By Marianne Lincoln Cruising around Spanaway on this lovely summer day of July, I saw many things happening in the area. The Washington Ladies Riding Club Association (WLRCA) State Meet Competition was this weekend at the Tacoma Horseman’s Unit in Spanaway. They presented their awards for the weekend riding and horsemanship competition in the outdoor arena….
Lovely weather for the Spanaway Historical Society picnic
The Spanaway Historical Society held their annual picnic and meeting on Sunday July 21 at the Prairie House Museum grounds. They re-elected their officers for the year. (correction) Shirley Mathis is the new President, Marilyn Goddard is vice president, Kathleen Creso is secretary and Chuck Overaa is treasurer.. It was a lovely, temperate, sunny summer day. It was…
Supporting local troops and families is AUSA Eastside goal
An Eastside AUSA Subchapter (Parkland, Spanaway, Frederickson, Graham, Roy) was formed in March of this year. They are meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at JR’s Whistle Stop in the Elk Plain area at 6 p.m. in the evening. AUSA is the Association of the U.S. Army. AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that…
Waller Road area burglaries July 17
[Editor Note: If you wish to report burglaries in your neighborhood, the Post will help warn others about the suspects. On the top of the page we have a contact link.] TWO BURGLARIES – Today July 17, 2013, both mid-day. 1 om the 4000 block of 86th Street East, where they kicked in the front…
Pacific Avenue being re-striped Thursday night
Pacific Avenue in Spanaway is being re-striped this evening (Thursday 7/18) by WSDOT, the Washington State Department of Transportation. Pacific Avenue, also called State Route 7, is being reduced one lane at a time. At 9 p.m., they set up the southbound lanes and traffic is beginning to back up past the Spanaway Golf Course. If you can…
Frederickson CCCC Meeting July 20
[Editor Note: The Post received the following letter fromt he FCCCC regarding their monthly meeting. They failed to note they are still looking for someone to be the President of the group. Their former President moved out of state a few months ago.] This Saturday is our July monthly meeting. We hope to see you there. …
Bethel Community Open Market – register for August 10
It is almost time for the second of three local markets at the new Bethel Learning Center. On August 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Bethel Community Open Market will feature local producats and produce, healthy natural foods and family entertainment. Interested vendors need to get regsitered for their booth space. Information is…
Demand for worker training focus of 2nd Pierce County Aerospace Summit
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County can strengthen its place in the competitive aerospace supply chain if government, industry and education institutions collaborate to train workers to meet the growing demand around the world. That was the key message at the second annual Pierce County Aerospace Summit, held Wednesday at Clover Park Technical College. More…
Tips for Dealing with Extreme Heat
USA.GOV — Extreme heat can be very dangerous, leading to heat stroke and death. Heat stroke occurs when your temperature rises quickly and your body cannot cool down. This condition is life-threatening, but it is preventable. Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness Stay in air-conditioned space if possible. If your home is not air-conditioned, go…
‘Guns-A-Go-Go Reunion’ unites past and present members
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) will conduct a “Guns-A-Go-Go Reunion” event Friday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the unit headquarters. The event unites current Soldiers from Company A, 4th Bn., 160th SOAR with original veterans of the Guns-A-Go-Go Detachment that was active in…
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council, July 17
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Agenda for: Wed., July 17, 2013 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St. SW, 3rd Floor Conference Room 3:30 Introductions / Additions to the Agenda Greg Vigoren, Chairman 3:35 Chambers Dam Removal Study Update 4:10 Clover Creek TMDL: 1st Quarter Report Al Schmauder, Cindy James, DOE 4:40 …
JBLM late-night firing July 16-20
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE 16-20 July 2013 TIME Day & Night FIRING OF Demolitions and C4 The purpose of the late-night training is to maintain unit proficiency on demolitions and C4. Increased levels of activity will be noticed during the…
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