Submitted by Greg Rediske, Lakewood Community Foundation Fund. Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” So many in Lakewood are making a life by giving. Thanks to their generosity over the years, the Lakewood Community Foundation Fund was able to make grants of […]
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Pig War of 1859 program planned online for June 13
Submitted by Walter Neary, Historic Fort Steilacoom. Join us 2 p.m. PT on Sunday, June 13, for an online talk by historian and author Mike Vouri about the Pig War of 1859 in Washington Territory. Long before the San Juan Islands were a vacation destination, they were the focus of an international crisis ignited by […]
LRW to host Annual Scholarship luncheon
The Lakewood Republican Women (LRW) will host the annual Betty Jo Neils scholarship at a luncheon ($25) on June 26 (11:30 a.m. social, 12 p.m. opening remarks) at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club. RSVP by June 21, 2021 to Pam Trobaugh, 253-584-0588 or Doreen Imholt, 253-208-2599.
Letter: CPSD is it’s own worst enemy
Submitted by Paul Nimmo. If you are not aware, and you are probably not, District Operations has submitted a plan to change many schools’ start/dismissal times, to address the current bus driver shortage. Except for Lakes & Clover Park, just about every other school will be impacted. The most significant change is for Harrison Prep, […]
One Day In January
Submitted by Mike Zaro, Lakewood Chief of Police. We’ve heard more than a little criticism of police over the past year. The criticism, some deserved and some not, was often part of larger conversations about what policing is or should be. Conversations rooted in false assumptions and opinions replete with hyperbole declaring officers either heroes […]
Local student named to UW-Madison’s Spring Dean’s List
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. Lakewood’s Miguel Mailig, School of Pharmacy, High Honor Roll Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s […]
Letter: Academic Excellence Should Drive Education
A shortage of school bus drivers presents an opportunity for the Clover Park School District to excel. At the school board meeting May 24, 2021, Assistant Superintendent Rick Ring recommended realigning the start and end of school days to address an estimated shortfall of 16 to 18 school bus drivers and another 10 to 15 […]
Clover Park School District using temporary website
CPSD reported on Twitter on May 31 that students will have access to classroom teams & learning apps. The district is using a temporary website: https://cpsd.cloverpark.k12.wa.us. KIRO 7 reported, last week, the district was investigating a ransomware attack.
Did You Know “Tarzan” Attended Stadium High School and UW?
Submitted by Phil Raschke. Yep, it’s true, and he also played in the Rose Bowl, Won an Olympic Medal and went on to become a major Hollywood movie star. The man we’re discussing is none other then Tacoma native Harold Herman Brix. Harold was born in Tacoma on May 19, 1906. His parents were German […]