Puyallup, WA

Starbucks Grand Opening

Opening day is Thursday, October 16th for the new Starbucks Drive Through in Fredrickson! Owner and operator, Gwen Joseph, is offering free drinks on opening day:

"Stop by our new Starbucks Location on 176th and Canyon road this Thursday October 16 from 4pm to 7pm. Just for stopping by you'll have your choice of any tall beverage on us! Friends, family and free coffee what more could you ask for? Everyone is welcome to join the fun so bring a friend or two along with you."

Canyon Crossing is located on 176th and Canyon Road. If you have not visited Fredrickson lately, take advantage of this offer and make a visit. Things have sure changed at that intersection.

Canyon Crossing has a Safeway, Taco Bell and of course the new Starbucks. More is planned and lease space is still available.

Be sure to bring your friends and family to enjoy your treat on Thursday, October 16th from 4pm-7pm!

Yes, there is a drive thru for your convenience!

Stop by and order your specialized drink and treat while talking with your favorite baristas!

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The City of Puyallup's water and sewer revenue bonds have been upgraded from A- to AA by the credit rating agency, Standard & Poor's. The agency announced the rating today.

"This is a huge vote of confidence for Puyallup," said City Manager Gary McLean. "It reflects on the sound policies of our city council and the hard work of our employees."

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The City of Puyallup has announced the dates of its Fall Cleanup, where residential utility customers can place extra containers of garbage, yard waste and one major appliance at the curb for pickup. The annual pickup will take pace in mid-November as follows:

• Puyallup utility customers on the A Schedule: November 14
• Puyallup utility customers on the B Schedule: November 21
• Appliance pickup November 10-14

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Global Banks Unite in Unprecedented Rate Cuts

Ben Bernanke and the Fed brought financial aid to the streets, lowering the Federal Funds Rate and Discount Rate by 0.50%. In an unprecedented emergency move, central banks across the globe joined in lowering interest rates.

This move follows Washington's passing of the $700 billion Rescue Plan. From Wall Street to Main Street, a common concern has been heard by Washington. "We need money... no, let me rephrase that...we need cheap money."

Rates Could Rise From Here
Home loan rates have benefited from the weakness in the financial markets. Fixed rate mortgages remain very attractive. However, the Fed lowers short term interest rates to shore up financial markets. This could cause home loan rates to rise in the coming weeks and months if confidence returns to the stock markets.

ARM Holders Take Notice!
Anyone that has an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM), take note. The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) has soared from uncertainty in financial companies...And six million home loans in the United States are tied to LIBOR which determines the interest rate at the time of adjustment.

If you know someone with an ARM, let them know potential trouble lies ahead and the time to act is now.

What Should You Do Now?
Call me. We can go over your situation to determine how you can benefit from the actions. I look forward to hearing from you.

Kevin Tinsley Tacoma's #1 Mortgage Expert

The City of Puyallup Emergency Management Department will be testing the Puyallup Phone Alert System beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14. The "Reverse 911" program makes automated calls to citizens to notify them of emergency events and alerts.

"If this was a real emergency or crisis situation, this "Reverse 911" call would relay detailed instructions of how to proceed and prepare during the crisis," said Merle Frank, Puyallup's Emergency Management Director.

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