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TMP’s ’9 to 5′ is a good time for all
By Lynn Geyer
Listen, my children, and you shall hear of how it was before women’s lib reared its head against the good ole’ boys’ playground at the office.
Before TV’s “Mad Men” made it common place to “flirt” with a secretary, there was the movie “9 to 5.”
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announces newly named Branches
By Mimi Jansen
TACOMA – In a move to reflect a broader County business community reach and more inclusivity, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber has renamed the former South County Division and University Place-Fircrest Division to South County Branch and West Side Branch, respectively.
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.
DuPont: Community Memorial Day Ceremony set for Monday
The City of DuPont will host a Community Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27th 2013 at 11 a.m. at Ross Plaza (1500 Ross Loop). Reception will follow at Forza Coffee Shop. Lieutenant General Robert B. Brown is the scheduled guest speaker.
Register your Relay For Life team today
DUPONT – The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Steilacoom-DuPont gives everyone in the community a chance to help save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. As the official sponsor of birthdays, we know how important each and every birthday is. As the Society celebrated it’s 100th birthday on May 22nd, we invite the Steilacoom and DuPont communities to join us as we embark on our most ambitious undertaking yet. With your help, we want to finish the fight on cancer. Register your team today by visiting RelayForLife.org or by calling 1-800-227-2345.
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.
Saffari named Physician of the Year
Franciscan Health System has named Bahman Saffari, M.D., Ph.D. as its first ever “Healer with a Heart” Physician of the Year. Dr. Saffari is a Gynecology Oncologist at Franciscan Gynecologic Oncology Associates in Tacoma. Dr. Saffari was chosen based on his exemplary commitment to patient care while running a busy clinical practice and having heavy on-call obligations
Cherrydale wins CenturyLink grant
By Celeste Johnston, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Cherrydale Primary School, a kindergarten through grade 3 school, in the Steilacoom Historical School District, was awarded a $5,000 grant from CenturyLink for student technology. Teachers, Brittany Humphrey, Cindy Lea-Balko, Sylvia Kozyra, Jill Lyons and Brian Kirby wrote and submitted a technology grant to increase the schools’ teaching technology equipment.
Obituary Notice
Maureen Margaret Reardon was born on December 13, 1932 in Olympia, Washington and passed away on May 15, 2013 at the age of 80. She attended school at St. Leo High School and graduated in 1952.
UW Tacoma Celebrates Troops
TACOMA — On Thursday, May 23, UW Tacoma will host an event celebrating those who have served or who are currently serving the country through military service.
Tribute to Our Troops will run from 12:30 to 1:30 at William Philip Hall on the UW Tacoma campus. The event is free and open to the public. Active military, veterans, family members, friends and anyone who wants to recognize the commitment and sacrifice of those in the armed forces are all welcome to attend.
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.
1st Special Forces Group to honor Memorial Day
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – 1sy Special Forces Group (Airborne) and First in Asia Association (FIAA) will conduct a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony Thursday, May 23, at 11 a.m. at the unit headquarters.
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.
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