Author: Lincoln

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

Simpson Tacoma Kraft’s role in the community

By Marianne Lincoln In 1997-98, I had the privilege of working at Simpson Tacoma Kraft.  I was a statistician for the paper mill and worked directly for the manager of the paper plant Tim Jaeger. While there, I saw an amazing amount of caring, generosity and cooperation toward and with the employees of the mill…

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JBLM Receives $20 Thousand Donation from NFL and USAA Million Fan Salute

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – JBLM commander, Col. H. Charles Hodges, Jr., will accept a $20 thousand donation on behalf of Joint Base Lewis-McChord from the NFL and USAA Million Fan Salute at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Hillside Teen Center on JLBM Lewis Main. The donation is a result of joint effort between USAA and the NFL Salute…

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Public Meeting Notice – 2014 Shoreline Management Program

Public Meeting Notice – 2014 Shoreline Management Program Pierce County Community Development Committee Councilmember Rick Talbert, Chair Monday, March 3, 2014 – 1:30 p.m. County-City Building, Room 1045, 930 Tacoma Ave. S, Tacoma, WA 98402 Thursday, March 6, 2014 – 5:30 p.m. North Lake Tapps Middle School, 20029 12th Street East, Lake Tapps, WA 98391 Thursday,…

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Relay for Life of Central Pierce 24 hour relay

Relay for Life of Central Pierce 24 hour relay June 20-21, 2014 Franklin Pierce School District Stadium -> Opening Ceremony: 6:00PM -> Cancer Survivor dinner: 6:30-7:30 (Open to ALL cancer survivors and their caregiver) -> Luminary Ceremony 10PM (Community ceremony to remember those we have lost to cancer) More information: http://www.centralpiercerelay.org

Blues, Brew & BBQ May 3

Blues, Brew & BBQ – Relay for Life of Central Pierce Team Auction Sat, May 3, 5:00PM – 10:00pm Live Music, Silent and Sealed-Bid Auction, BBQ Dinner, Variety of local and imported Beers and Wine Games and Prizes! Marymount Event Center, 325 152nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98445 Doors open at 5:00 pm,  Saturday, May…

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Summit Methodist Preschool Garage Sale March 7-8

Summit Methodist Preschool is having a Garage Sale this weekend, March 7 & 8, 9am to 4:30pm. Bring the family and support our preschool in their major fundraiser. You may bring your clean, useable donations to Friendship Hall Wednesday or Thursday. No heavy furniture, TV’s or electronics, please. Summit United Methodist Church, 5316 104th St…

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Winter escape to Orcas Island – Part III

By Marianne Lincoln I rose Sunday before the break of dawn, the Moran Mansion was still glowing through the fog hanging over the harbor. I showered, packed my bags, grabbed my camera and headed off to the south east corner of the island to find the sunrise that was foretold at last night’s dinner. Up the…

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Yelm Shoreline Scotch Broom Pull

You’re cordially invited to join us in Yelm for a weed control work party near the Nisqually River! Saturday, March 8th from 9:00am to 12:00pm We will be removing invasive scotch broom from a recent planting site in a critical habitat area. Learn how to use a weed wrench and enjoy some moderate exercise for…

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KMS staff take the Plunge, raise $1,600 for Special Olympics

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Staff of Keithley Middle School gathered near Owen’s Beach on Saturday, February 22 to take part in a statewide fundraising effort for Special Olympics Washington. Several months ago, they formed a team called PGK Plungers to participate in the 2014 Polar Plunge. Special Olympics Polar Plunge is a fundraising effort organized…

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Be safe on the road – Don’t Drink and Drive!

My friend, Frank Blair, lost his daughter Sheena 4 years ago to a drunk driver in an accident near Everett. The emotions, frustrations and sadness he and his family have gone through since that night have been painful to watch. The unbearable sorrow of losing a beautiful adolescent child is heartbreaking. Frank and his wife…

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