Submitted by Helen McGovern-Pilant; Andrew Neiditz; Charles Porche, Doug Richardson; Mike Zaro. This last year marked 15 years since the tragic and senseless loss of our four officers on November 29, 2009. The heartbreak of that day will be remembered forever, not only by the families of our four with their nine children left behind, […]
Lakeview Light & Power’s Be The Spark Scholarship Applications Are Open
Submitted by Sarah LaBrasca, Lakeview Light & Power. Lakeview Light & Power is proud to announce that applications for the Be The Spark Scholarship are now open. This year, we are excited to offer three $3,000 scholarships to deserving students in our community. To apply, visit www.lakeviewlight.com/community/scholarships to print your application. Completed applications must be submitted to […]
What’s new on the Pierce County Council
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. As many of you know, there are some changes in the makeup of the Council. I shared that we would have a majority woman-led Council for the first time. I am excited to introduce and work with the new District 4 Councilmember, Rosie Ayala. Although […]
Obituary Notices – January 3, 2025
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: James Marvin Lakose. Mountain View Funeral Home: Brian Kenneth Gnirk; Sandra G Hampton; Dorothy Louise Moe. Fir Lane Memorial Park: David W. Borrowman. Gaffney Funeral Home: Joseph William Gilligan, Jr.
Letter: Finding Love at Trader Joe’s
Submitted by Diane Tilstra. The aisles were crowded at Trader Joe’s but the sunshine streaming through the windows made me feel warm and happy. Sunshine does that to me. Suddenly my basket collided with another shopper in the sea of people scrambling for good deals. I looked up to see a tall elderly man with […]
Grieving the Death of a Loved One?
Submitted by Sunset Bible Church. Grieving the death of a spouse, parent, child, family member, or friend? Find help and encouragement at GriefShare. GriefShare is a 13-week DVD series and support group to help and encourage you on your grief journey. Sunset Bible Church is hosting our next session of GriefShare beginning Sunday, January 12th […]
Obituary Notices – January 2, 2025
Mountain View Funeral Home: Lois Collett; Huu V Luu; Dr. Pamela M. Nevar; Xung Thi Nguyen; Christine A Patton-Rodriguez.
Letter: Happy Birthday Barbara
Submitted by Elizabeth Golchert. Born on January 22, 1925, Barbara Gates of Steilacoom will be celebrating her centenary birthday this month. Barbara was born in Olympia in her parents’ home and eventually settled in the Steilacoom home she and her husband, Jim (now deceased), built over sixty years ago. Barbara’s older sister, Doreen, and younger […]
Did you hire a Veteran in 2024? Earn recognition through the YesVets Campaign
Submitted by Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Washington State’s YesVets program is celebrating a 30% increase in participating employers, with 2,183 businesses now enrolled. The program, which helps foster a supportive community for Veterans, encourages employers to register their Veteran hires and gain recognition for their commitment to supporting those who have served in […]