Unemployment Benefits Extension Signed!
Tue, 07/27/2010 - 08:59 | by Tammy Opheim
President Obama signed the Unemployment Benefit Extenders Bill on July 22, 2010. The bill extends unemployment benefits through November 30, 2010. The program, which expired on June 2, 2010, will extend up to 73 weeks of federal benefits to people who have exhausted their initial 26 weeks of state jobless benefits (for a total of 99 weeks). They are also eligible for retroactive payments for the period when benefits lapsed. The passage comes after weeks of political wrangling over the measure's cost and benefit to the economy.
Erin Had Her Baby!
Thu, 07/22/2010 - 10:06 | by Jolene Benson
FB&C is sending our congratulations to Erin and her family on the arrival of her son, Bode. He is Erin’s first born as well as the first grandchild for Grandpa and Grandma Civilla.
Bode James Civilla made his entrance into the world at St. Joseph’s Hospital on July 5th at 6:58 am. He weighed in at 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 inches long!
Erin - we look forward to your return from maternity leave, and we are also looking forward to getting to know baby Bode!
We wish you all the best!!
Jolene Got Married Over the Weekend!
Thu, 07/22/2010 - 09:16 | by Tayla Flanders
Congratulations to one of our own!!! Jolene Benson and Robert James got married on July 17, 2010. This special occasion took place at the Genesis Farm and Gardens in Enumclaw! The weather was absolutely perfect - mid 70’s, sunny and nothing but blue skies. Family and friends attended this beautiful occasion to witness the exchange of vows between Jolene and Robert. Two dozen white doves were released into the sky when they were pronounced husband and wife! It was amazing! A reception followed shortly after with a dinner buffet, drinks, and dancing. The food was fabulous and the cake cutting was hilarious. The guests were all wondering, “would he”???
