Pierce News…
by
Leslie Potratz 464-1023
leslie76@hotmail.com
Mallory Retirement Celebration
Join Jim Mallory and family and friends to celebrate Jim’s retirement from Potlatch. It will be held Saturday June 13, 1 p.m. at the Weippe Mini-park (rain will move to community hall). Meat, silverware and plates will be provided, bring your favorite dish and refreshments.
Mop Shoppe
Linda Smith has relocated her shop to 204 S. Main St. Pedicures and manicures are available now. Call 464-2663 for appt.
Pierce 1860 Days
A theme was not chosen for this year’s 1860 Days. It was decided not to have a theme, hopefully to encourage more to participate in the parade. We appreciate the submissions by two students at Timberline School, Mattie Brouwers and Wyatt Matthes, for their artwork and involvement in the theme contest.
Events are shaping up smoothly for this year’s celebration; we have numerous vendors, both with food and crafts, and more old-fashioned fun for kids and kids-at-heart.
An infantry reenactment group based at Fort Walla Walla will have a historic encampment which will show much of what this area was like when there were territories, before statehood. This should be educational and entertaining.
The Hell’s Canyon Ghost
Riders from Lewiston will be shootin’ it up – at fixed targets, showing off
their skills. This will be a new spectator event, and we welcome this group
also.
One important notice: The drawing for the ATV trailer. Due to time
constraints of the builder, Butler Trailer Manufacturing, this trailer will be a
single-ATV trailer, with all the "bells and whistles". Features include
an 8’ x 66" tilt-bed with cushion cylinder, a 3500# drop axle, and electric
brakes. It comes with a complete spec sheet, and will be on display in front of
the shop building (Jerry and Kathy’s) at Main and Moscrip after June 6. We are
sure that anyone would be pleased to own this excellent, versatile trailer. If
anyone has bought tickets for the original 2-ATV trailer, and wishes to exchange
their tickets for another drawing item, feel free to call Kathy at
464-1083. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Ticket sales are in full swing for the ATV Trailer, the ½ oz Gold Miner Charm
from Gold Pan Dan’s, and the full size log bed, from Pioneer Log Homes. Tickets
are $1 each, or 6 for $5, and may be found at Timber Inn, Pierce Hardware, A
Blue Moose, Studio 205, The Vug, The Roost, S & S Foods, The Mop Shoppe, Olive’s
Auto Parts, Clearwater Saw Sales, White Pine Credit Union, and the Pierce
Mini-Mart. We appreciate the participation of these businesses.
John Bergen of Pierce has donated a custom-crafted stainless steel fire ring for the auction following the parade, August 1. This beautifully designed and cut fire ring will be on display at A Blue Moose Mercantile. You will want to be bidding on this one-of-a-kind work of art.
Pierce 1860 Days T-Shirts are coming soon! Get yours early! The next meeting of the Pierce 1860 Days committee will be Thursday, June 11, 6 p.m. at A Blue Moose in Pierce. We welcome everyone with energy and enthusiasm.
Fishing Tournament
The annual Deer Creek fishing tournament will be held June 13 (Idaho Free Fishing Day). The tournament will run from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. with weigh-in at 2:30 p.m. at the reservoir. Registration is $20, you may pre-register at the Timber Inn or Pierce Hardware. There is a separate tournament for kids 12 and under and no entry fee. Prizes will be given out by Idaho Fish & Game.
A free bottle of Extreme REEL to every entrant. A custom rod by Black Dog Tackle donated by Pierce Hardware will be given for the biggest fish. Prizes are; 1st-$400, 2nd-$200, 3rd $100.
There is a six fish limit; prizes are based on aggregate weight. Enjoy concessions on site; they will be serving hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, pop & coffee. For more information call Black Dog Tackle at 476-5708 or Timber Inn at 464-2736. This event is sponsored by the Pierce/Weippe Chamber, Timber Inn and Black Dog Tackle.
Sports Physicals
Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics is once again offering a reduced rate for sports physicals and donating a portion of the money to the school. Idaho requires students entering the 7th, 9th or 11th grades and all new students to have a current sports physical form on file with the school.
