What comes to YOUR mind when you read today’s prompt from my friend, author Tyrean Martinson’s book, A Pocket Sized Jumble of 500+ Writing Prompts? There are furtive glances that indicate at once that something wrong is happening. Have you ever passed by people who glance at you furtively because they have something to hide? […]
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Caring for Kids needs your help!
Submitted by Diane Formoso. On August 9th and 10th we will be holding our major Ready to Learn Fair at Harrison Prep. We need volunteers on Friday and Saturday starting at 7:30 A.M. Friday we will be setting up and Saturday is the actual event. There will be clothing, school supplies, hygiene products, haircuts, sports […]
Letter: The Gutter Downspout Street-fight
A friend of mine, when she heard the story that follows, said she would have liked my wife – my Dutch, frugal, sweetly stubborn wife. Our house caught fire in 1993 and we lost everything. The structure was basically intact and so we rebuilt. In the process of rebuilding there were lots of important decisions […]
Lakewood Elks Summerfest Car & Motorcycle Show, July 20
Submitted by Susan Berven, Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388. The Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388 will host the Summerfest Car & Motorcycle Show on Saturday, July 20. Everyone is welcome to this fun community event. TIME: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (show cars & motorcycles arrive 9:30-10:30 am)WHERE: The Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388, 6313 75th St W, […]
Across the Fence: Hamburger
The Germanism in the English language I chose for today is Hamburger. You may not be aware of it, but the pronunciation in German is slightly different: ‘hum-boor-gah. (Funny enough, Germans order cheeseburgers and Whoppers or whatever else names the concoctions have in the native English way of pronunciation.) I don’t even want to go […]
Fill a Bag Rummage Sale, July 12-13
Submitted by Ciaar Musgrove. The Lakewood Elks will host a Fill a Bag Rummage Sale on July 12-13 (9:30 am-4 pm). $25 fill a bag sale (bag provided). Women/Men’s clothing. New or gently used. And $10 per pair of shoes, heels or boots. $4-$10 Home decor, Jewelry or handbags. Concessions available for purchase. The Lakewood […]
Letter: Successfully Navigating Life
“A man’s greatest treasure….” How would you finish that proverb in today’s (July 8) One Year Bible reading, Proverbs 18:22? The answer is, as one commentator seems to imply, “a rudder.” Seriously. And what does a rudder do? Rudders are the primary steering control, for going straight. Rudders are shaped so as to reduce drag, […]
June 2024 Alarm Summary
In June 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,508 calls for service, which was an average of 50 calls per day. Approximately 80% of those responses were for emergency medical aid. The post June 2024 Alarm Summary appeared first on West Pierce Fire & Rescue.
Clover Park School District July 2024 Board Review
July 8 Budget Hearing Prior to its regular meeting on July 8, the Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors held a public hearing on the proposed 2024-25 school year budget. Greg Hart, assistant superintendent of business services and capital projects, shared information on 2024-25 enrollment projections, beginning fund balance, budgeted expenditures and revenues, and materials, supplies and […]