By Jaynie Jones Bridgeport Place Retirement and Assisted Living welcomes Maringi Lloyd as the new Community Relations Coordinator. She is a native of New Zealand and refers to herself as a ‘kiwi’. Her professional background is in Special Education and she holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University, but she is also […]
100 Percent Deficiency-Free
By Jaynie Jones UNIVERSITY PLACE – Accolades and achievements continue to mount up for a University Place business owned and operated by Soundcare, Inc. with corporate headquarters in UP. Bridgeport Place Retirement and Assisted Living recently underwent its annual State inspection for license renewal. After three days of a comprehensive, leave-no-stone-unturned assessment of every aspect […]
Letter: Miss Pierce County 2013 Haley Nicholson at Tillicum Meeting
By David Anderson Haley Nicholson, Miss Pierce County 2013, is the featured presenter at our Tillicum Woodbrook Neighborhood Association meeting May 2, 6:30 P.M., Tillicum Community Center, 14916 Washington Ave. SW. Haley’s presentation will include her talent: Vocal and her platform issue: “Prevention of Innocence Lost – Sex Trafficking.”
Letter: Victoria’s Secret, et al., is Not at All, Not Anymore
By David G. Anderson and Cindy Peak Emblematic of America’s cultural demise is the Titanic; the sexualization of the most vulnerable aboard – young females – the iceberg. If a violin was played as the unsinkable Titanic sank, what instrument will be heard when the unthinkable happens — the sinking of America’s ship-of-state? All of them.
Westside Story – Lakewold Gardens Designer Showhouse
Story & Photos – Joseph Boyle This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to visit Lakewold Gardens on the occasion of their Designer Showhouse, which runs April 3 – 21, 2013. Lakewold, managed by Stephanie Walsh, Executive Director, is located at 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499. Phone: 253-584-4106.
Letter: Local Youngster to Nationals
By David Anderson Nine-year-old Jada Yeater could help President Obama in court – the basketball court. Obama went 2 for 22 with the basketball recently with players from the Washington Wizards looking on as part of the annual Easter Egg Roll festivities.
Westside Story – Financial House
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle This article is about keeping your financial house in good order. When you retire, please, please, please take a good long look at your retirement plan settlement options. Do the right, ethical, smart and loving thing during your decision making process.
Westside Story – Retirement Week 1
Story – Joseph Boyle It has been one week since I started my new life serving our community as a retired guy. Someone has to do this important work. I am doing my part by hanging out at Starbucks with no visible means of support. My friends are hoping I have some invisible means of […]
Learn How to Manage Your Money
Free money management classes beginning Tuesday, April 9, 6-8 P.M. and each Tuesday in April thereafter. Free to the public, all sessions occur at the Tillicum Community Center, 14916 Washington Ave. SW. How to keep track of your money; why you should save; how to be an informed banking customer; and how your credit history affects […]