The Suburban Times

JBLM to honor fallen Servicemen in Memorial Day Ceremony

Ben Sclair — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:57:36 +0000

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will honor the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the United States with a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 27, at 11:30 a.m. at the base cemetery.

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TMP’s ’9 to 5′ is a good time for all

Lynn Geyer — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:56:21 +0000

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.”

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Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announces newly named Branches

Ben Sclair — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:10:55 +0000

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.

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Park Lodge’s Terese High honored with Community Leadership award

Gary Sabol — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:07:53 +0000

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.

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Red Cross safety tips for Memorial Day holiday

Ben Sclair — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:46:57 +0000

The long Memorial Day holiday weekend is on the horizon and for many, plans will include taking to the highway, pulling out the grill for a backyard barbecue or having fun in the water. The American Red Cross has steps everyone can follow to stay safe, whatever their plans include.

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AD: Steilacoom Tour of Historical Homes

Ben Sclair — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:30:01 +0000

DuPont: Community Memorial Day Ceremony set for Monday

Ben Sclair — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:24:04 +0000

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

Ben Sclair — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:05:07 +0000

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.

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Pet of the Week

Ben Sclair — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:45:56 +0000

Sugar, spice and everything nice. Our Featured Pet of the week, Sassy-is all of these things and more. Being only two years old, Sassy is a high energy Pitbull/Brindle pup, looking to find her forever family. She is very social, motivated by treats and enjoys playing with her toys. Do you love to go for long runs on the beach or hikes on local trails? What a coincidence, so does Sassy. She’ll be right by your side the whole way and encourage you to finish your workout strong. After a long day of exercise, Sassy would love to curl up with you on the couch and watch some late night television. With so much love to give, Sassy tends to jump when she gets excited, therefore is best suited for a household with older children and no other pets. Sassy will be your new best friend in no time, she’s just waiting to meet you. Take her home today. Reference #A474343. Contact The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, (253) 383-2733 for more information. You can now see all shelter pets online.

AD: Foothills Family Furniture Solid Wood Clearance Sale

Ben Sclair — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:24:03 +0000

Letter: Trash Hauling

David Anderson — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:55:09 +0000

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.

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Saffari named Physician of the Year

Ben Sclair — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:22:39 +0000

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

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Cherrydale wins CenturyLink grant

Ben Sclair — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:15:12 +0000

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.

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Obituary Notice

Ben Sclair — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:08:32 +0000

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.

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UW Tacoma Celebrates Troops

Ben Sclair — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:02:22 +0000

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.

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Grief Recovery via Griefshare at Little Church

Ben Sclair — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:59:39 +0000

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.

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1st Special Forces Group to honor Memorial Day

Ben Sclair — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:55:05 +0000

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.

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Around the Sound: Lakewold Gardens

Nancy Covert — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:52:52 +0000

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.

AD: Memorial Day Service at New Tacoma Cemeteries & Funeral Home

Ben Sclair — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:11:39 +0000

Cobalt Mortgage awards $115,700 in scholarships

Ben Sclair — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:17:56 +0000

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.

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UP for Arts to host PLU Regency Jazz Ensemble, May 24

Ben Sclair — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:57:11 +0000

By Debbie Klosowski

Enjoy outstanding evenings with local artists and musicians during UP for Arts 2nd annual Spring Arts & Concerts Series. Each event pairs a visual artist with a musical group in the beautiful atrium of the University Place Civic Building, located at 3609 Market Place West.

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JBLM Continuing Education to Celebrate First Veterans In Piping Welding Graduation

Ben Sclair — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:47:28 +0000

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – JBLM will celebrate the graduation of its first Soldiers from the Veterans In Piping (VIP) Welding program during a ceremony May 23 at 2 p.m., at the Southwest Washington Pipe Trades, Local 26, 8501 Zenith Court NE, Lacey, Wash.

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Oakbrook pool opening

Ben Sclair — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:32:59 +0000

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.

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Sounders and Seahawks license plate sales benefit children

Ben Sclair — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:44:58 +0000

Washington state Governor Jay Inslee summarized the state’s new Sounders and Seahawks license plate offer this way, “Buy a license plate, give a kid a great future.”

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Obituary Notice

Ben Sclair — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:09 +0000

Robert Alexander Thomas, Jr. was born on August 9, 1927 to Robert Alexander Thomas, Sr. and Eunice “Ilita” Mays and passed away on May 17^th in the year of our Lord 2013.

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400+ participate in Yoga to the Beat at Tacoma Mall

Ben Sclair — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:44:06 +0000

TACOMA – On Saturday, Molina Healthcare hosted a free yoga class for all ages at the Tacoma Mall. Attendance was estimated at over 400 people including over 150 kids from community organizations including the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, Dash Center for the Arts and a group of students from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program at Mt. Tahoma High School. The event was open to the public and was designed to make yoga fun and exciting for people who have never tried it before. Instead of the slow, meditative music most people associate with yoga, this event had a live DJ mixing popular music and an energetic yoga instructor teaching some basic poses designed to get your heart rate up while calming your mind.

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Walstrum to look back on 7 years as president of CPTC

Ben Sclair — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:32:23 +0000

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)

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UW Tacoma Panel to Discuss U.S.-Asia Alignment

Ben Sclair — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:31:17 +0000

TACOMA — A symposium at the University of Washington Tacoma will explore the critical role Washington State will play as the United States prioritizes its relationship with the Asia-Pacific region.

The event, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at William W. Philip Hall on the UW Tacoma campus, is sponsored by the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, the Pierce Military and Business Alliance, The News Tribune, Topia Technology and the UW Tacoma Chancellor’s Office.

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Honor the Fallen

Ben Sclair — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:26:08 +0000

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

Ben Sclair — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:25:51 +0000

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.

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