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Editorial: Our choices in election for city, parks, fire

Published: 11/03/11 09:46:18

In somewhat of a disappointing election season on the Gig Harbor and Key peninsulas this fall — most seats that are open for public office will be uncontested — there are three races of interest. We endorse Jill Guernsey for Gig Harbor City Council Position 4; Andrew Morrison for Peninsula Metropolitan Parks District Commissioner Position 5; and Randy Stephens for Gig Harbor Fire District 5 Commissioner Position 2.

Letters to the editor

Published: 11/03/11 09:45:01

We attended a debate of the two candidates for Peninsula Metropolitan Parks District Commissioner, Position No. 5, on Oct. 20 sponsored by the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Our vote definitely goes to Andrew Morrison.

Parks serve many needs on GH, Key peninsulas

Published: 11/03/11 09:42:52

To update its Comprehensive Park, Open Space and Recreation Plan, PenMet Parks is involving experienced staff members, expert consultants and volunteer advisory committees. They are considering all the potential benefits parks bring to our community.

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Editorial: Film festival helps teens talk about bullying

Published: 10/20/11 15:13:01

The Gig Harbor Film Festival, thanks to sponsorships from Fuller Seminary and Windrider Film Forum, has teenagers talking about bullying. It’s a dangerous topic — and an action that can have debilitating impacts on adolescent children — but it’s prevalent nationwide.

Letters to the editor

Published: 10/20/11 15:11:19

I am writing to express my support for Bob Frisbie, who is running for Gig Harbor City Council.

Sweat for Vets: Race puts healthy families in perspective

Published: 10/20/11 15:06:34

Those who serve our military understand true pain and sacrifice. And families of soldiers who are deployed go through it, too.

Editorial: South Sound 9-1-1 opens up communication

Published: 10/20/11 11:40:50

When police and fire agencies are on their way to the same emergency scene — even if they’re already there — one common misconception is that they can communicate with one another through their radio systems. But with various radio platforms and frequencies, that’s not the case. Among other things, Pierce County’s South Sound 9-1-1 proposal, called Proposition 1 on the Nov. 8 general election ballot, would fix those issues for 99 percent of the county.

Letters to the editor

Published: 10/20/11 11:38:25

If you haven’t heard, there is a coming election to fill my position on the PenMet Parks Board as my term comes to an end.

Texting drills could help you be prepared

Published: 10/20/11 11:36:39

Recent earthquakes, tropical storms and flooding on the East Coast and the disastrous tsunami in Japan serve as reminders that an emergency or natural disaster can strike at any time with little or no advance warning.