Several members of the Chambers Clover Watershed Council have been exchanging some very concerning emails recently. Based on their experience, credentials, and length of service in the stewardship capacity, these are worth your interest. (Cindy Beckett, Don Russell and Kurt Reidinger) Starting with a reply to Ms. Beckett’s email in the previous article, “Destruction of…
Destruction of this creek has always been illegal
A message from Cindy Beckett, EPA Watershed Manager, WSU Master Watershed Steward: I really do wish that everyone would finally understand this….. no elected “official” on the county or executive level, nor anyone on Pierce County staff, has any authority whatsoever over this creek system. I really mean this! Authority falls onto both the State…
Friends of Spanaway Lake Annual Meeting Feb. 24
The Friends of Spanaway Lake is holding their annual meeting on February 24, 2022, at 7 p.m. at Sprinker Recreation Center and virtually over Zoom. They have posted the event on Facebook if you are looking for the connection link. This past year, the property owners with front footage on the lake voted to create…
A disaster called Clover Creek
Since 1853, when Washington became a Territory, Clover Creek has been diverted, dammed, dug up, relocated, culverted, drilled back into the ground and had vast amounts of pollutants dumped into it. The creek was named by Christopher Mahon who settled a Donation Land Claim there, where the Brookdale Golf Course was later sited. Their home…
Pop Up Vendors upcoming events
You know those colored tents in the parking lots, along streets and at Farmer’s Markets? They are going to be at various locations in South Pierce County and Lewis County this Spring. Upcoming events, so far: *Welcome Spring! Saturday, February 19th, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Yelm Nisqually Moose Lodge *Car show and vendor…
Rep. Morgan plants $200k for incorporation study in State budget again
Rep. Melanie Morgan of the 29th Legislative district is trying again. She had a proposal to get $200,000 incorporation study money from the Washington State budget for the area Pierce County just rezoned called “Centers and Corridors.” The idea is to make it one big city. (Larger than Tacoma I might add.) You will not…
Drainage is a catch word, FRED310 needs comments from Pioneer Valley neighbors
By Marianne Lincoln The summer of 2021 was one of the driest and hottest on record in Western Washington. This Winter, we were introduced to the term, atmospheric river, a huge swath of wet clouds ready to wring themselves out on a path thousands of miles long from the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Added…
Water
By Marianne Lincoln 1-18-2019 WaterIt rains.It pours.You get all soaked going out the door.It’s in the air.It’s on the ground.It’s everywhere you look around.You dig a hole.It fills right up.There’s more than enough to fill your cup.Build a road,It pulls it down.The potholes spread all over town.Build a house, With a gorgeous view,It slides right…
FCCCC to hold meeting January 15
The Frederickson CLover Creek Community Council will be holding an in person meeting January 15, 2022 at the Christ Community Baptist Church 8016 176th St. E. Regular Monthly Membership Meeting Agenda Christ Community Baptist Church 8016 176th St. E. January 15, 2022, at 9AM Website: http://www.fcccc.us Agenda Items Welcome, Call to order,…
Warming Shelters 12-28-2021
It’s cold, very cold out there! Please be safe. If you need to get warm, here are some options.This is copied from Pierce County’s link: Pierce County Overnight Shelters Below are the Overnight Shelters open to the general community. Other shelters, such as the Stability Site, are operating but require referrals through other agencies. Only…
Charity deductions are easier this year
Recent legislation includes several provisions to help individuals and businesses who give to charity. The Spanaway Community Association (DBA Pierce Prairie Post) is a qualifying 501(c)(3) organization that can be a write off on your 2021 taxes. We appreciate your contributions. If you contribute before the end of 2021, you can deduct it from your…
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue hosting Santa visits
Many of us remember Santa riding on a fire truck through our streets for days before Christmas, passing out candy canes to children who spotted him. The fire district has grown significantly since then and the task is time consuming. Our firefighters have found a solution. They will tour Santa on specific routes in each…
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