The following are items on various County Council meetings and committees this week. There is a “special” meeting of the Pierce County Council on Wednesday to discuss how to make the council meetings more amenable to public participation. If you cannot go, please send them your thoughts on this. Is 3pm a bad time? Is the…
Workers in Alaska and Washington to receive training for environmental safety and cleanup jobs
(Seattle – June 13, 2013) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $400,000 in federal job training grants to the City of Tacoma and Zender Environmental, Alaska through the EPA Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training program. EPA’s Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training program provides environmental and health and safety training and helps graduates…
Local Author’s ‘DeForest Kelley Up Close and Personal’ Slated to be Released by Futureword Publishing on June 28
SPANAWAY, WA — Spanaway native and Tacoma copywriter Kristine M. Smith has been making the rounds locally and virtually lately, speaking at Rotary South Tacoma, JR’s Whistle Stop and local schools. She will be speaking on June 25th at Ricky J’s on 176thsometime between 8 and 9 a.m. Smith’s presentations resonate on several fronts: She talks…
Kapowsin, Electron and Clay City – the former boom towns of South Pierce County
By Marianne Lincoln Last night, I attended the all classes reunion for Kapowsin High School. There were 81 in attendance although several children and spouses were included in that number. Laura Jobe brought out all the class annuals, from 1914 to 1951. They were donated to the Alumni by Ann Johnson, a member of the…
Graham needs summer food program
The communities of Elk Plain and Graham, while part of the Bethel School District,no longer have any bus service. Kids that need the summer food program out there, likely have no transportation to get to the Spanaway area where the district is offering these services. The Graham Kapowsin Community Council is looking for volunteers to…
Kapowsin All Classes Reunion June 15
Saturday, June 15 is the annual all classes reunion for Kapowsin High School. If you are wondering where that is, well, it doesn’t exist anymore. In 1951, the Kapowsin School District was part of a merger with the Roy School District, Elk Plain District, Spanaway District and Rocky Ridge District. The merger had been the brain child…
Local kids can get lunches this summer
Franklin Pierce Schools hosts four summer meal sites Franklin Pierce Schools will again host sites for the USDA Summer lunch program. The Summer Lunch Program serves lunches to all children and teens 18 years of age and younger free of charge. No registration is required, simply visit any of the participating locations listed below during…
Joint Base Lewis-McChord late-night firing announcement
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE 17-21 June 2013 TIME Day & Night – Most of the firing will take place from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.; however, firing may go later into the night in order to meet training requirements. FIRING…
Happy Flag Day!
USA.GOV — Today is recognized as National Flag Day because on June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. There can be confusion and questions about how to properly wear and display the American flag, especially as July 4th approaches. Find out what the law says about displaying or wearing…
Crystal Judson Family Justice Center awarded Avon Foundation for Women grant
The Avon Foundation for Women has awarded a $65,000 one-year grant to the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center in support of its Avon Domestic Violence Survivor Empowerment Program, which provides annual funding for 20 full-time coordinator positions in domestic violence agencies across the United States. The 2013 Avon Domestic Violence Survivor Empowerment Program is part…
Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council June 15
The Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council meeting is this Saturday, June 15th at 9AM at the Christ Community Baptist Church, 8016 176th St. E. This month FCCC will host their Free Family Outdoor Movie Night on June 28th at Sound Life Church – 176th & 36th Ave. E. They will be showing the Lorax. The movie starts at…
State urban forestry restoration project targets Spanaway Park
The Urban Forestry Restoration Project, administered by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, enhances the capacity of urban forests to manage stormwater and improve air and water quality by improving the health and functionality of trees and forested sites in urban settings. DNR is excited to bring this urban forestry restoration program to Pierce…
Pierce Prairie Post 