Like it or not, there is an ordinance of the Pierce County Council that prescribest hem to form a committe at regualr intervals to consider increasing the salaries of the elected officials of the County. Byt he end of the year, this committee will propose the new salary schedule. The Post will try to keep…
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Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board seeks new members
August 21, 2012, Pierce County The Pierce County Community Connections Department seeks interested individuals to serve on the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board. The board assists and advises Pierce County on services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Advisory Board membership is open to individuals residing in Pierce County who have an interest in issues related to…
Citizens salary commission sets monthly meeting schedule
August 21, 2012, Pierce County The Pierce County Citizens Committee on Salaries for Elected Officials, which held its first meeting last month, will meet monthly through the end of the year. The commission’s regularly scheduled meetings will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month. Meetings will begin at 5 p.m. in Conference Room D…
Controlled Burns at JBLM
Some days in the summer, you will see a plume of smoke in the distance. If that distance happens to take you to the range lands of Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM), then it is more likely to be a controlled burn. Historically, the local Indians burned the prairies here. The lovely camas flowers on…
New way to bring books to children in low-income neighborhoods
By Mary Getchell, Communications Director, Pierce County Library System As of Aug. 31, 2012 Pierce County Library System’s Explorer Kids’ Bookmobile will stop serving schools and in mid-November the Library’s family bookmobiles and Explorer Kids’ Bookmobile will stop going to communities. This month the Library’s Board of Trustees agreed to a new way to bring…
Movie Night in Frederickson – Friday, August 24
Movie Night in Frederickson – Friday, August 24 On Friday, August 24th, the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council (FCCC) will hold a FREE MOVIE NIGHT at the Sound Life Church at 3415 176th Street, Spanaway. Events begin at 6:30 p.m. including games, activities, community booths and refreshments. The movie will start at dusk. Remember to…
Parkland School Alums Picnic at Spanaway
Today at Spanaway park Kitchen #1, alumni of the old Parkland School are welcome to join in a potluck picnic. The event will be at noon.
Hello Suburban and Rural Mid-Pierce County!
This is the site for news you think you should be hearing about our communities. Over the past ten years, this area has grown more than 30%. Many of you are new and there has been no road map available for you to access activities in your area. Recently, we had an election and I…
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