| A
concerned Northshore mom |
| In
their attempt to trim the annual budget, the
Transportation Department of Northshore School
District has implemented a new program of “central
bus stops.” Rather than the bus driving
through the neighborhood to pick up our ...
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| Another
Concerned Northshore Parent |
| I
have to say “THANK YOU” to the
Concerned Northshore Parent who wrote in regarding
the new bus policies. I second that thought!
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| Annexation
by Bothell would be good for all |
Leonard
Goodisman
via e-mail |
| Residents
and community groups in south Snohomish County
living in the natural extension of the City
of Bothell have formed a group to seek annexation
to the City of Bothell. They will begin collecting
signatures in late September.
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Adelaide
W. Loges
Bothell |
| I
drove out of my cul-de-sac in unincorporated
southeast Snohomish County (last week) onto
SR 524. (When I tried to) make a turn at 9th,
I saw a make-shift “Do not turn left” sign.
OK, no left turn, I made a right and then a “U” turn
to go left.
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| State
funding is inadequate |
Terri
J. Stewart
via e-mail |
| The
state of Washington only funds about 85% of
what is considered “basic education?” This
creates a situation where we are required to
pass levies simply to cover the basic needs
of our students.
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| Name
withheld by request |
| I
recently thanked a dump truck driver for NOT
killing my family as we were stopped in traffic
on Novelty Hill. We think his brakes failed
him, though he didn’t stick around to
explain. In the few weeks since that incident
I have seen ...
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| Why
is this drive called Mayors’ Day? |
Dawn
Rosner
Woodinville |
| Because
unlike other food drives throughout the year
in the Puget Sound region, this one is officially
proclaimed by the Mayors of 24 King County
cities, as well as County Executive Ron Sims
and Gov. Christine Gregoire.
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| Children
appreciated backpacks |
Linda
M. Paz
Executive Director, Matthew House |
| I
want to thank all the people who gave school
supplies for Matthew House. The children who
came to Matthew House received backpacks and
school supplies, as well as all the kids that
visited their dads.
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