PASCO -- Sun Willows Golf Course will play host to a skills camp for individuals ages 16 and up.
Skills covered include grip, posture, finish position, full swing, pitch and chip shots and putting.
Fee is $45 or $50 for non-Pasco residents.
The first session is 6-6:45 p.m. today, Sept, 16, 23 and 30.
Contact Pasco Recreation Services at 545-3456 for details.
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Give your child a strong start to the school year by visiting the Early Learning Fair Saturday at the Pasco branch of Mid-Columbia Libraries.
Families can play games and skill-building activities. Every child gets a free book from the Children's Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia.
The fair will help families connect with resources that promote early learning.
HUD gives $50,000 grant to housing authority
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The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Thursday a $50,000 grant to the Housing Authority of Pasco & Franklin County.
The grant is one of $4.2 million awarded to 35 agencies throughout the Northwest that allows agencies to hire staff to help families with job training and employment resources.
"In today's economy, it's never been more critical to help families obtain the skills that lead to jobs," said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan.
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I have known Becky Francik for almost 30 years and have followed her work closely while she has served for 15 years on the Pasco City Council.
I have always been impressed by Becky's people skills. She is a good listener and gives people a chance to voice their thoughts. In addition, she is articulate and reasonable and hears both sides of an issue before making up her mind. She truly cares about people, especially the residents of Pasco.
Furthermore, Becky is a consensus builder. She understands the issues and tries through persuasion, facts and logic to bring others to her point of view.
Reading volunteers needed in Pasco schools
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Pasco elementary schools are looking for a few special people who like kids and would like to help them improve their reading skills.
As little as a half-hour per week of one-on-one help can make a huge difference in a child's performance, officials say. Project Literacy will prepare you to be work as a tutor. No special skills are required, but you will be asked to make a commitment of at least a half-hour per week for the duration of the school year.
Bilingual tutors are especially needed, but Spanish is not required. To apply, call Diane Hart at 547-6607 or email pl@rsca.us. Research shows that success in school starts with reading.
Pasco schools: Brault
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We are pleased to have the opportunity to vote for Ryan Brault, who is such a well-qualified candidate for the Pasco School Board.
Ryan has done his homework in becoming acquainted with the business of the Pasco School District and the particular challenges it faces in terms of growth and budget issues. He has not missed a school board meeting or workshop since he filed for office. He also spent many hours serving on the Multi-Track Year-Round Task Force, considering options for accommodating student enrollment, which is increasing at the rate of one elementary school per year.
Ryan understands business, having started his first one while still in high school. Currently, as a professional financial adviser, he is using his education and expertise as a volunteer member of the Pasco School District Citizens Budget Committee and also serves on the Vocational Building Committee, which oversees the building of a house by high school students every year. His leadership skills have been honed as a graduate of
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