By Marianne Lincoln The Pierce Prairie Post was founded in 2012. Our WordPress Blog site opened on August 14. The name originally was going to be just Prairie Post, until my friend Karen Ansteth insisted I should include the location. So, now it is a bit of a tongue twister, like Peter Piper read a…
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Parkland Mural Ribbon Cutting Aug 8
From Blue Zones of Parkland Spanaway The Parkland mural ribbon cutting has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 8th 10-11 am. We would love to see you there! Additionally, we are starting work on a Spanaway mural to be installed before the end of September. We are wanting to involve the community in the design selection process. If…
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Mailchimp stopped sending out the PPP
Every time I write an article, the WordPress site link to Mailchimp used to sent out emails to everyone to let you know there was a new article to read. I had an inbox with a lot of Mailchimp emails I typically deleted because I already knew there was an article. But I missed one…
Transform traffic boxes into community art
The Pierce County Arts Commission (PCAC) invites artists residing within Pierce County to participate in a unique opportunity to beautify their communities once more. Applications are now being accepted online to submit artwork that can be applied to traffic signal boxes throughout unincorporated Pierce County. “We are thrilled to continue this successful program with a renewed call…
Random stop at a miniature Cambodian temple under construction
His name is Soth Kaan, As I was driving back from viewing the heron rookery on Clover Creek, I saw him in his front yard assembling a structure, That structure is a miniature Cambodian temple. He was surprised by my stop, but seemed pleased at my interest. Mr. Kaan was responsible for (full size) temple…
Street racers need to organize, the real way
By Marianne Lincoln Spanaway Speedway closed in 2008, Pacific Raceways in Kent is still open. Yet, there are street racers making our roadways dangerous to others who just want to get where they are going. Demolition derby seems to have moved from the Speedway to the streets these days. Maybe, instead of an airport, we…
Today, I got to meet Bob
He walked into the Spanaway Starbucks while I was chatting with a classmate about local real estate. I told my friend Gail I had to meet him. He was dressed in a exotic African Shirt and a crown he found at the local Spirit of Halloween store. It would be an understatement to say he…
Parkland rallies to save their historic Parkland School
Saturday, June 11,2022, from 1 to 3 p.m., citizens of Parkland, Washington are waving signs and banners on Pacific Avenue at the corner of Pacific Avenue and 121st Street in protest of Pacific Luther University’s plans to un-list it as a state historic site and sell it to a developer who plans to demolish if…
Give us nothing and ask us to work for free, it’s called volunteering
Dear Pierce County, (Hmmm, maybe dear is the wrong word. ) Heya Pierce County… (That’s better. ) So, you want some citizen input? You got an opening on a board? Which board, ya say?Was that the Citizen’s Advisory Board for Parks? Or the Advisory Committee for Land Use?You know I served a term on the…
Pre-Memorial Day Cemetery Cleanup
By Marianne Lincoln SPANAWAY — On Wednesday, May 26, youth from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Congregations in Spanaway, Elk Plain, Rainier View and Firgrove came to Spanaway to tidy up the pioneer cemetery. Fifty eight kids from 10 to 18 and twenty adults assisted with picking up branches, trimming bushes, mowing…
Women’s History Month
[Editor Note: In honor of Women’s History Month, Pierce County Councilmembers Jani Hitchen and Amy Cruver prepared two proclamations for the March 9th, 2021 meeting. The following is from Councilmember Cruver, photos from editor, Marianne Lincoln.[ The first proclamation brings attention to March as Women’s History Month and was read by myself and Jani Hitchen,…
Wendy’s in Spanaway to open Feb. 20
Driving around Spanaway you may have noticed a couple of new businesses being built on “the Ave.” At 166th near Spanaway Elementary, a new location for Starbucks will shortly grace our community. On the corner of 159th and Pacific Ave., the logos are now on the new Wendy’s. As I took a couple photos, I…
Danger, thin ice
By Marianne Lincoln On my short tour of Spanaway Lake this morning, there was fog, rain, thinning ice, ducks out of water and a very quiet park. Large cracks were very visible and the park posted a very large warning sign to stay off the ice. Neighbors had been posting photos on social media of people…
Happy 3rd Birthday Pierce Prairie Post!
SPANAWAY, WA — Three years ago today, the Pierce Prairie Post made it debut. With the assistance and suggestions of Karen Ansteth and Ben Sclair, Editor Marianne Lincoln got the on-line paper up and running. Now, 3 years later there have been over 2500 articles and thousands of photos of what you and your neighbors are…
Pursuit suspect flies off Golden Given hill near Brookdale
A suspect being pursued by Pierce County Sheriff Deputies failed to negotiate the turn on Golden Given Road where it drops down to Brookdale Road. Instead, he went straight downhill, landing in the backyard between two Parkland area houses this evening between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The road was closed as emergency responders worked to…
Full moon rising over Mt. Rainier
On May 3, the full moon rose over Mt. Rainier from Graham. Here are a few photos strung into a short video. Marianne’s You Tube video of the Moon rising over Mt. Rainier.
The 12’s LOVE their Seahawks in Parkland
PARKLAND, WA — Driving home from Tacoma this evening at about 117th and Pacific Avenue, the 12’s were out in force. Along side the road and a few in it, a large assembly of local folks were dancing in the streets. Let’s face it 50% of the teams in the Superbowl lose the game. But…
Roy prepares to trim its Christmas tree indoors this year
ROY, WA — The 555th Engineer Brigade recently conducted its 15th annual tree cutting for the City of Roy. A tradition that began in 1999 to build the partnership between the community and soldiers. Mayor Karen Yates came out to swing the ceremonial axe along with COL Holman and CSM Hood before felling the tree….
Fall back – it’s one a.m. twice today
Don’t forget, unless you are in Arizona, you have to set your clock backward one hour tonight. If you don’t, you will be the early bird tomorrow.