City News
Tenino Planning Commission
Comprehensive Plan
Vision of Tenino Survey
The City of Tenino Planning Commission wants to know your vision of the Tenino of tomorrow. Please complete and return the attached survey so we can attempt to incorporate your ideas into the Tenino Comprehensive Plan. The vision statement in the Comprehensive Plan is used to guide future changes to the Comprehensive Plan, zoning codes and other developmental regulations. The vision gives us goals that we can all help to implement. Thank you for your participation.
Click here for the survey documents. Return to City Hall as soon as possible.
The survey will also be available as an insert in your utility bill this month.
City Employment Announcement
Police Chief Postition Open
Applications can be obtained at Tenino City Hall. Submit an application, resume and cover letter to City of Tenino, P O Box 4019, Tenino, WA 98589 or email mayor@ci.tenino.wa.usor clerktreasurer@ci.tenino.wa.us.
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Free-spirited mayor rattles Tenino's old guard
In more ways than just attire, Eric Strawn has brought a new look to the top elective office in this town of 1,600 just south of Olympia. Check out the article by clicking the link above
By Erik Lacitis Seattle Times staff reporter. Published February 24, 2012. Seattle Times
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The School District is currently accepting applications for School Board Position #4. Board Member Ron White resigned last meeting after several years of service. For more information interested citizens can call the District Office at 264-3400.
School Board Application
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Tenino has a new councilmember!
Welcome back Robert Scibner. A former City Councilmember has decided get back behind the big desk.
Watch the Council and Planning Commissions online!
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Westside Annex News
In 2008, the City of Tenino annexed 260 acres of the Alpaca Farm and Lemon Hill to accommodate its anticipated future population growth, and industrial and commercial development. This land is meant to contain a variety of office, industrial and commercial buildings, in addition to as many as 800 residential uses, and will fundamentally impact the growth of Tenino over the next 100 years.
The Tenino Planning Commission is nearing the completion of a draft ordinance for the Westside of Tenino. Many of you filled out surveys and had your survey responses used in the crafting of the ordinance, but have not heard the results of the survey or how various responses were included in the draft. If any of you would like to talk about the survey results or what is included in the document, please give me a call.
Fred Evander, Associate Planner
Thurston Regional Planning Council
2424 Heritage Court SW, Suite A
Olympia, WA 98502
Phone: (360) 956-7575
Fax: (360) 956-7815
Website: www.trpc.org
Current Tenino Documents of Interest
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Local News
Timberland Regional Library System
Join the Conversation,
Your Opinion Makes a Difference
Everyone has an opportunity to shape the future of Timberland library services.
Attend any one of seven Community Conversations during the month of May and share
your thoughts about ways the library can best serve you and your community.
Click here to find out more about how you can help
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Rural and Tribal Transportation (R/T) serves Tenino!
Click here to vist their website
What is Rural & Tribal Transportation (R/T)?
We provide accessible transportation services for the Nisqually Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, the communities of Bucoda, Rainier, Rochester, Tenino, Yelm and other parts of rural Thurston County. R/T provides connections to Intercity Transit in Thurston County and Twin Transit in Lewis County.
Thuston County Elections Link
A Message From The Friends Of Tenino
This website is meant to be a free informational resource for residents of the City of Tenino and vicinity. The website provides news, city government information, and useful links to local businesses and regional government. There is also a functioning forum feature that will allow any and all to carry on discussions of important or unimportant topics, it is up to you.
Thank you for visiting, explore the new website and send feedback to webmaster@friendsoftenino.org.
Old Tenino Bank - Highlights Local Sandstone
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Local Events
17th Annual Prairie Appreciation Day
This Saturday, May 12 from 10am-3pm, Thurston County and the Center for Natural Lands Management will hold the 17th Annual Prairie Appreciation Day at the Glacial Heritage Preserve. Bring a picnic and show your support for our prairies. There will also be a native plant sale. Click here for the event flyer
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Heernett Environmental Foundation
Bingo Night!!!
The Heernett Environmental Foundation (Creekside Conservancy) is holding a fundraiser at 6pm on Friday May 18th at the Parkside Elementary Multipurpose Room. Come and show your support to Tenino's own wildlife and critical area conservancy.
HEF is a local non-profit (501-c3) conservation organization, located in Tenino, WA. Our mission is to protect and conserve our natural
resources, while providing education and outreach opportunities. We currently own and manage approximately 1,000 acres regional upland forest, streams, and wetlands hroughout the Scatter Creek watershed. Our properties are just adjacent to the T90 park and 2 miles along the Chehalis Western trail. We have been established since 1996 and are a State recognized conservation group. Come join us and see what we’ve been up too! Click here to find out more
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Ticknor Schoolhouse Grand Re-Opening
The grand opening will be Saturday, May 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Tenino Quarry House. The history and restoration of the building will be discussed, and local students will make presentations. The schoolhouse and the Depot Museum will be open all day.
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Colvin Ranch Day!
May 19, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00pm
SCHEDULED EVENTS
Prairie walks with naturalist from Center for Natural Lands Management. Learn about native prairie plants:
11:00am-12:00pm,
1:00pm-2:00pm,
3:00pm-4:00pm
Fido’s Farm working dog demonstration:
10:30am,
12:00pm,
2:00pm
Keith Phillips sandstone carving:
10:00am-12:00pm
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
Wagon ride to homestead house.
Horse drawn wagon rides from homestead house.
BARN DISPLAYS
Thurston Conservation District
Washington State Conservation Commission/Office of Farmland Preservation
National Resource Conservation Service
Washington Cattlemen’s Association/Washington State Beef Commission
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Colvin Ranch Historical Documents
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Capital Land Trust
Center for National Lands Management
South of the Sound Community Farm Land Trust
Tumwater Farmers Market
VENDORS
Left Foot Organics
Blue Rose Dairy
Scatter Creek Winery
Starry Land Apiary
Aunt Kate’s Chocolates
LUNCH BY SMITTY’S BAR-B-GRILL
COLVIN RANCH BEEF and PORK:
Available to purchase or order.
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Tenino Blood Drive
Puget Sound Blood Center will be having a blood drive on Thursday, May 24, 8am-2pm at Tenino High School.
Call Jennifer (360) 259-0583 to register, or sign up at the school starting May 18th . YOU CAN SAVE SOMEBODY'S LIFE!! For more information or to sign up contact Jennifer McCoy 259-0583.
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Feature Business
Check out the Old 99 Espresso and Deli. Hand pattied burgers...hand pattied giant burgers!! The Old 99 also brings PIZZA back to Tenino Give it a try today: 472 Sussex Ave. E
Tenino, WA
Historic Tenino Sandstone Quarry Photo
Tenino Train Depot Museum
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