I am not bragging, but I can truthfully say I have enjoyed over 75 divorce free years. The first 23 divorce free years were a snap because I was not married. I admit it became more challenging after I married my first wife, with whom I am still married. People frequently ask, “How do you two stay happily married to the same person for over 53 years? … [Read more...]
Lakewood Gardens 30th Anniversary highlighted in KCTS9 Video
Whether you partied with Lakewold Gardens last Tuesday when they celebrated Lakewold Gardens’ 30th Birthday or haven’t entered the Eagle Gate in years, take a moment to see a short video (below) hot during the party. It tells just a little bit of the Lakewold story: … [Read more...]
UPS Trustees Affirm Commitment to Reduce Fossil-Fuel Investment in Endowment
At its May annual meeting, University of Puget Sound’s board of trustees voted to affirm its commitment to reducing fossil fuel investments in the university’s endowment, and expressed its aspiration to work toward an endowment that is entirely fossil-fuel free. … [Read more...]
SequaliShoot challenges photographers to get their best shot
Submitted by City of DuPont. For the past decade, the City of DuPont has sponsored a trails day event to promote the South Pierce County city’s extensive trails network.SequaliShoot is part of American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day (americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/). The city’s tourism board invited DuPont-based photographer Kate Lynch to lead a 24-hour photo contest to capture … [Read more...]
New Lakewood History Museum needs help
The Lakewood History Museum will be opening in the old Terrace Restaurant and Lakewood Theater in the Colonial Center on Motor Avenue this summer. … [Read more...]
Meet Marissa Baltadonis, Pierce College All-Washington Academic Team member
Making the decision to go back to college wasn’t easy for Marissa Baltadonis. After attending two other local colleges and not finding the right fit, she decided to try one more time at Pierce. “Pierce College was wonderful from the very beginning,” Baltadonis said. “There are so many different resources on campus, that it was easy for me to transition into being a student again.” … [Read more...]
Tickets Available Now for the Nourish Dinner & Auction
Submitted by Nourish Pierce County. The Nourish Dinner & Auction is coming up on May 31. This is the largest event of the year supporting the food banks of Nourish Pierce County. … [Read more...]
UPS Alum Lestraundra Alfred is Tuned In
Lestraundra Alfred ’11 saw that women of color were disenfranchised in the wellness space, so she launched an online platform, including a podcast series, tailored just for them.The result has been an extraordinary point of connection. … [Read more...]
Memorial Day weekend travel requires planning ahead
With summer-like weather already here, travelers hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend should prepare for additional traffic – especially during peak travel times. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notice – May 22, 2019
Mountain View Funeral Home: Agnes A. Cook. … [Read more...]