Submitted by Eric Warn. It’s that time again to think about purchasing tickets for the Lakewood First Lions Club Annual Dungeness Crab Feed and Dance! Chicken is an alternate choice. This year’s event theme is “Under the Sea” so start planning your festive attire. WHEN: 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 WHERE: Sharon McGavick Center – […]
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New Survey Reveals Civilian-Military Perception Gap Ahead of Veterans Day
Submitted by The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Valley Cities. As Veterans Day approaches, a new survey reveals that civilians’ perceptions of veterans stand in stark contrast to how veterans view themselves. The CVN Civilian-Military Divide Survey finds that nearly one-third of civilians (27%) say the first word they would use to describe […]
Across the Fence: A Gooey Time Trip
There are places on earth that are simply unique – and yet it happens that one doesn’t hear about them at all. It was by mere coincidence that I watched a TV series with my husband that I learned about a place in the middle of Los Angeles that is such a unique destination, and […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Custer Elementary School
This week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Custer Elementary School with second grade teacher Jeremy Aldana and fourth grader Megan Turner. Aldana is a coach (go Rugrats!), author, advocate, public speaker and educator who incorporates technology into his lesson plans to prepare students for a technocentric future. “I want them to […]
Apply for a 2025 City Day at the McGavick Conference Center
The City of Lakewood is currently accepting applications for the use of a 2025 City Day at the Clover Park Technical College McGavick Conference Center. Please click here to view the policy and application materials. Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 29, 2024. Applicants will be notified as to the approval or denial of the application by Friday, December […]
By the numbers – TMS treatments work
Submitted by By JM Simpson, Ranger newspaper. After retiring from the Army in 2012, Dr. (COL) Kris Peterson worked part-time for the Army and the Puyallup Tribe while also beginning his practice in Lakewood. “I am dedicated to finding solutions to depression, anxiety and PTSD; it is our team’s passion,” he said. That sense of […]
In the Book Nook with … Troy Poppler
Author Troy “The Madman of Scribe” Poppler from Minnesota works as an author, poet, and landscaper. He enjoyed writing as a child, but began writing seriously in January of 2024, when he started writing his memoir, The Midnight Crow. Currently he is looking into becoming a member of a writing group. When Troy isn’t writing, […]
My Experience: How returning to school reignited one student’s passion for the arts
Treva Adkins is not your traditional college student. She’s a mom of four and at 45, she’s often in classes at Pierce College with friends of her teenaged son and daughter. But what really sets her apart is her drive to succeed despite any circumstances. “I love to learn,” Adkins said. “But I also […]
Clover Park School District October 2024 Board Review
Oct. 14 Regular Meeting During its Oct. 14 board meeting, the Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors heard a report from Superintendent Ron Banner and Evergreen Elementary School principal Diana Dix. Superintendent’s Report In his report, Banner discussed National Principals Month, a classroom visit he made this month, community engagement. National Principals Month Classroom […]