The Suburban Times » Communities http://www.thesubtimes.com The community newspaper for DuPont, Fircrest, Lakewood, Steilacoom and University Place Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:58:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Letter: Lakewood Officers' Charity response to embezzlement http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/letter-lakewood-officers-charity-response-to-embezzlement/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/letter-lakewood-officers-charity-response-to-embezzlement/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:56:49 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32854 John Unfred,  Treasurer, Lakewood Officers' Charity

The Lakewood Officers’ Charity was shocked and outraged when we first learned about the allegations of theft of donated funds intended for the Charity. Federal prosecutors have charged Skeeter Manos with ten counts of wire fraud. Manos was the Treasurer of the Lakewood Police Independent Guild, but has never been a member of the Charity’s executive board. Since being notified, we have fully and completely cooperated with the investigation. We will refer all questions pertaining to the investigation to the U.S. Attorneys’ Office.
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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/letter-lakewood-officers-charity-response-to-embezzlement/feed/ 0 Treasurer of Lakewood Police Independent Guild arrested for embezzling from Fallen Officers' Fund http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/treasurer-of-lakewood-police-independent-guild-arrested-for-embezzling-from-fallen-officers-fund/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/treasurer-of-lakewood-police-independent-guild-arrested-for-embezzling-from-fallen-officers-fund/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:39:13 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32806

A Lakewood, Washington Police Officer who served as the Treasurer of the Lakewood Police Independent Guild was arrested today and charged with ten federal felonies related to the alleged embezzlement of more than $120,000 from a fund intended to benefit the families of four Lakewood Police Officers who were killed in the line of duty in November 2009. SKEETER TIMOTHY MANOS, 34, of Dupont, Washington, was arrested without incident at the Lakewood City Hall early this morning. He will make his initial appearance on the charges in U.S. District Court in Tacoma at 2:30 today.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/treasurer-of-lakewood-police-independent-guild-arrested-for-embezzling-from-fallen-officers-fund/feed/ 0 Ham’s living Memorial http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/hams-living-memorial/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/hams-living-memorial/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:51:26 +0000 Nancy Covert http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32761
By Nancy Covert
Even when it’s not raining it’s possible to find a rainbow overhead. This rainbow, however, is located inside, over the Children’s Corner at the Steilacoom Branch of Pierce County Library. Steilacoom Library is the oldest public library in the state, established in 1858—and one of Pierce County Library’s many branches.
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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/hams-living-memorial/feed/ 0 LASA and CISL receive Lions' funds http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/lasa-and-cisl-receive-lions-funds/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/lasa-and-cisl-receive-lions-funds/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:58:08 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32825

With proceeds from the Lakewood First Lions Club's annual Oktoberfest celebration and fundraiser club president Diane Formoso (L) presents checks of $400.00 each to Janne Hutchins for the Living Access Support Alliance (LASA), and Dave O'Keeffe for Lakewood Communities in Schools.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/lasa-and-cisl-receive-lions-funds/feed/ 0 Soldiers and Airmen practice rapid deployment capabilities http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/soldiers-and-airmen-practice-rapid-deployment-capabilities/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/soldiers-and-airmen-practice-rapid-deployment-capabilities/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:57:19 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32856 62nd Medical Brigade Soldiers and 62nd Airlift Wing Airmen will train side-by-side Thursday, Feb. 9, from 3-5 p.m., as part of a rapid deployment exercise, loading and unloading medical vehicles and equipment aboard C-17 aircraft at JBLM’s McChord Field.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/soldiers-and-airmen-practice-rapid-deployment-capabilities/feed/ 0 Two new hotels to be constructed in Lakewood http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/two-new-hotels-to-be-constructed-in-lakewood/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/two-new-hotels-to-be-constructed-in-lakewood/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:39:43 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32808

Business and leisure travelers will soon have two new hotels to choose from when visiting Lakewood and neighboring Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). This month, prep work began on a site located on Pacific Highway that will soon be home to both a Courtyard by Marriott and a TownePlace Suites by Marriott. The two properties together will provide more than 200 new rooms in an area that has traditionally been underserved by the hospitality industry. (more...)