Appointments must be made to be seen in June. A fee of $25, payable at time of visit and $15 donated to school.
Call Pioneer Medical Clinic now for further information and to make your appointment at 464-2578.
Upcoming events at the Center
The Pierce Community Center plans to be open this summer! This does not include the pool. There will still be many activities your children may be interested in. The center will be open Monday thru Thursday from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
June 11 -Skating 6-8 p.m. 1st grade gets in free
June 15 - Craft Project for 4th-8th graders "Friendship Bracelets" $5 (or $10 for all three projects over the next 6 weeks save $5 buy paying for all of them at once!) 4-6 p.m.
June 16 - Popcorn and a Movie 6-8 p.m.
June 17 - Ping Pong Challenge 6-8 p.m.
June 18 - Upside Down Movie Night Disney cartoon Bolt from 5-7 p.m.
Look for flyers all over town about each of these events.
Also wanted to let everyone know that we have two more arcade games in the game room......come check them out!
Historic Pierce
It’s our goal to be able to display flags at the Pierce Cemetery on special days. The members have chosen Memorial Day, Flag Day June 14, July 4, Labor Day, and 1860 Days as flag display days.
To accomplish our goal, we are asking for donations to purchase Memorial flags. This project is intended to beautify our cemetery and honor our Veterans and loves ones who have served and sacrificed for us. The purchase price of $100 includes the flag, flagpole, hardware to attach flag, in ground pole holder, and memorial plaque. Any individual or group may purchase a flag in memory of a Veteran or loved one, regardless of whether the person is buried at the Pierce Cemetery. Anyone wishing to assist with this project by making a donation of $100 may do so by contacting Dan and Patty Goodrich at 464-2333 or Ed Ogden at 464-2534.
Our next display the flags will be June 14. Set up time is 8 am. Take down is 7 p.m. Everyone who would like to lend a hand is welcome! Please join us in this worthwhile project!
ATV Fun Run
Everyone is invited to join the 1st ATV Run of the year in Pierce! This run is sponsored by the Pierce/Weippe ATV Club and the Timberline Lion’s Cub. The run will be held Saturday, June 20. Registration is at the Lion’s Clubhouse from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Games per rider will cost $10 and $5 each for extra games.
Breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 a.m. for $6.00 per plate. Breakfast will be your choice of bacon or sausage, two eggs cooked your way, hash browns, toast, juice & coffee.
Ride the 30 mile course
around Pierce & Weippe. Cash & prizes will be awarded.
Raffle drawings and winners will be announced at 4 p.m. after all riders have
returned.
The Lion’s Club will also be serving BBQ hamburgers, sausage dogs and hotdogs all day.
80's Night Fund Raiser
The Vug in Pierce is hosting a 80's Themes Party on June 20 starting at 7 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge.
Please invite all your friends and family to this "totally awesome" fun night. Lots of snacks and 80's music all night long. Don’t forget to wear your favorite outfit of the era as prizes will be given out.
This event is sponsored by Support4Business, PCIC, Pierce Gem Team and Timberline Lion’s Club. ALL proceeds will go to Timberline High Football Team for much needed new equipment.
Got Food?
The Idaho Foodbank "Mobile Food Pantry" will distribute food in Pierce, at Faith Lutheran Church parking lot, 611 S. Main St on the third Monday of each month between the hours of 12-2 p.m., starting Monday June 15.
Members of the Pierce and surrounding areas in need of food are encouraged to come and receive free food boxes. Quantities will be determined on family size and attendance. Participants will be required to sign up for food recall purposes.
Volunteers will supervise
and assist in packing food boxes. Families receiving food from this
Mobile will not receive food from the Weippe Mobile Pantry.
No one will be asked for or expected to make donations for the food. For
additional information, you can contact Chuck Whitman at the Idaho Foodbank in
Lewiston at
208-746-2288.
City of Pierce
The water project is coming along as planned. If your meter is too high or low in the ground, please contact city hall.