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APRIL 24, 2008

 Pierce News…

Leslie Potratz 464-1023
lesliep76@hotmail.com

Benefit/Jam Session

   A Benefit auction and jam session for Jack Smith will be held at the Weippe Community Hall April 26. Potluck will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Auctioneer Leroy Kuykendall will start the bidding at 1 p.m. Many items large and small have been generously donated for this auction including a river excursion trip, and antler chandelier.

   Following the auction there will be a jam session with many of the people Jack has played music with over the years. The Graham Brothers will also be playing. ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME! Throughout the day there will be a cakewalk and 50/50 drawing and different challenging games.

   Call Leslie at 464-1023 or Grayce at 464-2498, Colleen at 435-4693 or Terry at 476-4109 for information, donations or tickets.
   Raffle tickets are available in Pierce and Weippe for 1/2 beef cut and wrapped, 20 gauge shotgun and a handmade quilt. There is also an account set up at White Pine Credit Union.

1860 Days

   Regular meeting of the 1860 Days committee is tonight at 6:30 at the Lutheran church. New people have joined and are bringing enthusiasm to the celebration. Everyone who is involved or wants to be should be there.

Free Health Screening Van

   The Lion’s Club is pleased to announce their free health screening van will be here again this year during White Cane Days. The Lions Health Screening Unit will provide screening to the public in the following areas:    Diabetes, Glaucoma, Blood Pressure, Hearing and Vision. This free screening will take place in Pierce at S&S Foods on Saturday, May 3rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Spring Clean-Up

   This years annual clean up day is May 10 from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The community potluck starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Court Yard Park. Free hotdogs and beverages!
   Your help is needed to beautify Pierce. All organizations and residents are encouraged to come out and help. Volunteers are needed to pick up trash, pick up appliances, refinish bleachers, refinish picnic tables, refinish/repair town signage, put out planters, help unload at "Y" and to hang new banners.
Call 464-2736 to make arrangements for items too big for you.

Mother’s Day Breakfast

   Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast will be provided by the Lion’s Club. They will be serving their traditional breakfast of your choice of bacon or sausage, two eggs, hash browns, toast, coffee and juice for just $6. Hours are 7 a.m.-11a.m.
   The Lions Club had their election of officers; President-Leslie Potratz, Vice President-Kaye Fisher, Treasurer-Jennifer Billups and Secretary-LynnAnn Bullene.
   The hours for Pioneer Medical Clinic next week are: April 28, 29 and 30 with John Beeh, PA. Clinic hours are
9 a.m.-noon-1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Phone 464-2578 for appointments.

No Pool

   Due to lack of lifeguards, the Pierce Pool will not open for the 2008 season. However, the Pierce Recreation District is going to provide funding to pay for a bus to drive students to swimming lessons in Kamiah, and a monthly trip to a water park in the area. As the swimming lessons are first-come, first-serve, please contact the Pierce Community Center to sign-up. Details will be provided once they are finalized.

Community news

   Ken Jones will be honored on his 70th birthday at the Faith Lutheran church in Pierce on Sunday, April 27 at 11:15. Ken, a long time teacher in Pierce, lives in headquarters. Please join us for a potluck dinner. You are invited to come to church at 10:00 for the birthday celebration at 11:15. Call Nancy Maki at 464-2463 for questions.
    Maxine Selzler says hola from
Hawaii! She called me to wish her long time friend Rosie Reichenberg a Happy Birthday on April 24. She said it is also her granddaughter Cora’s 2nd birthday. Her parents are Barb and Robert Altman from Honolulu, HI.