The election is over, the ballots counted, and Proposition 1 (Veterans and Homeless levy) was rejected. Having rejected government-operated service for the indigent, the people of Kitsap still must face the reality of problems associated with homelessness and those living in temporary shelters.
Having rejected government operated service for the indigent, the people of Kitsap still must face the reality of problems associated with homelessness and those living in temporary shelters.
The opposition to Proposition 1 (Veterans and Homeless levy) that will appear on the November ballot is based on fact, logic, and truth. Conspiracy and fear mongering are not part of that argument.
The yellow signs are out in Central Kitsap and the school district is asking us to consider a capital projects levy again.
Not to be outdone by the imaginative folk in Olympia trying to find new sources of revenue, our local County…
Over a professional lifetime in the Navy and the private sector, no spoken words ever caused greater concern than “We’re…
As we celebrate this most joyous of seasons, perhaps we should also remember another Christmas event. A Christmas in Trenton, when America found its real unity and became a nation.
As we celebrate this most joyous of seasons, perhaps we should also remember another Christmas event. A Christmas in Trenton, when America found its real unity and became a nation.
In November 1789, some 220 years ago, when Benjamin Franklin wrote, “But in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” it is probable that he had no concept of how far out of control taxes could get. Franklin was ever cautious of the power of a central government and he would probably wonder what nation he was in if he showed up on the scene today.
I recently had the opportunity and honor to participate in a community service program that delivered dictionaries to third graders in our local schools.
Black Friday — that wonderful all day experience of excess and possessiveness — is now behind us and we concentrate…
Black Friday, that wonderful all-day experience of excess and possessiveness, is now behind us and we concentrate on the real meaning of “the season.” We can all work to understand how we can best participate in the “Joy and good tidings” part.
Black Friday, that wonderful all-day experience of excess and possessiveness, is now behind us and we concentrate on the real meaning of “the season.” We can all work to understand how we can best participate in the “Joy and good tidings” part.
Congress continues to try to find a way to disregard the voice of the American people and enact a health reform bill that is contrary to the clear majority of constituents. So much for “representative” government.
Congress continues to try to find a way to disregard the voice of the American people and enact a health reform bill that is contrary to the clear majority of constituents. So much for “representative” government.
Next week we will celebrate Thanksgiving once again. For some the reason we celebrate may be lost in time. Others,…
Next week we will celebrate Thanksgiving once again. For some, the reason we celebrate may be lost in time. Others, however, recall it is a day to remember all of the blessings bestowed upon us by our Creator and rejoice in the liberty and freedom that is America. Perhaps that is why two recent Wall Street Journal Opinion Page items caught my attention.
Next week we will celebrate Thanksgiving once again. For some, the reason we celebrate may be lost in time. Others, however, recall it is a day to remember all of the blessings bestowed upon us by our Creator and rejoice in the liberty and freedom that is America. Perhaps that is why two recent Wall Street Journal Opinion Page items caught my attention.
I was asked to represent my American Legion Post and to address the students at Kingston High School. Here is part of what I had to offer to them. The timing may appear a bit late, but the message is solid regardless of timing.
I was asked to represent my American Legion Post and address the students at Kingston High School. Here is part of what I had to offer to them. The timing may appear a bit late, but the message is solid regardless of timing.
There was a time and place when the king owned all property, controlled the lives of all “citizens” and established the values of “good” and “evil” for the kingdom. Individual serfs had no rights and lived only to serve the crown.
There was a time and place when the king owned all property, controlled the lives of all “citizens” and established the values of “good” and “evil” for the kingdom. Individual serfs had no rights and lived only to serve the crown.
Once again, the county is faced with a “crisis” in land use planning. This time it’s “too much work and not enough people.” Based on the frequent use of consultants in the past by Department of Community Development, I do not see any basis for the declared concern. Perhaps the real crisis is we don’t have the funds to waste by hiring a consulting firm to complete what should be routine work.
