamson.  Unless you prefer going on your own.

 

Thank You -- Bernice

LERC Today

Rainier Lions,

The time to volunteer for LERC has been moved from the 6 PM to 9:30 AM today.  If you want to help at LERC tonight, you'll need to contact Bill Miller and make arrangements with him to meet you at the LERC building.

Thanks,
George

Rainier City Council Meeting October 22, 2013

George & I attended tonight's City Council Meeting at the Rainier City Hall. 

There will be a Christmas Tree Lighting at the Olympia State Capital at 6:00 PM on Dec. 6.

The Rainier Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on December 7th at 6 PM.

• The Soccer Field has been moved to the end of the year & they will be addressing the concerns to the top at Thurston County.
• The office staff went to training on their software in Wenachee, WA.  They benefited greatly from the training.  The staff was glad that training and health benefits will be kept in next years budget.  
• There will be a survey for parks that will be taken around to the area businesses and citizens.  
• There is an opening for a City Council Member.  You can find out more about this position on the City of Rainier website:  http://cityofrainierwa.org/
• There will be a public hearing at 6:30 PM prior to the December 10th City Council meeting.
• Senior civil engineering students from St. Martin's College will be helping the City of Rainier with a street & park project.  They will be doing feasibility studies, design and all the things that are required to bring the projects into fruition.  This will help the City of Rainier as well as help the students meet their graduation requirements - of working on a civil engineering project.  The council members and mayor - as well as the Ron, from Public Works and Fred, the City Planner - are very excited about working with these students.
• Council Member Winslow went on a police ride-along.  The first three hours were boring.  Nothing happened.  Just as she was getting ready to leave, the Sheriff received a call.  He asked her if she wanted to stay and go with him.  She said, "Yes."  They went to that call with sirens blaring.  That's when things got exciting.  She said the ride-along was a good experience.  It was boring & exciting,  fascinating & scary.  She'd like to do it again.

Zoning revisions that will be altered:

1. There are three areas where the housing developments were built less that 40 years ago.  These existing areas do not need any zoning changes, so they will remain the same.  (These are the newer developments.)
2. Tipsoo Loop area - will be rezoned for 6 - 8 units per acre - providing there is a common ground area and the housing is centralized.  (Making it easier for sewers.)
3. The downtown area will go from 6 - 8 units to 8 - 28 units per acre.

These zoning changes will only take effect AFTER sewers are put in.  There will be conditional use in agreement for things like fire stations on major roads into town like Hubbard.

The planning commission website has had 90 hits.  Check it out through the City of Rainier website at:  http://cityofrainierwa.org/.  The zoning changes are for information only & will be voted on by the city council at the next regular meeting.  (Second Tuesday of November.)

Questions?  Contact City Planner - Fred Evander

There was a brief discussion on marijuana.  Apparently the State Liquor Board will be in charge of both medical and recreational marijuana.  No one has applied to sell it in Rainier.  One person came in, but did not have a UBI  (Unified Business Identification #).  They did not return with a UBI.  

Other items were discussed & voted on & the meeting was adjourned.  All in all - I'm glad we attended the meeting at the City Hall.  The meetings are productive and handled in a professional and respectful manner.  I was amazed at how much was done in just over an hour. I recommend attending.  

Get YOUR Pumpkin Pizza!

Papa Murphy's in Yelm has the cutest Jack-O-Lantern Pizza special going on.  I wanted to share the picture will you all!  Go to:

 Papa Murphy's in Yelm to get your pizza today!

The Rainier Scouts have sold Papa Murphy's fundraising cards. Thank you, Papa Murphy's for supporting our scouts!

Halloween in Boo-lkowski Park!!!

Feel free to bring your non-perishable food donations for TRICK-or-EAT.

Board Meeting Cancelled

Hi Lions,

Tonight's Board Meeting has been cancelled.  We have been active in several fundraisers over the last couple of months.  We discussed all of the upcoming events and voted on all expenditures during the last two regular meetings, so there is nothing to put on the agenda.  We will have our regular meeting next Monday at 6:30 PM.  Enjoy your time with your family and friends.

Thank you for all you do for our community & Lions.

Thanks,

KL George Johnson