Dancing Let’s not ban grinding, but give dancers information I liked the dirty dancing column in this week’s paper and…
Pickup attempt Most children aren’t taken by strangers I was saddened by an article in the Oct. 21 issue about…
School levy We all want good schools The bold red-and-black “Yes, it’s worth it” signs are out once again, this…
Dockton Road Meeting to vet the issue Heads up! Your life may be getting worse in 2011, unless you speak up…
In his Sept. 30 letter to the editor, Bruce Chattin, who is the head of the Aggregates Industry Lobby in Washington State, notes his belief that the information I presented in my Sept. 9 letter to the editor regarding the allowed use of the aggregates found at Glacier Northwest’s proposed Maury Island site was incorrect.
In response to Kathy Abascal’s letter (Sept. 23) I would like to reassure her that my letter to the editor (Sept. 16) was fully grounded in a broad review of the scientific literature, including the Cochrane database she mentions.
The Vashon Park District by law is considered a non-essential service. This means that there is no continued funding. Every four years the park district asks the voters of Vashon to approve a maintenance and operations levy. If the levy is approved, the park district continues. If the levy fails, there will be no park district.
Swine flu There are still unknowns I agree with Kathy Abascal that it is important to prepare for the flu…
In the Aug. 19 issue of The Beachcomber, Kate Hunter asked important questions about our need for sand and gravel and options available for environmentally responsible access to the resource.
Homelessness An observation Things that make you go “hmmmm.” The Interfaith council for the Homeless struggles financially to stay afloat,…
Rumors Let’s call them ‘Johnny Depps’ Our recent experience with star power has made me think we need to add…
Island happenings July 29 issue was full of colorful news The July 29 issue of the Beachcomber made for some…
Commerce and tourism The chamber does much to support businesses After reading the opinion article written by Emma Amiad regarding…