In writing about the spirit of solidarity he found in Finland, John Burbank reminds us that we are all in the same boat (“Finland, a fine role model,” Sequim Gazette, May 21, page A-16).
Fifty-five percent of greater Sequim’s population is over 60 and only 3 percent of those choose to implement any type of exercise in their daily life. (U.S. Census 2010). Who cares if you die prematurely? I don’t!
Broom Busters II, a River Center Rally team, wishes to thank all the volunteers who joined us pulling the invasive Scotch broom along the Olympic Discovery Trail.
As a long time volunteer and member of the Board of Directors of the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society, I would like to thank all of our volunteers, staff, Board members and most especially our community, for supporting our Capital Campaign for construction of a new shelter.
The Sequim Gazette’s article on wastewater treatment for the Carlsborg UGA adequately covers the topic (“Carlsborg wastewater: Sequim bound?”, May 21, page A-1).
Bob Lynette’s letter in last week’s Sequim Gazette (“Time to curb fossil fuels,” page A-16) perpetuates liberal falsehoods.
This letter is written in rebuttal of “Time to curb fossil fuels” (Sequim Gazette, “Letter to the editor,” page A-16, May 22):
Don Brunell’s guest opinion in the May 14 Sequim Gazette (“‘The Princess and the Pea’,” page A-10) reminds us that fossil fuels provide much of our sustenance and creature comforts.
Do you know that the U.S. taxpayers are spending $2.7 billion for earmarks this fiscal year?
This letter is in reference to: “School bond: More work to be done” and “School bond advocates eye next step” (Sequim Gazette, April 30):
My “Random House Dictionary of the English Language” defines the word “arrogance” thusly: “Offensive display of superiority or self importance; overbearing pride.”
I believe the Sequim City Council members should be paid for their attendance time, but a 60 percent increase is obscene.
One of the greatest obstacles facing medical cannabis dispensaries is the image — firmly planted in the minds of some people – of what a medical cannabis dispensary is, what cannabis patient looks like and who they are.
Everyone complains that there is too much money in our politics and elections these days … on both sides. If you would like to see this changed, there IS something you can do about it right now … Sign the petition to get Initiative 1329 on next November’s ballot.