Archive for the ‘Local Links’ Category
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Jul
03
Posted by dennis endres
This: direct from Kieran Murry at “Kieranslist.com”
Karie Franks, of Spanaway, was crowned the winner of the first Fit for a Cause, after completing a training and education routine at Callaway Fitness. Franks lost 47.2 lbs. while competing for the last 12 weeks with 29 other contestants from across Pierce County. For her achievement, Franks won a 12 month membership to Callaway Fitness, the right to compete in FIT FOR A CAUSE II free of charge and $1500.00 for her charity, Experience Church Missions Group.
Fit For a Cause was co-founded by local business owners, Kieran Murry of Kieranslist.com and Mike Petrovic, owner of Callaway Fitness. 30 contestants were divided into three teams and battle for 12 weeks for bragging rights as individual and team winners. By the end of 12 weeks our contestants lost a grand total of 793 lbs.
Kieranslist and Callaway Fitness are now preparing to launch FFC2 on August 14th. Auditions for contestants will be held at Callaway Fitness on July 16th from 4PM to 9PM.
Murry stated, ” our goal for FFC2 is to lose even more weight while raising over $50,000 for charitable organizations.”
To go to KieransList and check out his website….Click Here!!!
If you’d like to read the whole article written by Kieran……email Kieran or Me.
If you would like to be one of Kieran’s sponsors for Fit For A Cause II, Call me or Kieran. Who would you like to sponsor????
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May
14
Posted by dennis endres
Yes, Virginia, there are woman heroes too. It’s just that they usually don’t get recognized. Yes, I know it’s wrong.
The Hero, we are talking about here is….PFC Monica Brown, who ran through gunfire, saved lives of her comrades, all the while putting her own life at risk.
I did a tour in Viet Nam. I know what putting your life at risk means.
Man or Woman…….doing what she did makes her a HERO in my book.
I apologize for not having her picture here. However, The News Tribune in Tacoma has printed a Photo.
I encourage you to go read the whole article…….Just Click Here!!!
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Feb
28
Posted by dennis endres
This is the scale model of the new Patient Care Tower in Puyallup.
Good Samaritan highlighted the largest expansion East Pierce County has seen with a site celebration. Under the big tent on the corner of 15th Avenue and 4th Street SE in Puyallup, Good Samaritan designated the land where the $400 million Patient Care Tower will be constructed.
City leaders, dignitaries, community members and media attended the event and had the first look at a scale model of the new tower.
For more information about Good Samaratin Hospital, Click Here!!!
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Jan
23
Posted by dennis endres
Here it is….207 North Meridian in Puyallup, Wa….just north of the tracks.
The two cooks about to give me one. Jen making a sale to a happy customer.
Eat just one….or eat a dozen…..Jen nor Julie will tell!!
My favorite. Chocolate cupcake, chocolate icing, chocolate sprinkles. mmm!
I took the rest back to the office. Now I have none. See you tomorrow, Jen.
Have you had anything lately in your mouth that you said….How did they get that to taste that good????? Well, you need to drive by 207 N. Meridian in Beautiful Downtown Puyallup, Washington and stop in at “Indulge Cupcakes”. Too busy?? Call ahead, place an order..253 904-8234
Yes, Virginia…..they are that good!!!
They have Espresso and they have cupcakes. What more can you ask for.
Jen and Julie say they love cooking and they are now my two best new friends! Stay for a cupcake or stay all day. It’s a place where friends or family come to visit!
When you stop by……………..Please tell them you heard it from me, Dennis Endres, your favorite local Realtor/Associate Broker with Keller Williams Realty and Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce.
To call and place an order. 253 904-8234
For more information go to Indulge Cupcakes Website…Click Here!
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Oct
25
Posted by dennis endres
You may have heard of Andy Barker. Owner of Barker’s Barn and Andy’s Classic Auto Parts at 4715 Pioneer Way E. It’s either Tacoma or Puyallup, Washington, depending on who you ask. Andy and his relatives have owned this piece of real estate for a bunch of years. Now that’s keeping property in the family! So, here’s the story. As I drive by his shop, I see this car. The one pictured above. It looks a little out of the ordinary. It’s got the front of a 47 Plymouth on one end and the front of a 48 Plymouth on the other end.
Too many questions are running through my head….so I have to stop and talk to the owner. I meet this man. His name is “Barker” or “Andy”, whichever. He answers to both.
