Last weekend was a 3-day-one for federal employees. Because Monday was a bank holiday. Yet it seems that this doesn’t go for everybody employed by the United States Postal Service (USPS). I saw several USPS vehicles in different parts of the region on Sunday. And my heart went out to their drivers because here I […]
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Westside Story – Voter's Pamphlet – Lieutenant Cyndie Fajardo
Our Pierce County Local Voter’s Pamphlet for our forthcoming General Election on November 3, 2020, arrived by mail recently. I cracked the pamphlet open and dove into page 12 to read the two candidate statements for Pierce County Sheriff. Having been associated with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department for 23+ years, I am very familiar […]
Letter: Lonely
“Beep, beep, beep, beep ….” As Harry Nilsson listened to the incessant sound indicating a busy signal, he wrote the words to a 1968 hit song which became known for its opening line: “One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do.” Is there any more poignant single word to describe how we sometimes feel […]
Westside Story – Don’t Be An Idiot, Wear Masks
Following our recent Covid-19 pandemic outbreak, controversy has been running rampant regarding wearing masks. Our government, who I know wants to help us, strongly supports wearing masks to prevent medical maladies to one and all. That is precisely why when I was hanging out at Topside Coffee Cabin (TCC) in Steilacoom, sipping and slurping espresso […]
Letter: Ordinary People
On Tuesday, December 20, 2011 The New York Times Magazine ran its annual special section entitled, “The Lives They Lived.” Through social media, the magazine had put out a request to readers asking for photographs of loved ones who had passed in 2011. Hundreds of images poured in. The vast majority of those pictured were […]
Lakewood First Lions Pick Seahawks Raffle Winners
Lakewood First Lions held their Seahawks Raffle drawing on October 10, 2020 at Station 31. Fire Chief Jim Sharp of West Pierce Fire and Rescue pulled the winning tickets. First prize went to Bernie Cooper and second prize Sofia Rangel of Unique Hair Salon. The first prize winner received: Football signed by Pete Carroll 10×10 […]
Letter: A Message From The Heart
At exactly 8:30 a.m. every day the phone rings. The call has been triggered by a signal sent from his heart. Following his heart-valve replacement surgery, this heart message is his daily reminder to put the cuff on his arm and install the finger clip. Then it is time for his morning walk. His steps […]
Westside Story – Voter's Pamphlet – Detective Ed Troyer
Our Pierce County Local Voter’s Pamphlet for our forthcoming General Election on November 3, 2020, just arrived in the mail. I cracked the pamphlet open and dove into page 12 to read the two candidate statements for Pierce County Sheriff. Having been associated with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department for 23+ years, I am very […]
Westside Story – Smokers Kill
The old saying, where there is smoke, there is fire, can justifiably be changed to where there are smokers, there is fire. Cigarette design has improved cigarettes making them less likely to cause fires. Improved; Yes! Foolproof; No! A carelessly discarded smoldering cigarette can start a fire within 20 minutes to 18 hours. Even ashes […]