Letters to the Editor

I am responding to a letter penned on September 25 by PenMet Parks Board Member Billy Sehmel.  Billy’s letter contained many factual errors that I feel compelled to address, but he was correct with respect to one thing:  PenMet parks is technically not obligated to fund capital improvements to Madrona Links golf course, by the

Issues Surrounding The 14+ Acre Parcel  A review: PenMet attempted to purchase the 14+ acres from the prior owner, but failed ZTM bought the 14+ acres from the Tyson family for $1,000,000 PenMet had the 14+ acres appraised at $2,490,000 and offered that to ZTM ZTM also had the property appraised for $8,105,000 ZTM wants

In my opinion, not representing anyone other than myself, I feel that Mr. Cupit fails to mention some of the following in his letter to the editor dated September 20th, 2024. The Tyson’s entity is currently in default under the Lease for failing to correct numerous course deficiencies. Tyson has been in default since November

Back in 1977 my Father in Law Ken Tyson, his Son Dennis Tyson and I built and developed Madrona Links Golf Course. Ken paid for the construction costs 100% out of his own pocket. The City of Tacoma approved the design of the course, but paid nothing out of their funds. The City owned 70

I support PenMet regarding the Madrona Golf Course. Some of the ownership and operational history of Madrona predates PenMet meaning the current Board largely inherited this situation. I believe they are doing their best to resolve it. While I am an attorney, I am no longer licensed to practice law. The statements below are just

Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday has been a consistent and ongoing supporter of Etta Projects, an organization founded and led by Pennye Nixon that provides a variety of much-needed services to rural villages in Bolivia. Pennye is now an honorary member of our Midday Club. In 2024, we are co-sponsoring a global grant with

To PenMet Parks Commissioners, Executive Director Ally Bujacich and all staff: Thank you for the Betty Lilienthal Advocacy Award! I am truly honored, humbled, and grateful to be recognized by such a worthy organization.  Working with people I respect, believe in and admire is incredibly motivating. Thank you for your trust and attention, your willingness

I just came across a very interesting article on the Washington State Parks’ website.  You can find the article using this link: Action Trackchair comes to Lake Sammamish | Washington State Parks In a prior Letter to the Editor, I addressed PenMet’s costly, damaging, thoughtless, and needless plan to make the DeMolay Sandspit ADA accessible. 

The announcement of the partnership between PenMet Parks and the Peninsula School District is incredibly exciting for our community. Swim Safe Gig Harbor is proud to offer our congratulations to these two strong organizations for teaming up to provide great services to our community, which include a focus on offering swim lessons. As the Maritime

In this letter I am writing to my fellow conservatives and readership of Gig Harbor Now. I am growing deeply concerned about Michelle Caldier’s ability to represent the people of our district. I also want to point out that this is not a political influence type letter. We all understand that this is an election