He tells me about the car. It’s been on TV, in the movies and on Evening Magazine. I got a lot of information in a few minutes. This very pleasant man runs the Classic Auto Parts store.
The moral of the story is: If you can’t find parts for your CLASSIC…..Call Barker!!!
You will usually find him at the store or call him at 253 922-7673.
The store is at 4715 Pioneer Way, Puyallup, Washington.
While you’re there, ask him about his unusual Chevy pickup across the street.
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Oct
17
Posted by dennis endres
Yes, Folks it’s that time of the year again! Flu season is here. One of my friends has been in bed for over a week with this nasty bug. Yech!
I just got a Press Release from Good Samaritan Hospital. Their Mobile Health Service Bus is out and about to give shots to those who need/want. If you’ve ever had the flu and think this flu shot may stop you from getting it……….You and I know we’d probably pay anything to get it!!! Well, it’s not that expensive. It’s only $25.00. Even cheaper if you qualify!!
The times, dates, and locations of the bus are on the Hospital’s website:
www.goodsamhealth.org
Scroll down to the immunization link and you’ll find where they are.
I’ve included a press release and a picture of the bus, so you’ll recognize it when you get there.
Good luck and may we not get Sick!!!!
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Oct
15
Posted by dennis endres
For those of you who like coffee, or drinks like that…There is a great place to drink… coffee. I’ve been going in there, off and on, for years. Robin has a terrific business going on South Hill, the Endicott Coffee Bar. It’s across the street from the new Safeway on Meridian, just south of the movies. You’ve seen it! It has a sign out front… 16 oz drinks for $2.00. Now, I ask you….how do you beat that??? I know your next question, does she have punchcards??? Yes, she has punch cards. So, drop buy, get a well priced cup of coffee and tell her, Dennis sent you!!
Don’t forget, the last part is important. Say: DENNIS SENT ME!!
The pictures at the top: Robin and her store.
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Oct
12
Posted by dennis endres
Halloween is sneaking up on us SO fast! I’ve found some places that have Pumpkins, Mazes, Hay rides and even Pony rides. There are lots of places all over several counties.
The pictures above are of Spooner Farms and Sholz Farms. Both are on the Orting Highway, south of SR410. These farms I notice because I go by there.
There are lots of other places near where you are……..To find one near you, go to this Website:
www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/WApumpkins.php
So… go buy a pumpkin and take a tour through a maze. But, watch out for those Goblins!!
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Oct
04
Posted by dennis endres
Everyone knows that the Real Estate market is in a slump. But, it’s just like baseball….tomorrow, next week, next month, sometime soon, we’ll be hitting Home Runs again. This is what I tell people: Homes are just like stocks….Buy low/sell high.
Right now….Homes are low!! Buy a house! Don’t sell now, but hold until next year. Things will be better and you won’t take a beating selling your home.
On that note….Here are some statistics for Pierce County, courtesy of Commonwealth Land Title.
Year-to-date August 2007
All Sales (vs. Year to date 2006)
Residential Sales Volume: off 20% to $3.4 billion
Residential transactions: off 24% with 10,759
Mobile home sales on land: off 3% to $132 million
Plexes (2-5 units) sales: off 25% to $97 million
Land sales: decreased 44% to $320 million
Commercial volume: off 7% to $662 million
Average residence: $311,912 up 6%
Now you are going to ask me: Dennis! With you having 13 years of experience in Real Estate, having a Real Estate Broker’s license, being a State Licensed Real Estate Instructor at Keller Williams Realty…..How can we have all these negative numbers and still have the average price of homes going UP??? Don’t you think this is crazy??
The answer is not easy. Across the County there are some areas that have appreciated faster than others. More desirable areas. New homes, for instance, have gone up 11%, with the average price now of $377,519. While there have been less homes sold, the price has gone up.
I have more statistics in my office if you care to call me for them!
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Oct
02
Posted by dennis endres
Here is a Press Release from my friend Jennifer at Good Samaritan Hospital…..Please tell your friends about this. Good Samaritan is hosting this Breast Health Awareness Fair October 6th, 2007. It starts at 9:00 through 2:00PM. The free clinical breast exams are from 10 AM to Noon. The food will be provided by HG Bistro here in Puyallup.
It all takes place at the Dr. Richard C. Ostenson Cancer Center, located just above the hospital.
Tell as many of your friends as you can!! A lot of you know how important this is!!!
Go Do It NOW!!!
More information at their website: www.goodsamhealth.org
Or call Donna at 253 697-4927
