Lakewood’s Summerfest drew a huge crowd Saturday, June 26, at Ft. Steilacoom Park. The event included stage shows, exhibits from a wide variety of commecial businesses as well as community organizations. There were play areas for kids plus military and fire department exhibits and a huge car show.
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Site nearly cleaned after fire
Clean up is virtually complete at the site of the fire on South Tacoma Way near 84th St. The building was completely destoyed in the fire that occurred several months ago. In Steilacoom, Town Administrator reported an application to clean up the fire destroyed marina at Saltar’s Point has been sent back for additional detail. […]
Lakewood Lions name president, member of year
Fae Crabill (left) has been selected president of the Lakewood First Lions and Barb Reames (right) has been named Lion of the Year by the group. Both were recognized during recent installation ceremonies. Lakewood First Lions meets Wednesday mornings at 7 am in Burr’s Restaurant. Crabill has been an active club member and community supporter […]
Save the Date: April 9 is Lakewood Rotary dinner, auction
The annual Lakewood Rotary Club Sportsman Dinner & Auction has been scheduled for April 9, 2011, according to Tony Robinson, chairman. “Mark your calendar right now,” the spokesman suggested, “so you contact a club member to make sure you are able to get tickets before the event sells out.” The event is a major fundraiser […]
Letter: Curb it, park it
Curb it, park it, get on your bike and ride it! Save the planet and here’s a way to pay for it (Olympian story)! Check out the ongoing discussion on Facebook by the group “City of Lakewood should provide Tillicum with a BIKE PATH!“. There is yet another discussion on Tillicum’s website at www.MeetTheNeighbors.org.
Two Byrd School markers
Byrd School, the first school building north of the Columbia River, was built in 1855. Recently, developers of Lakewood’s Echelon Apartments at Steilacoom Boulevard and Lakewood Drive, erected a marker recognizing the school’s site inside the apartment complex. Additionally, another marker noting the school’s nearby location was erected years ago on what today is the […]
Mellom installed at CP Rotary president
Georgene Mellom was installed as president of the Rotary Club of Clover Park during ceremonies Wednesday evening at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. She succeeds Dee Ebsen who has served during the last year. Other offices of the club installed by Tom Faubion are Randy Black, president-elect; Bob Edington, vice-president; Bonnie Boyle, secretary; Judy Maier, […]
Help identify these people and building
This photo was made available to the Lakewood History Museum recently. The only identification is that which is written on the back of the picture. The writing says the building is “across from ice arena at Steilacoom Lake at old Hallam home.” Directly identified are (in center of photo) “Mrs. Geehan in white apron (pinafore)” […]
Do you remember typewriters?
It may be hard to believe, but as recently as 25 years ago most offices and businesses were using typewriters for preparing documents and letters and other material. Oh, wait a minute, you don’t know what a typewriter is? According to Wikipedia, a “typewriter is a mechanical or electromechanical device with a set of keys […]