Submitted by Benny and Joey. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – September 20
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories:Virginia Richner; Richard Garner; Barbara Kaye Grout; Walter Lynn Casebolt; Ralf Walton Carey; Salvatore Rizzo; Robert William Brooks; Shirley Louise Richmond. Mountain View Funeral Home:George Campbell; Tyler Robinson; Beverly Rush. … [Read more...]
Meeting to 'Save the Norberg Forest and Wildlife Habitat' set for Sept. 19 & 22
By Sally Jacky, Norberg Estates Forest and Wildlife Habitat Citizen Committee Member. Attend a meeting (Sept. 19 6-7 pm at the Steilacoom Library or Sept. 22 12:30-1:30 pm at the Bair Bistro), ask questions, sign petitions of support and pledge a future tax deductible charitable donation, share concerns, get an update, and share what you can you do to support the preservation effort. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – September 17
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Richard Erban Paulsen; Philip Carl McCall; Lari Randall Stewart. Mountain View Funeral Home: Samuel G. Hewston; Michael Robert Murphy; Karen Elaine Tillis. … [Read more...]
Two weeks left to nominate a hero
TWO WEEKS LEFT to nominate a hero - Lakewood individual or organization for the 2018 Larry Saunders Service Award AND win a $1,000 grant for one of the many organizations benefiting Lakewood. Forms available at City Hall Reception or at lakewoodfoundation.org. Deadline is close of business, 28 September. … [Read more...]
Say farewell to Dozer the Walrus
Dozer, the humongous walrus with the 17-inch-long tusks and unmistakable whistle, is leaving Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium soon. But visitors still have opportunities to see the massive mammal and bid him adieu before his departure. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – September 13
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Nadiya Stakhnyuk; James Williamson. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories:David Alan Ahola; Roger Roland Chase; Kristie Marie Tuttle; Paul Wayne O'Jala; Frances Joyce Chadick. Mountain View Funeral Home: Ken "Kenny" Chouinard; Corrine Hansson; Robert E Hendrix; Mary K Shope. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – September 12
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Archie Pitkanen. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Shannon Lynette Gilbert; Betty Wilkinson Daniel; Aaron Kenneth Zack; Joyce Laverne Haavig; Gary Elwood Henry; Sandra Anne Kelly. Mountain View Funeral Home: Charlee Alyla Craig; Maria Aleja Davalos; Sharon Horrigan; Willie Johnson; Arnold Gerard Mattsen; Karla McFarland; Bjorn … [Read more...]
Thursday brush fire at Ft. Steilacoom Park contained
West Pierce Fire reported that a Thursday afternoon brush fire at Fort Steilacoom Park – in the Western State Hospital Memorial Cemetery – was contained and no injuries were reported. … [Read more...]
Explore the world of "Big Rigs", Sept. 8
Submitted by Pierce County. Pierce County Parks and Recreation will host its 11th annual Touch-A-Truck event Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C St. S. in Tacoma. View this year’s poster. … [Read more...]