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SAFE STREETS HONORS BLOCK WATCH GROUPS
BY JOHN LARSON jlarson@tacomaweekly.com
People who live and work in South Tacoma and the East Side were recognized for their efforts to improve their neighborhoods at Birney Elementary School on May 30. The occasion was the eighth annual Safe Streets Sector 3 and 4 Neighborhood Watch Groups Partnership Appreciations Potluck Dinner. The event began with a great spread of food, such as homemade chili and other items donated by local businesses. These included Vien Dong restaurant, Hong Kong restaurant, Lucky Supermarkets and the Fred Meyer store located a few blocks away at Pacific Avenue and South 72nd Street. Darren Pen, a longtime organiz-
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Safe Streets Executive Director Priscilla Lisicich, left, Judge Dwayne Christopher (holding mic) and Darren Pen present an award to community liaison officer Michael Sbory.
er with Safe Streets, began by thanking residents who are involved in block watch groups. “I am honored
to work side by side with you,” he remarked. Pen mentioned the work done
by a new group formed in the past year. He then asked the audience to think of things that can be done to address crime in their neighborhoods. He presented several, based on his years of experience. Call 911 if a dangerous situation is in progress. Recruit others to join watch groups. Set goals and make plans to achieve them. Motivate other people into action. Change undesirable situations. And, most importantly, partner with other people and organizations. Safe Streets Executive Director Priscilla Lisicich acknowledged the efforts of the residents. “You are such an inspiration to me,” she declared. “You are vigilant about safety in your community.” She said her organization currently has an annual budget of $1.2 milu See STREETS / page 7
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riders another option and line up with what other transit agencies are beginning to offer at their own Park & Rides, Pierce Transit’s Board of Directors approved a pilot program to offer optional, reserved parking at Tacoma Dome Station. Transit riders may now apply for permits, as well as learn more about the program, at PierceTransit.org/permit-parking. Reserved parking spots will be available starting July 1. Those purchasing a permit will need to reside in the Pierce Transit Public Benefit Area (PTBA); permit applicants will find a look-up tool on the PierceTransit.org/permit-parking site to learn if their address is within the PTBA. To maintain a permit, applicants must be regular transit See PARKING / page 7
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