Story by Joseph Boyle. Photos by Joseph & Kjeri Boyle. When you bring up the topic of guns, you are likely to garner a wide variety, and at times extreme, reactions. Some people are thought to be gun nuts. To them there is no such thing as owing too many guns. Some people hate guns […]
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WESTSIDE STORY – Kimberly’s Cafe
Story & Photo by Joseph Boyle Recently I shared some news about Kimberly Jimenez’s restaurant, Vive Bene, in an article titled, “Last Supper”. Vive Bene closed. Are you ready for Chapter II? Another Kim, Kimberly Connell, purchased Vive Bene and has renamed the restaurant, Kimberly’s Café. Her Grand Opening was this past Thursday, June 30, […]
WESTSIDE STORY – Last Supper
Story and Photos by Joseph Boyle Towards the end of May, I was able to beat the grim reaper out of another year. In plain English, I showed up alive for my 68th birthday. My wife invited me out for a birthday dinner and I suggested Kimberly Jimenez’s Italian – American Restaurant called Vive Bene […]
Flag Retirement Ceremony July 8
American Legion Post 138 will perform a Flag Retirement Ceremony at Bridgeport Place on July 8. If you have a tattered old flag, bring it for proper disposal in this solemn ceremony. The public is invited. On that same day, join us for the Stars in Your Eyes BBQ luncheon honoring “First Responders” from West Pierce Fire […]
Letter: Lottery (rationale) – I don’t buy it
On June 30, Lakewood United will host Scott Kinney, Director of Communications for the Washington State Lottery on the topic: “Washington’s Lottery – Where the Money Goes”. That’s a good question. Of course Kinney will answer ‘education’. A portion anyway. Or at least that’s what’s promoted on the State Lottery website. ‘Buy a ticket, support […]
Westside Story – Car Jail
I love a glass a wine with a fine meal. Hey, I love a glass of wine with a McDonald’s burger. When I was younger, in the 1960’s, I drank professionally and maintained that pace for over a quarter of a century. That was then and now is now. Today, each and every one of […]
Classic Car Show and BBQ raises funds for UP Senior Center
By Jaynie Jones It’s not too late to register your car for the Bridgeport Place Classic Car Show and BBQ, if you act today. It is an annual event on Saturday during Father’s Day weekend, June 18, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Senior residents of Bridgeport Place vote for their favorite cars. The classic cars […]
UP Senior Center fundraising double-hitter
By Jaynie Jones The University Place Senior Center was transformed into a lively dining hall festooned with fresh flowers and cookie baskets atop red-and-white table linens. The center hosted a fundraising double-hitter on a recent, rainy Tuesday afternoon with a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction raising more than $1,000.
“Greatest Show on Earth” open house for Lakewood’s seniors
By Jaynie Jones A circus-themed open house event was held at the Lakewood Senior Activity Center recently. Featured were agencies, businesses, and other organizations that serve seniors in Lakewood and the surrounding region. Health care providers included senior living communities and home care services, footwear, grief support, hearing services, and even the fire department […]