He was king with numerous opportunities to rule well during his eight year reign. But he had not. He had achieved nothing for his country or people that qualified as a distinguishable accomplishment of merit. Nothing. The people he had ruled were glad when he departed. “He passed away to no one’s regret,” read one […]
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CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – National School Counseling Week
Each week, Clover Park School District (CPSD) will highlight a school or profession in our district on our social media pages with a #SuperSchoolShoutout where we celebrate the students and staff that make our district beam with pride. Last week, we celebrated National School Counseling Week by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Rainier Elementary School counselor Kelli […]
Is Waughop Lake experiencing a toxic algae bloom?
The city recently fielded concerns from residents that Waughop Lake was experiencing a toxic algae bloom. Previously the lake experienced these blooms in the late summer months when temperatures remain high. The city has applied alum treatments to the lake in recent years to reduce toxic blooms. In response to the worry that the lake […]
Letter: Lakewood
Submitted by Greg Rediske. We’re better than DuPont, right?!? Well let me tell you a story: DuPont has had a baseball program, for years, and businesses there stand in line to sponsor a team. They do it year after year, and their program is thriving. Lakewood? Not so much. I’ve gotten the service clubs to participate […]
Lakes High School: Headed in Which Direction?
Submitted by John Arbeeny. Each week as a public service Lakewood CARES will be providing the real academic situation in response to schools highlighted in the Suburban Times by Clover Park School District (CPSD). This is data you will not find elsewhere on the CPSD website, board meeting agendas or “Inside Schools”. The 7 February […]
Letter: Today Is A Very Special Day
I spent a great amount of time yesterday continuing to clear out the basement. Nine months after losing my wife of 50 years I decided it was time. So, for the last few weeks I have been bringing box after box, after box up the stairs, sorting through what the kids might want, what should […]
Lakewood Rotary Provides Toilets for Nepal Village
Apghat Village is located in the Kavre District of Nepal. The majority of the villagers belong to the fisherman caste, an Indigenous and low-income group, who spend their lives fishing in the local Sunkoshi and Indravati rivers. Now the number of fish in the rivers has declined to such an extent that they are now reverting […]
Don’t miss your chance to audition for Incorruptible at Lakewood Playhouse
Incorruptible by Michael Hollinger, directed by Erin Manza Chanfrau. “What happens when faith alone can’t pay the bills?” At a decrepit medieval monastery in France, a traveling one-eyed con artist teaches the destitute monks an outrageous new way to pay old debts…with hilarious consequences. “A lightning-fast farce, rich in both verbal and physical humor.” – American […]
Lakewold Gardens Brings an ‘Unnatural Selection’ to Wagner House
Unnatural Selection by Erik FremstadFebruary 16 – April 7, 2024Artist Reception: Friday, February 16, 5-7 pm Lakewood, WA—Lakewold Gardens is pleased to present Unnatural Selection, an exhibition of the wildlife portrait series of the same name by artist Erik Fremstad. Opening Friday, February 16, the show includes all six large-scale paintings in the series, the first time they […]