Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Be considerate of others when sick
I recently went with friends to the Vashon Theater to see the movie “Ladybird” on its final day.…
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LETTER: Vision for ‘makerspace’ was inspired by islanders’ desire to learn, share
Thanks to Bob Powell for raising important issues in last week’s letter (“Bainbridge BARN could provide inspiration for…
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LETTER: Vashon’s push for better schools is based on arrogance
For all the money spent on schools: What have we learned? The problems we face these days are…
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LETTER: Bainbridge’s BARN could provide inspiration for VCA
George Wright’s letter reminiscing about Vashon Allied Arts brings attention to an opportunity (“Have we lost what we…
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LETTER: Local taxes are too high to vote ‘yes’ on levy now
As a Vashon progressive, I prefer to make decisions based on reliable data. For the local school levy…
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LETTER: Pick up origami hearts to give them away next week
Valentine’s Day is coming soon, and although many people don’t believe in the commercialism, the sense of that…
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LETTER: Are grassroots arts welcome at island arts center?
Something is happening. The vibrant grassroots arts community on this Island, it seems, is no longer needed. It…
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LETTER: Movement is step forward, more steps are needed
The “Me Too” movement is a positive first step for all of us. The truth is that most…
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LETTER: Help is needed for math program
I’m a retired engineer, coasting along with all the positive benefits of a civilized existence — a warm…
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LETTER: Tax may be a burden, but is necessary
I write this letter with a heavy, conflicted, yet committed heart.
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LETTER: Support the opportunity to use the pool year ‘round
I am still pinching myself after my first swim under the new cover at the high school pool.…
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LETTER: Take responsibility for your garbage
The last few times I’ve driven to town, it seems there is a tremendous amount of garbage along…
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LETTER: A great teacher can have a lifelong impact on students
We read with interest the piece about actor McKay Stewart in the Jan. 17 issue of The Beachcomber…