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4 What do you think is the biggest issue facing local schools? Clint Ferrara "Getting people who are empty nesters to vote for school fund- ing." Luann Travis "It's probably going to boil down to budget, that's how it is these days. There's just not enough money to go around." Donna Barker "Overcrowding - The ratio of students to teachers." Brad Haberman "Discipline, but that was an issue back in the '80s. I've had kids in school since the '80s. Mailman says sorry Editor, the Journal For some time now, I have lived with the shame and humiliation that my actions have brought to myself and that of my family. I have ac- cepted the consequences of those actions and worked hard to bring some finality to the mess which I alone created. The system as it is, this has been a long and difficult year and one I hope not to see the likes of ever again. Belfair is a wonderful community. Full of fine and decent people. I am truly sor- ry for bringing such a dark cloud and negative attention to its' citizens doorsteps. I would also like to apolo- gize to the men and women of the United States Postal Service. You are all members of a proud and distinguished group, who like few others have worked long and hard to garner the honor and re- spect that is carried with the job. I am very sorry to have brought dishonor to your pro- fession. Lastly, I would like to apologize to my friends and family for the shame and em- barrassment our closeness has surely brought your way. I appreciate your loyalty and strength for standing with me, when the easy and per- haps better choice may have been to distance yourselves. Again, to all of Belfair and those affected by my selfish actions, I apologize to you and yours. The guilt and shame I carry has been a huge weight, at times mak- ing it near impossible to hold my head level. Through being truly re- morseful and times' healing nature, I hope soon to once again see the good folks of Belfair at eye level. Rich Farre Belfair Physically challenged need levy Editor, the Journal We are participants in the water aerobics class that is held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Shelton High School. Many of us are physically challenged. We are from all walks of life, but the one thing we have in common is that the wa- ter aerobics class helps us to continue walking, mov- ing and helps many of us alleviate our pain. The re- placement levy will allow us to continue attending the water aerobics class. This, for many of us, will allow us to lead a somewhat produc- tive life. Chances are one of us may be your neighbor, friend, relative or co-work- er. The new levy would not impose a new tax. The new levy will replace the cur- rent tax that expires on December 31, 2011. If this levy doesn't pass the Shel- ton High School will have to shut down their pool, There will be no funding for the maintenance and operation that the pool requires. We implore you to pass this re- placement levy. Not just for us, but also for the numer- ous educational programs and services that are provid- ed for the children in Mason County. If this replacement levy does not pass the dev- astation will touch everyone in some manner. Please fill out your ballots when they arrive, vote positively for the replacement levy and mail the ballots as soon as possible. Laurie LaMarre Shelton Keep the levy Editor, the Journal This shouldn't even be an Kids need the levy Editor, the Journal Did you know there's a good chance the high school pool will be shut down if the proposed school levy does ndt pass? As a parent of kids that use the pool both for swim lessons and the Quick- water Swim Club, I figured I should offer my opinion on the vote. What needs to be said right away is that the new levy will not result in an additional tax on top of what is currently in place. When the old levy expires on December 31, 2011, the new levy will just replace it. The good news is that based on current estimates, the new levy tax will come in at a lower rate than the previ- ous one. Why wouldn't we vote for this new levy? The state doesn't pay for all of the school district's operat- ing expenses. It's up to us to make sure that our kids have the opportunity to use facilities like the high school pool, If we don't have to pay any more than what we are all ready paying, how could we not do this? Because of the work that he's put in, my nine-year-old son was able to attend and compete in his first swim meet. He and his fellow teammates loved it. They wouldn't be able to do this without the high school pool. Also, my six-year-old son absolutely loves going to swim lessonK Being in the water is his favorite activ- ity. I can't imagine having to tell him that he can no longer go to the pool. In addition to the high school pool, the levy pro- vides funds used for special education, school safety, nursing services, technol- ogy needs, after school pro- grams, auditorium costs and many other programs and services. Please help me in making sure our kids have issue - but it is. The High the same opportunities next School performing arts cen- year as they do this year. It ter (auditorium) may be w~n't cost us anything more shuttered if the upcoming and they absolutely deserve school levy doesnt pass. it. This is only one of many Jeremy Ordonez things that would be cur- Shelton tailed, but I focus on this because it affects something Scissor I've been involved in for the past six years - the Blue- from the Forest festi- o.ners'-" grass val. This is the on!y venue in the area thats large unite enough and has the ameni- ties that will support this Editor, the Journal event which draws so many people from throughout the Only in America can county and the northwest for the weekend each May. I've witnessed the hard work of auditorium man- ger Dave Miser in upgrad- ing this amazing facility through the years into a first class facility. The school for its music concerts, drama event and much more uses it. Also the community con- cert series and much more happens there. Let's set some priorities here. The arts are essen- tial for quality schools and community. Don't let us slip backwards. Keep the levy in effect. Greg Lin~ter Union you lawfully carry a ma- chine gun concealed in your pocket as you enter a public space, but are prohibited in the interest of safety from carrying a pair of scissors in your pocket as you enter a public airplane. This is to- tally unfair. Scissor owners unite. Don't allow the government to interfere with your con- stitutional right to bear scis- sors, concealed or otherwise. Help initiate a scissor lobby in Washington D.C. and put an end to this un- American practice. Prue Perry Harstine Island Wise editorial Editor, the Journal Thanks for the reprint of the wise editorial from Hen- ry Gay. I have had several thoughtful discussions with Charlie Gay on the subject of treating alleged victims the same as alleged perpe- trators, stemming from the Gay's admirable practice of treating everyone the same. I believe that most people do not realize that implicit in the presumption of inno- cence, is the presumption of error on the part of the ac- cuser, be it the state or an individual. This presumption is all-too-often proven to be correct. Critical thinking de- mands that we slow our rush to judgment, else why not move straight to lynching? 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