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I want to make a pitch for good government — and by that I mean, the belief that government can be a force for good.
Call me naïve — and I recently was called naïve …
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4/19/23
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I attended the Jefferson County Fair Board meeting on Feb. 9 because I believe in the vision that former manager Danny McEnerney put forth for a year-round facility providing family-oriented …
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3/10/23
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I want to sincerely thank those who were so tender and caring for my husband, Melvin Awisus, as he was passing away.
As his caregiver I so appreciate the understanding and sympathy shown to him …
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7/11/22
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I recently attended the open house in regards to the future of the golf course. Weeks before, I personally put together my own hybrid concept that satisfied the needs of the community — at …
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6/29/23
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The decision on whether to allow troll fishing for Chinook salmon in Alaskan waters, the subject of Amy Grondin’s letter in the June 14 issue, is made by the National Marine Fisheries Service …
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7/6/23
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The Olympic Discovery Trail runs nearly 140 miles to La Push.
This is a nationally significant trail which has received funding from federal, state, and local governments.
The trail …
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7/13/22
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I went into the third open house for the golf course discussion on June 22 sure that golf is a tremendous waste of space and resources.
I also went in feeling like the golfers in our …
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7/6/23
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What a wonderful experience to listen to seven seniors share their project on May 25 at Fort Worden.
The topics were all so different and kept me laughing and listening to the challenges and …
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7/6/23
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The Leader headline “‘Central Park’ on golf course estimated at $5.25 million” on June 21 was terribly misleading. While the pre-grant development cost of the project is …
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7/14/23
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On Saturday I took Jefferson Transit from Port Townsend to the Kingston ferry; sadly I was the only rider on the bus.
We are lucky to have such a great service here, and I feel like many …
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7/14/23
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Half the town wants the golf course so even if the hybrid means there are other things on the acreage please don’t make the golf course a hybrid. Leave the driving range and Hole #5 as is. …
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7/14/23
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I read the letters and stories in The Leader about the city golf course. As I work I have been unable to attend any of the open houses so my knowledge is limited. I have some questions that I hope …
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7/17/23
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Our community is currently developing plans to replace the failing Mountain View Pool. Pools have a history of providing wonderful programs for kids, and we certainly need that here. But I’d …
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7/17/23
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Tribe is not a “label initially used only by Euro-Americans to categorize indigenous people.”“Period.”The word tribe derives from Latin tribus, old French tribu, mid English …
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4/19/23
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Leader omitted quotes
I was sorry to find that quotes Centrum was asked for were entirely omitted from the story about the end of THING. I believe that context matters, so I submit the same …
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11/29/23
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Thanks to a friend who offered to teach me golf at the Port Townsend Golf Course and a $45 set of used golf clubs, I’ve found a new, healthy, affordable, and fun way to exercise as an older …
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1/11/23
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Port Townsend’s local theater has done it again.
After a gripping production of "The People Downstairs," Key City Public Theatre has produced a winner with "Redd."
While …
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4/19/23
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We just saw "Redd" at Key City Public Theatre and highly recommend it as an engaging glimpse into a classic “fairy tale” that many have heard. But, depending on your culture, this telling …
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4/19/23
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Tree Trimming
I understand the poplars along the boat yard are now scheduled for removal in the spring. It’s about time. I, for one, will be happy to see the invasive species …
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1/24/24
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“The Commandant of the 13th Naval District, on behalf of the officers and men of his command, expresses deep appreciation to the people of Port Townsend, who, by their prompt and effective …
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11/11/22
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