Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
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Franklin Pierce School District - District map, bus routes, administration news, school reports, and contact information.
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Orting School District - Offers district information, including school board members, technology,
transportation, and job opportunities. Also offers links to school websites.
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Pierce Community College - Two community colleges and an extended learning program in Pierce County.
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Puyallup School District - District news and contact information.
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School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
Sumner School District - The Official District web site.
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| Mortgage | |
| Dade Financial Consultants - Get the best mortgage loan for you When you decide to buy a home or refinance a mortgage, it's a big step. You can trust us to find the loan program that's best for you. Buying a new home is a source of anxiety, frustration -- and a huge sense of accomplishment. You didn't pick the house that was best for someone else, you picked the one that's right for you! Trust our professionals to find the mortgage loan that best fits your needs. | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Fitness and Recreation | |
Elite School of Dance - Puyallup, WA - 2 locations. Nationally accredited. Since 1963.
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| Puget Sound School of Gymnastics - Offering a complete range of gymnastics classes for children ages 18 months to 18 years. | |
| Puyallup Parks and Recreation - Puyallup Parks & Recreation: Organization web site | |
Sumner Recreation - There are many opportunities for recreation in Sumner and the surrounding area.
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YMCA - Serving individuals and families in Pierce County.
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| Restaurant | |
El Gaucho - An Evening to Last a Lifetime
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Melting Pot - A fondue resturant
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| The Blue Olive - Innovative food in a relaxing setting | |
The Ram - Resturant and brewery
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The Vault - THE VAULT CATERING COMPANY. First Class Venues. First Class Caterer
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| Kids only | |
| A Girls World - It's a girl's world | |
American Girl - A magazine for young girls with big dreams. Plus a fun website to explore
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Boys' Life Magazine - Official youth magazine of the Boy Scouts of America. Includes articles and information about upcoming issues.
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brain bashers - Can you figure them out?
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| Cool Math - math for ages 13-100. Fractions and algebra too! | |
Discovery School - Homework Help offers BJ Pinchbeck's help with homework
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Eduplace - Test taking and study tips. Math, reading, social studies, science, and more
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Girl site - An online community where girls can develop a distinctive voice, vision, and sense of connection to the world.
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Girls Life - Live it. Love it. Girl's Life Magazine.
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Go Girls - no boys allowed
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Homework Center - Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Almanacs, and Homework Help on English, math, history, geography, science, and social studies.
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Kidz World - search engine for kids
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NASA kids - NASA Kids is best place for kids interested in Space, Science, Rocket, Astronauts and the Solar System.
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National Geographic Kids - Be a National Geographic kid! Find tons of games, e-mail postcards, photographs, pictures, animal facts, cool links, NG Kids Magazine stories, and more.
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Sports Illustrated for Kids - Sports news, games, cartoons, and fantasy leagues.
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| Very best kid - crafts,activities, and more | |
| Family Fun | |
Northwest Trek - WIth over 170 animals
living in the 615-acre Park, you are guaranteed to get close to lots of animals.
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Visitor information, history, special events, exhibit descriptions, and
education program summary.
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The Puyallup Fair - Information about the Puyallup Fair, including concert schedule, dates, location,
parking, and admission prices.
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Tiffany's Skate Inn - Welcome to Tiffany's Skate Inn of Puyallup, Washington! We are a wholesome, family oriented roller skating center that keeps the entire family active!
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Wild Waves & Enchanted Village - Wild Waves and Enchanted Village offers the Northwest's largest and most complete
water park experience Ð with attractions including the Konga River, ...
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| Gifts | |
Cookies by design - Cookies by Design and Cookie
Bouquet deliver gourmet gift baskets of fresh-baked cookies.
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The Popcorn Factory - Unique & Flavorful Gifts for All Occasions! Popcorn, Candy & More
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| News | |
King 5 - Broadcast schedule, news, weather, sports, traffic, lottery results, and business
reports.
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Kiro 7 - KIRO TV 7 brings updated local news, weather, and traffic to Seattle. Sign up
for local e-mail alerts and get the latest Mariners, Super Sonics, ...
