Editor’s Note: This letter is a response to Dennis Box’s July 1 column “Who we are as Americans.”
Last night, July 11, I attended the public meeting at the Sawyer Wood Elementary School. What I got out of the dog and pony show was a young lady doing the pitch for a con job. The people that got up and commented were all correct in their points, but they may as well have gone outside and spit in the wind.
I am writing in response to the upcoming development agreement hearing on the YarrowBay developments in Black Diamond beginning July 11.
I am writing to express my sadness at the current state of affairs in the city of Black Diamond.
The Tahoma National Cemetery Support Group (TNCSG), through the generosity of the community, including private citizens and local businesses, has received enough funds to replace the plaques stolen and damaged last Thanksgiving weekend at Tahoma National Cemetery. Although the stolen plaques were never recovered, King County Sheriff’s department pledges to remain vigilant in its investigation and to bring those involved to justice.
With the failure of the school bond the city of Maple Valley finally has a vision. It was kind of like a shot in the dark with a submachine gun inflicted upon those families with school age children.
It was amazing to read Larry and Linda Worden’s long letter (“Do something about noise from Pacific Raceways” May 20 edition) complaining about noise from Pacific Raceways.
We wish to give our heartfelt thanks to Scott for volunteering to clean our yard; pulling weeds, planting flowers, touching up paint and doing work for us that needed to be done.
As a resident in southeast King County and the executive director of an organization (the Middle Green River Coalition) preserving land in rural southeast King County, I am very aware that when it comes to getting projects funded, southeast King County is a challenge. The area has traditionally been under funded compared the rest of King County.
A total of 16 community members graduated from CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) class March 31. The graduates attended an eight week course learning disaster preparedness, fire suppression, medical treatment, triage, light search and rescue and disaster psychology.
This letter comes from a mom new to the Tahoma District. We moved here last June largely based on the reputation of the Tahoma Schools. I have four children, grades kindergarten, seven, nine and preschool. Up until 2010 we homeschooled the older children.
The Tahoma School Board has proposed a bond issue to fund major repairs, replace infrastructure and accommodate the growing student population in our district. Please support the Tahoma school construction bond measure on April 26.
The April 26 Tahoma School District construction and remodeling bond measure has generated several questions from community members about the district’s responsibilities and its fiscal management. I appreciate the opportunity to respond with factual information.
All across this country, hardworking people are under attack. It is labor that has fought and died in battles with American industry.
ahoma schools are full now and more kids are coming.
Currently, our schools are so full that 25 percent of district kids are in portables.
Stages, conference rooms and even closets have been converted to educational space. And the district expects 1,400 more kids in the next 10 years! There simply isn’t enough space to accommodate our kids now, far less the kids who will be coming in the future.
As the third season of the Maple Valley Farmers Market nears, it seems a good time to reflect on the success of the first two seasons.
In fact, it seems that the farmers market has integrated so well into our community that it’s a challenge to think of summer Saturday mornings without the farmers’ market. The community has truly discovered the social benefits of our farmers market.
The Maple Valley Creative Arts Council is supporting the Tahoma construction bond and urging all voters to vote “Yes” April 26.
The Tahoma School District is an excellent place for education, and Maple Valley is an excellent community. Together, the district and the community offer one of the best places to live in the Northwest. If we can pass the school bond on April 26 we’ll be ensuring the future of both schools and the greater community.
A powerful story about caring and citizenship has developed in the Kent School District.
When school board members announced last week that lack of state funds would require them to cut (physical education) PE and music at all of the elementary schools. Teachers, parents and students reacted with anger, hurt and disbelief.
It’s ironic that the Kent School District is considering cutting music and (physical education) PE, seemingly without considering other options.
Ironic how?
