By David Anderson Shivering against the cold in the dank cell – “the draught blows through the only little slit which they call a window” – the huddled, greying old man rocks back and forth, back and forth, on a stone slab that should have more resembled a throne.
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Shakeout in University Place
The Great Washington Shakeout was widely promoted and, in fact, was a global event focusing on earthquake and tsunami readiness. The mantra for the drill was to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” In University Place, Bridgeport Place Assisted Living registered to participate in the realistic drill, which took place on October 17 at 10:17 a.m.
Lakewood First Lions support children with diabetes
Letter: Halloween Trickery – It’s Not Just for Kids
By David Anderson When someone embarks on an attempt to do something that has no chance of success he is said to be ‘on a fool’s errand.’ When a miner discovers pyrite – shining and glowing in its dull yellow hue – and thinks himself rich, he is shamed to learn that it’s nothing more […]
Letter: Common Core Conundrum – “a head-scratcher”
By David Anderson This week CBN.com ran an article entitled “Parents Protest National Common Core Standards.” I posted a comment. It was removed.
Lakewood First Lions honor Jan Rich
Halloween Candy and Pumpkin Donations for UP Seniors
Something fun that we, as a community, can do to support our seniors locally. Activity Director Emily Murer at University Place Care Center has put out a request for two things: pumpkins for planned activities for the nursing home patients, and donated bags of wrapped candy for Halloween. Emily is seeking “…approximately *50 sugar pumpkins […]
Letter: Out of Order
By David Anderson ‘Out of Order’ – a sticky note on our country’s tombstone. “‘Out of Order,’ per the website, “is the game in which players race to puzzle out words, phrases, and quotations that have been jumbled beyond recognition.”
Murer joins University Place Care Center
Emily Murer, MS, MT-BC brings a unique blend of talents, formal education, and professional experience to her role as Activity Director at University Place Care Center. With her Master’s Degree and being a board-certified Music Therapist, she incorporates the creative use of music and movement in program design to develop positive rapport with residents. A […]