Summit Methodist Preschool is having a Garage Sale this weekend, March 7 & 8, 9am to 4:30pm. Bring the family and support our preschool in their major fundraiser. You may bring your clean, useable donations to Friendship Hall Wednesday or Thursday. No heavy furniture, TV’s or electronics, please. Summit United Methodist Church, 5316 104th St…
Winter escape to Orcas Island – Part III
By Marianne Lincoln I rose Sunday before the break of dawn, the Moran Mansion was still glowing through the fog hanging over the harbor. I showered, packed my bags, grabbed my camera and headed off to the south east corner of the island to find the sunrise that was foretold at last night’s dinner. Up the…
Yelm Shoreline Scotch Broom Pull
You’re cordially invited to join us in Yelm for a weed control work party near the Nisqually River! Saturday, March 8th from 9:00am to 12:00pm We will be removing invasive scotch broom from a recent planting site in a critical habitat area. Learn how to use a weed wrench and enjoy some moderate exercise for…
KMS staff take the Plunge, raise $1,600 for Special Olympics
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Staff of Keithley Middle School gathered near Owen’s Beach on Saturday, February 22 to take part in a statewide fundraising effort for Special Olympics Washington. Several months ago, they formed a team called PGK Plungers to participate in the 2014 Polar Plunge. Special Olympics Polar Plunge is a fundraising effort organized…
The Triad Theater – March
March 4th @ 7 p.m. Miracles & Inspiration Stargates, Wormholes, Teleportation & Time Travel Join us for a special event where we will present slide shows, films, videos, inspirational and uplifting messages on the freedom of the people of planet Earth, the Golden Age and much more exciting info! Visit http://www.meetup.com/Miracles-Inspiration-Meetup/ for details $10 suggested…
Be safe on the road – Don’t Drink and Drive!
My friend, Frank Blair, lost his daughter Sheena 4 years ago to a drunk driver in an accident near Everett. The emotions, frustrations and sadness he and his family have gone through since that night have been painful to watch. The unbearable sorrow of losing a beautiful adolescent child is heartbreaking. Frank and his wife…
Editorial: Spanaway Lake Property Ownership – SMP
Editorial Greetings, I attended the Pierce County Council Meeting on Tuesday where I read most of the statement below. Ran out of time but will be reading the rest this coming Tuesday. There were 3 private tax paying citizens, a bunch of county employees pushing a new regulation on how high vegetation can be on…
Composting classes teach residents how to reduce waste at home
Residents can learn how to reduce the amount of waste they produce by attending Pierce County’s composting classes this spring. One class focuses on yard waste, and the other on food waste. “These classes are a great way to learn about the two kinds of composting you can do at home,” said Mary Coleman, Pierce…
723 – Building Business Pride in Spanaway
723 Networking – Feb. 27, 2014 Mary Mary’s, 16511 Pacific Ave. S., Spanaway AGENDA “Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” ― Michele Jennae… 7:01 Breakfast and Networking Welcome to “723 – Building Business PRIDE in your Community!” 7:23 Call to order…
Ombudsman program focuses on reducing misuse of drugs
The Pierce County Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is taking on the improper marketing and misuse of certain prescribed drugs for the treatment of behavioral symptoms of dementia. The drugs most often used include Risperdal, Seoquel, Abilify and Invega. The misuse of these drugs, especially for elderly and for people who have a dementing illness, can have…
Council toughens rules for addressing blighted properties
The Pierce County Council has voted to toughen the rules for abandoned or blighted properties in unincorporated areas in an effort to protect neighborhoods. The Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to close gaps in the county’s regulatory authority to address blight. “Abandoned and poorly maintained properties lower property values, attract vandalism and other…
Reminder to Comment on the Region’s Draft Transportation Plan by March 10, 2014
This is a reminder that there are only two more weeks left to comment on the PSRC Transportation 2040 Update – Draft Report. PLEASE SEND YOUR COMMENTS BY 5 PM MONDAY – MARCH 10, 2014 Transportation 2040-an action plan for transportation in the region- is being updated to address current issues and meet statutory requirements. The…
Pierce Prairie Post 