]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/two-new-hotels-to-be-constructed-in-lakewood/feed/ 0 WRPA HotSpot Basketball Competition http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/wrpa-hotspot-basketball-competition/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/wrpa-hotspot-basketball-competition/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:33:53 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32845 The 2011 -2012 Washington Recreation & Parks Association HotSpot basketball competition for girls and boys comes to Lakewood on Saturday, February 11th. This basketball skills contest is a qualifier for the state competition that will be held in March. The competition on the 11th will be held at Pierce College in the Health and Fitness Center beginning at noon. Registration is FREE, but is required for all participants. To be eligible for the competition you must be 7 to 14 years old based on the participant's age on March 31, 2012. The contest features five "HotSpots" on the court. Players score points by making baskets from each of the "HotSpots" and for making a layup from each side of the basket.  Bonus points are also awarded for attempting a shot from all spots. The competitor must dribble when moving with the ball on the court. Come a little early and fill-out your registration form. This FREE event is a great way to test your basketball skills. For more information contact: Dennis Higashiyama at 253-983-7835.

]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/wrpa-hotspot-basketball-competition/feed/ 0 Secretary of State candidate Kim Wyman to address Lakewood Republican Women http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/secretary-of-state-candidate-kim-wyman-to-address-lakewood-republican-women/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/secretary-of-state-candidate-kim-wyman-to-address-lakewood-republican-women/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:18:31 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32666

The Lakewood Republican Women invite you to a district public relations workshop, lunch and presentation by Kim Wyman, candidate for Washington Secretary of State on February 17 at the Oakbrook Golf & Country Club. The workshop starts at 10 a.m..

Also speaking will be Patti Mannie, marketing consultant, and Patsy Excell WFRW treasurer, webmaster and NFRW vice-chair of web committee.

Cost $20. Lunch is chicken marsala (coffee & muffins during workshop).

Reservations to district director Llillian Murphy by February 13 at 253-678-9689.

]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/secretary-of-state-candidate-kim-wyman-to-address-lakewood-republican-women/feed/ 0 Workshop explains Reverse Mortgages http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/workshop-explains-reverse-mortgages/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/workshop-explains-reverse-mortgages/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:14:46 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32540 Most Americans would prefer to remain in their own home for as long as possible. One way that people can do that is a “Reverse Mortgage.” Knowing the fundamentals about Reverse Mortgages can make for a solid decision and prevent major problems. A Reverse Mortgage enables seniors 62 or older to access their home equity for a variety of purposes.

Pierce County Community Connections Aging & Disability Resources is sponsoring “Reverse Mortgages: A Primer for Consumers” as part of the “Know it before you need it” series.  The free workshop explains in clear, impartial terms the basic features of a Reverse Mortgage and how one can provide the means to stay in one’s home.

“Many people are apprehensive about getting a Reverse Mortgage,” said Aaron Van Valkenburg, manager of Aging and Disability Resources. “But they can be a prudent way for seniors to tap into a home’s value and provide the means to remain at home without sacrificing anything. When it comes to Reverse Mortgages, knowledge is everything.”

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/workshop-explains-reverse-mortgages/feed/ 0 Steilacoom High sophomore serves as page for Sen. Mike Carrell http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/steilacoom-high-sophomore-serves-as-page-for-sen-mike-carrell/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/steilacoom-high-sophomore-serves-as-page-for-sen-mike-carrell/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:01:21 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32830
Katie Howard, a sophomore at Steilacoom High School, participated in the Senate Page Program last week during the fourth week of the 2012 session. Howard was sponsored by Sen. Mike Carrell (R- Lakewood).
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Experienced dancers with classical training are needed for upcoming performances of Arts Are Education & Community Outreach Performances. Positions are open for Company members, Jr Dance Ensemble Members and Guest Performers. Call (253) 778-6534 for an application and audition appointment or send DVD or VHS audition and resume to: DTN, 2811 Bridgeport Way West #24, University Place/Tacoma, WA 98466.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/u-p-refuse-to-open-on-saturday-feb-11-for-storm-debris-drop-off/feed/ 0 Notice: Transportation Committee meetings scheduled http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/notice-transportation-committee-meetings-scheduled/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/notice-transportation-committee-meetings-scheduled/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:27:28 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32519 By Alice M. Bush, City Clerk

The Lakewood City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Transportation Funding will meet on Thursday, February 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.

