Saturday night’s windstorm brought frustrations to many local residents. From having to reset your clocks multiple times as the lights went on and off, to dealing with the branches, trees and other yard items blown down, there were consequences. Passing through Frederickson near the Cross Park site, I saw neighbors dealing with a full-grown Cottonwood…
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Happy 2nd Anniversary Pierce Prairie Post!
SPANAWAY, WA — Today, August 14, marks the 2nd anniversary of the Pierce Prairie Post. On this day in 2012, with the help of Ben Sclair of the Suburban Times, The Post became a reality. In the past two years, we have posted over 2060 stories about the communities, people and history of South Pierce…
Mural!
Viola! Great job to all the volunteers! Or is that Voila!?
There’s a lot of snow out there, drive safely or not at all
By Marianne Lincoln SPANAWAY, WA — Snow has been falling all around Pierce County this evening, February 8. Accumulations are expected to continue into Sunday. Here are a few photos I snapped this evening of the snowload on Pacific Avenue, it hasn’t been plowed yet at 11 p.m. if you are out on the road,…
Congrats Seattle,Puget Sound, Seahawks!
Superbowl Champs! How does that feel to say? Goooood! So, do we get a ticker tape parade? Party greeting the plane at Seatac? Wow! Have we ever done this before? …no. Well, Sonics, a long time ago. How are you going to celebrate? Feel free to comment. Parade in Seattle: Feb. 5, 11am – 1:30pm…
Lost in Parkland – fluffy white dogs
HELP!!! The Fedex guy let my parents dogs out in Parkland, WA yesterday(1.16.14) and they are still missing!!! Dublin – is about 70lbs and a big fluffy ball of love! Lyla- is smaller about 40lbs. They are both loved family members and need them back. Please share this!!! Call my mom (253)592-5527 or me (253)376-3413 with…
Prairie winter morning
By Marianne Lincoln ‘Tis the dawning of the day, The bitter cold will melt away Upon the rising of the sun, A glorious day is newly sprung. The dainty frost around the grass Glistens but will scarcely last. The lowly calling of the hawk O’er the prairie breakfast stalks. The distant mountain silhouettes the sky…
On the way from here to there: Yoo Hoo
By Marianne Lincoln SPANAWAY, WA — Today as I was turning onto Pacific Avenue to stop into the Post Office, I noticed the license plate ont he Lincoln in front of me. It said “Yoo Hoo.” I snapped a photo. Apparently, Roberta got the plate years ago from friends that golf with her. She says…
On the way from here to there: UPS/PLU, Fire Levy
By Marianne Lincoln At times driving around the area, there are things you can see along the way that are interesting and unique to the area. Today I stopped by the cross town rivalry football game between the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes and the University of Puget Sound Loggers at Sparks Stadium. I didn’t stay…
Bye, bye Post Office hole!
SPANAWAY, WA — Today’s visit to the Spanaway Post Office revealed a pleasant surprise, the hole at the entrance has been filled with rip rap. There is no longer a giant hole that will fill with water and swallow small cars of unwary drivers. A few months ago, while the hole was filled with water, the Post sent…
Keeping your Facebook posts private
By Marianne Lincoln Facebook, being popular with many people these days, poses problems with personal privacy. Many times I have looked up the friend of a friend and seen all their posts, even when I an not “friended” to them. This is for those folks who haven’t checked their privacy settings. This is a simple trick, an…
Events, events, events – Where are you going?
The Saturdays of late summer are busy with things to do and see. Here are a few from our calendar page… and more. 10am – 4pm Lacamas Community Fair, Aug 23-25 11am Rainier Round-up parade – events all weekend 11:30 Bethel High School 1950′s Reunion, Frontier Park, Graham All Day Thun Field, Cub and Classics…
Along the way from here to there – 2nd story camping?
You just never know what you’ll see driving around a creative community like Spanaway. This week, it was 2nd story camping on the patio roof. Not one, but three tents!
On the way from here to there – Fruit on the Loop
From June to September, our state’s eastern side agricultural abilities shine and the harvest of cherries, peaches, nectarines, tomatoes, veggies and apples starting coming in droves. Here on the west side, we enjoy the little fruit stands that open up bringing us samples of those harvest where we can purchase those local gems close to…
Uncle Sam’s is music and community first
By Marianne Lincoln If you are a music lover near Spanaway, you may already know why Uncle Sam’s American Bar & Grill is so packed with cars and motorcycles regularly. The owner, a musician himself, cares a great deal about the vibes at his bar. Craig Arrowood’s life began with a father who played bass…
GBA Golf Tournament photos
The weather was cool, but not raining. The teams had fun waiting for them at several holes. At the first hole, Red Canoe Credit Union had lots of candy,nuts Corn Nuts and other little treasurers. At the 3rd hole, Columbia Bank had a marshmallow driving contest. look closely, one of the photos he’s not hitting a golf…
Our benevolent local non-profits boost local graduates
By Marianne Lincoln One of the most amazing things happing in our community is also probably one of the least publicized. In fact, I believe this is the first comprehensive article ever written about it. I am speaking of the local non-profit organizations that raise money all year long in the Franklin Pierce and Bethel…
The carnival has come to Sprinker
A couple times each year, the carnival comes to Sprinker Recreation Center. As you can see from the photo, they are set up for this weekend, June 7-9.
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…
What’s happening this week, Memorial Day weekend?
May 25 —————————————– . 10:00 AM Anyone wishing to Fir Lane (volunteer veteran groups, scouts and local families) place crosses and flags on veteran graves. Help is welcome. Just bring yourself and a hammer. 9:00 AM ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, Lagerquist Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, PLU 10:00 AM School of Education & Movement Studies; Instructional…