PIERCE COUNTY — There are three volunteer/training opportunities coming up soon that we’d like to share with you: 1) One is put on by Pierce Conservation District for their volunteer programs (starting 1/19): http://piercecd.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=811&month=1&year=2017&day=19&calType=0&utm_source=Pierce+Conservation+District+Quarterly+Newsletter&utm_campaign=f0ad54de0d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_12_27&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7266fefebd-f0ad54de0d-108636329&mc_cid=f0ad54de0d&mc_eid=3f48d75b56 2) The other two are organized by the National Wildlife Federation, with local partners –one in King County and one in…
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Flu, Mumps – Stay healthy this Winter
It’s the time of year when we stay indoors and are more likely to have concerns about spreading viruses. This year the flu and mumps are making headlines. Here is some information. We hope you and your family can stay well. If you have fallen ill, we hope you recover quickly. Flu information This is…
A new executive for Pierce County
Tuesday evening, in the McGavick Center at Clover Park Technical College, Bruce Dammier was sworn in as the next Pierce County Executive. The room was filled with public officials mayors, legislators, former Congressmen, county employees of note and other elected officials. Many local citizens connected to Dammeier and his charitable work with Habitat for Humanity….
Treecycle your Christmas tree
PIERCE COUNTY — When the holidays are over, don’t forget to treecycle your fresh cut Christmas tree. Pierce County residents who subscribe to yard waste collection service can place their unflocked tree in their container. Flocked trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed as garbage. Residents may also recycle their tree free of charge…
Life’s lessons learned
By Marianne Lincoln My apologies to all my readers for the slow press this December. Since Thanksgiving, I have been working at a seasonal job and in my spare time, taking care of my home and working on craft projects for my granddaughters. A Christmas stocking with felt cut outs, sequins and beads can take…
Guidance for Social Security in 2017
PIERCE COUNTY — Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement plans for most Americans. The program continues to evolve and will do so, especially in light of projections about the solvency of Social Security. For individuals preparing to start their Social Security benefits, current and future changes may impact their retirement plans. A little advance…
Public invited to help design Cross Park in Frederickson
Pierce County Parks is hosting a public meeting Wednesday, Dec. 7 in the evening to gather comments on the site design for Phase 1 of Cross Park in the Frederickson area of unincorporated Pierce County. Phase 1 will develop the northern 3.5 acres of the 64-acre park along Military Road. The northern portion of the…
Proposed changes to Agricultural Resource Lands
In recent years, Pierce County has received an increasing number of questions from residents about zoning in rural land and farmland preservation. To help clarify the process by which rural land is zoned, the Pierce County Council asked a consultant team earlier this year to evaluate how the County’s Planning and Land Services department designates…
Pierce County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse hosts Open House for new Applicants
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse is accepting applications to volunteer with the group. An Open House will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Parkland-Spanaway Sherriff’s Precinct for people interested in joining the posse. The Mounted Posse is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to patriotism, recreation and social relationships….
Today at 3 – County Council
I am on my way to work and am dropping this quickly. Apologies for the rough draft of this resolution. Resolution No. R2016-150 Page 1 of 4 Pierce County Council 930 Tacoma Ave S, Rm 1046 Tacoma, WA 98402 Sponsored by: Councilmembers Connie Ladenburg and Derek Young 1 Requested by: Executive/Planning and Land Services…
Pierce County Parks and Recreation looking for public input on Sprinker, Lake Tapps Park and Frontier Park Improvements Study
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Pierce County Parks and Recreation is looking for public input on potential park improvements to Sprinker, Lake Tapps Park and Frontier Park through an online open house at http://www.piercecountywa.org/parkimprovements which will be up until Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. The open house provides individuals with the opportunity to view potential improvement design…
Compliance – Pierce County to push urban area incorporations
Here is the actual resolution before the Pierce County Council – committee hearing on June 20, 2016 and final Council hearing on June 21, 2016. There is a list at the end which tells what the county has in mind and who the involved participants are. Pierce County is currently out of compliance with the…
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