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Across the Fence: Scarecrows
Submitted by Susanne Bacon. The other day when driving through the Town of Steilacoom, we passed a scarecrow. I forget where I saw it. I forget what it looked like. But a scarecrow in Steilacoom means that the Garden Club is hosting its annual scarecrow event again. And this means that these critters are popping […]
Community advisory committee evaluates cost scenarios for libraries in Lakewood
Pierce County Library System announcement. The Lakewood Library Building Community Advisory Committee (lakewoodcac@pcls.us) will conduct its fourth of five meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Watch in-person at the Pierce County Library System’s Administrative Center, 3005 112th St. E., Tacoma or join the meeting via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84400013158 , meeting ID: 844 0001 3158 or on the phone: 253-215-8782 […]
We’re hiring! Be part of the city of Lakewood team
City of Lakewood announcement. Are you looking to make a career move? The city of Lakewood has a variety of career opportunities available for people looking to join a collaborative work environment where teamwork and service to the public take priority. Current openings include: Civil Engineer Communications Coordinator Court Compliance Officer Crime Analyst Maintenance Worker […]
Council Corner: Sept. 26, 2022 Study Session
City of Lakewood announcement. The Lakewood City Council began its Sept. 26, 2022 study session with a review of proposed updates to the city’s tree preservation code. Twelve “Key Issues” were outlined for Council. These included recommendations from the city’s ad hoc tree committee and Planning Commission. Council used the study session to direction to […]
Letter: Plastic Sign or Plastic Waste?
Are you like me and have noticed more and more temporary signs around the City of Lakewood? I recently talked with a City Staffer who was very helpful as I researched the City’s sign code. It was explained to me that legislation at the State level removed some authority the City had to regulate and […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Emily Umstead
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Lochburn Middle School math teacher Emily Umstead. This is Emily’s 13th year at Lochburn, and she’s been lucky enough to keep the same classroom each year. She has always taught eighth grade but welcomed sixth grade students into her classroom this year. […]
Paving begins on North Gate Road
City of Lakewood announcement. Paving began Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 on North Gate Road in the Lake City neighborhood. This is part of Lakewood’s JBLM-North Access road improvement project. Paving is expected to be done on this section of North Gate Road by the end of the day Wednesday. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 the city’s contractor is […]
Historian Darrel Nash to have Buffalo Soldier display at FAB Fest, Oct. 14-16
Phil Raschke announcement. Darrel Nash, noted historian and board member of the Tacoma Buffalo Soldiers Museum, will host a Buffalo Soldiers display on all three days of this year’s Film, Art, Book (FAB) Fest set for 14, 15, 16 Oct. Nash’s display will cover the birth and development of the Buffalo Soldiers during their 85 years […]