New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Gerald Clifford Ambrose; Carolyn C. Bassett; Vernon Ader; Anna Olsoy. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Wayne Emmett Moulder. Mountain View Funeral Home: Brian Roberts II. Hill Funeral Home: Catherine Norgren.
Hatred, Caring, Acceptance – Anne Frank and Freedom Writers
My unofficial storyline:I don’t know how many times I’ve seen Freedom Writers. It’s one of those films that both stirs and breaks the heart. The story is about a young teacher who learns as much from her students as they learn from her. It starts with fear and racial hatred in the classroom and ends […]
Lakewood First Lions host Easter Egg Hunt
Submitted by Eric Warn. This past Saturday, April 2, more than 250 Lakewood underserved children and parents participated in the Lakewood First Lions Club annual Easter Egg hunt at Springbrook Park near Joint Base Lewis McCord. Hot dogs and chips were also served. Lakewood First Lions have been hosting this event for 20 years.
Lakewood Playhouse presents The Diary of Anne Frank
Lakewood Playhouse announcement. The LAKEWOOD PLAYHOUSE, re-opened to public performances, continues its 83rd Season main stage with The Diary of Anne Frank, in a recent adaptation based on the original play. In this transcendently powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl who confronts her […]
Letter: Waughop Lake a Victim of Irresponsible Stewardship
Submitted by Don Russell and Tom McClellan. Preface This paper describes the events that have resulted in the foretold demise of Waughop Lake as a crown jewel of Fort Steilacoom Park. Waughop Lake’s demise is the direct result of irresponsible stewardship of the lake on the part of the City of Lakewood abetted by Ecology. […]
Sheriff’s Deputies Train at Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Throughout their shifts, our patrol deputies respond to emergencies with their lights and sirens activated. They may have to go through stop lights, pass cars, and sometimes pursue vehicles. So how do they learn to safely drive fast and respond to emergencies without making mistakes? The Emergency Vehicle Operations Course […]
Come out to DuPont and dance away the summer nights
Submitted by City of DuPont Parks & Recreation. The City of DuPont Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce our 2022 Summer Concert in the Park series. Join us at Clocktower Park at 1400 Palisade Blvd from 7 – 8:30pm, on June 16 & 30th, July 21 & 28th, and August 11th, (see the flyer […]
Lakewood to seek funds and finds no significant impact regarding sidewalk project
City of Lakewood announcement. On or about April 27, 2022, the City of Lakewood (City) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $306,759.20 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under the National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12901 et seq.), as amended, to […]
2021 Realtor Awards Annnounced
Submitted by Tacoma-Pierce County Association or Realtors. TACOMA, Washington – Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS®, the Voice for REALTORS® for over 100 years, announced the recipients of the 2021 REALTOR® Awards. The REALTOR® awards recognize outstanding achievement and service by REALTOR® and Affiliate Members, as well as the South Sound Community. The 2021 award recipients are: […]