Submitted by Don Doman A relaxing walk with friends laughing at each other, talking about god, sex, and how to save the world is sometimes referred to as golf. I rarely play anymore, and when I did play, I was never really good, but I enjoyed myself. Currently I only play in local fund raising […]
Trade Skills and the Future of Work
Submitted by Don Doman I recently wrote an article about computer programs and robots possibly eliminating careers in the near future, and that’s true, but right now some jobs have minimal applicants and in a few years there looks like major shortages of qualified people in the trades. This is nothing new. Back in 2011 […]
Westside Story – UP Responds – Police Department
I was recently visiting with Mike Blair, who serves as chief of police for the City of University Place. Chief Blair and I talked about a video appearing in The Suburban Times on June 19, 2017. The video is titled, PCTV: University Place holds Target Zero emphasis patrol in June.
Tread Lightly and Keep Track of Your Tire’s Birthday
Submitted by Don Doman You would think I’d learn and maybe this time I will. Several years ago I purchased a modern classic sports car, a beautiful little red 1988 Buick Reatta. My wife just rolled her eyes. It was in great condition. It wasn’t a practical car for me, but I loved driving it […]
Will there be careers left in the future?
Submitted by Don Doman I just gave a presentation for “Career Day” at a local elementary school sixth grade class. Just thinking about the future these days is kind of scary, but I kept that to myself. I think prospects are not all that bright for these young people who will be entering the job […]
Letter: In the bottom of the ninth…
Wait. Did you say bottom of the ninth? I thought ordinarily Mustang Division Playoff games in Lakewood’s PONY (Protect Our Nation’s Youth) league only went six innings. They do.
Got You Covered. Protect Residential and Commercial Equipment
Submitted by Don Doman Some people tend to go for the least expensive solution available for them to get the things done. I remember watching an old Jack Benny TV program. Benny was known as a penny-pincher. In his opening scene he boasted of buying a beautiful handmade suit from Hong Kong. He then welcomed […]
Letter: Possibly your last chance to see the Crushers play this season
This is not your thank-you letter to our many, many sponsors. That will come later. This is just a heads up that this Tuesday evening, 6 p.m., the Crushers will take on the mighty Mariners (no, not those Mariners) at Clover Park High School (behind the admin. building).
Westside Story – A Sign of the Times
My photo depicts a message worth sharing. How nice it would be if everyone saw the sign and then did their very best to promote the “Imagine Peace” concept.