Thanks to a strong show of support from the community, the Lakewood History Museum no longer is threatened with having to close because of a lack of funds. Lakewood Historical Society President Becky Huber said that as a result of a trio of situations the financial crisis has been resolved and the museum will remain […]
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New apartment/condo complex coming to Lakewood
Dirt work is well underway on the major apartment – condo project at the corner of Steilacoom Boulevard and Lakewood Drive in Lakewood. The site ultimately will be home to about 300 residential units. Developers were required to retain a number of the ancient oak trees that are on the property.
Self-fulfilling prophecies
If you keep telling people things long enough, they start believing it and if what they hear is bad, things start going downhill. For a long time before the current recession became apparent, the national news media, especially the cable news programs, kept talking about recession; is one coming, is it already here, how bad […]
CPTC child center open house
About 100 people filled the Hayes Child Development Center at the Clover Park Technical College Campus Thursday afternoon for an open house and tour of the facilities. The center currently has 87 youngsters enrolled and they are overseen by a staff of about 30 trained professionals under the leadership of Manager Angela Johnson.
Lakewood Partners for Parks event raises funds
The 2nd annual Blue Denim and Black Tie fundraiser event for Lakewood’s Partners for Parks drew a crowd of about 200 and raised approximately $35,000 (before expenses) to help fund the fishing pier at American Lake Park. Held at the McGavick Center on the Clover Park Technical College campus, the primary fundraising came from attendees […]
2009 Champions of Youth Breakfast
[singlepic id=36 w=320 h=240 float=left]A Clover Park School District teacher and a City of Lakewood employee were recognized for their efforts as a highlight of the annual Champions for Youth Breakfast put on by Communities in Schools Lakewood. Elizabeth Davis of Lochburn Middle School was honored as Outstanding After-School Teacher and Desiree Winkler, Transportation Division […]
Museum in danger of closing
After three years of operation, the Lakewood History Museum is in danger of having to close its doors due to a lack of operating funds. Lakewood Historical Society President Becky Huber said the society needs at least $25,000 in cash or pledges to allow it to keep the doors open for another year. “We’ve cut […]
Kessel name student of the month by Lakewood Rotary
Kaitlyn Kessel was recognized recently by the Rotary Club of Lakewood as its student of the month.The Clover Park School District student boasts a 3.89 GPA while taking AP calculus, English and Spanish. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Ignite Mentor Program and was a Daffodil Princess contender. In addition to scholastic […]
Plans for Woodbrook
Woodbrook development plans, that portend jobs and a stronger economic base for the area, including sewers, will be unveiled at a meeting of the public on Tuesday, Feb.24, 5 to 7 pm at Woodbrook Middle School Cafeteria, 14920 Spring St. SW. You will have opportunity to learn about the project and to talk with consultants […]