Howdy all! First a big thank you to all who made it out to the Auburn Eagles AND the Memorial Day Pell Party making both a great weekend out of dancing and “real” country music (or Ameripolitin as Dale Watson coins it!) What a thrill it was to see all of you folks and then…
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Roy Pioneer Rodeo May 31 – June 2
ROY, WA — The City of Roy extends a warm welcome to visitors attending the Roy Pioneer Rodeo on the weekends of June 1-2 and August 31-September 1 at the Roy Rodeo Grounds on Huggins-Greig Road. Gates will open daily at 1:30 p.m. Stay after the rodeo to enjoy food, drink and entertainment at local Roy…
Memorial Day weekend starts early at schools and offices
By Marianne Lincoln It’s almost the end of the 2012-13 school years. Seniors are itching to be graduated, students are ready for summer vacation and the school staff is ready for some peace and quiet. Near the end of the year is the last long weekend, Memorial Day. If Thursday’s freeway traffic volumes were any…
Local candidates are now running
Here are the local candidates who filed for election to office this week: City of Roy Mayor Nonpartisan Office 4-year term Karen E. Yates Council Pos. 1 Nonpartisan Office 4-year short and full term Dean Lloyd Council Pos. 5 Nonpartisan Office 4-year term Leon E. Garrison Yelm School Board Director District No. 1…
Doubleback Band in Roy May 17 and Spanaway June 23
Hi Folks, After a bit of time off we’re back on the road this coming weekend! We have a few more songs to add to the list including a few more that the night club two dancers will like. May is a busy month for us and we can’t wait to see all y’all!! Friday…
JBLM Road Construction Project Completed; Perimeter Road to reopen May 15
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – A major road construction project on Perimeter Road, the road which bisects JBLM Lewis-Main and McChord Field, has been completed ahead of schedule and will reopen to commuter and commercial vehicle traffic Wednesday, May 15. The Rainier Gate on JBLM Lewis Main will return to normal hours for inbound/outbound traffic. The Barnes…
Comment period reopens for listing prairie species as threatened
This is the link to the electronic form to comment on the listing of the (Taylor’s checkerspot, streaked horned lark, Mazama pocket gopher) which has reopened. Your comments can be brief, just a paragraph or two. You can indicate whether you support the proposed listings and comment on items such as the adequacy of current, non-federal…
Roy hosts public meeting for grant application ideas March 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m., at Roy City Hall There will be an open public meeting to collect and share ideas for possible grant projects that the City can apply for under the Rural Town Centers and Corridor Program offered through Puget Sound Regional Council. Members of the general public are encouraged to bring input and…
Roy councilmember Llewellyn resigns
A letter of resignation from Roy city councilmember William Llewellyn was read at the Monday night meeting. The City of Roy will accept letters of interest for the vacant council position number 1 until April 5, 2013. Llewellyn was also Mayor Pro Temp, so the council quickly elected Michelle Walker as the new Mayor Pro Temp….
City of Roy to update customer water meters
At the Roy City Council meeting Monday, the may discussed the changing of water meters in the city. About two months ago, they replaced and re-set the meters on the city well. With the newly accurate data, they found that the usage at the well was far greater than the billed usage in the community….
Feb. 21, Choir Mini-Festival at Bethel High School
Since PLU is remodeling the bleachers at Olson Auditorium Bethel is having 3 Choir Mini-Festivals at their high schools this year. Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. is the Choir Mini-Festival at Bethel High School. It will feature Centennial Elementary, Elk Plain School of Choice, Rocky Ridge Elementary, Roy Elementary, Shining Mountain Elementary, Bethel Middle School, Cougar Mountain Middle School, …
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…
Bethany Cemetery theft violates a place of peace
SPANAWAY, WA. – For 13 years, Laurie Porter has managed and maintained Bethany Cemetery on the Mountain Highway. She has worked to find the history of people and their families laid to rest there. The cemetery has many early pioneers from the area including many Hudson’s Bay Company descendants. This week she was very disturbed to…
Help the POST deliver your local news and get a tax deduction
Dear Pierce Prairie Post Reader, Before you count down the final seconds of 2012, you should know that we are counting on you. When you read an article, it helps our statistics and helps us to convince advertisers to invest in our publication. Since we are also non-profit, if you like having a local…
Roy lights their tree with a grand little party
Friday night’s Christmas Tree Lighting in the city of Roy was quaint, festive and fun for all. There were cookies, cake and punch laid out with holiday plates and napkins. Lori Haun brought out her Mellophonium and played Christmas carols. The Triple Nickel was on hand to mingle with the townfolk. For the past thirteen years, they have…
Roy Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, Dec 7
Friday, Dec 7, the City of Roy will have their Tree Lighting. There will be an open house in the Community Hall (Library) at 6 p.m. with cookies and hot cocoa. At 7 p.m., the tree will be lighted. Shortly after, Santa will arrive escorted by the police chief. Festivities will take place between the…
Lacamas Community Center Holiday Bazaar Dec. 1 & 2
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping and bazaars. Even in rural areas, crafters are busily making special items that you might want for your Christmas decorating. So the Post is suggesting as you travel out into the south part of Pierce County next weekend looking for that perfect Christmas tree, you will want to stop…
Roy PTA Holiday Bazaar Nov. 17
The Roy Elementary PTA is holding its annual Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 17. The event will be in the gym from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event, open to everyone. You won’t want to miss it! There will be over 30 vendors and lots of great shopping. There will also be…
SPFR #17 Board of Commissions meeting Oct. 15
South Pierce Fire & Rescue #17 Board of Fire Commissioners will be holding a Budget Hearing on Monday, October 15, 2012 at Roy Fire Station 171,302 McNaught Street South, Roy,WA 98580 beginning at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the 2012 Budget and Revenue sources.
Roy FISH Food Bank may be forced to close
The Roy FISH Food Bank has recently moved to a location across the street from the Roy Cemetery. This wasn’t an easy move, the building they previous occupied in the Rebekah Hall, 220 East 1st St., across from the Congregational Church, broke their contract and forced them out according to Rose Loveless. Their new location,…