Chili Cookoff Winner
Congratulations to John Doe for coming in first place in last week’s chili cookoff! John’s spicy, Texas-style chili was a hit with everyone at the event – so it’s no surprise that he walked away with this year’s trophy. Be sure to send your congratulations – perhaps...
Bald Eagles Return to Tacoma
It’s that time of the year again – the time to watch our nation’s majestic mascot as he migrates from his winter home on the long trip to Alaska. Grab your binoculars and catch a glimpse of these creatures this year while you can!
Angelito-Elyjah
A real "plus" for the Elks Therapy Program sessions being held in the home is showing parents how to use everyday household items as therapy "tools" to help their children. Two-year-old Angelito has mild cerebral palsy from being born three months prematurely. A...
Hannah
I would like to introduce you to Hannah! She is a freshman in high school. Hannah is a social butterfly and has many friends! She has a cheery disposition. Her favorite projects at school are art class, cooking projects, and class outings. She loves wearing makeup,...
Ben
Benedict "Ben" was delivered full-term by C-section in September 2012. By age 4 months he had undergone three open-heart surgeries common with Down Syndrome: Correction of the aorta repair at five days old, complete atrial-ventricular septal defect repair in December...
Damon
There is almost nothing more devastating than finding out that what you thought was a double ear infection on top of bronchitis, is much bigger and much more ominous. Two years ago, Damon’s family received such news. At the age of 18 months, Damon was diagnosed with...