Stories for Pictures
Chinook gets wet in American Lake
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A U.S. Army Chinook helicopter conducted water training in American Lake (in front of the VA) the week of July 5-8. More pictures below. Read More→
Solemnity exemplified in Flag Retirement Ceremony
Posted by | CommentsSuch a large part of our local community is comprised of military families and retirees. However, even for those who may have never served in the armed forces, there is a reverence for the American flag. There is an established protocol for the proper destruction, i.e. 'retirement' of tattered old flags. They should never be discarded. The American Legion, Doughboy Memorial Post 138, in University Place is a drop site for flags to ensure their proper disposal.
UP Senior Center fundraising double-hitter
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By Jaynie Jones
The University Place Senior Center was transformed into a lively dining hall festooned with fresh flowers and cookie baskets atop red-and-white table linens. The center hosted a fundraising double-hitter on a recent, rainy Tuesday afternoon with a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction raising more than $1,000.
"Greatest Show on Earth" open house for Lakewood's seniors
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Original circus posters and hand-carved antique circus wagons featured in the Bridgeport Place display on loan courtesy of the collection of Ralph Decker, Tacoma.
By Jaynie Jones
A circus-themed open house event was held at the Lakewood Senior Activity Center recently. Featured were agencies, businesses, and other organizations that serve seniors in Lakewood and the surrounding region.
Health care providers included senior living communities and home care services, footwear, grief support, hearing services, and even the fire department had tabletop displays of their informational materials.
Scotch Broom
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Photo by Nancy Covert
(Washington State Grange Poetry Contest Winner, 1991 - with apologies to those who are allergic to this invasive weed)
No penny-pinching Scot is this
Who sweeps bold swaths of gold and green
Across the landscape
Pity those who see
Only weeds.
A mini-Monet garden
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By Nancy Covert
Across the road from the Wastewater Plant are mounds (stalks?) of brilliant yellow iris--so I guess you could say we have a mini-Monet garden in our neighborhood. Gold blooms on scotch broom, purple pipes at the plant--and plenty of green--hey, those are the Mardi Gras colors, too. Laissez le bontemps rollez!
Steilacoom mill burns
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A thick column of black smoke rose from the former pulp mill near Chamber Bay in Steilacoom on Friday. KIRO 7 has an uncut video feed of 2+ minutes and a story stating the fire could burn for days as "there's no water source in the area."
Ad: Honoring Stephanie Van Leuven
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Twilight over Steilacoom
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We do live in a beautiful part of the world. Twilight over Steilacoom. Photo by Nancy Covert.
Orr trees finally budding
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The ancient apple tree on the edge of the Nathaniel Orr property is finally budding out--Orr's orchard was originally planted more than 150 years ago. At least a few trees are still going strong.
Have a seat
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Have a book? A bank of seats in the University Place Library await you. Photo by Nancy Covert.
Lakes junior gets taste of state politics as House page
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By Jayme Taylor, Communication Manager
Leslie Espinoza, a junior from Lakes High School, recently served as a page for Rep. Bruce Chandler in Olympia.
Espinoza, daughter of Joel and Sonia Espinoza, attended a daily page school to learn about the legislative process. As part of her duties, she distributed documents and notes to lawmakers and staff on the House floor, as well as around the Capitol campus.
District administrators thank legislators for support of military families
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While in Washington, D.C., for the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) conference, Superintendent Debbie LeBeau and board member Joe Vlaming visited the offices of U.S. senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray and representatives Adam Smith and Norm Dicks, leaving framed certificates of appreciation and board coins to show the district’s gratitude for their unwavering support of Clover Park School District and its military families.
Lysichiton americanus
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By Nancy Covert
Taken from a Wikipedia definition: Lysichiton americanus, better known as Western Skunk cabbage, Yellow Skunk Cabbage or Swamp Lantern, is a plant found in swamps and wet woods, along streams and in other wet areas of the Pacific Northwest where it is one of the few native species in the arum family.
Daffodil's are in bloom in U.P.
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The daffodil's are in bloom in University Place. Photo by Nancy Covert.
Steilacoom Historical Museum Association Photo Contest
Posted by | CommentsBy Curtis Brake
The Steilacoom Historical Museum Association (SHMA) is proud to announce another great photo contest! This is your time to shine and show off your great photography skills as well as showcase our wonderful town of Steilacoom.
