Students deserve full funding for education
Facing difficult decisions about budget cuts last summer, the North Kitsap School Board decided to spend down the reserve from 5 percent to 3 percent in order to minimize the impact of cuts on students.
February 17, 2012
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Help build stronger foundation for schools
I’m writing as a parent and as president of the North Kitsap Schools Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to promoting and helping fund the best possible learning opportunities for all students in the North Kitsap School District.
February 17, 2012
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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.
February 10, 2012
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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.
February 10, 2012
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Thoughts on war
This is my last letter for some time to come. I have much work to do.
February 10, 2012
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Ode to an old friend
Athlete, soldier, fisherman, husband, and gentleman. Chet Gausta, 95, died in January.
February 10, 2012
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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).
February 3, 2012
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Event reminds us that many bowls are empty
It is a pleasure to live in a town such as Poulsbo, with generous community members.
February 3, 2012
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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.
February 3, 2012
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Recommends getting a 'range extender'
Only in America do we make believe that humans do not need to periodically relieve themselves.
February 3, 2012
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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.
January 20, 2012
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