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Joe Urvina and Patty Lazarus Talk Timely, Local Issues For Lakewood-JBLM Residents

Check out the latest and greatest bloggers on Patch. Could you be featured next week?

This week's featured Lakewood-JBLM Patch bloggers are Patty Lazarus and Joe Urvina. You can find their work in our Local Voices section.

Lazarus, an adoptive mother, writes about the completion of her adoption memoir.

"Eleven years after standing in the delivery room as my beautiful adopted daughter was born and six years after beginning to write my adoption story—my book has been published," she writes.

We're excited to hear the Lazarus will continue her blog on Patch as her parenting journey continues to unfold.

Our other featured blogger, Joe Urvina, is a small business owner and native to the Puget Sound Region. He’s blogged on Patch for almost a year now on insurance-related issues from liability limits to what to do if you hit a deer.

Urvina’s latest post focuses on “smishing,” a new form of ID theft.

Want to blog on Patch, too?

Lakewood-JBLM Patch is looking for bloggers who’d like to share their local knowledge, personal expertise, political opinions, or hobbies. We want bloggers who can have readers walk away feeling challenged, inspired, happy, sad or further educated on a particular subject. Photo and video blogs are also encouraged!

Keep in mind that this is not a reporting gig. There’s no need to be a published author or someone who needs to be told what to write about. We want you to write about what you want and when you want.

Blogging on Patch is just one more way you can get involved with your community and spark important discussion.

So, start a blog on Lakewood-JBLM Patch today! Have questions about blogging? Email Community Editor Jenny Manning at jenny.manning@patch.com.

 

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Share something with your neighbors. Write a new post... What's up? Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something
steve swortz May 14, 2013 at 09:43 pm
David you can say that again.
David Anderson May 14, 2013 at 10:52 am
Despite your protestations to the contrary Steve, the Lakewood City Council does have aRead More responsibility and has established precedent on such businesses. Lakewood Ordinance #358 (November, 2004) consisted of 22 pages that included references to statistics nation-wide concerning the harmful secondary effects of Sexually Oriented Businesses (SOB’s – Lakewood’s own designation) upon communities; findings of a variety of stakeholders including “representatives from businesses, educational institutions, community leaders, and representatives from the adult entertainment industry;” research and study by the Planning Advisory Board citing case law and neighboring city’s ordinances affecting adult entertainment facilities; and the resulting action, based on this research, found that “an improperly operated SOB can constitute a public or moral nuisance.” This research was conducted in keeping with Lakewood’s purpose “to protect, foster and support the goals and ideals of schools, religious and public service organizations serving the Lakewood community.”
JM Simpson May 14, 2013 at 10:30 am
I agree with the comment that the City of Lakewood wants businesses locating here. The more theRead More businesses, the more the tax revenue. The more the revenue, the more the services. No argument there. What the City and many of its citizens do not want is businesses which do not fall within standard moral parameters. Coffee stands with near naked young women - who would be arrested for indecent exposure if they were to walk down the street dressed as they are in such coffee stands - does not meet that standard. Moreover, potential business owners who want to locate to Lakewood may decide not to because they may not want to do business in a city that seems to have little concern for civic and moral standards. Ah standards, what troublesome things they are. Then again, most adults do understand that moral standards matter to their families and community and, yes, businesses. So in your efforts to spend your money where you wish you argue that coffee stands that offer a peep show with the coffee is a better way of improving Lakewood's business environment when in reality it can do just the opposite? How is that smart?
steve swortz May 14, 2013 at 09:56 pm
This person who is "your neighbor" completely destroyed this conversation. Am I readingRead More this correctly your husband devices you after the first time he went to a bakini coffee stand? Maybe it was more than that. And what does the last comment mean? Brent you need to close this person's account. The racists comments are offense to me.
your neighbor May 14, 2013 at 03:25 pm
thought it was referred to as Chocolate City? that is what I hear at the bus stops....
your neighbor May 14, 2013 at 03:23 pm
And oh what about the HD when are they going to put an end to this and the Laws regarding this, MessRead More of nastiness. Bikini Baristas are not allowed to "Hand" you your drink,they have to put it on that ledge outside the window and all foods they sell must come prepackaged from the manufacturer ...... and there are other Laws & Rules they have to follow....... and believe me I watched them very carefully they step out of line once I was going to report them....... when the man in my life was working near the one that opened up by his place of employment I was watching Because I cared if my life was about to be changed.... I met with city hall to get the laws etc. I went to the HD to get the rules etc. And amazing the lies these gals taunt these men with to get these tips..... All I can say is be pro-active
Anyone in that area should visit them and find out more about them. I can tell you this: That clubRead More has a great time having fun and working at making our community better. Nice to see the City Council of Lakewood recognize them. You guys Rock.