The Kitsap County Commissioners are elected to act on behalf of the citizens of this county. They have relegated their responsibilities to an unelected layer of quasi government, the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). Yes, they are elected and have the authority to govern for the people residing in Kitsap County. They should not give their power to PSRC.
t Bremerton Community Theater debuts one of its most immense productions ever this weekend.
As I look back at the 2008 legislative session, I’m proud to have played my part and grateful to have been given that opportunity. Faced with a slowing economy, we invested, but invested wisely. We said “no” to new taxes, but avoided slashing vital public services. We accomplished many things that really matter in people’s lives, and we left a substantial reserve to guard against future problems. As I said, I’m proud of what your Legislature accomplished in this year’s short session. But in the end, of course, you’ll be the judge.
It’s never easy to know when to bring an end to an enjoyable endeavor that has become a staple of a publication for months, but that time has come for the Editor’s Challenge.
Local Rotarians and Lions have invested heavily in the city parks bearing their affiliations in Evergreen Rotary Park and Lions Park throughout the years, and today the Kiwanis Club will follow suit as its members gather at Kiwanis Park, located between Fourth and Fifth streets in West Bremerton, for the first step in a long-term overhaul of the park.
As I write this second column for the Patriot, it is spring vacation in the Bremerton schools. As such, it is a relatively quiet time of the year. Our facilities and support staff are busy at work, “spring cleaning” and completing punch list items for the new high school and middle school additions. Nonetheless, without students, the schools are very quiet, indeed.
“If you are an Independent, then I am the Angel Gabriel,” writes Earl P. Otto of Bremerton.
No fools, live music and enlivened parties abound for the first weekend of April.
This week’s Swear Free Zone submission is courtesy of Susie Scott’s third grade class at View Ridge Elementary. Here they are:
Saturday, April 5
The Central Kitsap Babe Ruth baseball league still needs coaches for the upcoming 2008 season. Coaches are needed for the senior division, 16-18-year-olds. Coaching requires three evenings per week from through the beginning of June. For more information, contact CKBR at CKBabeRuth@wavecable.com or via phone at (360) 698-6544.
Softballers sweep Skagit Valley, improve to 3-3.
Team hangs tough against Klahowya, but falls 12-5.
Kitsap Credit Union believes that people in our communities should have the opportunity to make their dreams a reality by furthering their education. This year the Kitsap Credit Union’s Educational Grants Foundation has awarded six area students with post secondary education grants for the upcoming school year.
Next veterans event set for May 3.
Five-finger discount at the video store
The Washington Credit Union League (WCUL) has awarded Kitsap Credit Union first place in the prestigious 2007 Louise Herring award for Philosophy in Action competition. The award was given for best demonstrating the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People” in 2007. WCUL honored Kitsap Credit Union for its dedication to education as one of its core values.
After a week of tributes, Kitsap County Auditor Karen Flynn’s retirement was commemorated with a lighthearted sendoff March 28 that drew municipal, county and state dignitaries.
Free, all-day kindergarten a proven success in BSD.