Puget Sound Energy announcement. As fall and winter usher in cooler temperatures, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) natural gas customers will see a significant reprieve from higher prices as the result of PSE’s Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA) filed with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. The PGA was filed with the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and, […]
Obituary Notices – October 6, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Ronald L Ulmen; Carlos Nathan Valdivia; Gresham Randy Grim. Mountain View Funeral Home: Robert “Bob” Gary; Maria Isabel Ramos Gonzales; Cindy Himmelhaver; Helen W. Maier; Matthew Dean Raymond. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Daniel Ren Martin.
Where Have You Gone Iva Alice Mann? Lakewood turns its lonely eyes to you
By Tim Marsh, Lakes High School Class of 1966 (Apologies to Simon and Garfunkel.) “Iva Alice Mann almost single handedly founded the Clover Park School District …,” said a Lakewood Historical Society Jan. 1, 2014, story headlined “Get Schooled in Lakewood History With Iva Alice Mann.” “After 61 years serving students, it’s time to say […]
Toys for Tots Pop-Up Sale Fundraiser Oct. 7-8
Submitted by Michelle Jenkins. A Toys for Tots Pop-Up Sale Fundraiser will take place October 7-8 from 9 am-5 pm at Reed Elementary School, 1802 S 36th St, Tacoma. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase Christmas presents for children in Pierce County.
Obituary Notices – October 5, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Jack LeRoy Beckman. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Annette Barbara Conroy. Powers Funeral Home: Donna Lee Maxwell; Gem Alexander Gildersleeve Johnson. Gaffney Funeral Home: Tracie Lynn Habersetzer.
Classy Chassis’ Haunted Car Wash Supports Kids With A Terrifyingly Clean Time
Submitted by Classy Chassis. The legendary Classy Chassis Haunted Car Wash is returning to our community for the 4th year in a row! The Campbell family and Classy Chassis team invite you to come out and enjoy a one-of-a-kind, frighteningly fun experience: drive through a blacked-out car wash and property filled with spooky effects, laser […]
Andrew Sisolak named Scout Executive and CEO of the Pacific Harbors Council of the Boy Scouts of America
Submitted by Pacific Harbors Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Executive Board of the Pacific Harbors Council has selected Andrew Sisolak as the new Scout Executive and Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Harbors Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Sisolak takes over from Karen Meier who is retiring after nineteen years […]
Obituary Notices – October 4, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Joyce Helen Parker; Linda Kalland. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Ella Walters. Mountain View Funeral Home: Thomas Wayne Goodner; Kristin Heffernan; Maria Luisa Huecias; Jerrold B. Irwin Sr.; Douglas S. Rhine. Powers Funeral Home: Ann Hills; Irmingard “Irma” A Humiston; Donald J Sackman; Myrtle E Zumach; Denis […]
This Saturday South Sound Wildlife area replanting day
Submitted by Clover Park Rotary. This Saturday, October 7th at the South Sound Wildlife area, come join members of our community at our first Prairie Restoration Planting Day. Plan to join us from 9:00AM to 1:00PM as we remove the tarps that have been in place all summer long killing the invasive plants and their […]