Starting with a bird filled pond just off the Orting-Kapowsin Highway on 252nd Street to Lake Kapowsin, Ohop Lake and Clear Lake, there’s still a lot of ice out there. That ice is now starting to melt and we decided to share before it does. Clear Lake was the hold out. Apparently, it has a considerable flow of fresh…
Habitat Training for volunteers
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…
WA Unemployment claim filing issues continue
WASHINGTON EMPLOYMENT SECURITY — FYI: We posted the following alert to our website today. For context, we generally serve an average of 60,000 claimants each week. UI system stabilizing, phone volume still high, sign-on system still facing some issues Alert: Updated 3:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 ESD’s unemployment benefit claims centers have received more…
Graham Citizens – January 9
Tonight, January 9 is a Graham Fire Commissioners meeting. This is short notice, but if you live inside the Graham Fire District, this is a commissioners meeting you do not want to miss. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at Station 94, 23014 70th Ave E, Graham, WA 98338. Come out and find out why and…
Limited Mt. Rainier Calendars available
The Pierce Prairie Post is the beneficiary of 10 limited edition 2017 calendars of Mt. Rainier. The calendars are on heavy weight cardstock and printed with magnificent original photos of Mt. Rainier taken each month from 2016’s dramatic mountain views. The calendars are 11′ x 17′ when they are open and hanging on the wall….
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…
Events at the TRIAD Theater in Yelm
THE TRIAD THEATER is located at 102 Yelm Ave East in Yelm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to Showtime except where noted. Quik Klicks: JAN Calendar; The Triad Website; Triad FACEBOOK Page; Kissy Flick LIVE Concert Tickets; Intro to Theater Acting Class; Stage Struck Children’s Theater; Friday, Jan 6th – Documentary – Investigating the Flat…
Caring for those with mental health issues?
We hope you will share this excellent mental health education opportunity with families you know or serve! NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session education program for family, partners, friends and significant others of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with…
Get a mattress – help the Skills Center
On Saturday, January 21st, Pierce County Skills Center (PCSC) will host the 2nd Annual Mattress Fundraiser. You have the opportunity to save up to 50% off retail of BRAND NEW sets with full factory warranties. Essentially, PCSC is a brandname mattress showroom for the day. All proceeds will go directly to ASB to help offset the…
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…
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