The Suburban Times

Wilson promoted to Director of Client Services

Ben Sclair — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:05:41 +0000

James B. (J.B.) Wilson VII has been promoted to Director of Client Services by University Place’s Cornerstone Financial Strategies. A business graduate of University of Puget Sound, Wilson has been with Cornerstone since 2007. Cornerstone offers financial planning and securities through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC.

BusinessFest returns to University Place

Ben Sclair — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:04:12 +0000

“Survivor UP” will be the theme for BusinessFest 2010 – the annual celebration of business in University Place. After taking a break during 2009 in recognition of the difficult economic climate, this gala event is returning to U.P. and this year it will be held at the Environmental Services Building from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2010. A light supper will be served.

BusinessFest 2010 is the premier business event in University Place. The event celebrates University Place as The Place for business and strengthens business fraternity in the City. It is a time for the business community to come together and celebrate past successes while looking forward to future opportunities. This year’s event will be the fifth BusinessFest held.... read the rest of story (161 words)

More needs to be done

Ben Sclair — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:01:30 +0000

Despite significant changes made by the Washington State House of Representatives, a bill that would prohibit sexually violent predators at the state’s Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island from possessing or accessing a personal computer has been agreed upon by the Senate. It will become law unless vetoed by the governor.... read the rest of story (290 words)

I Corps HQ returns from Iraq Sunday

Ben Sclair — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:28:04 +0000

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Lt. Gen. Charles H. Jacoby Jr., I Corps commanding general, Command Sgt. Maj. Frank A. Grippe, I Corps command sergeant major, and about 50 Soldiers assigned to the I Corps Headquarters will be reunited with friends and family during a “homecoming” ceremony and colors uncasing ceremony Sunday at Gray Army Airfield on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The ceremony is currently scheduled for Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m.
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Ben Sclair — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:24:42 +0000

Wards Lake Park Neighborhood Forum scheduled

Ben Sclair — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:39:08 +0000

The City of Lakewood Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will hold a Wards Lake Park Neighborhood Forum on Thursday, March 18, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. in Lakewood City Hall at 6000 Main Street SW in Lakewood. Bring your ideas for the future of this park facility as the Second Wards Lake Park Master Plan is developed. Every idea is welcome – use your imagination – how would you like this park used and enjoyed? Wards Lake Park is located at 2716-84th Avenue in Lakewood and includes both developed and natural areas within its 22 acres. In 2009, additional park property was purchased by the City to expand the facility. What would you like to see there? Please join us Thursday, March 18th so we can hear your ideas. If you have questions, please call Suzi at 253-983-7758.

Forecast for March 12-14

Tony Propp — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:36:21 +0000

Well everyone the cold weather is upon us but is leaving us as fast as it came. A warm front moved through Thursday bringing us some heavy rain. Friday we will be seeing some rain but it will be a little warmer with a high of 51 and a low of 35. The rain will continue into Saturday with a high of 51 and a low of 54. Sunday looks to be a very nice day with partly sunny skies and a high of 55 and a low of 40. The beginning of next week looks nice as well with similar conditions!

Tony Propp is a senior at Lakes High School. He is planning to attend The University of Oklahoma after graduation and is currently a National Weather Service (Skywarn) Storm spotter. He is also a member of the Lakes High School Swim Team. He has a storm chasing team called Mesochase which chases here in the Northwest as well as the Plains of northern Texas, through Oklahoma into Kansas.

Father-Daughter Dance set for Saturday

Ben Sclair — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:48:31 +0000

The City of Lakewood Parks, Recreation and Community Services Departments will present the City’s 8th annual Father-Daughter Dance, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on Saturday, March 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Clover Park High School. Pre-registration is required and can be processed over the phone by calling 253-983-7887 or in person at Lakewood City Hall. The fee for each father-daughter couple is $30. A fee of $10 is charged for each additional daughter. One 5 x 7 professional photograph is included per father in the registration cost. Dance to the music of a DJ, enjoy refreshments, take home a beautiful rose and share a special evening with your daughter, granddaughter, grandpa, dad or special friend. This is a fun event – come join us somewhere over the rainbow!!