]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/notice-transportation-committee-meetings-scheduled/feed/ 0 Letter to the editor: Reasons given part 4 http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/letter-to-the-editor-reasons-given-part-4/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/letter-to-the-editor-reasons-given-part-4/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:59:59 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32655 DuPont Council Members,
This is the fourth in a series of e-mails that address the reasons given by City Council members for their vote to approve or disapprove the 2011 Settlement Agreement, as reported in the 1/27/2012 South Puget Sound News article.
Councilwoman Coffey is quoted as saying:  "The settlement agreement will get us a restoration plan, plus forty-five acres on the bluff that will be put into open space.  The Growth Management Act by law mandates that cities identify the natural resources, and this (gravel) is a huge resource for our region."
In the second e-mail of this series I address the subject of the "The settlement agreement will get us a restoration plan,...", thus I will not repeat what I have previously stated  in this e-mail.
In regard to Councilwoman Coffey's statement that: "The settlement agreement will get us ... forty-five acres on the bluff that will be put into open space."  I respond as follows.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/letter-to-the-editor-reasons-given-part-4/feed/ 0 Westside Story – Recycle at Recycle http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/westside-story-recycle-at-recycle/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/westside-story-recycle-at-recycle/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:59:41 +0000 Joe Boyle http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32773
Story & Photo – Joseph BoyleAt my age, any time I get to see something I have never seen before, I get excited.  So there I was heading into the LRI Recycle Dump located at 10308 Sales Road South, Tacoma, Washington, 98499 with 1600 pounds of ice-storm branches and brush.  What could be more boring that than that?
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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/westside-story-recycle-at-recycle/feed/ 2 Westside Story – City Solution for Dukes of Hazard http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/westside-story-city-solution-for-dukes-of-hazard/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/westside-story-city-solution-for-dukes-of-hazard/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:58:13 +0000 Joe Boyle http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32800
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle

Do you remember my May 23, 2011 story and photos titled Westside Story – Dukes of Hazard?

The story provided a description of the aftermath of one more reckless driver racing down Gravelly Lake Drive SW.  As she sped southbound down on Gravelly Lake Drive SW, which is a 30 M.P.H. zone, she straightened out Gravelly as it bends right towards Nyanza Road SW.  She hit the curb, became airborne, sliced the lawn, smashed through the solid brick fence, tore out some trees and landed on a welcome mat to the front door of a residential condominium.  The car smashed through the front door and drove inside the home right up to the upstairs staircase.
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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/westside-story-city-solution-for-dukes-of-hazard/feed/ 0 Lakewood Historical Society Receives Recognition for Fund Raising Event http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/lakewood-historical-society-receives-recognition-for-fund-raising-event/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/lakewood-historical-society-receives-recognition-for-fund-raising-event/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:53:47 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32792
Becky Huber, President of the Lakewood Historical Society proudly accepted the Event award from the Heritage League of Pierce County at their Annual Meeting held at the Washington State History Museum on Sat, February 4th. It was in recognition of the very successful fund raising event the Society held on July 31st, 2011 at Villa Madera. Over 200 people attended the event that raised over $10,000.
]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/lakewood-historical-society-receives-recognition-for-fund-raising-event/feed/ 0 Harrison Prep and Southgate receive state award for student achievements http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/harrison-prep-and-southgate-receive-state-award-for-student-achievements/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/harrison-prep-and-southgate-receive-state-award-for-student-achievements/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:47:46 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32787 Harrison Preparatory School and Southgate Elementary School received 2011 Washington Achievement Awards from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the State Board of Education (SBE).

Harrison Prep is recognized for closing achievement gaps and Southgate is recognized for elementary overall excellence; improvement and closing achievement gaps. Schools are selected based on their statewide assessment data for the three previous years.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/harrison-prep-and-southgate-receive-state-award-for-student-achievements/feed/ 0 Go green, Go goats http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/go-green-go-goats/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/go-green-go-goats/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:47:00 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32756

The most recent visitors to Steilacoom High School spend all of their time outside the classroom. Approximately 30 goats and 10 sheep have been hired from Goat Trimmers to assist in eradicating the blackberry bushes that border the high school athletic fields. Bruce Parker, Supervisor of Maintenance and Facilities for Steilacoom School District, stated that this non-chemical approach to weed control, continues the practice of the district in attempting to use environmentally friendly resources when available.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/go-green-go-goats/feed/ 1 APCC Hosts 14th Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/apcc-hosts-14th-annual-asia-pacific-new-year-celebration/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/apcc-hosts-14th-annual-asia-pacific-new-year-celebration/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:11:18 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32538 WHO:    Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC)

WHAT:  14th Annual Asia Pacific New Year's Celebration

WHEN:  Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.

