Regarding “Don’t Ignore the Simple Facts,” a letter from Aaron Barnes (Sequim Gazette, July 9, page A-10):
First, undress the harmless-sounding title into its former name, “Communism,” and later, “Progressivism.” Both meaning absolute dictatorial rule over the populace. No room for freedom of religion, of personal responsibility; of private enterprise; those things which aliens are swarming here to take advantage of.
No one enjoys receiving their tax bill; and have no desire to fill the cavernous deficits taxing agencies have created. Here, intentions are to give reference to our community-owned recreational center’s (SARC’s) financial future.
SARC is a valuable community facility for all ages — babies to 90+ years old!
I am writing to express my appreciation for your recent column “Fact? Fiction? Fabrication” that appeared in the Sequim Gazette on July 2. I hope that many readers pay heed to it.
On Friday afternoon, July 4, at the James Center for the Performing Arts, the Sequim City Band performed one of the most joyous, fun-filled, Independence Day concerts I’ve ever heard in my long life.
Our special thanks to $125, $250 and $500 Very Important Duck sponsors! Your donations made the Duck Derby a success for the Noon Rotary’s local community youth programs and charities.
Election time is upon us and the public is being asked to once again vote for mudslinging accusations and name familiarity.
I would like to address gross inaccuracies in the June 18 Gazette article about the Sequim School Board meeting (“Sequim schools pick assistant super,” June 18, page A-11). These inaccuracies could have easily been avoided with some basic research before publishing inflammatory statements.
With caution, I read the rambling tirade from Mr. (Jan) Richardson about the lack of communication from the Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center (SARC) board to the public on the financial status of the facility (“Letters to the Editor,” Sequim Gazette, June 18, page A-13).
Nothing more sophisticated than the truth! There are always divergences of opinions; however, to turn the simple act of informing the public you work for that they will have to pay more for services received into a major project is ludicrous!
The Sequim Food Bank would like to acknowledge the passing of one of our long-time volunteers, Cliff Eubanks.
To the people who drive with their small dogs on their laps: The speed of an air bag on the steering wheel (in case of an accident) is about 150 miles per hour. The steering wheel is at most 10-12 inches from your body.
