Believes legislators are not to blame

Arm-chair critics love to bash our legislators. As if Washington State’s billion-dollar revenue shortfall is an isolated phenomenon they caused.

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updated 1:17 PM February 10, 2012 0

Disagrees with how Port handled selection

At the Poulsbo Port District meeting Feb. 2, I observed Chairman Antonio DeCarlo stonewalling our newly elected commissioner, James Rutledge, because he wants to ensure posted commissioner, Arnold Bockus, was selected and seated legally.

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updated 1:16 PM February 10, 2012 0

Thoughts on war

This is my last letter for some time to come. I have much work to do.

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updated 1:16 PM February 10, 2012 0

Ode to an old friend

Athlete, soldier, fisherman, husband, and gentleman. Chet Gausta, 95, died in January.

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updated 1:15 PM February 10, 2012 0

Response to letter about commutes

Fred, I think you are pointing the finger of accusation in the wrong direction (“The most expensive commute in America,” page A4, Jan. 27 Herald).

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updated 10:51 AM February 3, 2012 0

Event reminds us that many bowls are empty

It is a pleasure to live in a town such as Poulsbo, with generous community members.

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10:50 AM February 3, 2012 0

An egregious attack on our schools

Children of Washington state take a back seat in the Legislature again. Plastic bags, driving in the rain with headlights, and gay marriage are much more important in Olympia.

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updated 10:49 AM February 3, 2012 1

Recommends getting a 'range extender'

Only in America do we make believe that humans do not need to periodically relieve themselves.

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updated 10:48 AM February 3, 2012 0

Liquor: The voters made their decision

How appalling does it get? State Rep. Sherry Appleton is co-sponsoring HB2426, which would prevent stores such as Costco from selling liquor.

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updated 9:46 AM January 20, 2012 1

Invite for teens to become shareholders

On Sept. 29, something wonderful happened. The Poulsbo Friends of the Library provided funding ($2,700, to be exact) for brand new furniture for the Poulsbo Library’s teen room.

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updated 9:45 AM January 20, 2012 0

‘Mr. B’ received quality, compassionate care

On behalf of my family, I’d like to express heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful care my father, Milt Benson, received at Martha & Mary during his final days.

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updated 9:45 AM January 20, 2012 0