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Letter to the Editor: Vaccinations continue to transform the world (May 19, 2010)

Thank you for your running “Vaccination is an essential social contract.” As a parent, I know that there…

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Letter to the Editor: Immunizations can be dangerous (May 19, 2010)

This letter is in response to The Beachcomber’s April 28 article, “Confronting Vashon’s low vaccination rates.” Vaccinations are…

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Letter to the Editor: Dockton Road is needed (May 19, 2010)

The idea of abandoning the Tramp Harbor/Dockton Road is ridiculous and insensitive to the transportation needs of Maury…

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Letter to the Editor: Let’s rally for Mukai Farm’s preservation (May 19, 2010)

I read The Beachcomber article, “Historic farmhouse gets placed on real estate market” (May 5) with a heavy…

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Student’s ‘needs are not being met on Vashon’

I have recently returned to Vashon with my husband and our four children. We chose Vashon in part…

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Vashon PTSA auction does much for our schools

Ten years ago, my son and I moved to Vashon. My son, now 17, recently competed and won…

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Initiative 1077 would accomplish much

I was about to write a letter about the need for a state income tax to meet the…

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Vashon schools should reconsider ‘grinding’ decision, amid prom cancellation

I want to make the community aware of what has resulted from the decision to ban the grinding…

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Letter to the editor: Regarding Glacier, how many parks are enough? (May 5, 2010)

The past few weeks I have followed the news of a potential buyout of Glacier with great interest.

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Letter to the editor: Let’s quit outdoor burning (May 5, 2010)

I have a suggestion for how our Island could be “greener.” Ban outdoor burning. More than once I’ve…

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Letter to the editor: Earth Day has become another excuse to consume (May 5, 2010)

Am I the only one that found it odd that Thriftway was celebrating “Earth Day” with a front…

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Letter to the Editor: Having vaccinations as a child keeps others healthy (May 5, 2010)

We have a responsibility to protect the health of others.

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Letters to the Editor: April 28

At a public meeting April 22, I was alarmed to hear that the King County Roads Division will…