April 15 burglary 33rd Ave. & 88th St. E. caught on camera

By Donn Brunson, Waller Road Neighborhood Watch Monday April 15, 2013 at 5:15 PM in the vicinity of 33rd Avenue East and 88th Street East.  Suspects backed a grayish-blue. early 2000’s Ford Explorer (Eddie Bower Edition) in the driveway, went to back door, reached in the doggie door, unlocked the door and went in. The two…

The Woods, Habitat project in Midland

At the Midland Community Association meeting in April, the featured speaker was Elliot Stockstad from Habitat for Humanity. The organization has started a new development in Midland called The Woods. They are currently seeking applicants that have incomes in their criteria range of approximately $21,050-$35,100 annual income. The information below is from a  flyer about…

Heather Renner named 2013 Washington State Principal of the Year

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Heather Renner, principal at Morris E. Ford Middle School, was named this year’s Washington State Middle Level Principal of the Year by a panel of principals representing the Association of Washington Middle Level Principals, a component of the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP). She was one of five finalists chosen…

Along the way from here to there…March 10

By Marianne Lincoln Saturday’s weather was simply amazing wasn’t it? People were out and about everywhere catching up on their vitamin D. In western Washington, we simply cannot waste a sunny day, especially during the winter. So late in the evening, I sat down for a quiet chat with my cousin Dave at the Denny’s…

Midland & Summit Waller Community Associations meet Tuesday, March 5

The first Tuesday of the month, March 5 at 7 p.m. both the Midland and the Summit Waller Community Associations will meet. Midland will hold its meeting at the Southeast Tacoma Community Center located at, 1614 99th Street East, Midland, WA 98445.  Summit Waller will meet at the Mid-County Community Center behind Central Avenue Elementary School, 10205…

FP Princess Bowl is this Friday, March 1

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — On Friday, March 1st, the Lady Patriots and the Lady Cardinals will square off for the friendly and fun third annual Princess Bowl. The game will start at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.) at the Franklin Pierce Stadium. This annual fundraiser is organized through the District’s Summit Parkland…

Waller Road Neighborhood Watch, Mar 1 Potluck & Meeting

Friday, March 1, 2013 at 6:30PM will be the Potluck & Meeting at Mid-County Community Center, 10205 44th Avenue East for the Waller Road Neighborhood Watch.   The evening will begin at 6:30PM with the Potluck & Social, followed by a short meeting with updates on the criminal activity in the community.  Then there will be an open discussion with local questions…

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…

Princess Bowl for the FPSD Daffodil float March 1

On Friday, March 1st, the Lady Patriots and the Lady Cardinals will square off for the friendly and fun third annual Princess Bowl. The game will start at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.) at the Franklin Pierce Stadium. This annual fundraiser is organized through the District’s Summit Parkland Youth Association, in conjunction with…

Midland & Summit Waller Community Associations meet Tuesday, Feb. 5

The first Tuesday of the month, February 5 at 7 p.m. both the Midland and the Summit Waller Community Associations will meet. Midland will hold its meeting at the Southeast Tacoma Community Center located at, 1614 99th Street East, Midland, WA 98445. Tomorrow’s guest speakers are Ford Middle School Guidance Counselors and Pierce County Dist. 5 Councilmember…

Jan 27, some old time pickin’ and grinnin’ in Summit

Sunday, January 27 at 2:30 p.m., there will be some old time pickin’ and grinnin’ at the Mid County Community Center, 10205 44th Avenue East, Tacoma. It’s the Old Time Fiddlers monthly meeting, but there’s always some jamming afterward. 2:30 pm doors open; 3:00 pm business meeting; jamming until ???. Please do not enter the building before 2:30 as…