Author Michael Magee, a retired English teacher, artist, and playwright, lives in Tacoma, Washington. He has been writing for 60 years, starting when he was 20. His first book, Cinders of My Better Angels, was published in 2011 by MoonPath Press. Michael has been a member of the writers’ group Poet’s Table for about 20 […]
Lakewood
Letter: Just Around the Bend
We have it mounted on the wall of our home to remind us. We were on our way to church that morning and saw the rays of the sun piercing through from the heavens above, lingering wisps of clouds hovering over the river, the wider, calmer, deeper water giving way to the ripples of the […]
Local Financial Planner Achieves Prestigious Top of the Table MDRT Qualification
Submitted by Carmen Wong, Media Relations Specialist, MDRT. Dr. Christopher Kimball CFP, MSFS, CLTC, CMFC of local Christopher V Kimball Financial Services in Lakewood, WA has qualified for Top of the Table, a coveted milestone achievement for his membership in the MDRT organization. Kimball’s membership equips him with tools and resources to better serve his […]
Letter: Slay the Dragon
The label read “doesn’t help you slay the dragons per se, but the vitamin c does help you slay, in general.” The problem was this particular bottle appeared to be having an off day. He was a bit cockeyed, his cap tilted to the side, perhaps stifling a yawn as if not ready to get […]
Letter: 23 February 1945, Iwo Jima, a Personal Story
Submitted by Eric K Chandler. This is a story I wrote yesterday after I read a TNT article entitled, “The Battle of Iwo Jima, A History”. I decided to put together something about where my Father was on 23 FEB 1945, because I can remember very well what he told us about his experience on […]
Letter: The Question Has Been Answered
On this day, one year ago, I wondered – and wrote about – the old rocking chair. Would someone sit there again or would it be forever empty? Would gentle protests from the creaking old rocking chair be heard once more? Would the face of the one rocking to and fro, to and fro, in […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting/Workshop on Feb. 24
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting/workshop on Monday, Feb. 24, at 5:30 p.m. in room 4 of the Student Services Center located at 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The meeting will also be live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting […]
Leschi Honor Walk, Feb. 28
Come join us at the Leschi Honor Walk at Ft. Steilacoom Park, Feb 28th from 12-2pm to honor the life and legacy of Chief Leschi and the Nisqually Tribe. There will be an opportunity to learn more about the Nisqually Partnership Project, and the Tribe will be honoring Chief Leschi through music, stories and community. […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Oakbrook Elementary School
This week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to to Oakbrook Elementary School paraeducator Silvija Holmquist and fifth grader Anaiah Ward. Holmquist became a paraeducator after volunteering at Oakbrook as a parent and substitute teaching. She now works with students of all grade levels, including her two children in fifth and second grade, […]