New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Nancy Ellen Wallen. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Keith Leon Creley; Robert Stanley Smolko.
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Flag Day; June 14th
Submitted by AMVETS POST 1, Tacoma, WA. June 14, 1777… The U.S. was only 13 states. Our flag then was “Old Glory”; with 13 stars, in celebrating our country’s INDEPENDENCE from the British. Our citizens at that time, were forming our government, whereby they were elected freely and equally by all its citizens. We shall […]
The New Miracle Worker – A Short Story
I got an excited call from a long time friend, whom I hadn’t seen in ages. I had left a small town in eastern Washington for the larger metropolis of Tillicum in western Washington. My friend wanted me to visit and experience what sounded like an old time revival meeting. She was just curious and […]
Informal Introduction to Steilacoom Town Council Candidate John Perry
Submitted by John Perry. When I decided to “toss my name into the ring” for Steilacoom town council I had not prepared a position paper. Many residents however, have been reaching out and want to know what is important to me. I am happy to say that I am running for Town Council because in […]
George Fox University name spring graduates, dean’s list honorees
Local students were among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University in the spring of 2021. Fircrest Heath Hollensbe, doctor of ministry Tacoma Meghan Elford, bachelor of arts in sociology Local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2021 […]
Obituary Notices – June 14, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Robert Timothy Hipkins; Rodney Alan Florance. Mountain View Funeral Home: Armando Valentino “Blue” Best Sr.; Ignacia DeJesus; Sidney Gonzales; Helen Harlan; Rudy G. Holmes Jr.; Jeffery Latham; Lolita Murr; Susitina Nielsen; Dean Odel Zvorak.
Team McChord tows C-130 to airpark, commemorates Air Force history
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Airmen with the 62nd Airlift Wing and 446th Airlift Wing will tow a C-130E Hercules to its final resting spot on Heritage Hill Airpark, June 13, 2021, at 12:00 PST. Throughout the course of a week, maintainers will disassemble the aircraft, tow it through base, reassemble it and place it on […]
Birds of a Feather
Submitted by Peg Doman. About a week ago my husband, Don found a whorl of some beautiful orange and brown feathers. They were all of one piece but not from a large bird considering the size of the feathers. There are two colorations: one is chocolate brown with wavy peach edges that come over the […]
How to spot a government impersonator scam
“Scammers often disguise themselves as people working for the government and might pretend to offer help. But, really, they’re after your money or personal information. For Pride Month, the FTC wants the LGBTQ+ community to know about government imposter scams and how to avoid them.” Read more at the Federal Trade Commission website.