The following is a list serv announcement from the Washington State Legislature. The PPP thought you may be interested that out legislative transportation committee members are having this meeting in Seattle, especially since they did not produce a transportation package this session. Transportation, Joint Committee* – 9/11/2013 10:00 a.m. Full Committee, Union Station, Ruth Fisher Boardroom, 401…
Graham Business Association calendar photo contest
The Graham Business Association is seeking scenic seasonal photos for use in our 2014 Member Calendar, which is distributed to members at our branch locations. Photos should show off landscapes, nature and landmarks. They’re looking for images that represent the seasons where our members live. Please no photos where the main subjects are people or…
Sept. 12 PSRC Transportation Policy Board Meeting
SEPT. 12 PSRC TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING: (Puget Sound Regional Council) Location – Seattle Central Library, Level 4, Room 1 (WAMU Meeting Room), 4th Avenue between Spring and Madison streets Walking – Use the 4th Avenue entrance. The Library doesn’t officially open until 10:00, but a security guard or Library staff will be on hand…
Third annual Pierce County Citizenship Celebration
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The public is invited to join the celebration and watch as approximately 100 immigrants become new citizens, sworn in by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Field Office Director Linda Dougherty. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 21, at the Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium, 4634 S. 74th Street…
Pierce County Conservation District Fall Farm Classes
Pierce County Conservation District Calendar of Volunteer Opportunities and Events Livestock Paddocks September 7, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Vaughn Mud is not a given for livestock farms in the Pacific Northwest. Learn how to prep and install paddocks that will prevent barnyard mud. Horses, donkeys, pigs, and poultry can all enjoy cleaner living areas and improved…
Library news Sept. 9-13
Computer Classes: Sept. 9-13 Make online travel plans, navigate the Internet, download free e-books to your e-reader, get started in PowerPoint and practice basic computer skills. Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm Discuss a Book: Sept. 9-14 You are invited to join the discussion at four book groups this week! Locations, dates and times @…
Inboard Finals Sunday Sept. 8 on Spanaway Lake
SPANAWAY, WA — There was excitement, noise, food, sunshine and the smell of fuel in the air at Spanaway Park this Sunday. The announcers, Jeff Ayler and Brad Luce called the races adding excitement and exhilaration to the heats. They have worked together 4 or 5 years and have called about 9 races together, since…
Thunder on Spanaway Lake again Sunday
SPANAWAY, WA — Saturday, Spanaway Park was the site for the Inboard Nationals. The Tacoma Inboard Racing Association organized the event at the lake. The first round of races was local competition. In the afternoon, the second round began. These were the Nationals. The classes and results were as follows: Class 1st, 2nd, 3rd…
For all the car lovers who pass on
By Marianne Lincoln Last Thursday, I wrote the following poem for my son’s father-in-law who passed away last week. After wandering around the LeMay car show and a few others last weekend and taking a few select photos of angel hood ornaments, I came up with the following poem. If you have recently lost a…
Inboard Summer Nationals Sept. 7-8 on Spanaway Lake
SPANAWAY, WA — Starting Friday afternoon, you may start hearing the roar of the Tacoma Inboard Racing Association boats on Spanaway Lake. This year, the site is more than just racing, it is the Inboard Summer Nationals. This is a BIG event for the area. Expect there to be a considerable amount of traffic through…
SR507 reopend at East Gate around 9pm
ROY, WA — The Twitter feed from WSP Trooper Guy Gil noted that SR507 was reopened around 9 p.m. this evening following the tragic one car accident that killed the driver and critically injured the passenger. The black Corvette was travelling at a high rate of speed, hit a tree when the driver lost control. The car…
SR507 closed both ways for evening fatality accident at East Gate
ROY, WA — There was one death and another hospitalized with critical injuries after a one-car rollover crash around 6 p.m. on state Route 507 near East Gate Road. The car was a 1996 Corvette heading north on SR507. It lost control and hit a tree. The driver of the car died at the scene….
Pierce Prairie Post 