Going to the Peninsula School School Board meetings for a year to talk about Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) issues has taken a lot of time and energy for many, myself included. As the HIB issues continue into the 24-25 school year, it seems not much has improved in our schools and action from those
As the election approaches, I want to share my thoughts on the best candidate for the 6th Congressional District: Drew MacEwen. As his wife, I recognize my bias, but I am also one of Drew’s biggest critics and uniquely positioned to share why he’s the best choice for Congress. Drew exemplifies integrity and prioritizes constituents’
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I want to thank Mark Cupit for his Letter to the Editor regarding the Madrona Golf Course. I found his letter very informative. I was particularly impressed with Mr. Cupit’s background and experience. If Mr. Cupit is going to be actively involved in the operation of Madrona should ZTM get the operating lease, that would certainly
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