Children Eating Cigarettes Has Poisonous Results

Ben Sclair — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:28:22 +0000

During National Poison Prevention Week, March 14–20, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department joins the Environmental Protection Agency in warning the public that cigarettes and cigarette butts may poison children who eat them. In 2007, the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) received more than 7,735 reports of children under 6 years old getting poisoned by eating cigarettes or chewing tobacco.... read the rest of story (299 words)

Letter: Soccer club looking for tournament sponsors

Ben Sclair — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:04:55 +0000

The Lakewood-Steilacoom-Dupont Soccer Club (LSDSC) will host its 5th annual Fort Steilacoom Cup 5v5 tournament on August 7th and 8th at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. The 5v5 format is a wonderful opportunity for players to get more touches on the ball as there are only 4 players on the field at a time. Due to the short games, it is also a great opportunity for coaches to interact with their players and do a lot of teaching between matches. The 5v5 format is unique in these ways and this is the only tournament of its kind in Western Washington. This event draws youth teams from across the state and has been a huge success for us in the past. Participation in this event grows each year. For 2010 we expect more than 50 teams in the tournament and more than 1,000 guests over the course of the weekend. Given the success of previous tournaments, we are now comfortable in offering sponsorship opportunities.
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Exhibit a Rhododendron Truss in the U.P. flower show

Ben Sclair — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:27:16 +0000

Anyone can enter a “truss” in the University Place Spring Flower Show. Many past winners have come from local gardens! The show is “community judged” where the winners are chosen by people coming to see the exhibit.... read the rest of story (178 words)

Pets of the Week

Ben Sclair — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:27:13 +0000

Sweetie is an American Bulldog. She is 8 years old and came to the shelter when her owners had to move. Don’t let her sad look fool you. This girl is rightly named with a sweet temperament.. She loves to be with people and craves attention. She is a very mellow dog. Sweetie would do best in a home with older children. She would like to be a part of the family and in on all the action. Come meet Sweetie today!

Rowdy is a orange tabby. He’s a domestic short hair cat with a lot of personality. Rowdy is neutered and only a year old. If you are looking for an affectionate cat who loves to play, Rowdy is your boy! This guy enjoys being held and wants to reach out and play with anything and everything he can get his little paws on. Come find Rowdy in the Cattery here at the shelter.

Contact The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, (253) 284-5844 for more information. You can now see all shelter pets online.

Family Renewal Shelter to benefit from Rotary event March 20

Dave Sclair — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:15:14 +0000

When the auctioneer calls for participants at the Lakewood Rotary Club’s Sportsman’s Dinner & Auction March 20 to raise their paddle he will be asking for funding for an organization that works in the background to help primarily women and children get a new lease on life.

Family Renewal Shelter will be the beneficiary of the special fundraising session as part of Lakewood Rotary’s 40th annual Sportsman’s Dinner & Auction. The event is slated for the McGavick Center at Clover Park Technical College of March 20. Doors open at 5 pm.... read the rest of story (319 words)

Obituary Notice

Ben Sclair — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:41:39 +0000

Sanae Trobough Passed peacefully on Mar. 2, 2010 at her home in Lakewood, WA. She was born Jan. 3, 1936 in Hiroshima, Japan and moved to the U.S. in Jan. of 1957. She was preceded in death by her son Kenneth and is survived by her husband Teddy, daughter Billie, son Joe, sister Terue, and cousin Miyako. She has 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Sanae was an active and longtime member of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI-USA) for 45 years. Sanae will be greatly missed and is loved by all of those who came to know her. Memorial services to be held at 1:00 pm Sat., Mar. 13, 2010 at Mountain View Funeral Home in the Aspen Chapel. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 253-584-0252. Please sign online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

864th Engineer Battalion cases colors for deployment to Afghanistan

Ben Sclair — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:57:50 +0000

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The 864th Engineer Battalion will case its battalion colors in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan, in a ceremony to be conducted on Thursday, March 11 at 11 a.m. on Watkins Field on JBLM-Lewis Main. Approximately 600 personnel will deploy with the battalion. Upon arrival in Afghanistan, the battalion will support Regional Command South by assuming command and control responsibility for a military engineering task force headquartered in Kandahar, conducting a variety of missions throughout the Regional Command South area of responsibility.

The battalion will provide force protection and life support construction in support of maneuver units that are distributed throughout Kandahar province, and conduct construction operations that will maintain lines of communication between forward operating bases and supporting combat outposts, to include maintaining and improving existing roads and constructing airfields as required by mission commanders.

