Back in the good old days, in the late ‘60s, when I was in college in the San Francisco Bay area, I remember the worry and consternation that was imagined when Lockheed Sunnyvale (remember Lockheed Aircraft) lost a huge missile contract. Politicians, engineers, mayors, all predicted dire results.
The “Bush recession” actually started a long time before he took the oath of office.
What is worth thousands of dollars and costs nothing? Volunteers.
Mr. Rich Elfers’ article about Republicans being the party of change – with a question mark, no less – makes me wonder if conservatives are now liberals.
Mr. Rich Elfers’ article about Republicans being the party of change – with a question mark, no less – makes me wonder if conservatives are now liberals. No, probably not. Both parties have their own ideas and they have had their own ideas for a long, long time. The term conservative means opposed to change, but Republicans certainly seem to effect change.
I was very impressed by Josiah Hokanson’s commentary “Use the gifts you’ve been given” (11/13/13) calling us all to value two of the gifts that our military has fought and died for which he found the most compelling. The gift of the privilege to vote and our right to a trial by jury.
Have you heard it? Or more likely felt it in your chest? That low rumbling almost sound that seems to pervade your house and life now in Bonney Lake. Maybe you have noted it before but more now? Barely on the edge of perception during the day before bed when the TVs are on and home work at the kitchen table is in progress. Now at night (all night) and most mornings it sounds like a loud rock band so far away that all you hear is the base notes rumbling through the air and your home, the structure of your house resonating with the “beat”.
I read with interest that the city of Buckley has agreed to sell its gas system to Puget Sound Energy if city voters approve. A primarily reason given is the burden on a small community to operate the system. Other advantages cited include lower rates and access to PSE’s energy efficiency incentives.
The press has done a very good job of reporting about the challenges our veterans face. We all have read or seen stories about our wounded warriors. About traumatic brain injury. About veterans suffering from depression and other serious mental health issues. About those who have lost limbs or endure other physical hardships.
Ted DeVol’s letter in the Aug. 23 issue of this paper is interesting. He states the King County Fire District 28 commissioners passed a resolution at their meeting of Aug. 5 to put before the voters a proposal to increase the levy lid. He stated there had never been any discussion amongst the commissioners regarding this matter. He also states he will not vote for it.
Wow. I have read the fire commissioner debates between Angela Stubblefield and Elbert Reed with great interest. As a very concerned taxpayer, I believe Angela Stubblefield is an absolute breath of fresh air we so desperately need.
We are fortunate that the state of Washington and King County issue voters’ pamphlets that include candidates’ biographical information and statements. Elections officials do not alter or edit submissions from candidates. Candidates typically make the most of this great opportunity to communicate with voters.
We are pleased to support Elbert Reed for fire commissioner, District 28, Position 2.