Submitted by Lisa Boyd. Dear Community Members, As a recently retired principal from local school districts, I am honored to periodically step in as a short-term substitute principal in K-12 schools of all levels. Through these experiences, I’m reminded of the increasing importance of collaborative capacity building that comes from community and family support. The […]
Obituary Notices – February 9, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Robert (Bob) Cudney. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jose M Alvarez Ruiz; Billy Wayne Cantrell; Sun Cha Cho; Omaro Joliba Howard Garold “Gary” James Johnson; Shirley Ann KotchKoe; Mark J. Lewandowski; Mark Allen Little; Steve Opolsky. Gaffney Funeral Home: Rebecca Narcissus Riley.
Clover Park High School Baseball Field named after Merle Hagbo
Submitted by Jim Pelander. The Merle Hagbo Memorial Ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Clover Park High School with a reception at 11:00 am in the CP Commons followed by the dedication ceremony at 12:00 noon naming the Clover Park baseball field the “MERLE HAGBO MEMORIAL FIELD.” Coach Hagbo was a […]
It’s About Our Water
Co-Authored by Kirk Kirkland & Al Schmauder. In the face of escalating urbanization in Pierce County, a concerning lack of oversight exists in monitoring drinking water usage and assessing evolving trends. The repercussions are evident, with increasing water pollution, diminishing well levels, and the cessation of winter flow in Clover Creek. Acknowledging these environmental challenges, […]
Obituary Notices – February 8, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Donald Earl Bunz Jr; Thang Van Tran. Powers Funeral Home: Shirley Mae Daum McNeley; Robert Johnston Mackie; Lawrence Jon Sonnenbert; Michael John Miller; Debra Marie Graves.
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, February 7-14, 2024
Submitted by Barb Kohler. February is known for – Black History Month, American Heart Month (wear red for women’s heart health), President’s Day, and, of course, Valentine’s Day. In addition, Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week is observed annually February 7-14. Congenital heart diseases (congenital heart defects CHDs) are birth defects that affect the structure […]
Letter: How to build student success
Submitted by Marty Lobdell, Professor Emeritus, Pierce College. After forty years teaching psychology at Pierce College, I became a part time instructor for the Clover Park School District. When I was at the college, I did a quarterly presentation on study skills. The college recorded one of my “Study Less, Study Smart” presentations and posted […]
Class Offerings at Lakewood YMCA Ideal for Senior Citizens Who Are Lonely
Submitted by the Lakewood YMCA. A recent US Surgeon General’s report says that one out of every two Americans are lonely. Research also shows that weakening of our muscles accelerates after age 60, especially if you are not exercising. With that in mind, the Lakewood YMCA has come up with a number of classes for […]
Obituary Notices – February 7, 2024
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: John Daniel Keliher. Mountain View Funeral Home: Lou Ann Barnwell; Carl G Cobb; Ellsworth D. Finlayson; Grant E Smith. Powers Funeral Home: Gary Eugene Grimes. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Vanessa Nita Dunivan.