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Park Lodge’s Terese High honored with Community Leadership award
By Gary Sabol, Community Relations Manager
Park Lodge Elementary’s Terese High received the Washington Association of School Administrator’s (WASA) Community Leadership award May 17 during WASA’s monthly regional meeting at Fife School District administration offices. The award is presented to community members in recognition of their outstanding contributions toward education.
Letter: Trash Hauling
By David Anderson
The U.S. Park Service, and for that matter the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), doesn’t want to deal with trash anymore.
They want you to.
Grief Recovery via Griefshare at Little Church
By Harriett Triquart
It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel.
Around the Sound: Lakewold Gardens
By Nancy Covert
In spite of heavy rains that pounded the rhododendrons at Lakewold Gardens (and other gardens around the Sound) recently, taking time to stroll the pathways always offers something to enjoy. A favorite garden-spotting place is inside the 20th century Gazebo at the north end of Lakewold’s patterned brick walk.
Cobalt Mortgage awards $115,700 in scholarships
Cobalt Mortgage Dollars for Scholars, a three-year old non-profit organization, partnered with individual donors, business partners, and the employees of Cobalt Mortgage in the creation of scholarships to help students pursue their post-secondary education goals. This August, over $115,000 in scholarship funds will be distributed to 80 deserving students in the states of Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Utah, and Oklahoma. That’s more than a two-fold increase over 2012 awards.
Oakbrook pool opening
By James Amsbary
Oakbrook Community Pool & Tennis Foundation (Oakbrook Pool on Ruby) is ready for summer. The water is warm, the deck and courts are scrubbed, the red geraniums are showing up, and an excellent staff is in place. Bret Forman from Puget Sound Aquatics, a year-round team will coach our swimmers and Jeff Rice (Lakewood Racquet Club) is offering lessons for all ages, team opportunities and activities at the tennis courts. Ping pong and volleyball are also available as well as take outs from the Oakhouse Restaurant just down the road.
Walstrum to look back on 7 years as president of CPTC
By Robin Rego, President
The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:
- May 23, 2013 – “Reflecting Back on Seven Years as President of Clover Park Technical College” – John Walstrum, President (Steve Smith – MC)
- May 30, 2013 – “Lakewood’s Connections to the American Civil War” – Nick Adams, Local Author/Historian of the American Civil War (Pamela Maddess – MC)
- June 6, 2013 – “What To Do to Make It through a Catastrophe?” – Kristin Tinsley, Pierce County Emergency Management (Robin Rego – MC)
- June 13, 2013 – “Proudly Serving Those Who Served” – Gary Condra, Deputy Director – Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (Jim Beaudoin – MC)
Honor the Fallen
The students and staff of Clover Park High School cordially invite you, your family and friends to attend a very special Memorial Day Exhibition at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday May 23, 2013. The event includes the following:
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Wheaton, Soderberg named Educators of the Month
By Greg Rediske, Lakewood Rotary
On Friday, May 17, Kim Prentice introduced Lakewood Rotary’s May Educators of the Month, Nikki Wheaton from Steilacoom Historical School District and Pat Soderberg from Clover Park School District.
Letter: Ethical (check), Legal (check), Moral – huh?
By David Anderson
Dear students,
Effective immediately, your teaching staff generally and your administration most particularly will no longer be held to standards requiring conduct that is morally upright nor morally reprehensible as we educators have no idea what ‘moral’ means.
Lakes to host annual Artasia event May 22
By Gary Sabol, Community Relations Manager
LAKEWOOD – Lakes High School has hosted an annual celebration of the arts known as Artasia for more than 40 years. This year’s event is Wednesday, May 22 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the high school’s Pathways Building, 10320 Farwest Drive in Lakewood.
Kimball earns Five Star Wealth Management Award
LAKEWOOD – CK Financial Services is proud to announce that Christopher Kimball has earned the FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award from FIVE STAR Professionals for overall client satisfaction. Five Star Professional partnered with Seattle magazine to find wealth managers who satisfy 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated with wealth managers who provide quality services to their clients.
Arlington National Cemetery to be re-created at CP High School for Memorial Day
By Gary Sabol, Community Relations Manager
Community members are encouraged to visit Clover Park High School’s replica of Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day. Students will set up markers on the high school’s front lawn for the Arlington Project beginning Monday, May 20 at 7:30 a.m. This is the seventh year of the project which is designed to honor soldiers who have died in conflicts.
Jaguar Youth Football is ramping up
The MYTSA Jaguar youth football team is ramping up and recruiting players. Does your youngster desire to play football? If so, download this flyer to learn more. Cost is $150 and practices will start July 8. Contact Mike Massey (253-970-9223) or Joe Martinez (253-269-2009) for more information.
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