I usually am not at a loss for words. Today is an exception. Because I have no words to add to our first Amtrak 501 train derailment, I am only going to fill the visual gap.
Westside Story – Mayor Anderson’s Powerful Words
On December 19, 2017, The Suburban Times published an article titled, Lakewood responds to media inquiries following Amtrak train 501 derailment in DuPont. Listen to Mayor Anderson’s powerful words by clicking this link.
Westside Story – Arctic or Bust
Everyone has to live someplace. Most of us think our home is the best place. For a majority of The Suburban Times readers, that means Lakewood, Dupont, University Place, or Steilacoom is the place to be, but how can one be sure they are living in the best location on earth? There is a proven […]
Westside Story – The Ox-Bow Incident
On December 23, 2017, Mr. David Anderson wrote a letter to The Suburban Times titled, Letter, Amtrak should go back where it came from. You will not get any argument from me regarding what an unnecessary tragedy the Amtrak Train 501 death and injury-producing derailment turned out to be for the train’s passenger / victims […]
Westside Story – "Hands Up"
When you hear the word, minor, do you think baseball? When you hear the word, minor, do you think coal? When you hear the word, minor, do you think underage drinking?
Westside Story – Keep Talking
Keep talking…
Westside Story – Winter Warmth at Greater Lakes
Christmas Angels, Joan Eisenhardt and Kathy Sweeney, and a fabulous crew of volunteers at Greater Lakes Mental Health Care are up to good again. I said, “Up to good,” not up to no-good.
Westside Story – GetHigh
As you probably know, Lakewood City Council is processing a decision regarding allowing or not allowing dope shops inside the city limits. It is my hope Lakewood will be able to take the high road by complying with Federal Law which considers marijuana and dope shops illegal. The problem is money talks. Money motivates politicians […]
Westside Story – Money & Marijuana
The City of Lakewood has produced a website titled, Marijuana: What’s The City of Lakewood’s Take? I compliment the City of Lakewood for making this information available to the public on a user-friendly basis.