Stories for People
Steilacoom street “fight”
Posted by | CommentsBy Nancy Covert
"Three, two, one…let 'er rip!" shouted seven-year-old Dawson Cunningham.
Dawson and his dad, Steve, were hunkered down on Steilacoom’s Main Street sidewalk this past Saturday where they’d come to challenge Buzz Brake about whose "spinning top" was "the best."
Walstrum awarded Gordon Award of Distinction
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Nashville, Tennessee - Clover Park Technical College President Dr. John Walstrum received Phi Theta Kappa’s prestigious Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction.
The award is given in honor of Phi Theta Kappa’s longest serving Board Chair and a founder and long-time President of Highline Community College in Washington. College presidents and campus chief executive officers, nominated by their Phi Theta Kappa chapter, are selected for this award. The award is based on their outstanding support of Phi Theta Kappa.
Clay Huntington Way to be unveiled April 21
Posted by | CommentsFitting for a man who paved the way for so many others to enjoy sports the way he did, Clay Huntington will be recognized with a street named in his honor. Read More→
Lakewood Rotary Educator of the Month
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Lakewood Rotary presented their Teacher of the Month awards at the club's Friday, April 13 meeting. From the Steilacoom Historical School District was Teri Litt (left), "the backbone for the high school and middle school." Teri is a certified school librarian, and a teacher, technology specialist, coach, problem solver advisor, text book tracker, mentor, and a resource specialist. She spends about half her time teaching research skills to students. English teachers invite her into their classrooms to demonstrate how to access quality sites for research papers. Dismiss the stereotype of a librarian who is always shushing students, Teri Litt’s library is full of buzz. Accompanying Teri was her the Steilacoom High principal, Jan McCrimmon. Read More→
Who’s Warren Buffett?
Posted by | CommentsBy Nancy Covert
(The following news tip was relayed to this writer during the Kiwanis Egg Hunt at Cherrydale by someone “in the know” who passed it along.) At a recent state dinner held at the White House in early March, Steilacoom’s Medal of Honor recipient SFC. Leroy Petry and his wife, Ashley, were seated among famous folks such as President and Mrs. Obama, British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife, and Warren Buffett, to name a few. Mrs. Petry, it’s reported, was most impressed, though, by the presence of George Clooney who also was at that dinner that evening.
Lakewood's Formoso highlighted in Huffington Post
Posted by | CommentsCaring for Kids is Diane Formoso plus a whole bunch of community supporters. Diane received a nice boost of recognition following last weeks Champions for Youth breakfast. Dan Cardinali, President of Communities in Schools and breakfast keynote speaker, wrote about Diane in a Huffington Post blog titled, "Loving Relationships and Education Reform". Dan captured in a few paragraphs the essence of Diane, a force of nature. Swing by the Huffington Post and read his words. Congratulations Diane.
Lakewood Woman Nominated for Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
Posted by | CommentsWest Pierce Fire & Rescue is proud to announce that Judi Vose has been nominated to receive the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Judi will join other volunteers from throughout the state on April 23rd when Governor Gregoire will recognize extraordinary individuals who affect real change in their communities through volunteer service. Read More→
To commemorate Public Health Week, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is sharing some stories of its work. These stories are written by employees and give a glimpse into the work of the Health Department. Read More→
Happy 100th Birthday Mrs. Clark!
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Mrs. Clark's celebrated her 100th birthday on March 29. Her neighborhs prepared a basket of her favorite snack foods to help power her for the next 100 years. In addition, representatives of the police and fire departments attended. The party ended with Mrs Clark touring the neighborhood in a fire truck with appropriate lights. Read More→
To commemorate Public Health Week, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is sharing some stories of its work. These stories are written by employees and give a glimpse into the work of the Health Department. Read More→
Steilacoom Silver Stars head to Hawaii
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The Steilacoom Silver Stars of the Steilacoom Dance Company will be making their 27th trip to the "islands of aloha" performing at senior centers and retirement facilities during the last two weeks of April. Mary Petersen and Steve Behr's theme this year is "Rhythm in Motion" a motivational dance and wellness oriented program that incorporates classic music, colorful costumes and unique choreography. Waltz, Swing, Tango, Latin, Flamenco, Tap and of course Hula make up the main dancing venue. These creative expressions provide mental, physical and social benefits all in a fun filled environment. Although their programs are a lot milder than they were 25 years ago, they still possess that wonderful personal connection that attracted them to each other 27 years ago. The team is looking forward to sharing the culture and aloha spirit that is so unique to the State of Hawaii. They still enjoy the preparation, travel and presentations required to make these annual outreach visits successful. The best of it, "is the fun of it", for all! For more information about the Silver Stars, contact them at letsdancenow123@comcast.net, wellnessworksnw@comcast.net, (253) 686-9797.
Donut survey, continued
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By Nancy Covert
What would prompt you to stand in line for donuts?
After reading the local paper’s weekend entertainment section survey of area donut shops, this past weekend I was inspired to check out a donut eatery in Portland known as “Voodoo Donuts.” Whatever. That ‘old black magic’ worked for me. Read More→
Forester Book Signing
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Local author Amanda Forester, writer of historical adventure / romance novels, will be signing her most recent book, True Highland Spirit, at the Lakewood Barnes and Noble on March 30 between 3 and 7 p.m. Read More→
Happy 100th Theo Irene Clark
Posted by | CommentsBy Alan Hart, Lakewood
Don't be alarmed by the flashing police lights or shrill fire engine sirens. There is no emergency! In this quiet hilltop neighborhood, Theo Irene Clark will be celebrating her 100th birthday on March 30th. Some folks in her Hillcrest-Rebecca-Vine Maple Drive-Whisper Lane area have planned a small "centennial" gathering on the 29th, and Lakewood's Finest have indicated they might stop by. Birthday greetings are expected from the White House. Mrs. Clark’s relatives plan a family celebration on the 30th.
Pankey home sees progress, walls
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Volunteers and members of the Rotary Club of Clover Park raised the walls on Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s 200th house this last Saturday. This home is being built in Tillicum in honor of Rotarian and Lakewood resident, Gene Pankey.
Crocuses at Old Settlers Cemetery
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Crocuses popping up at Old Settlers' Cemetery off Washington Blvd. in Lakewood. Photo taken 3/22/2012 by Nancy Covert.
Among the best and the brightest
Posted by | CommentsClover Park Technical College students MaryJane Lustick-Conley and Scott Charette have been selected as members of the 2012 All-Washington Academic Team.
They will represent Clover Park at the All-Washington recognition event, to be held at South Puget Sound Community College on Thursday. Each student will receive a $750 scholarship.
