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Have you spent time at the Port Townsend Golf Course, a viable local business? Did you ever invite friends to laugh and holler as you hit a bucket of balls, or golf solo for the pleasure of …
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11/30/22
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As reported in last week’s Leader, the sheriff’s candidates’ post-election statements reflected the character they demonstrated during the race.
Art Frank congratulated Joe Nole …
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The following is my personal opinion and not that of the Envisioning PT Golf Course and Mountain View Commons stakeholder’s committee, of which I am a member.
For nearly 30 years, …
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I am in awe of businesses that can somehow rise above the goal of just making money and make closely held values the core inspiration for business choices.
Friends have suggested I check out …
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11/30/22
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This is regarding the city’s proposed action to remove an art installation, Kevin Mason’s “Raccoon Lodge,” in the 1300 block of Clay Street.
Rather than work with …
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In a Nov. 2 opinion piece, “Housing for Whom? Why PT Needs to Get Density Right,” Jaisri Lingappa argues against the city adopting zoning changes allowing for greater density …
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11/23/22
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Although a completely electrified transit system would be ideal, the technology is not yet available to serve all of our county’s topography and rural travel distances. The new Jefferson …
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I am sad to see that local fans of the Port Townsend golf course choose to promote the idea that only a golf course = green space.
They imply that those of us who want access to the …
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11/23/22
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It is a business. Imagine city going to the port saying Boat Haven would make a great park with beach, trails, picnic tables, play area, and public bathrooms. They would say no.
The golf …
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11/23/22
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I urge the city to keep the Port Townsend golf course open for the long-term.
Having played the course over the last 42 years, including my years on the high school golf team, I remember how …
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11/11/22
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The bizarre and inexplicable way we spend money in this town continues with the unfortunate purchase of a diesel trolley. We currently have a public transit bus that loops the area.
On a …
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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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A golf course is the one place where children, juniors, high schoolers, young adults, adults, middle aged and senior citizens can all get along and associate with each other.
Where else do you …
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Port Townsend Mayor David Faber, in the October city newsletter, waxes poetic about the joys of living Uptown and being able to easily walk anywhere. So much so, he wants everyone to be able to share …
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11/2/22
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Greg Brotherton is one of the best county commissioners we’ve had in the last 30 years. I strongly encourage you to vote for him.
Jefferson County, like many rural areas across the country, …
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10/31/22
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Short weeks before the midterms, 32 House Republicans have co-sponsored a federal “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Introduced by Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana, the bill would cut …
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Please join me in voting for Joe Nole for sheriff.
He’s got the endorsements of most of the local players for good reason.
We are a rural county. We trust our working deputies. We …
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10/31/22
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After losing the primary in a landslide Art Frank has gone totally negative in his campaign to unseat our highly effective Sheriff Joe Nole.
In a full-page ad in the Oct. 19 edition of The …
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10/31/22
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I had the honor and privilege of serving 25 years on the Jefferson County Board of Health. This translates to working with dozens of county commissioners. None of them were better listeners than Greg …
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10/31/22
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The advertising in last week’s paper made it easy to cast my vote for sheriff in the upcoming election.
The combination of a full-page ad suggesting that Joe Nole is a liar who has no …
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10/31/22
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