BY CHUCK HAVILAND The US half dollar was first minted in 1794 – 1795. Its composition was approximately 90 % silver. It was known as the “Flowing Hair” half dollar and is considered to be very rare. From 1796 – 1797 the “Draped Bust” with the small eagle, half dollar was minted, with the same composition….
School begins at Bethel
SPANAWAY, WA — Today was the first day of school in the Bethel School District. This year, a full complement of classes are attending the Middle Schools. The 7th and 8th graders are joined by grade 6. The district elementary schools are now grades K-5; high schools are grades 9 -12. Out in Roy, the…
High school football season begins Sept. 5
SPANAWAY, WA — High school football season is now upon us. Beginning on Thursday, September when Graham Kapowsin High School plays agains Post Falls High in Idaho, Thursday, September 5. The friendly district rivalry game, Spanaway Lake vs. Bethel will be Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. at Art Crate Field. More Bethel sports schedules can be…
Pierce County Library System: Sept. 3-8
Computer Classes: Sept. 3-6 Learn more about downloading free e-books to your e-reader, assess your collectibles, get started in Excel, and practice basic computer skills. Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm Teen Council: Sept. 4 Work with a group of like-minded teens to make Summit Library even better! Summit Pierce County Library, 5107 112th St. E.,…
District Court early closure on Sept. 13
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County District Court will be closed at noon on Friday, Sept. 13 for employee training. The court will reopen on Monday, Sept. 16. This closure applies to courtrooms and public service windows of all divisions of the Court, including the Probation Division. We sincerely regret this disruption in service, and…
Homeowners invited to free workshops on managing stormwater systems
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County homeowners and homeowner associations are invited to attend a free workshop this fall to learn how to prepare their stormwater systems for the rainy season. Homeowners will also learn how to manage their neighborhood associations or start one. “These free workshops will help homeowners learn how to protect the stormwater systems…
Forum provides businesses opportunity to do work with government
PIERCE COUNTY — Businesses looking to win government contracts will have the opportunity at the Greater Pierce County Purchasing Forum on Friday, Oct. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Environmental Services Building, 9850 64th Street W. in University Place. Click here for map and directions. Panelists and exhibitors include Pierce County, City of…
JBLM early-morning firing Sept. 5
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE 5 September 2013 TIME 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. FIRING OF Demolitions and C4 The purpose of the early-morning training is to maintain unit proficiency on demolitions and C4. Increased levels of activity will be noticed during…
Advertise and reach South Pierce County
SPANAWAY, WA — The Pierce Prairie Post has now represented the local communities of South Pierce County for over a year. With over 66,000 views and days with almost 3200 hits, this online news source is showing its unique ability to represent the community and the market it exists within. The attached PDF document is information…
Summit Waller Board meeting Tuesday Sept. 3
SUMMIT, WA — The Summit-Waller Community Association will have its September Board Meeting Tuesday night at the Mid-County Community Center, 10205 44th Ave E, from 7-9 PM. The meeting is open to SWCA members and to the general public. The Board will be hearing reports on the new SWCA website: http://www.summitwallerca.org ; the Sat., Sept. 7 Waller Road Adopt-A-Road…
Bethel door buzzers added for security
SPANAWAY, WA — The Bethel School District is adding some enhanced school security this Fall. After the incident in Connecticut, the district board of directors discussed many possibilities to tighten security and access to the school buildings. At their July 23 meeting, the school board unanimously adopted policy 6609, which allows for new security access…
Choral Director’s Award for Barney Crouse of Spanaway Lake High
TACOMA, WA — The Washington American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) selected Bernard Crouse, Choral Director at Spanaway Lake High School, as a recipient of the 2013 Washington State ACDA Outstanding Choral Director Award. The award was presented by ACDA President Lori Wiest, and President Elect Tim Fitzpatrick at the annual ACDA Summer Institute on Wednesday, July 17, in…
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