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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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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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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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...)

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.

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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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.

(more...) ]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/dance-theatre-northwest-opportunities-for-dancers/feed/ 0 http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/u-p-refuse-to-open-on-saturday-feb-11-for-storm-debris-drop-off/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/08/u-p-refuse-to-open-on-saturday-feb-11-for-storm-debris-drop-off/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:47:22 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32812 University Place Refuse & Recycling (2815 Rochester St W) will be open Saturday February 11th for storm debris drop off from 9am to 4pm.  The reduced rate of $5 (from the normal $10) per cubic yard will still be in effect. This rate will be in effect through the end of February M-F. U.P. Refuse is normally only open on Saturdays for our public recycling center. Customers may still go to the 4 Pierce County sites at no charge. Our charge is to try to cover the hauling/handiling for U.P. Refuse to take it to the County site.

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.

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WHAT:  14^th 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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Wilma Barbara (Kluger) Pollock, daughter of the late Eugene Kluger and Elizabeth (Kassay) Kluger, born June 23, 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away at age 85 on February 3, 2012. Survived by husband of 41 years, Robert Pollock, Steilacoom, daughter Nancy Foreman Kaufman (Ira), Mequon, WI, son Terry Foreman (Linda), Pearl, MS, grandson Andrew Kaufman, Vancouver, BC, and step-daughters Cindy Pollock (David) Deere and Cathy Pollock (Jeff) Davis. Wilma retired from Ft. Lewis in 1996, where she was an assistant to General Harley Davis. Wilma was an excellent cook who owned the Wooden Spoon in Gig Harbor during the 1970's. Prior to moving to Washington, she had careers with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Shorewood High School, and Teweles Seed Company. Wilma was trained as a medical technologist and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she was a Delta Zeta. Wilma was a talented handwork artist, known for her Scandinavian sweaters, crewel work, and rosemaling. In later years she became an avid quilt-making volunteer at Christ Lutheran Church. She was immensely proud of her Hungarian heritage, was a translator for the International Institute Milwaukee's court cases, and a Hungarian dancer at the International Folk Fest. She grew up in the Hungarian community in Bay View (Milwaukee). The family thanks the staff of the Lakewood Health Center for their loving care over two years. Graveside services and interment will take place at 12:30 pm Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd., Lakewood, WA, with a viewing on site from 11 am. Donations only to Christ Lutheran Church Quilting Circle, Lakewood. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.  253-584-0252. Please sign the online guest book at www.mountainviewtacoma.com

]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/07/obituaries-288/feed/ 0 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 12^th-grader Beth Broadhead and 11^th-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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Meeting will be held at Steilacoom Town Hall starting at 6:30 p.m.

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. 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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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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Sincerely,

Alexandra Vlaming

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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This professionally choreographed figure skating show will be held Feb. 10-12 at Sprinker Recreation Center's Ice Arena, which just reopened after a $6.5 million renovation. Five public performances are scheduled, including a special Friday afternoon matinee catered to senior citizens and the Pierce County Boys and Girls Clubs. Balcony and on-ice seating will accommodate up to 1,000 spectators per performance. Each show lasts approximately two hours.

This annual event showcases a featured guest performer as well as local talent. This year's featured performer is Olympic Bronze Medalist and European Champion Jozef "Jumpin Joe" Sabovcik, who once landed a quad toe loop at the European Championships.

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John Floyd Taylor October 2, 1935 - February 1, 2012 The loving family of John Floyd Taylor mourns his sudden passing February 1, 2012. He died from complications of Leukemia. He was 76. John was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma October 2, 1935 to Ethel Mae Miller and Fred Taylor. He graduated from Manuel High School in Denver, Colorado and served four years in the US Coast Guard before heading to the University of Puget Sound on a football scholarship. He received his Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and went on to earn his Masters in Forensic Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University. John was the first in his family to graduate from college. He worked at Western State Hospital for 25 years as a therapist for the criminally insane and proudly retired at the age of 55. John was a family man. He married the love of his life, Alice Frances Scott, January 27, 1960 in Tacoma. They celebrated 52 years of marriage days before his death. He was a loving husband and devoted father. He was an optimist who made people think and laugh. And he LOVED great food. John Taylor lived... and enthusiastically inspired his family to do the same. As a young father, John packed up his family and traveled through 48 of the continental United States by the time his five children graduated from high school. He and his loving wife Alice zigzagged across the country making life-long friends along the way. John is survived by his loving wife Alice and five children; Donald Taylor, Terri Chestnut, Janice Stowers and son-in-law Larry Stowers, Joyce Taylor Wallace and son-in-law Calvin Wallace, Robert Taylor and daughter-in-law Tanya Taylor. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren; Dionne, Kristina, Jeremy, Carvell, Bryce, Chase, Miles, Lawrence, Jordan, Shi, Loren and Karsyn and three great grandchildren; Deondre, Jabari and Jaden. He will be deeply missed by those who loved him and fondly remembered by those who were blessed to know him. John's life will celebrated at Mountain View Funeral Home in Lakewood February 4th at 3pm. Visitation -- Friday, Feb. 3rd 1pm-9pm. Donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.  253-584-0252. Please sign the online guest book at www.mountainviewtacoma.com

(more...) ]]> http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/06/obituaries-287/feed/ 0 http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/05/tillicumwoodbrook-community-center-food-bank-holds-auction-fundraiser/ http://www.thesubtimes.com/2012/02/05/tillicumwoodbrook-community-center-food-bank-holds-auction-fundraiser/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:14:06 +0000 russell http://www.thesubtimes.com/?p=32660 Need a Valentines Day gift for your sweetie, but you don't want to shop for it and you want to support a local charity with tax-deductible gift all at the same time? Well, the Tillicum/Woodbrook Community Center Food Bank has the answer. Bid on one of the gift cards below or buy one outright for three times the actual value and you will have accomplished your Valentines shopping mission!

Bidding begins now and ends Friday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m.

The following gift cards are available to bid on or purchase via the Buy Now option, which involves purchasing the card for three times its stated value.

1.  Cabela’s  $100.00 gift card - minimum bid $150.00
2. Cabela’s  $ 50.00 gift card - minimum bid $75.00
3. Auto Zone $100.00 gift card - minimum bid  $150.00
4. Spa Finder $100.00 gift card - minimum bid $150.00 Local spa can be found at spafinder.com (several locations in the area)
5. Spa Finder $100.00 gift card - minimum bid $150.00
6. Spa Finder $100.00 gift card - minimum bid $150.00
7. Dillard’s $25.00 gift card - minimum bid  $40.00

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