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Komo 4 - THE LATEST FROM KOMO NEWS
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Tacoma News Tribune - Online version of the daily newspaper providing news, sports, entertainment,
classifieds, and weather
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| Relocation Links | |
| Puyallup Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Home & Garden | |
Coit - Coit is an international cleaning service specializing in upholstery, draperies, carpeting, and other flooring surfaces.
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Costco - The online store for the national retailer of brand name products, from computers
and clothing to gardening and gourmet food
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Home Depot - World's largest home improvement retailer, operating more than 1500 stores across
North America.
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Lowe's - Home Improvement at Lowe's. Your source for appliances, tools, home decor, lighting, kitchen cabinets, ceramic tile and kitchen design.
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Vanlierop Bulb Farm - In the same location since 1934, the Van Lierop Bulb Farm is known far and wide ...
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| For Her | |
Gene Juarez Salon and Spa - There is nothing better then a day at the spa!!
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Pink Coconut - Visit our paradise and feel the difference.
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Third Dimension:Bonney Lake - Salon locations, services, and contact information.
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| Maps | |
| Google Maps - Google Maps shows you where you want to go and tells you what you'll find when you get there. | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Area Information | |
City of Orting - Official site of Orting,WA where you can find community information and more about your city council.
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City of Puyallup - Working to be your community of choice...
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City of Sumner - Sumner official site. We hope that you find this site useful, educational, and even a little entertaining.
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Community Information - free community profiles
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| Family Watchdog - Know your future neighbors. | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
MapQuest - MapQuest.com provides free maps, driving directions, and live traffic reports.
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| Washington State Sex Offender Website - The information presented on this web site should not be used in any manner to injure, harass, or commit a criminal act against any individual named in the registry, or residing at the reported address. | |
| CASINOS | |
EMERALD QUEEN - Riverboat featuring entertainment, professional boxing and gaming in Tacoma.
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FREDDIE'S CLUB - Freddie's Club ® Casino of Renton - the first Non-Tribal casino in Washington state.
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MUCKLESHOOT CASINO - All the fun of a tropical vacation awaits you at the Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn. Conveniently located between Seattle and Tacoma, the Muckleshoot Casino ...
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| Online Grocery Shopping | |
| Albertsons - Shop online and have your groceries delivered to your door. | |
Safeway - Too busy to go to the store? Order online
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Schwan's - Delivering restaurant-quality frozen foods to homes like yours
for over 50 years.
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| Home Appliance | |
| Hoover Co. - A brand you can trust. | |
| Maytag - All the appliances you need. | |
Miele - Everything you need, we've got it.
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Moen - Official site of Moen
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Viking - Quality appliances at realistic prices.
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| Wirlpool - Need new appliances? You have come to the right place. | |
| Sports | |
Mariners - Official team website.
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Seahawks - Official team site with player profiles.
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Super Sonics - Follow the Sonics throughout their quest for the NBA Championship
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| search engines | |
Ask Jeeves - If you don't know ask Jeeves
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google - If you can't find it let google search. One of the top search engines used today
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| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Credit Reports | |
Equifax - Don't let Identity Thieves ruin all you've worked for.
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experian - Free credit report.
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| Travel Resources | |
Expedia - Search here for great deals on flights and hotels.
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Travelocity - Offers a variety of travel services, including fare finder, hotel and car rental information, reservations, and destination information.
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| Home Deco & Furnishings | |
Bed, Bath, and Beyond - Household goods, bedding, bathroom accessories, and electronics.
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Crate & Barrel - Specializing in dinnerware, home
accessories, and furniture.
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Horchow - Horchow has been bringing style home
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Ikea - Wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products.
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Pottery Barn - One stop shopping for furnishing and decorating your home.
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Pottery Barn Kids - Shop our unique collection of children's furnishings that is Pottery Barn Kids. Find the perfect bedding or a crib for your baby's nursery.
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Pottery Barn Teens - Everything you need to upgrade your room from kid to teen. Great gifts for grads.
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Williams Sonoma - Sells housewares, kitchen accessories, and food
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