By David Anderson A political website is soliciting nominations for someone – anyone – that took a courageous stand; or innovatively made a difference without raising taxes to do it; or demonstrated the audacity to buck the status quo.
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Letter: It’s a Matter of ‘If’ and ‘Then’
By David Anderson What contributes most toward achievement in both school and life. “Everyone has a plan ‘till they get punched in the mouth.”
Letter: It’s Vogue to be Vague
By David Anderson Though memory fails, the recollection now of what the real estate ad described then as ‘waterfront property, wall-to-wall carpet, and charming,’ was rather ‘property-speak’ for a drainage ditch, a throw rug and a fixer-upper.
Westside Story: Adventure Artist – Becci Crowe
Photo & Videos – Mark Crowe Recently I had the good fortune to observe Becci Crowe’s presentation to Dorothy Wilhelm’s communication and speech class at Clover Park Technical College. Becci is a renowned adventure artist, world traveler, filmmaker and conservationist. While Becci might be thought of as one of a kind, she was quick to […]
Letter: Lucky in Love
By David Anderson On this New Year’s Eve, some rowing thoughts on looking back – which is what rowers do – with my wife in mind going forward. December 4th of this year I sank my boat.
Letter: Pity the City When Its Nitty-Gritty is the Down-and-Dirty Ditty: ‘We Need Gambling to Pay the Bills’
By David Anderson It’s called addiction. Lakewood revenue from gambling taxes has declined nearly every year for the last six years according to the annual report released to the City Council (click here, then again on “Council Agenda December 16, 2013” and scroll to page 008.)
Lakewood First Lions deliver dictionaries to 3rd graders
Every year the Lakewood First Lions Club gives each third grade student in the Clover Park School District their very own dictionary. For many students it’s the first book they have ever owned. Besides writing their name on the first page, they must raise their hands and take a pledge to respect and care for […]
Lakewood First Lions help kids to visit Santa
For the past 17 years the Lakewood First Lions Club has partnered with the City of Lakewood to assist in the city’s efforts to help children more efficiently complete their visits to Santa during the annual December Christmas Tree Lighting Festival. Pictured left to right are Lion members DeAnne Bennett, Sue Bailey, Joe (honorary Lion […]
Letter: Lakewood Police Use-of-Force Policy Under Review
By David Anderson Seattle’s Police Department just completed sweeping changes to theirs. According to an announcement made at the December 5th meeting of the Tillicum Woodbrook Neighborhood Association by Bryan Thomas, Chair of Lakewood’s Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), the Lakewood Police Department’s Use of Force Policy (UFP) is under further review.