Submitted by Greg Rediske. The great Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs always knew how lucky he was to play the game of baseball for a living. And he’d express that with the enthusiastic shout of “Let’s play two!”, meaning playing a double header—the first one was so fun, let’s play again. It occurs to […]
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Lakewood To Host Holiday “Parade of Lights” Dec. 11
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood will celebrate the holidays with a drive-through “Parade of Lights” on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Fort Steilacoom Park. Visitors will drive through a maze of holiday floats constructed by local businesses, clubs, and organizations. A path through Fort Steilacoom Park will be lined with festive […]
Letter: History on “Equity”
Submitted by Candyce Hernandez. The last school board meeting people (and Paul Wagemann) who are against the new iteration of the Equity policy we’re slandered as “conspiracy theorists” for believing the ties equity has to Marxism. Let me explain why this isn’t conspiracy and you should probably refer to the Communist Manifesto. From each according […]
Letter: CPSD – To debate or not to debate: that is the question
Submitted by John Arbeeny. I reviewed the recent League of Women’s Voters Clover Park School District Board candidate forum video which was held on 30 September 2021 and noted a recurring theme, mentioned several times by current Board President Schafer. “It’s not about debating folks. It’s about collaborating.” He also states that “listening” is the […]
Meadow Park Golf Course Offering Punch Cards
An announcement from Metro Parks Tacoma. If you are a golfer, Meadow Park Golf Course’s Punch Card Sale may be of interest. The Championship 18 buys 10 Rounds of golf for just $264 + tax (click here to buy). The Championship 18 (9-Hole) also buys 10 Rounds of golf on the 9-hole course for just […]
Letter: CPSD Board Members work for…?
On my way home from Chambers Bay, after a walk with my favorite K-9, I drove past the corner of Whitman and Motor Ave, here in Lakewood. Some election signs caught my attention and made me question who some of the Clover Park School District Board Members are truly representing? The storefront, on the corner, […]
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 13 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Oct. 13 (6 PM) to review 2022 Federal Legislative Priorities, 2022 State Legislative Agenda and Policy Manual and 2022 Pierce County Policy Manual. Access the agenda and access instructions here.
SSMCP to Host Behavioral Health Forum
A story from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The South Sound Military and Communities Partnership (SSMCP) invites the public to its virtual half-day Behavioral Healthcare Forum on Oct. 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. The goal is to convene behavioral health and social service professionals to educate civilian providers on the military healthcare system. […]
Promising Futures: Thomas eighth grader Nevaeh Matheson
A press release from Clover Park School District. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Thomas Middle School eighth grader Nevaeh Matheson. Nevaeh started dancing when she was three years old and hasn’t stopped since. She does ballet and jazz dancing and hopes that it can be a major part of her future. Her favorite academic […]