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Lakewood's January permit activity
Posted by | CommentsPermits for $418,526.60 worth of construction were issued during January 2012 by the City of Lakewood. The breakdown of issued permits by category is as follows:
- 16 building permits for construction valued at $378,326.60
- 1 demolition permit valued at $2,500
- 1 mobile home permit permits valued at $3,500
- 34 mechanical permits
- 13 plumbing permits
- 5 sign permits valued at $34,200
Notice: Transportation Funding committee meetings scheduled
Posted by | CommentsBy Alice M. Bush, City Clerk
The Lakewood City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Transportation Funding will meet on Thursday, February 2, 9, 16 and March 1 at 4:30 pm in Lakewood City Hall in the Executive Conference Room 3A (Third Floor), 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood WA 98499. The purpose of the meeting to to discuss transportation funding.
Anderson rebuts Carrell
Posted by | CommentsLakewood Deputy Mayor Don Anderson rebuts State Senator Mike Carrell's claim that the City of Lakewood's sewer fee is really a tax.
AD: Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Changing Lives Luncheon
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Boys & Girls Club to take over The Ram
Posted by | CommentsBy Erik Kramer, Director
The Lakewood Boys & Girls Club will takeover The Ram Restaurant & Brewery (in Lakewood) on Tuesday, January 31st. From 4-9 p.m., the Ram in Lakewood will donate 10% of all proceeds to the Lakewood Boys & Girls Club. So, lets try to fill this place. Please, come on out enjoy some great food and drinks and support our youth at the Lakewood Boys & Girls Club.
AD: St. Frances Cabrini open house
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Happy Birthday Eric
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Emanuel named director of Tillicum youth center
Posted by | CommentsJason Emanuel has been named (effective January 1) director of Youth for Christ's Tillicum Youth & Family Center.
AD: Click! Cable TV HD Special
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POSTPONED – U.P. Police Headquarters Open House
Posted by | CommentsThe Open House and Ribbon Cutting for the City’s new Police Headquarters, originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 19, has been postponed due to inclement weather. The City of University Place will reschedule the event for a later date. For more information, please visit the City’s website at www.CityofUP.com.
Letter: 'Stop the train'
Posted by | CommentsBy David Anderson, Tillicum
The signature drive to stop High Speed Rail (HSR) through Lakewood continues to March 2. Two 2'x4’ banners have been created for the signature gathering sites (Post Office, Library and Safeway). Volunteers will be coordinated via communitymattersweb@gmail.com.
David Boze to speak in Lakewood
Posted by | CommentsRadio talk show host David Boze will speak at the 28th District Republicans Club luncheon on January 28 (11 am) at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club. Boze, who hosts a show KTTH 770, will make election predictions. Tickets are $18 in advance, or $21 at the door. RSVP by January 21 to 253-581-2859.
Snow pics
Posted by | CommentsDo you have some nice snow pictures? Send them to editor@thesubtimes.com so we can share. We also have some nice shots at our Facebook Fan Page from Lakewood's Ed Kane.
Lakewood United upcoming speaker schedule
Posted by | CommentsBy 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:
- January 19, 2012 – Lakewood Police Department Update – Chief Bret Farrar (Andrea Litton – MC)
- January 26, 2012 – January 26, 2012 - The Suburban Times Update - Ben Sclair - Locally Owned and Operated OnLine Community Newspaper since 2005 (Pamela Maddess - MC)
- February 2, 2012 – “What is The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation” – Jeff Pritchard, Development Director (KC Carlson - MC)
- February 9, 2012 – “State of the City” – Doug Richardson, Mayor, City of Lakewood (Kristi Roy - MC)
January 18th CDBG and PAB meetings cancelled
Posted by | CommentsDue to inclement weather, the Community Development Block Grant and Planning Advisory Board meetings scheduled for Wednesday, January 18 at 5:30 and 6:30 respectively have been cancelled.
Award-winning author book signings in January
Posted by | CommentsJames Keeffe, author of 'Two Gold Coins and a Prayer' will be signing copies of his book at area Costco stores in January.
- Tacoma Costco (2219 South 37th Street): Jan 21, 1-3 p.m.
- Lacey Costco: Jan 22, 1-3 p.m.
- Puyallup Costco: Jan 28, 1-3 p.m.
Keeffe was awarded the 2011 Military Writers Society of America Award for a book about the Air Force.