Tacoma Tide to hold basketball tryouts

Ben Sclair — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:39:53 +0000

The Tacoma Tide will host an open tryout on Saturday, March 13 from 11 am-1 pm at the Curtis High School Gym in University Place. Come checkout Tacoma’s best basketball talent, this Saturday at the brand new Curtis High School Gymnasium. The event will be free for the public to watch. If you are interested in trying out yourself, come ready to play! Tryout registration is FREE for any player with IBL experience. If you have not played in the league before, it will cost $30 to play. The season opens April 3 against Seattle (schedule). Tickets begin at just $4. Contact the Tacoma Tide office at 253-564-9329 or at 4040 Orchard St W #100 in Fircrest.

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Ben Sclair — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:24:06 +0000

‘Canteen Memories’ song and dance showcase

Ben Sclair — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:19:32 +0000

VetsMeetVets in conjunction with the (Orting) Washington “Old” Soldier’s Home (WSH) invite the public to join them for a fun afternoon of “Canteen Memories” live musical showcase Saturday, March 13 from 1-3:30pm. Doors open 12:30. Proceeds from a $10 at door donation goes to help WSH acquire needed equipment plus bolstering further growth and networking of VetsMeetVets. Cost is $10 at the door. Contact Lorna Gifford at 253-686-3506 for more information.

Tarriers looking for first 3A title

Ben Sclair — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:12:16 +0000

Charles Wright Academy’s Knowledge Bowl teams turned in dominating performances at the recent Tacoma Invitational and Puget Sound Regional Competition and the Tarriers have earned the chance to compete for the school’s third consecutive state championship in Richland on Saturday, March 27. CWA not only won the regional competition decisively and qualified for state as the #1 seed, but did so competing for the first time two divisions above schools its own size. In the final rounds of these two competitions, CWA defeated Stadium High School, Bellarmine Prep and Federal Way Public Academy.

“CWA’s consistently excellent performance is testimony not only to the school’s outstanding academics, but especially to the talent and work ethic of its students,” said Coach John Lemma. “Charles Wright is always the school to beat.”
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Big Changes Planned for Old Settlers Cemetery

Ben Sclair — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:49:48 +0000

Did anyone notice the “army” of kids working industriously at the Old Settlers Cemetery on Washington Blvd on Saturday? Well, they were helping a Boy Scout, Leavitt Castro, with his Eagle Scout Project. They will be replacing the fence around the cemetery. “I am excited to be serving the community in which I have lived all my life and want to make a difference in making Lakewood a beautiful place to live,” said Leavitt. “I feel the appearance of this cemetery reflects how we respect our ancestors. The existing fence is an eyesore.” Leavitt is making a difference and it hasn’t been easy. There were challenges to overcome and he has handled each of them. He has taken care of all of the details to include getting approval from Pierce County, gaining support from a non-profit organization and obtaining a cooperative business to provide the supplies at cost.
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2010 U.P. Spring Flower Show and Plant Sale

Ben Sclair — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:17:38 +0000

Ready for spring? Be sure to mark your calendar for the 7th annual University Place Spring Flower Show and Plant sale! It is scheduled for Saturday, May 1st (9AM-5PM) and Sunday, May 2nd (10AM-2 PM) on the Homestead Park Rhododendron Garden Patio at 3715 Bridgeport Way W. in University Place Washington.

The Plant Sale offers hundreds of unique varieties of rhododendrons, roses, fuchsias dahlias, ferns and other unusual perennials and companion plants grown by local Northwest vendors. Plant prices are very competitive, and proceeds from the sale benefit further development of Homestead Park.... read the rest of story (76 words)

Forecast for March 11-12

Ben Sclair — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:04:06 +0000

Well this week started off quite cold and we saw some snow around the area. Not to worry, this winter system is going to stick with us as long as the snow did, not very long! Thursday rain is likely with winds at 10 to 16 mph, high of 46 and a low of 41. We look to be back in the 50’s on Friday so an update will come then!

Citizens appointed to Animal Services Advisory Panel

Ben Sclair — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:53:44 +0000

The Pierce County Auditor’s Office has selected 12 members of the public to serve on the new Animal Services Advisory Panel. This diverse panel will provide recommendations to the auditor, who oversees animal control services in unincorporated Pierce County and the towns of Wilkeson, South Prairie and Carbonado, as well as coordination with community partners.

