Larry Saunders, former Lakewood Police Chief, has joined the board of directors of the Lakewood Historical Society. He is filling out the term of Gary Hess, who has resigned due to business commitments. Society President Becky Huber said she feels Saunders will be a strong addition to the growing historical society and museum. The organization […]
Help identify these people and building
This photo was made available to the Lakewood History Museum recently. The only identification is that which is written on the back of the picture. The writing says the building is “across from ice arena at Steilacoom Lake at old Hallam home.” Directly identified are (in center of photo) “Mrs. Geehan in white apron (pinafore)” […]
Bad Boys of McNeil Island
The monthly programs produced by the Lakewood Historical Society have proven a major attraction during the last year and the June 15 session will be no exception. Joan Curtis, Steilacoom historian and author, will speak about “The Bad Boys of McNeil Island.” Curtis said her program describes some of the prisoners of “fame” who spent […]
Firing range construction
Anyone driving the DuPont – Steilacoom road has to have noticed the construction going on at the firing range. The firing position shelters are being torn down and a lot of the hillside appears to be being excavated. The sign at the site declares the small arms range is being repaired – recovery. Does that […]
Do you remember typewriters?
It may be hard to believe, but as recently as 25 years ago most offices and businesses were using typewriters for preparing documents and letters and other material. Oh, wait a minute, you don’t know what a typewriter is? According to Wikipedia, a “typewriter is a mechanical or electromechanical device with a set of keys […]
Open house June 14 to air shoreline update
The Steilacoom Planning Commission will host an open house June 14 to hear a presentation from the Department of Ecology on the Shoreline Management Act and the Town’s update process. The session will be held at the Steilacoom town hall starting at 6:30 pm and will include a presentation from Steilacoom’s shoreline consultant, ESA Adolfson, […]
TNT executives speak at Lakewood United
The top executives of The News Tribune gave an update on the newspaper’s operations to those at the Thursday morning meeting of Lakewood United. Publisher David Zeeck and Executive Editor Karen Peterson told the group of approximately 35 that the newspaper has evolved over its 125-plus years from a print only publication to a 24/7 […]
Lakewood museum fund drive seeks $25,000
The 4-year-old Lakewood Historical Society museum will kick off a fundraising campaign June 1 with a goal of $25,000, according to Treasurer Gary Fowler. “This year’s campaign is already off to a great start with advance pledges or contributions totaling nearly 20 percent of the goal,” the Society spokesman said. Fowler explained that members of […]
CPTC Foundation celebrates
A crowd of about 200 students, parents, siblings, community members and college foundation trustees filled the Clover Park Technical College‘s McGavick Center Thursday evening for the 4th annual CPTC Foundation Scholarship Banquet. Four students were scheduled to speak about their experiences in changing their lives by attending the college but only three attended; the fourth, […]