Author: Lincoln

Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.

Pierce County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse hosts Open House for new Applicants

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse is accepting applications to volunteer with the group. An Open House will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Parkland-Spanaway Sherriff’s Precinct for people interested in joining the posse. The Mounted Posse is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to patriotism, recreation and social relationships….

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Today at 3 – County Council

I am on my way to work and am dropping this quickly. Apologies for the rough draft of this resolution. Resolution No. R2016-150 Page 1 of 4 Pierce County Council 930 Tacoma Ave S, Rm 1046 Tacoma, WA 98402   Sponsored by: Councilmembers Connie Ladenburg and Derek Young 1 Requested by: Executive/Planning and Land Services…

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2016 Craft Fair @ SLHS

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
Save the date for the 2016 , 36th Annual Craft Fair at Spanaway Lake High School, 1305 168th St. E, Spanaway. Lots of great handcrafted items. There is a entry fee of $3 admission per person. Saturday, November 5,  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

Frost on the nose of a child

By Marianne Lincoln When I was young, teachers told the story of the little match girl. It is about a homeless orphan who sold matches to sustain herself. The story does not end well as she uses up her matches to keep warm on a cold night and in the end, freezes to death. Our…

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Haunted housing?

The Pierce Praire Post has received reports from several housing developments in the area regarding paranormal activity. These reports date back as far as 2012. Without pointing fingers and creating a great deal of attention to any particular locations, this Halloween we thought it would be fun to allow you to comment with feedback about…

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A history museum in Spanaway?

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
Come to the Parkland-Spanaway Library on November 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. and hear local historians talk about the Prairie House Museum and local history. The library talk will include information about the museum, its exhibits, and local history. there are a couple books written on Spanaway history and the…

October Sunrise

By Marianne Lincoln On October 24, 2016, there was a lovely sunrise over Mt. Rainier. I took some video and put it to music. The video takes 9.5 minutes. The music, original compositions by Rod Lincoln called Heart’s Desire and Winston.  

2016 bond measure for Franklin Pierce

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
By Marianne Lincoln It’s hard to fathom how long it has been since I was in kindergarten. To give perspective, my granddaughter in is kindergarten now. I lived on a two lane road on a two-acre farm and walked to school past a gas station, a church, a hardware store and…

Meridian Habitat Park Playground Grand Opening Oct. 29

PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Where can you play on a boulder, spin yourself silly, swing on a log, whisper to a friend through a listening trunk and play in a treehouse? Beginning Oct. 29, all of these cool things and more will be found at the Meridian Habitat Park nature playground on the corner of…

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Trunk-or-Treat At the LeMay Marymount Museum

From the LeMay Marymount Museum Calling all goblins, ghosts and ghouls! October 29 Trunk Host Set-up: 11:00am-1:00pm Trunk-or-Treating Begins: 1:00pm Rain or shine…Enjoy a unique way to trick-or-treat! Trunk-or-Treat provides a safe environment for families to enjoy an inexpensive afternoon of Halloween fun in a neat atmosphere! Costumed children (age 12 & under) trick-or-treat outdoors…

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