You just never know who is going to turn out to be the most amazing and successful person in your graduating class. In a couple days, The Post will be sharing stories of the amazing 2013 senior classes in the Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts. There is one more awards night to go before we…
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11 Months 900 posts 29,000 views and GROWING
The statistics are piling up about the Pierce Prairie Post. In 11 Months we have added 900 posts about this community and had over 29,000 views through WordPress and even more through Facebook. We hope you are enjoying the connection to local, good news from South Pierce County. If you want mayhem, murder and those ugly…
Pierce Transit offers discounted summer youth pass
Youth 18 and younger are eligible to purchase a three-month Pierce Transit Summer Youth Pass that is good for unlimited rides on local Pierce Transit service beginning June 1 through August 31, for only $36. This is a savings of $45 over buying three $27 youth fare monthly passes. The Summer Youth Pass must be…
FMS teacher Erica Walter receives CenturyLink grant for technology
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Ford Middle School teacher Erica Walter was only one of 22 applicants chosen in Washington State to receive a $5,000 grant from the CenturyLink Clark M. Williams Foundation. Walter’s grant proposal was focused on provided tablet computers to her students so that they could engage in a digital story-telling project….
Parkland Spanaway Rotary installs new officers
Today at their regular Tuesday meeting, the Parkland Spanaway Rotary installed their 2013-14 slate of officers. Carrie Ching will be their new President. Her most recent accomplishment was organizing the recent Surrender the Booty Bash. President elect (Vice President) is Marvin Rogers, Secretary is Ruth Kohler and Treasurer is Amy Hobson. Additional board of directors include Greg…
Midland Community Asssociation June 4
The first Tuesday of the month, June 4 at 7 p.m. the Midland Community Association meets at the Southeast Tacoma Community Center located at, 1614 99th Street East, Midland, WA 98445. The agenda for this evening will include a new business that is coming to the area and planning for National Night Out in August.
Summit Waller Community Association meeting June 4
Summit-Waller Community Association June 4, 2013 Board Meeting Agenda I. Call to Order [7:00 pm] II. Reading/Approval of April 10 Minutes [7:10] III. Officer Reports/Correspondence/Announcements – Treasurer’s Report , April & May – D. Young [7:15] IV. Current Business [7:20] Update on memberships (new and renewal) due to the newsletter and the general community meeting….
Employment services calendar available online
OLYMPIA – The statewide WorkSource system has launched a new online calendar that makes it easier for job seekers to learn about job fairs or to register for job-search workshops anywhere in Washington. The calendar allows job seekers to view and pre-register for workshops on résumés, interviewing skills and other job-search techniques. Hiring events, job clubs…
Waller Road Crime Watch meeting June 7
Friday, June 7, 2013 at 6:30 PM will be our Potluck & Meeting at Mid-County Community Center, 10205 44th Avenue East. We will start the evening at 6:30 PM with our Potluck & Social, followed by updates on the criminal activity in our community. Then lots of good suggestions on how to prevent becoming a…
National Parks Passes
USA.GOV — If your vacation or weekend plans include visits to national parks and recreation areas, consider getting a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Benefits of the Pass The pass provide entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the United States. Entrance covers: Pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single private…
Pierce County Library news
New York Times Best Selling Author Paula McLain Brings Smiles to Pierce County Approximately 500 people laughed and learned from New York Times best selling author Paula McLain at the final 2013 Pierce County READS’ event on Friday, May 17 at McGavick Conference Center @ Clover Park Technical College, in Lakewood. See photos from the author…
Townsend Farms berry drink implicated in outbreak of Hepatitis A
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating an outbreak of Hepatitis A that may be linked to Townsend Farms Organic Anti-Oxidant Blend, a frozen berry and pomegranate seed mix. As of May 31, 2013, there had been 30 individuals from 5 states infected with Hepatitis…
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