Opinion

Letter to the Editor | PenMet isn’t obligated to make Madrona improvements

Sep 25, 2024 | By: Billy Sehmel

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

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Letter to the Editor | PenMet has not put money into Madrona Links

Sep 20, 2024 | By: Mark Cupit

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

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Letter to the Editor | Analyzing PenMet’s Madrona lease contract

Sep 13, 2024 | By: Craig McLaughlin

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

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Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday contributes to groundbreaking Etta Projects program in Bolivia

Sep 11, 2024 | By: Luellen Lucid

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

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Letter to the Editor | Thanks, PenMet, for providing services for seniors

Aug 19, 2024 | By: Betty Lilienthal

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

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Letter to the editor | State Parks thinks vehicle to help those with disabilities might be a good idea

Aug 19, 2024 | By: Craig McLaughlin

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. 

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Letter to the Editor | Cheers to the PenMet-PSD partnership — and its swim lessons

Aug 09, 2024 | By: Heather Maher and Sarah Stancikas

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

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Letter to the Editor | Conservatives concerned about Caldier

Aug 02, 2024 | By: Chuck Limwis

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

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The book on candidates in the upcoming primary election

Jul 31, 2024 | By: Chapin Day

It’s that time of year when responsible journalists, such those who labor for Gig Harbor Now, offer the electorate some earnest and well-intentioned advice. VOTE! Done. But, for pure entertainment value, we suggest this first. READ A BOOK!  There’s nothing like a book, particularly a 112-pager printed on cheap newsprint and delivered (at taxpayer expense)

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Letter to the Editor | 26th District candidate Rachel Harter will listen to her voting base

Jul 30, 2024 | By: Linda McKee

Rachel Harter is an excellent choice for State Representative, 26th LD, Position 2. As we all know, career politicians tend to lose touch with their base over time and drift away from the stances they originally held. At those times, such voters start looking around for better candidates, but all too often, none are available.

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