“The Secret Garden,” by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1911, would be judged “one of the best children’s books of the 20th Century.” It began with a tragedy, a locked gate, and a buried key. A quite stark reverse of fortunes from the locked gate that led to the happy ending of “The Secret Garden” is the […]
Letters
Letter: Three South Sound Parks Reviewed
What a sunny and great weekend we just enjoyed. As I have written before, my four legged friend loves to get out and explore and this weekend was no exception, she enjoyed/explored three South Sound Parks. The first was the Meridian Habitat Park in Puyallup, located at 144th and Meridian. The highlight of this 36 […]
Letter: Street Racers: Putting Us All In Danger
Submitted by Shawna Marie Pederson. Something very frightening is happening all around us. Something very dangerous is utilizing our Police resources while other crimes await a response. Something very illegal and reckless is infiltrating our neighborhoods, our streets, and our cities. I am talking about street racing. Last night, Saturday, February 5 into early this […]
Letter: Covid safety protocols not enforced in CPSD schools
Submitted by Laurie Sison, Hudtloff Middle School Teacher. I am a teacher in the Clover Park School District. Since September 2021, I have been asking for support for students who refuse to follow mask protocols set in place by our district. There has been no significant support. There was not even a policy until I began […]
Letter: Councilman Marion Smith looks back at 20 years service to Steilacoom
Submitted by Marion Smith. As this year draws to a close it also concludes my 20 years as a councilman for the Town of Steilacoom. In 2001 I ran against a field of three challengers and was elected. When I had no challengers in four elections I said I was either doing a good job […]
Letter: If Not Today, Then Tomorrow
I have a friend who I met only once. As all the rest of us are in the second day of incrementally accomplishing our list of New Year’s Resolutions, my friend has one too. But only one. To come home. If not today, then tomorrow. From the hospital. He just wants to come home. As […]
Letter: Observations on the ‘new’ Clover Park School Board Meeting 13 December 2021
Submitted by John Arbeeny, Lakewood. I attended the 13 December 2021 Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board meeting which was conducted “virtually” rather than in person. In the past, minutes of such meetings have not been published for weeks or months after the meeting which made them somewhat irrelevant for the public to stay abreast […]
Letter: Just With Her Hands
Drifting back and down in the back eddy of the meandering brook, the two leaves were reminders of her aging mother’s hands, the lacey patterns of fine blue veins a testament to the beauty of growing old. As the mottled, almost translucent leaves slowly moved with the current, so her hand would guide the hand […]
Letter: Indoctrination is exactly what Dave Anderson and Jeff Brown Seek
Submitted by Taniesha Lyons. This is why Marty Schafer and Alyssa Anderson Pearson get my vote and should get yours too. The Family Policy Institute of Washington has a clear plan for indoctrination over education according to them anyone who can click the box “other” has no place in the schools. Religion should not be […]