January 24, 2019 *Please note the change*: US Congressman Denny Heck's attendance is canceled because he is obligated to stay in Washington, DC, because of the partial government shutdown. The Congressman's staff has graciously offered to send Phil Gardner, Congressman Denny Heck's District Director, who will speak to us about the following: … [Read more...]
Letter: Hire the homeless – Lakewood should apply
Bipartisan Senate Bill 5261 would create a pilot program to hire homeless persons for local beautification projects. … [Read more...]
Film Review: King Kong vs. Godzilla
The popularity and evolution of Godzilla films in the 60’s and 70’s is an interesting genre to learn about, especially concerning its demographic. The original Godzilla, released in 1954, was metaphorical of the dangers of nuclear weaponry, and was a harsh but fantastical reminder of what the Japanese people had to go through during the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. By the mid 1970’s, … [Read more...]
The Float! – The Flotation Device Restaurant Review
We met our friends this side of the Narrows Bridge and traveled together to Purdy for breakfast at The Floatation Device Pub & Grill. http://thefloatationdevice.com/ … [Read more...]
Annie Wright Schools Announce Two New Roles on Senior Leadership Team
Submitted by Annie Wright Schools. Annie Wright Schools announced the promotion of two existing positions to now serve on the schools’ senior leadership team. Jeff Barber, Director of Residential Life, and Alicia Mathurin, Director of Auxiliary Programs, will now serve in the newly appointed roles at Annie Wright. Both report to Christian G. Sullivan, Head of Schools. … [Read more...]
Westside Story – B.O.A.R.T.F.B.
Does anyone know what the new acronym, B.O.A.R.T.F.B. means? I am guessing not because I just invented it a minute ago. B.O.A.R.T.F.B. stands for Boyle's Old Age Retirement Tax-Free Benefit. You can pronounce it "BOART FeeBee" to show how hip you are with cutting-edge acronyms. … [Read more...]
More Important Information About The Treatment of Waughop Lake
Submitted by Tom McClellan. This is a follow-up to my January 14, 2019 article, Lakewood Is On The Wrong Path For Its Biggest Environmental Problem, to which Lakewood’s Public Works Director Paul Bucich submitted a Jan. 18, 2019 response. … [Read more...]
City of DuPont Princess Tea
Hear ye, hear ye. You are cordially invited to attend the “Princess Tea” on March 3rd at The Home Course. Join us for an enchanted high tea with a menu fit for royalty. … [Read more...]
CPSD Special Meeting Jan. 23
The Clover Park School District Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 5 p.m., at the Student Services Center, Board Room, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. … [Read more...]
Pierce County further expands online access to performance and budget information
How long does it take to get a residential permit? How many jobs in Pierce County earn a “family wage?” How many days is the average length of time someone spends without a permanent home in Pierce County? … [Read more...]