Once again it’s that time of the year when Mary Petersen and Steve Behr, the Silver Stars from the Steilacoom Dance Company, pack their bags and venture to the Islands of Aloha. 2009 marks the 24th year that the couple will be entertaining and sharing their unique mainland dancing and wellness-oriented programs at hospitals, nursing […]
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2009 Champions of Youth Breakfast
[singlepic id=36 w=320 h=240 float=left]A Clover Park School District teacher and a City of Lakewood employee were recognized for their efforts as a highlight of the annual Champions for Youth Breakfast put on by Communities in Schools Lakewood. Elizabeth Davis of Lochburn Middle School was honored as Outstanding After-School Teacher and Desiree Winkler, Transportation Division […]
Museum in danger of closing
After three years of operation, the Lakewood History Museum is in danger of having to close its doors due to a lack of operating funds. Lakewood Historical Society President Becky Huber said the society needs at least $25,000 in cash or pledges to allow it to keep the doors open for another year. “We’ve cut […]
County grant helps Steilacoom Museum in restoration project
With weather improvements expected in the next few weeks, Steilacoom Historical Museum Association (SHMA) members are getting ready to continue efforts to restore the Wagon Shop located adjacent to the Orr House and museum building in the historic area of Steilacoom, according to Joan Shalikashvili, association president. According to SHMA volunteer French Wetmore, SHMA received […]
Women’s business group hears history program
Becky Huber, president of the Lakewood Historical Society, took members of Lakewood Women in Business on a nostalgic photo tour of the Lakes area Thursday. Huber took the Lakewood women’s group through the history of the area starting with the arrival of the first white people and the creation of Fort Nisqually. The historical society […]
Rotarians tour UW hearing research center
Several Lakewood Rotarians participated in a tour of the Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center at the University of Washington Wednesday. The event was sponsored by Rotarians for Hearing Regeneration, an international support group of Rotarians organized by Lakewood’s Clover Park Rotary Club. Gene Pankey, retired auto dealer and president of Rotarians for Hearing Regeneration, […]
Spotlight on Business: Ardesson’s Shoe Repair & New Shoes
Unless you’ve needed your favorite pair of shoes repaired, chances are slight that you have ever noticed Ardesson’s Shoe Repair & New Shoes on Gravelly Lake Dr. The shoe repair shop, which also features an extensive line of comfort shoes and footwear for people suffering with diabetes, has been open since 1946. Alex and Karen […]
Kessel name student of the month by Lakewood Rotary
Kaitlyn Kessel was recognized recently by the Rotary Club of Lakewood as its student of the month.The Clover Park School District student boasts a 3.89 GPA while taking AP calculus, English and Spanish. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Ignite Mentor Program and was a Daffodil Princess contender. In addition to scholastic […]
Plans for Woodbrook
Woodbrook development plans, that portend jobs and a stronger economic base for the area, including sewers, will be unveiled at a meeting of the public on Tuesday, Feb.24, 5 to 7 pm at Woodbrook Middle School Cafeteria, 14920 Spring St. SW. You will have opportunity to learn about the project and to talk with consultants […]