Fantasy Lights Walk Nov. 24

SPANAWAY, WA — The one time only, sneak preview, walk through Fantasy Lights will be held on Sunday, November 24 between 5:00-7:00pm at Spanaway Park. The walk will start and finish at the Sprinker Recreation Center parking lot, 14824 S C St in Parkland. The fee for the walk is $4 per person or $12…

25 – 2014 Daffodil Princesses with the Daffodilian President Judy Smith

25 – 2014 Daffodil Princesses with the Daffodilian President Judy Smith The selection of the Bethel Princess Wednesday filled the last open position for the 2014 Daffodil Court. All of the other Princesses were present at the selection of Megan Chabot. After the selection was made, everyone posed together.

Bethel Daffodil Princess

Bethel Daffodil Princess Megan Chabot poses with her parents after she was selected to the Daffodil Court representing Bethel.

Bethel selects Megan Chabot as Princess

SPANAWAY, WA — Wednesday evening, November 6, Bethel High School selected its Daffodil Princess for 2014. Five young ladies competed for the honor of representing their school, each dressed in a beautiful gown and escorted by young men from their Senior class. The Masters of Ceremony were Savannah Pugh and Michaela Wonacott. Elisabeth Minor was escorted…

Local preliminary election results

PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The preliminary numbers are in for election night. Final number will be certified in a couple weeks. Generally, most races are able to be called from the preliminary numbers. Most notable are the passage of Roy’s Proposition 1, Central Pierce Fire and Rescue’s Proposition 1. South Pierce Fire and Rescue’s Proposition…

Garfield Station site ready for concrete foundation pour

PARKLAND, WA —  The Pierce Prairie Post received a notice from Dan Wombacher, the Construction Superintendent at Korsmo. Site excavation has been progressing the past few weeks on the new Garfield Station. On Thursday, Nov. 7 around 10:30 a.m., they will begin pouring the concrete. It won’t be long after that you will begin to…

Tips to prepare now for flood season

PIERCE COUNTY —  The rain, fog and falling leaves mean that fall is here and winter is not far behind. Pierce County residents should prepare now for flood season to keep their families and property safe. “By now, people have pulled out their coats, sweaters, and hats because of the change in weather,” said Pierce…

JBLM unveils first joint-base Master Plan

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – The JBLM Master Plan, which is used by planners, designers and contractors when doing construction, demolition and facility restoration on the base will be officially unveiled Tuesday, November 5, at 10 a.m. at the American Lake Conference Center on JBLM Lewis North. Col. H. Charles Hodges, Jr., JBLM joint base commander, will…

General Election Nov. 5 – deadline 8pm

The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Remember to vote or drop off your ballot by 8 p.m. Want to vote in person? There is a Voting Center in Frederickson. Pierce County Maintenance Facility 4812 196th St E, Spanaway, WA 98387 (196th St and Canyon Rd) Spanaway, WA 98387 Show photo Open November 5th from 7:00…

Holiday Gift Bazaar, Nov. 9

Holiday Gift Bazaar – Bethel Community Open Market *WHEN:  Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 9:00AM – 3:30 PM *WHERE: Bethel Learning Center, 21818 38th Ave, East Spanaway, WA 98387 *We are anticipating 4,000 visitors and shoppers. *HUGE signs will be posted in various areas promoting our event. We encourage you to post this information on…