I probably should have stopped, taken off my heavy pack, and then my boots and socks, rolled up my pants and waded in this beautiful stream. Though weary, hot, and breathing heavily from the just completed three miles of switchbacks up the mountain, and knowing I had only a mile to go with more of […]
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Class Offerings at Lakewood YMCA Ideal for Senior Citizens Who Are Lonely
Submitted by Eric Warn. A recent US Surgeon General’s report says that one out of every two Americans are lonely. Research shows that low to moderate intensity activities is more effective than more challenging workouts to reduce depression. Research also shows that weakening of our muscles accelerates after age 60, especially if you are not […]
Letter: At the River
The word for ‘behold’ in Hebrew means “to gaze, to perceive, to contemplate.” To ‘behold’ then suggests that time, a relatively long time, is given to look thoughtfully, profoundly even, peering into the distance. To ‘behold’ also suggests then that you are alone with your thoughts, and in a setting where what you see and […]
Pierce Transit Temporarily Relocating Lakewood Transit Center
Due to a repaving project in the area, the Lakewood Transit Center will be temporarily relocated on Monday, July 22. Here are the details: For help planning a trip, visit Pierce Transit’s Trip Planner at PierceTransit.org or call the agency’s Customer Service Call 253.581.8000 option 2, then option 2 again, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Lakewood City Council July 22, 2024 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on July 22, 2024 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager July 19 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) July 19 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Let’s Talk! – Between Attic and Basement
Have you switched off your screens and are ready to ponder and/or discuss another prompt from my friend, author Tyrean Martinson’s book A Pocket Sized Jumble of 500+ Writing Prompts? I have lived in quite a few different homes with a number of floors to the houses. But it is the term “attic” that resonates […]
Letter: In A World Where You Can Be Anything
In a world where you can be anything, be kind. On the eve of what would have been our 52nd Anniversary there occurs every year on that date this proverb: “What is desirable in a man is his kindness,” Proverbs 19:22. Kindness. Not macho-ness; not prowess; but kindness. Le Clerc, in his commentary, believes the intent […]
Lakewood Lions donation helps buy vest for LPD canine unit
Submitted by Eric Warn. Patrick D. Smith, Lakewood chief of police, left, recently accepted a $700 donation from the Lakewood First Lions Club towards purchasing Kevlar vests for their police dogs. Standing on the right is police officer Joshua Repp and his dog Hawk.