By Marianne Lincoln Pierce County is proposing to adopt a significant change to the rules and regulations that affect Spanaway Lake and its associated creeks. This change is being implemented by the creation and passage of the Shoreline Master Program. The proposed Shoreline Master program would change the existing setbacks to buffers. The difference is…
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Happy 2014 !
Everyone at the Pierce Prairie Post wishes all our readers and everyone in our communities an especially happy and prosperous new year!
AASA grants District and Franklin Pierce Youth First $2,000 for Emergency Family Fund
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Franklin Pierce Schools was recently announced a recipient of the “Helping Kids Program” grant in the amount of $2,000. This grant is offered by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) and the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA). Funding will be used in 2014 for the Emergency Family Fund, which…
KMS 6th graders raise and contribute $1,000 to Humane Society
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Many schools throughout the region — including Keithley Middle School — often have programs that focus on students granting the wishes of other students through gift giving. But the 6th grade class of Keithley Middle School decided they’d like to focus their efforts beyond the school’s boundaries this year. As a class,…
GK Eagles make All State football team
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT December 26, 2013 Congratulations to Graham-Kapowsin High School senior Teague James and freshman Foster Sarell for making the all-state football team. James was named 2nd team all-state as a running back and Sarell made first team all-state as an offensive lineman. This is the first time in state history that a freshman has been…
End of the year for local charities
Here’s a great charity to donate to, one that will always give back in great ways… -Editor – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – By the best estimates, Nisqually steelhead are just 400 fish from extinction. A run of wild salmon…
Northern Pacific Coffee Company
By Marianne Lincoln PARKLAND, WA — Saturday evening, December 28, NPCC on C Street and Garfield in Parkland had a big event to help raise funds for the business to pay its rent. With most PLU students off on Winter break and most other people focused on the holidays, business has been slow. Earlier in…
Washington State Parks draft advertising policy
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has an existing policy that prohibits advertising in state parks. Through the 2009-11 and 2011-13 State Parks operating budgets, the Legislature directed the agency to work toward self-sufficiency. The agency’s Transformation Plan identifies digital media and printed collateral as agency assets with significant potential to raise advertising revenue…
Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Dec. 30-Jan. 5
Become a U.S. Citizen Find help with becoming a U.S. citizen. Prepare for the citizenship exam, and learn about American history, democracy, interviews and vocabulary. Registration is required. To sign up, contact Tacoma Community House, 1314 S. L St., in person, by phone: 253-383-3951, or by email citizenship@tacomacommunityhouse.org Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300…
Auditor’s Office to open early for Seahawks, Sounder FC plates
PIERCE COUNTY — The Pierce County Auditor’s Office will open at 7 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2014 to kick off the team license plate sales featuring Seahawks and Sounder FC themes. The license plates will carry an iconic symbol for each team – the 12th Man flag for the Seahawks, a team scarf for Sounders FC….
6 more nights of Fantasy Lights
Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park has 6 more nights. Thursday night Military Road was fairly quiet, so the day after Christmas might have been a good night to visit. Some nights Pacific Avenue is backed up with cars down the hill into Parkland. Here’s more information from the Pierce County webpage: Nov. 28, 2013 –…
Auditor seeks appointment of “Against” committee members for voters’ pamphlet
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Auditor’s Office announces the opening of a special appointment period. Individuals are needed to write “Against” statements for the February 11, 2014 Special Election local voters’ pamphlet in the following districts: • Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1, Proposition No. 1 • Puyallup School District No. 3, Proposition No. 1 • University Place School…
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