It amazes me to no end sometimes, how people seem to make the same mistakes again, and again!
Do you recall this little item that happened two years ago?
Army Apologizes For ‘Scary’ Choppers In Port Angeles
SEATTLE (AP) — Port Angeles Mayor Cherie Kidd met with Army officials Monday and received an apology for a nighttime training exercise last week that she says “terrorized my city” with low-flying helicopters.
Kidd went to Joint Base Lewis-McChord demanding answers. Why didn’t the Army notify city officials of the late-night training mission? Thundering choppers shook residents, awakened children and startled animals in the Olympic Peninsula city about 80 miles northwest of the army base in Western Washington.---read more
Now Kidd was criticized for traveling all the way to Fort Lewis to confront the Commander of those black hawk or Chinook helicopters doing a training exercise over the skies of Port Angeles in the middle of the night. The point here she could have talked to the commander over the phone instead making out the whole thing as some big drama during a council meeting dragging the commander from the base to speak to angry residences of the city, having him to apologize for that little buzzing of Port Angeles.
Now, fast forward to this year's election we have candidate Cherie Kidd running for re-election against a phantom candidate pulling the same stunt again. This time it's not about black hawks, it's about the problem that local businesses, and citizens having the endure while out and about shopping at our shopping centers, and down town area, being confronted by aggressive panhandlers.
City Councilwoman Cherie Kidd and Police Chief Terry Gallagher plan to drive to the twin cities Tuesday to meet with officials and discuss their panhandling ordinances.
"Said Kidd, who initiated the trip What I am trying to do is stop people from sitting on our sidewalks all day long and creating a menace.They camp on our sidewalks, intimidate walkers and get in the way, and they create lots of garbage.' ---Peninsula Daily News dated 10/11/15
Now, part of me says something has to be done about those who aggressively panhandle, the other part of me says, why make a policy banning all panhandling activities because of a few trouble makers? There are ways to handle this issue without punishing the innocent for just going through hard times. Like citizens can get more involved in assuring those who are causing the trouble are being reported on. They can take cell phone pictures of these thugs and send it to the police, and call 911. If the council is seeking suggestions from other communities, on how to handle the issue, that's all fine and good. But, you don't need to play a drama queen in doing this by going on a road trip costing taxpayers dollars, that kind of information can be found on the net, or a simple phone call.
Now, if her opponent was actively running against her he could easily point out that Cherie Kidd is playing a drama queen over this whole issue, but he is hiding behind the political back stage curtain.
I guess Kidd hadn't learn from last road trip which could have easily been done by a simple phone call.
Related story: Centralia City Council Approves New Panhandling Restrictions
Change is coming for Centralia panhandles, but not the kind they’re asking for.
Violators of a newly proposed panhandling ordinance could be charged with a misdemeanor, fined up to $1,500 and handed a 90-day jail sentence. ---The Chronicle
As you can see I just did a internet search to answer the question of how Centralia is handling the panhandling issue.
Related story: Centralia City Council Approves New Panhandling Restrictions
Change is coming for Centralia panhandles, but not the kind they’re asking for.
Violators of a newly proposed panhandling ordinance could be charged with a misdemeanor, fined up to $1,500 and handed a 90-day jail sentence. ---The Chronicle
As you can see I just did a internet search to answer the question of how Centralia is handling the panhandling issue.
In other local news that was note worthy..
Polar Pioneer oil rig set to make return to Port Angeles Harbor; arrival date is uncertain
" We've been working with them, trying to convince them that Port Angeles would be a good place for them to winter when not drilling up north, Calhoun said--Peninsula Daily News
County commissioner candidates McEntire and Ozias debate taxes, heroin
" Incumbent County Commissioner Jim McEntire, 64, a Republican from Sequim, said during last weeks forum he is not in favor of increasing property taxes by 1 percent in the coming year, as is allowed by state law.' ---Peninsula Daily News
Port of Port Angeles to raise moorage rates at Boat Haven, Sequim marina; amount to be decided later this month
Moorage rates will go up at the Port Angeles Boat Haven and Sequim's John Wayne Marina, but just how much remains to be decided.Two port commissioners Tuesday signaled they'll raise fees, with Commissioner John Calhoun saying it was necessary to correct a reduction in rates for 2014-15.---Peninsula Daily News
related story: Port of Port Angeles candidates differ over Boat Haven rates during Joyce forum
" Connie Beauvais, speaking prior to a Tuesday night candidate forum at the Crescent Grange, said committee members were frustrated that port employees had spurned their recommendation.Her opponent, Mike Breidenbach, did not attend the Joyce forum due to a family crisis but said Wednesday he thought the Boat Haven's rates were maybe just a hair low." ---Peninsula Daily News
Clallam commissioners amend budget-changing policy
Commissioners voted 3-0 Tuesday to approve amendments to County Policy 505 Budget Changes and Modifications that establish a five-day waiting period for disbursing funds after debatable budget emergencies are approved by the board.---Peninsula Daily News
State awards $726,500 in grants for athletic fields in Port Angeles, Forks and on the Lower Elwha Klallam reservation
The state Recreation and Conservation Funding Board has awarded $250,000 for renovating the Quillayute Valley School District's Spartan Stadium field in Forks; $250,000 for the new Elwha tribal field; and $226,000 for new lighting at Civic Field in Port Angeles.---Peninsula Daily News
Port Angeles KPly site cleanup costs climb $2.13 million due to more contaminated soil
The price of cleaning up the former KPly mill site on Marine Drive leaped another $2.13 million Tuesday thanks to the need to truck away 16,600 more tons of contaminated soil.---Peninsula Daily News
Taxpayers pay for OPNET antics By Dale Wilson
OPNET is the Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team, a multi-jurisdictional task force including Washington State Patrol, Clallam County Sheriff’s Department, Port Angeles Police Department, Sequim Police Department, DEA, Border Patrol, et., al. Jefferson County pulled out.---PORT O CALL
Clallam OKs rezone for disc golf course
A 40-acre plot east of Sequim is one step closer toward being transformed into a long awaited disc golf course.----SEQUIM GAZETTE
Soroptimist International of the Olympic Rain Forest offer scholarships
Applications are now available for the Diane Demorest Nursing Scholarship. Although Diane Demorest was only 43 when she died of cancer, her love of nursing and caring for people lives on through this scholarship named in her honor.---FORK FORUM
Does Port of Port Townsend have a 'cash cow'?