“The advisory panel members will provide diverse technical expertise and represent the variety of interest groups concerned with animal welfare,” said Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson. “The panel will help our Animal Services division create policy, manage conflict and provide a coordinated, community response to animal control issues.” Beginning this month, the advisory panel will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at the Pierce County Annex. Following is a list of the appointees, and the area of expertise each represents:... read the rest of story (713 words)

A Community Collaboration

Ben Sclair — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:42:54 +0000

The City of Lakewood held its monthly Community Collaboration in Council Chambers on Wednesday. One of the presenters was Carl Newhouse, Outreach Program Coordinator for Army Community Service at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. His presentation covered the Army family programs available to Soldiers, Airmen, and their families. As a part of his presentation, he showed a 7-slide Power Point to highlight some of the many services they offer, and contact information for those services. Download that file (in PDF format) here.

Try the Chicken and Leek soup

Ben Sclair — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:55:29 +0000

I forgot to bring a lunch to work today, so I ran downstairs to Vive Bene for a cup of their Wedding Soup. Well… the chef who waited on me encouraged me try their Chicken and Leek soup. In a word: Fantastic. Walked out with a bowl-to-go. Vive Bene is in the Clover Park Shops (11126 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, 253-588-8989).

First jail in Washington

Dave Sclair — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:11:11 +0000

STEILACOOM HISTORICAL MARKER - Near the intersection of Rainier & Balch Streets is this historical marker. It reads: "Site of First Washington Jail built of brick 1858 used for county, state, federal prisoners Razed 1944. Erected 1962 Pierce County Pioneers Historical Ass'n." Photo by Dave Sclair.

Obituary Notice

Ben Sclair — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:29:08 +0000

Pearl Eveline Bauer. Born 7/2 1940 in Des Moines, IA and passed away 3/7/2010 in Seattle, WA surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Tommy Bauer passed away 3/10/2010. Pearl is survived by her 4 children, Sojnia (Donna) Aaron, Lonnie (Gaye) Aaron, Billy (Rhonda) Aaron, Deana VanVleet; 3 grandchildren, Ryan, Sandra, and Beth; 1 great-grandson, Aaron Sterling Phillips; mother, Martha Newman; brother, Louis (Joe) McLean; sister, Linda Whitaker. Viewing to be held 5-8PM Thursday, 3/11 at Edwards Memorial Center, 3005 Bridgeport Way W., University Place, WA. Donations can be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Edwards Memorial Center 253-566-1008. Please share memories and condolences at www.edwardsmemorial.com

Darryl J. Arnett, born December 9, 1963, came to the end of his battle with an illness too soon on March 2, 2010, at age 46. He proudly worked for the City of Tacoma Solid Waste as a driver/collector for 20 years. He was a lifelong resident of the Puyallup/Tacoma area, and graduated from Lincoln High in 1982. Darryl enjoyed fishing, photography & the beautiful nature of the outdoors/sea life. He leaves behind his 3 children, Jessica (20), Justin (22), Josh (24), his father David & older brother, Dave, as well as many loving family & friends, including his beloved dog “Bo.” In celebration of Darryl’s life a memorial service will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home in the Garden Chapel on Saturday, March 13th at 11AM. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 253-584-0252. Please sign online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

Yong Suk Cordero, age 59, passed away on March 7th, 2010 with her loved ones by her side. Yong was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea and came to the United States as a young woman. Yong was a loving, caring person and a beautiful soul. Yong did a wonderful job raising her sons as a single parent and was a very proud mother; Her boys and their accomplishments meant the world to her. Yong’s father Bom Su Kim preceded her in death. She leaves behind her Mother Dong Sun Lee and her two sons Michael Kim and Dennis Bom Griswold. Her sisters Yong Ae Kim and Yong Kwang McCarty also survive her. Yong will be greatly missed by the Griswold Family, her many friends and those at the Korean Women’s Association where she worked. Although she was taken too early from us, her family is comforted that her wishes were carried out, and she was able to give others the gift of life as an organ donor. A celebration of her life will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home, Aspen Chapel, Saturday March 13th at 10 am. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 253-584-0252. Please sign online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