WHERE:  Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, located at 2727 East D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421. With an expected attendance of 8,000 people from all over the Northwest and beyond, we encourage attendees to arrive early. Doors will open at 10:30am. The opening ceremony is at 11:00am and the festivities go on until 6:00pm. Free and low cost parking is available.

WHY:  This year APCC (Asia Pacific Cultural Center) is proud to feature the Island Nation of Fiji, a country known for its beautiful landscape and beaches, and for its beautiful and diverse people. The Chief Guest for the Fijian Community will be the Honorable Ambassador Winston Thompson from Washington D.C. Everyone will be able to learn about and experience some of the traditions from Fiji as well as all of the different Asia Pacific countries and cultures through song, music, dance, and other interesting and entertaining demonstrations.Fun, free, and entertaining event for the whole family. Sample the vast diversity of the Asia Pacific region, through song, music, and traditional dances.  Throughout the day, children can participate in educational games, storytelling, and hands-on activities.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/apcc-hosts-14th-annual-asia-pacific-new-year-celebration/feed/ 0 Traffic up at The Suburban Times website http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/traffic-up-at-the-suburban-times-website/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/traffic-up-at-the-suburban-times-website/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:38:26 +0000 Ben Sclair http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32721 Thank you.

Twenty-six percent more visitors (9,419 v. 7,467) visited www.thesubtimes.com in January 2012 compared with January 2011. Those 26% more visitors viewed 42% more pages (24,533 v. 17,270) once at the site. Comparing complete year (2011 to 2010), the numbers are also quite impressive. 44% more visitors (106.144 v. 73,396) viewed 33% more pages (244,434 v. 183,709). Check out our site statistics for your yourself. If you'd like to reach this growing audience with an consistent (and affordable) advertising, check out our rates or call Stephen Neufeld (253-318-7013) for more information.

]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/traffic-up-at-the-suburban-times-website/feed/ 1 Harrison Prep and Lakes musicians earn All-State honors http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/harrison-prep-and-lakes-musicians-earn-all-state-honors/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/harrison-prep-and-lakes-musicians-earn-all-state-honors/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:53:45 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32646

Harrison Prep All-State singers from left: Beth Broadhead, Michelle Wall and Zak Buller (Kevon Williams not pictured) with their teacher Nicholas Gorne.

Four singers from Clover Park School District's Harrison Preparatory School and a cellist from Lakes High School have been selected for the Washington Music Educators Association’s All-State honors. Harrison Prep 12th-grader Beth Broadhead and 11th-grader Zak Buller will perform in the All-State Mixed Choir; Harrison Prep eighth-grader Michelle Wall will perform in the Junior All-State Mixed Choir and sixth-grader Kevon Williams will perform in the All-State Youth Honor Chorus.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/harrison-prep-and-lakes-musicians-earn-all-state-honors/feed/ 0 Steilacoom Town Council agenda for Feb. 7 http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/steilacoom-town-council-agenda-for-feb-7/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/steilacoom-town-council-agenda-for-feb-7/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:56:44 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32689

Meeting will be held at Steilacoom Town Hall starting at 6:30 p.m.

  1. Call to Order and Roll Call
  1. Pledge of Allegiance

C.   Consent Agenda

  1. Minutes of January 17, 2012
  2. Approval of Payroll Checks #43892 - #43912 in the amount $134,099.84
  3. Approval of Claims Checks #69765 - #69805 in the amount of $34,880.52 and Claims Checks #69846-#69938 in the amount of $395,105.68 and Manual Check #69845 in the amount of $25.60
  4. Colbert Infrared Scope of Services (AB 2450)
  5. Appointment of Bill Miner to Planning Commission (AB 2451)

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/steilacoom-town-council-agenda-for-feb-7/feed/ 0 Curran Orchard Pruning Parties http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/curran-orchard-pruning-parties/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/curran-orchard-pruning-parties/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:53:19 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32684 Learn how to prune fruit trees and get first hand experience during free pruning classes at the Curran Apple Orchard Park in University Place.

