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We would like to extend a very public thank you to the men and women of Jefferson County who came to the Beach Club in Port Ludlow to present a very important message. “You are on your …
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5/24/23
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Dear Editor:
I was delighted to see the recent recognition you gave to Janneke Peterson, local educator and recipient of the Edge Prize. As a representative of the Washington Native Plant …
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8/5/23
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Dear Editor:
When I was a kid, we had the recreation center. What a place. There we could could enjoy many activities where young people could hang out. OMG, parents knew where there kids were. …
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8/5/23
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Dear Editor:
Regarding the fate of our beautiful Port Townsend golf course, no ‘third option’ lacking a hybrid golf course is acceptable. Mayor Faber is quoted as saying, “If …
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8/5/23
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Dear Editor:
In regard to the idea of closing the golf course as we need more public space and that this area is being under utilized, here are some points. Next to the golf course is Kah Tai …
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8/5/23
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Religious Fervor
It is hard to have guessed that one of the current threats to our 248-year-old democracy would spring from the phrase “one nation under God.” But the …
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3/6/24
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Dear Editor:
I attended the City Council meeting on July 17 where the future of the Port Townsend Golf Course was to be decided.
Three council members said they did not feel welcome and had …
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8/5/23
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Dear Editor:
I’m appalled after reading Lloyd Mullen’s article in last weeks’ Leader.
In it he stated that Mayor David Faber has opined the sport of golf is declining.
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8/5/23
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Dear Editor:
The consultant team that was hired to make a recommendation to council proposed supporting a hybrid course and also acknowledged that the hybrid course designed by the golfing …
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8/5/23
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According to the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs (WASPC), “The purpose of law enforcement agency [LEA] accreditation is to professionalize the law enforcement industry by …
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10/12/22
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Greg Brotherton has served this county well during his first term as a county commissioner. His energetic dedication and commitment to the diverse needs of the people in our county is an important …
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10/12/22
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Dear Editor:
St.Paul’s not only belongs to the Church, it’s a historical component of Port Townsend.
Hey everyone, listen up!
You may not know about St. Paul’s, but …
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8/5/23
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Each time I go somewhere I take time to listen and ask questions to people who happen to be standing next to me in line for the vaccine or buying groceries.
It’s such a delightful …
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10/12/22
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Dear Editor,
As we sort through reports of record breaking heat, wildfires and drought, it's challenging to peer into the future without grave concern. The recent news of increased risk of …
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8/5/23
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New Law in PT: No vehicular idling for more than 3 minutes to preserve our air quality for future generations and to save gas. Each day Americans create unnecessary air pollution and waste …
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10/12/22
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Over the last two years I have had the rewarding experience of working closely with Greg Brotherton as he and other housing advocates offered a range of solutions to our affordable housing …
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10/12/22
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Thud. My jaw hit the table as I listened to the League of Women Voters and heard Joe Nole confess that the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has no strategic plan.
Instead, Nole …
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10/13/22
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I read the levy proposals concerning the Jefferson County fire department.
The proposal combining East Jefferson Fire Rescue and Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue seems like a good idea.
The …
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10/14/22
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Dear Editor:
They move among us day and night, mostly unseen and unknown to most, yet they are a vital part of our community.
They are wingless angels who serve the infirm, the weak, and …
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8/5/23
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