Below is a communication between the Chambers/Clover Creek Watershed Council, Pierce County Surface Water Management and the Washington Department of Ecology regarding a grant that was not attained. But somewhere in the middle, this paragraph caught the attention of the Post: “On the brighter side, thanks to the great visionary thinking of 29th District Rep…
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Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.
Pruning trees the right way
From Ramie Pierce, Urban Forester, City of Tacoma Is this photo a familiar sight to you? Unfortunately, this happens to trees all too often. It goes by many names: o Topping o Heading o Hat-racking o Rounding Over o Tipping Regardless of what you call it, the practice is out-dated and is frowned upon by…
March 2 Conservation District Plant Sale
From Pierce Conservation District Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 5430 66th Ave E. Puyallup, WA 98371 The Pierce Conservation District is featuring 30+ species of plants native to Western Washington as well as plastic tree tubes and spray on repellent to protect the seedlings from deer, rodent, and grass trimmer damage. Species include 6-24…
South Sound Sustainability Expo 2013: March 2, 2013
South Sound Sustainability Expo 2013: March 2, 2013 from 10 am to 3pm at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. EnviroHouse Workshops All workshops are open to Tacoma and Pierce County residents. Schedule is subject to change. Advance registration is required due to limited space and parking. Please include your phone number when registering…
Pierce County Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee March 1
The Pierce County Flood Control Zone District (FCZD) Advisory Committee (the Committee) will meet at the Port of Tacoma Fabulich Center on March 1, 2013 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Meeting topics include: An update from the US Army Corps of Engineers on the Puyallup River General Investigation Study. Finalize a recommendation for the…
Don’t lock your car in public with the remote!
[Editor, the Snopes reference in this article was added in error or fraudulently by the original sender. Here is the link to Snopes reference about this. Apparently, the older electronic locks could be tracked this way, but the newer ones cannot. http://www.snopes.com/autos/techno/lockcode.asp%5D RECEIVED FROM SUMMIT WALLER COMMUNITY — Note- this is particularly important when you’re out in…
Volunteers needed for FP Princess Bowl March 1
Shannon Phillips, a parent volunteer in charge of tomorrow’s Princess Bowl fundraiser, emailed a call to action yesterday: <sic> Hi all, I am having quite a time finding volunteers for this year’s Princess Bowl. I will attribute that to the fact that it is a popular event and everyone wants to watch instead of help….
Bethel Open Market sets 2013 dates
The new Bethel Open Market committee has now determined official dates for this first of its kind event in the district area. Sell and shop locally, sponsor a booth or entertain 9am to 3pm on the following 2013 dates: Saturday, May 11 Saturday, August 10 Saturday, November 9 The location will be the Bethel Learning…
Joint Base Lewis-McChord late-night firing announcement
February 28, 2013, JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE 2-3 March 2013 TIME Day & Night – Firing will take place from midnight to midnight FIRING OF 105mm Howitzer This firing is for the Soldiers to maintain their proficiency with this type of…
Bethel annual Preschool Fair March 7
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The district will is getting ready to host a preschool fair on March 7. The event includes hearing/vision screenings, make and take activities, and information onnutrition and child development. Plus, there will be free books, face painting, and preschool and daycare info. Bike helmets will be available for a $7 fee….
Second Annual ‘Cardinal Fly By’ 5K March 30
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Franklin Pierce High School’s Sports Medicine program is again hosting the Cardinal Fly By, a 5K run/walk, on Saturday, March 30. The event will occur at the Franklin Pierce Stadium, and will raise money for the Sports Medicine program. Here is the link for information and registration. Gates open at…
FP AFJROTC Marksmanship qualifies for national championship
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Air Force Junior Reserves Officers’ Training Corps finished 3rd in the Sporter class at the Salt Lake City regional competition. Their score also put them 6th overall when combined with the other two regionals, which qualifies them for JROTC nationals in March.
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