City of Lakewood announcement. On May 15 the city will close the 87th Avenue, Dresden Lane and Elwood Drive all near the entrance to Fort Steilacoom Park. A new, temporary entrance to the park will be built. This entrance will allow access from 87th Avenue directly south of Steilacoom Boulevard. The road closures will remain in […]
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May 20 Community Workday at Wildlife area
Submitted by Alan Billingsley. On Saturday, May 20, come join Clover Park Rotary and all of Lakewood’s service clubs at the South Sound Wildlife area from 9 AM to 1 PM for our Spring Cleanup day. Located on Phillips Road, this 100-acre area is open to the public for hiking, bird watching, dog walking and […]
Across the Fence: Volksmusik
Submitted by Susanne Bacon. Whenever I come across a German festival, store, or restaurant over here, I encounter one thing that – I have to admit this much – makes me slightly cringe. It’s a phenomenon with traditionally Southern German, respectively Alpine roots. But I am not sure how many Germans my age are really […]
Lakeview Light & Power Now Offering Budget Billing
Submitted by Sarah LaBrasca, Lakeview Light & Power. Lakeview Light & Power is now offering Budget Billing to eligible members! The annual enrollment period will be during the month of May. Please note that a “member” of Lakeview is a homeowner in LLP’s service area, and that the Budget Billing is not offered to tenants, […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Angela Gibson
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Thomas Middle School head secretary Angela Gibson. Angela has been a member of the CPSD team for 18 years. She worked as the secretary of the district assessment department for 10 years before becoming a secretary at Woodbrook and then joining the Thomas […]
RFP for 2023 Waughop Lake Alum Treatment
City of Lakewood announcement. City Project Number 401.0018 The City of Lakewood is requesting proposals for professional services from qualified contractors for the purpose of an alum treatment for algae control in Waughop Lake. The City’s needs are outlined below. Project Schedule The City’s timeline for selecting a contractor and treating the lake is as […]
April 2023 Alarm Summary
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. In April 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,404 calls for service, where 80% of them were for emergency medical aid. This averages out to 46 calls per day. However, on April 28th alone, crews responded to 66 calls for service, which is typical when there […]
Letter: We Had This Moment
“How does a moment last forever?” is the title of the original song – and the question raised – by Alan Menken and Tim Rice for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” “Minutes turn to hours, days to years then gone, But when all else has been forgotten, Still our song lives on.” How to keep the […]
CPSD Promising Future: Kalani Lacour
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Lochburn Middle School sixth grader Kalani Lacour. Sixth grade has been an eye-opening experience for Kalani as she completes her transition from elementary to middle school. Academically, she has reached new heights and looks forward to the valuable knowledge that seventh grade […]