Grant Brynolf Von Walter Born 12-6-21 in Tacoma to Karl and Mary Von Walter. Passed away 3-5-10, age 88. Grant went to Mary Lyon, Stewart, and Lincoln, graduating in 1940. He worked for Western Electric, served in the Signal Corp U.S. Army WWII, married Dorothy Holtcamp of Sedro-Woolley, Wa. 5-15-48. In 1952 he became an insurance agent, taking over his father’s business. Grant is survived by his wife, Dorothy, son Phil (Shirley), daughter, Priscilla (Ron), grandchildren Sterling (Charla), and Cienna. Memorial service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 101 East 38th St. Tacoma, Wa. Remembrances may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 253-584-0252. Please sign online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

Carl R. Whinnery Age 86 years, born in Nebraska, died March 5, 2010 in Tacoma Washington. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sherry and parents Clarence and Hazel. Carl was a WWII veteran with the 20th Armored Division attached to the Army Band, and served in the ETO. He was a member of the Masonic Order and the Lakewood Elks. Carl was a Lakewood businessman and founder of Lakewood Cabinet Shop and Lakewood Countertops. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 63 years, Betty, children: Cathy (Rick) Tunnell, Rich (Barb), Roger (Jenny), 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services will be held on March 15th at 1:00 PM in the Garden Chapel at Mountain View Funeral Home. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 253-584-0252. Please sign online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

Lester G White was born in Decatur IA on 2/14/1918 and passed away 3/5/2010 in Tacoma WA at 92. He is survived by his wife Mary E White, his daughter Evelyn deFreitas (Dennis) and son Les White (Janice). Lester’s 6 grandchildren: Connie Parchman, Carrie deFreitas, Matt White (Laura), Thomas White, Courtney Carrara (Brian Sielski) & Elizabeth Costanti (Stephen). Lester & Mary married in Worland WY in 1939 then moved to Vancouver WA in 1942 where Lester worked building liberty ships to support the war effort. After the war Lester worked for Crown Zellerbach for 38 years then retired in 1981 to their dream farm in Hot Springs AR. They spent 7 years working the farm & 10 years traveling in their motor home. Lester most enjoyed his time on their farm. Services will be held in the Mt View Celebration of Life Center on Monday March 15, at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Lester White Memorial Fund at HopeSparks ( www.HopeSparks.org ). Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 253-584-0252. Please sign online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

Julia Wilson Nov. 30, 1916 ~ March 6, 2010 Julia, a lifelong resident of Tacoma, passed away March 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence of 60 years. She leaves her son Larry (Dixie), grandddaughter Julie (Rick) Wahlgren, 2 great granddaughters, 5 step grandchildren and their families. Graveside service at Mt. View Memorial Park, 11:30am, March 15, 2010. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 253-584-0252. Please sign online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

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Ben Sclair — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:23:33 +0000

Mountain View to dedicate new cremation garden

Ben Sclair — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:14:54 +0000

Mountain View Memorial Park will open and dedicate their newest section, an addition to their Valley Rose Urn Garden specifically designed for the permanent placement of cremated remains. The new addition will feature “family estates” for eventual use by entire families. The dedication and ribbon-cutting is scheduled for Friday, March 12, 2010 at 11 AM. The public is invited to attend. After a brief ceremony featuring local dignitaries and an official ribbon-cutting, a reception will follow at Mountain View’s Celebration of Life Center and cemetery staff will be available for personal tours and to answer questions.... read the rest of story (100 words)

40th Annual Sportsman’s Dinner & Auction

Ben Sclair — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:08:20 +0000

It started out 40 years ago as a wild game dinner with members of the Rotary Club of Lakewood preparing wild game they had caught during the previous year and getting together for an evening of fun, frivolity and some raffles and door prizes.

Over the years the event has morphed into one of Lakewood’s major community activities attracting more than 400 individuals for an evening that includes wild game, a silent and oral auction and resulting in a major fundraiser that has helped the 125-member club to raise and distribute approximately 2 million dollars to local community organizations, schools, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club and much, much more.

The 40th annual Lakewood Rotary Club Sportsman’s Dinner & Auction is slated for March 20 at the McGavick Center at Clover Park Technical College. The doors open at 5 pm.... read the rest of story (162 words)