he marine trades in Jefferson County directly employs an estimated 400 people; that's more than Port Townsend Paper Corp. (the largest single private employer) and more than Jefferson Healthcare (the largest single public employer)---PT LEADER
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
B.C.'s tough drunk driving laws upheld by court
The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the B.C. government’s right to pass tough drinking and driving laws that allow police to impound vehicles and impose immediate roadside driving suspensions. TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Reality-based training with Victoria police
With my eyes closed, I’m guided into a room by Victoria police Const. Kristin Greffard and told to lie down on the floor.---VICTORIA NEWS
High-end marina slated to open next summer
If all goes according to plan, a portion of the Victoria harbour’s northwest side will be catering specifically to the needs of international yachters next summer.---VICTORIA NEWS
What's on Tap for next week:
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold two special meetings relating to fluoridation:
· On Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 6 p.m., there will be an educational forum moderated by the Clallam County League of Women Voters. The forum will include time for the “for” and “against” committees to address Council and to answer pre-selected questions about fluoridation. There will not be an opportunity for public comment at this meeting.
· On Thursday, October 29, 2015, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., there will be an extended public comment period. Citizens are encouraged to provide input to the City Council on whether or not to continue fluoridating its municipal water supply. Port Angeles residents who receive fluoridated water will have the first opportunity to speak, followed by PUD customers who receive fluoridated water. If time allows, others will also have an opportunity to comment. Speakers are asked to limit comments to 3 minutes.
Both meetings are open to the public and will take place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street. The community is invited and encouraged to attend.
Related story: Toxic effects of fluoride.
It is Nonsensical to address solely the effect on teeth when addressing fluoride. It is logical to address the full body(and environmental) picture when using a toxin is under consideration. For instance, Mercury creates luminescent skin and has been used in cosmetics for decades yet is toxic at any level and brings with it a myriad of health disrupting symptoms a page long including mental confusing and depression. ---PORT O CALL
Clallam County Commission Agenda Highlight item:
Request for proposals to be received no later than noon, Friday, November 20 for Housing and Homelessness Services; proposals will be opened publically during the Board meeting on November 24 at 10 a.m.
City of Port Angeles agenda item highlight: Industrial Transmission Electric Rate Ordinance Amendment / Conduct first reading / waive 2nd reading / Adopt
Background / Analysis: The Bonneville Power Administration Tiered Rate Methodology (TRM) went into effect on October 1, 2011. In late-September 2015, the Bonneville Power Administration made changes to one of the City’s allocations for the FY2016-2017 rate period which affects the one industrial customer, and thus a revision to the ordinance is necessary. Based upon an analysis using the BPA Rate Impact Model, this change would reduce the Industrial Transmission customer’s power bill by $3.2 million during the current BP-16 rate period that runs from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2017. These changes will have no adverse impacts to the City’s Distribution customers (residential and commercial).
The proposed ordinance changes in BPA allocation only affect Industrial Transmission customers. Currently, the only Industrial Transmission customer is Nippon USA. The City’s informal policy of conducting public hearings on substantive rate changes is not necessary in this instance. Nippon has been informed of the allocation changes and fully supports the rapid implementation of the ordinance amendment at the earliest possible time.
The Utility Advisory Committee has reviewed and recommends that the City Council adopt this
ordinance amendment. It is requested that City Council proceed with a first reading, waive the second reading, and then adopt the ordinance amendment. Following Council’s ratification, the ordinance shall take effect five (5) days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof, consisting of the title.
See full agenda: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2590
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
Agenda highlight: Ordinance 3133 Relating to the Acquisition by Eminent Domain of a Certain Portion of Property in the City of Port Townsend Necessary for Construction and Maintenance of the Howard Street Extension Project; Describing the Public Convenience, Use and Necessity of Such Property; Providing for the Condemnation, Appropriation and Use of the Property; Providing the Mode of Payment of Cost of Acquisition of the Property; and Directing the City Attorney to Prosecute Such Action in Jefferson County Superior Court
Action: Move to Waive Council Rules and adopt Ordinance 3133 Relating to the Acquisition by Eminent Domain of a Certain Portion of Property in the City of Port Townsend Necessary for Construction and Maintenance of the Howard Street Extension Project; Describing the Public Convenience, Use and Necessity of Such Property; Providing for the Condemnation, Appropriation and Use of the Property; Providing the Mode of Payment of Cost of Acquisition of the Property; and Directing the City Attorney to Prosecute Such Action in Jefferson County Superior Court.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
God Has Joined Jesus to the Church
The church is indestructible. We have already seen that in Matthew 16:18. Jesus said the gates of Hades would not prevail against the building of the kingdom, or the church.---TRUTH FOR THE WORLD
