Submitted by Eric Warn. The Lakewood First Lions Club, which began on March 17, 1954, is looking for new members who are looking for a way to make Lakewood a better place to live and work. The club’s motto is “We Serve” and we mean it. Becoming a Lion allows you to: Membership in the […]
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Across the Fence: Hügelgrab
Today, the Germanism I have chosen will lead us into the Neolithic Age – and what we are still able to find, interestingly all over the world: the burial sites that are falling into the category Hügelgrab (pronounce approximately: ‘hoo-gal-grahb, meaning mound grave). They are gravesites built from rocks, then covered with smaller stones and […]
Letter: The Flower on the Floor
I clapped along with the others as employees were recognized for their outstanding leadership over the past year. Bouquets were presented, pictures taken, hugs, smiles, and laughter predominated. Among the last to head in the direction others had gone to partake of refreshments, I noticed a single flower on the tile floor. Absentmindedly I picked […]
The Arlington Project Opening Ceremony May 22
The front lawn of Clover Park High School (CPHS) marks Memorial Day each year with an unforgettable sea of remembrance that illustrates the sacrifice the men and women of our armed forces make to keep our country safe. Clover Park High School’s Arlington Project will be constructed on the school’s front lawn. The school will […]
Interlaaken Bridge emergency closure required
Starting Thursday, May 16, 2024 the Interlaaken Bridge will be reduced to one way traffic. This emergency closure is required due to recently discovered structural deficiencies. Traffic will only be allowed to drive one way on the bridge from east to west. This means traffic crossing the bridge to head toward Lakewood Towne Center is […]
Lakewood Baseball Weekly Sports Report
Submitted by Greg Rediske. May 8-14 results 12U Bronco (12 and under)Raptors 16, Titans 7Rangers 18, Diamondbacks 8Bombers 15, Titans 5Dominators 12, Diamondbacks 7Rangers 16, Titans 6Raptors 14, Titans 6 10U Mustang (10 and under)Knights 5-1Rainiers 4-2-1Cyclones 2-4Rivals 1-5-1 Rainiers 6, Knights 2Ace shut out the Knights over the last two innings, getting 5 strikeouts, […]
Letter: It’s All Happening At The Zoo
I graduated from high school in 1968. The year before, 1967, Simon and Garfunkel wrote “At the Zoo.” In all my years of education I don’t remember ever having gone to the zoo. But on this past Friday, May 3, I went to the zoo with the kiddos from my very own Tillicum Elementary School […]
Community Leaders Tour CPSD’s Newest School
Clover Park School District (CPSD) hosted local community leaders and elected officials recently for a tour of the district’s newest school, Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy (GLA). Principal Venetia Willis-Holbrook presented information about the school before participants boarded a school bus to the GLA campus. GLA opened its doors this school year and serves nearly 500 […]
Lakes High School Student Named U.S. Presidential Scholar
Lakes High School senior Dylan Pant is one of five Washington students to be awarded the U.S. Presidential Scholar, earning his award in the field of Career and Technical Education. It is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. Pant recognized Lakes teacher Randy Wilson as a Distinguished Teacher of the U.S. […]