PIERCE COUNTY — The Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission is now accepting applications for the 2013-14 Preservation Grant Program, which assists in funding preservation efforts. Grant requests can be made for historic preservation or history-related project proposals. The maximum request is $10,000 for stabilization, restoration or rehabilitation of Certified Local Government register-listed buildings…
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Property tax payment envelopes missing return address
Pierce County property tax statements that were mailed last week are missing one small element – the county’s return address on the payment stubs. Not to worry, though. The envelopes provided with the property tax statements are imprinted with a bar code that directs envelopes to the correct address. However, Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan recommends taking…
Pierce Conservation District “by-mail” election Feb. 21, 4-8pm
[Editor note: The Pierce Conservation District is a subdivision of state government created to promote the conservation of renewable natural resources in Pierce County. Pierce Conservation District programs are available to all without discrimination.] District Elections Notice: The Pierce Conservation District will conduct a “by-mail” election on Thursday, February 21, 2013 for a position on…
Unincorporated central and south Pierce county news
The Pierce Prairie Post coverage area includes the Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts, mainly. Since the coverage is Midland to McKenna, a small part of the news will also include the Yelm School District. The unincorporated county zip codes we mainly cover are 98387, 98444, 98445, 98446, 98580 and 98558. (also the incorporated city of…
Probable Case of Wound Botulism in a Heroin User
Tacoma Pierce County Health Department (February 13, 2013) — A probable case of wound botulism has been reported in Pierce County. The patient is an injecting drug user (heroin). Wound botulism, caused by C. botulinum spores, may occur following trauma or drug injection or snorting. Botulism should be suspected in all injection drug users with…
Health department permit information for biofuels plant at Graham landfill
[Source: TPCHD website] BioFuels Washington, LLC Landfill Gas to Energy Facility The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has issued a solid waste permit for the BioFuels Washington, LLC Landfill Gas to Energy Facility located at the LRI Landfill (in Graham). Prior to issuing the permit, effective December 14, 2012, the Health Department evaluated the BioFuels Solid…
Pierce County Waste Audit, what’s in your trash
Pierce County 2010 Waste Audit [Source: Pierce County Website] Our Latest Waste Audit In 2010, 375,000 tons of waste from Pierce County homes, schools, offices, stores and factories went to the landfill. This works out to 3.5 pounds of garbage per person per day. 2032 Goal – 1.09 lbs of garbage per person per day…
New program aims to end the cycle of homelessness in Pierce County
Make a difference – host homes needed. Tacoma, WA – Housing 4 Success (H4S) is part of a county-wide effort to end youth and young adult homelessness by providing individuals with the tools they need to become self-sufficient. H4S is recruiting for Host Homes in the community. Host Home pairs a young person experiencing homelessness with…
Pierce Conservation District 2013 Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet Feb. 21
The Pierce Conservation District 2013 Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet is Thursday, February 21, 2013; 5:00 – 8:00 pm at the Evergreen State College, Tacoma Campus 1210 6th Ave Tacoma, WA 98405. This is a free Event. Please RSVP by calling (253) 845-9770 or online at Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/308439. Please join us! At this gathering…
Chambers – Clover Creek Watershed Council Feb. 20
The Chambers – Clover Creek Watershed Council will meet on Wednesday, February 20 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Lakewood City Hall 3rd floor conference room, 6000 main St. SW, Lakewood. The agenda includes discussion of salmon habitat restoration strategies with Don Russell and the Pierce County 2013 surface water management plan with John…
Free composting classes teach how to reduce waste at home
PIERCE COUNTY — Residents can learn how to reduce the amount of waste they produce by attending Pierce County’s free composting classes this spring. Classes will be offered on yard waste and food waste. “These classes are a great way to learn about the two kinds of composting,” said Mary Coleman, Pierce County Public Works…
Olympians Rachael Flatt and Ben Agosto join local skaters in ice show
The Lakewood Winter Club, in cooperation with Pierce County Parks and Recreation, is delighted to present the 2013 ice show, “Reflections on Ice – ONCE Upon A Dream.” This professionally choreographed figure skating show will be held Feb. 8-10 at Sprinker Recreation Center’s Ice Arena. Five public performances are scheduled, including a special Friday afternoon matinee…
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