Master Gardeners will provide free instruction at a pruning class on Thursday, February 9, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the United Church Fellowship Hall, 3912 Grandview Drive W.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/curran-orchard-pruning-parties/feed/ 0 Letter to the Editor: Why Voters Should Support the Upcoming School Levy http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/letter-to-the-editor-why-voters-should-support-the-upcoming-school-levy/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/letter-to-the-editor-why-voters-should-support-the-upcoming-school-levy/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:52:24 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32682 I am writing as a community member who has been a student in the Clover Park School District in the recent past. I graduated from Lakes High School in 2007, and prior to that attended Hudtloff Middle School, and Idlewild Elementary School. There are many good reasons to pass the upcoming educational programs and operations levy. Eighty percent of levy spending goes to support the classrooms, by maintaining smaller class sizes, purchasing current textbooks, and providing academic and career guidance. The levy also provides support for safety and security, like campus resources officers and fire alarms. Voting yes for the levy is voting yes for the safety of students, and voting yes for supporting all children being able to learn. As a past student I know from personal experience how important it is to learn from current materials, and the importance of small class sizes, and by voting yes you can help to continue to the good work that is already being done in our schools. Please consider this when you vote on the upcoming levy measure. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Alexandra Vlaming

]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/letter-to-the-editor-why-voters-should-support-the-upcoming-school-levy/feed/ 0 Lakewood United Agenda http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/lakewood-united-agenda/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/lakewood-united-agenda/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:43:33 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32753 By Robin Rego, President, Lakewood United

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:

February 9, 2012 – “State of the City” – Doug Richardson, Mayor, City of Lakewood (Robin Rego - MC)

February 16, 2012 – Habitat for Humanity in Tillicum – Sue Potter, Director of Development (Evelyn Kelly - MC)

February 23, 2012 - Washington State Budget, Economy and Relationship to Federal Budget – Gary Chandler, Vice President Government Affairs, Association of Washington Business (AWB) (Ernie Heller - MC)

March 1, 2012 – CSRT Update - Lt. Stephen L. Mauer, Community Safety & Resource Team (CSRT), City of Lakewood Police Department (Steve Smith - MC)

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/lakewood-united-agenda/feed/ 0 University Place plans Open House to celebrate its new Police Headquarters http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/university-place-plans-open-house-to-celebrate-its-new-police-headquarters/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/university-place-plans-open-house-to-celebrate-its-new-police-headquarters/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:41:29 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32750 The City of University Place will hold an Open House on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 4 to 5 p.m. at its new Police Headquarters located in the Town Center Civic Building, 3609 Market Place West, Suite 201. The public is invited and encouraged to join with the City Council, Commission members, City staff, Pierce County Sheriff’s Department and University Place Police Department personnel in a ribbon cutting and presentations which will begin promptly at 4 p.m. Tours of the facility will follow the program.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/university-place-plans-open-house-to-celebrate-its-new-police-headquarters/feed/ 0 Lakewood Community Collaboration is Feb. 8 at City Hall http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/lakewood-community-collaboration-is-feb-8-at-city-hall/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/lakewood-community-collaboration-is-feb-8-at-city-hall/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:41:05 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32675 By Kim Dodds, Human Services Coordinator, City of Lakewood

I'm excited to present you with the agenda for this Wednesday's Collaboration meeting:

Ria Johnson, Program Assistant for the Tacoma Urban League will be making a presentation on the programs currently offered by the Tacoma Urban League that include an after-school program sponsored by Comcast entitled Digital Connectors, as well as an after-school program for middle-school boys entitled MIP (Male Involvement Program) in the Tacoma area.  She will be offering a status update as well as oversight of other important efforts of the League.

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]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/lakewood-community-collaboration-is-feb-8-at-city-hall/feed/ 0 Latest edition of Steilacoom school district Community Connection now available http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/latest-edition-of-steilacoom-school-district-community-connection-now-available/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/latest-edition-of-steilacoom-school-district-community-connection-now-available/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:35:57 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32747 This edition of the school district's newsletter includes articles about award winning cheerleaders, wrestlers, DECA students and more. Get the newsletter here. Past newsletters are available for download here.

]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/latest-edition-of-steilacoom-school-district-community-connection-now-available/feed/ 0 Letter to the Editor http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/letter-to-the-editor-10/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/letter-to-the-editor-10/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:31:18 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32742 In response to David Anderson's letter I must say I couldn't agree more. Every thing he said is one of the big reasons this country is in such trouble now. I will not vote for anyone who has supported that bill for Marriage for Gays.
Joan Campion, Lakewood
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