Now that the U.S. Open is closed, the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) will wrap up its review of golf and turn its attention to the Lakewood Police Department’s Use of Force Policy – in about a year or so.
Letter: “The heart of the matter is the heart”
The title of this article is not original. That is, it is not mine. It belongs to former pediatric neurosurgeon – and Republican candidate for president – Dr. Ben Carson.
Tillicum Crushers to play for the championship!
Who would have thought.
Of five teams the Tillicum Crushers finished the regular season in fourth place. That meant that in the playoffs all but one of their opponents would have home field advantage. And that meant that all but one of the teams the Crushers faced would get last chance at the plate.
Westside Story – Lemonheads
I imagine some of you have heard me describe my life in three chapters. Chapter I involved 25 + years in business. Chapter II was 23 + years in public service as a deputy sheriff. After I retired on April Fool’s Day, 2013, I started Chapter III which is The Arts.
Letter: Simmering anger
What took so long?
And a number of other questions are asked of the most recent fatal shooting by officers in the Lakewood Police Department per the Tacoma News Tribune editorial.
Letter: Fatal shooting by Lakewood Police – a tragedy at every level
He was unarmed.
“The threat in his hand we know it to be a cell phone,” said Attorney Ben Barcus representing the family of Daniel Covvarubias, father of seven, killed by Lakewood Police this past April 21.
The Puppets in My Living Room
The puppets have all gone to the Lakewood History Museum where a display area has been created from the stage they performed on for fifty years. When they go on display Saturday, there will also be a video made 18 years ago so visitors can see Jeanne Charlton in action. Also on exhibit will be the painting of the Dippety Do-Awful Dan, the Dreadful Dragon, by one of the original puppeteers, Vivian Wessels. This exhibit not only marks the celebration of the new acquisition for the museum but also, marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lakewood Puppeteer.
Puppets: The odd couple
We think this beautifully furred lady is named Princess Penelope, and that the gentleman is some sort of wizard. We are not sure this is correct and we don’t know what play they may have performed in. One report though, says that the Lakewood Puppeteers performed before 350,000 children over their 50 year career. Some of those thousands are surely grown up, and those with good taste are reading The Suburban Times.
Letter: An open letter to the Lakewood Police Department
Lt. Chris Lawler,
Per the link here – the Lakewood Police Department’s Press Release found on the city’s website and dated April 22 but as of this date, May 4, not seen in any media publication – “regarding the officer involved shooting (fatal) that occurred on 04-21-15 in the City of Lakewood,” there are indeed “a lot of questions and requests for additional information.”