In choosing among candidates for the legislature and county commissioner, on what issues should residents of South Kitsap focus their attention?
Several candidates have mentioned some issues they believe are important and have indicated that they want to hear from people in the community.
Torrens Talk
As one of the state legislators working for Bremerton residents in Olympia, I appreciate the opportunity to communicate with readers on a regular basis. In the upcoming months I may cover topics such as ferries, public education, health care, public safety and economic development, which we spend a great deal of time debating during each legislative session. But today I’d like to share with you some information about new state laws or programs that might be of interest to you.
LOVIN’ FROM THE OVEN
FAITHFUL LIVING
Clutch, break. Clutch, very little gas. Clutch, break. Stop, wait.
“John McCain may not be our first choice,” said Judy Needles, president of the Washington Federation of Republican Women. “He may not be our second, but he’s our choice.”
As I indicated in last week’s edition of the Patriot, I will be retiring from the Bremerton School District after 32 years of service in public education in the State of Washington. As I also said in the article last week, I am very proud of the work we have done in Bremerton and honored by the support our schools receive from the community. Consequently, I would like to spend some time in this week’s edition to share just some of the partnerships that we have with community organizations. Please note that this is an incomplete list; if I forget some partners, I apologize.
It’s been said that April showers bring May flowers and while Mother Nature might not be totally onboard with that idea this year, the next four weeks are abloom in spectacular events for the entire family.
Last night after hearing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” I remembered how my siblings and I, who had watched the “Wizard of Oz” at least a dozen times, were in our 20s before we realized that the entire Oz sequence was in color.
Traffic in the Greater Hansville Area has increased dramatically since we moved here, almost 20 years ago.
Tibet and China have centuries of interactive history, neither agreeing on the other’s versions.
There was an understandable uproar recently when the Poulsbo assisted living facility, Liberty Shores, abruptly issued eviction notices to 11 residents for whom the facility was receiving Medicaid payments. Just as abruptly, the facility announced some 10 days later that it was reversing the decision to withdraw from the Medicaid program.
Remember the rhyme of the Ancient Mariner stranded in the middle of the ocean with no fresh water: “Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink?” That might be the case again someday if we don’t use water wisely and clean up contaminated rivers, streams and lakes.
As if it weren’t frustrating enough having to pay $45 to $60 every time we fill up our car’s gas tank, now we
The renewed interest in our environment is long overdue and is a healthy sign for the future. Conserving resources, reusing materials, and recycling what cannot be used again makes sense.
Creating partnerships to protect Puget Sound and Hood Canal
Who is Referendum 67 sticking it to? It’s a question everyone should ask before they ink “yes” or “no” on their ballots. Those backing the measure say insurance companies take, take, take and when asked to give, turn up their noses at deserving claimants. But how much of that is based in fact, and how much are the attorneys who landed this one on the ballot playing the old smoke and mirrors game?
