THERE IS A THIRD OPTION FOR PRESIDENT....LIBERTARIAN?

Full acceptance from Donald Trump----Political
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/full-transcript-donald-trump-nomination-acceptance-speech-at-rnc-225974
Quote: " And when a Secretary of State illegally stores her emails on a private server, deletes 33,000 of them so the authorities can’t see her crime, puts our country at risk, lies about it in every different form and faces no consequence – I know that corruption has reached a level like never before.---Donald Trump

Full acceptance speech from Hillary Clinton---CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/28/politics/hillary-clinton-speech-prepared-remarks-transcript/
Quote: " You want a leader who understands we are stronger when we work with our allies around the world and care for our veterans here at home. Keeping our nation safe and honoring the people who do it will be my highest priority. I'm proud that we put a lid on Iran's nuclear program without firing a single shot -- now we have to enforce it, and keep supporting Israel's security." ----Hillary Clinton

Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson: Postion on foriegn policy----Gary Johnson's webpage
https://www.johnsonweld.com/foreign_policy_and_national_defense
Quote: " Looking back over the past couple of decades, it is difficult to see how the wars we have waged, the interventions we have conducted, the lives sacrificed and the trillions spent on the other side of the globe have made us safer. The chaotic, reactive military and foreign policies of the past two Presidents have, if anything, created an environment that has allowed these threats to flourish."
See CSPAN SPEECH: https://www.c-span.org/video/?409917-3/libertarian-party-presidential-nominee-gary-johnson-speech

Editorial Comment: Now that the national primary for the presidency is over thankfully. Americans I think have three choices on  who will be the next president of the United States. People are looking for a president who will take the office seriously, and bring back some measure of our moral fortitude, which of these three fits that mold? I'm still waiting to see on all levels. I don't know if Johnson is a Christian, if he his, he should crack open that bible and read how God sees the estate of marriage. If he doesn't have one check this lesson from Gospel Way

Homosexual Marriage?

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Many homosexuals demand the right to marry. Regardless of what civil law says, God instituted marriage at Creation and only He can define what marriage is and who may enter it. What does His word say?

http://www.gospelway.com/topics/morality/homosexual_marriage.php

That's one of the differences I have with Johnson, trying to make something that is considered a sin, sinless. As I see things now at this point in time both mainstream parties have lost their minds.
Republicans are no longer the party of Reagan, the democrats lost my vote on presidential elections long ago.  There's just something about outright arrogance that annoys me.

MAKE IT BINDING THIS TIME PAT!

As you recall during their last council meeting, Mayor Pat Downie suggested yet another citizen advisory vote regarding continuing adding fluoride to our water supply. This coming city council meeting the council will start discussion in making that happen.
According to the staff memo provided on the agenda packet starting on (page I-1):
Summary: Fluoridation of the City’s water supply has been a controversial topic for many

Peter Ripley, Publisher

years. In late 2015, with a contractual obligation to fluoridate the City’s water almost complete, Council chose to proactively seek input on the issue through a three-part plan. As one part of that plan, Council conducted an unofficial survey of water users. The survey, though viewed as flawed by some, indicated that the majority of respondents did not want their water to be fluoridated. On December 15, 2015, Council considered all the input it had received and voted 4-3 to continue fluoridation. Since that time, the controversy has continued and includes a recent effort by citizens to change the form of City government.
Mayor Downie has asked the Council to reconsider its decision, proposing that Council:
 End fluoridation of the municipal water supply;  Maintain the City’s fluoridation facilities so that, if Port Angeles registered voters choose to continue with water fluoridation, the City is prepared to do so; Conduct an advisory vote on fluoridation during the 2017 Municipal General
Election; and  Adhere to the outcome of the 2017 advisory vote of Port Angeles registered voters. Council agreed by consensus to discuss the Mayor’s proposal at the August 2nd meeting.
Funding: The budget amount for fluoride treatment is approximately $18,000/year.
Discontinuation of fluoride treatments until December 2017 would result in an approximate
savings of $24,000. Placing the water fluoridation question on the 2017 ballot and paying for
inclusion in a general election voters’ guide would cost approximately $1,500.
See full agenda: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/3219

 Editorial Comment: Way back when the discussion of adding fluoride into the water system started some ten years ago, I often spoke if this matter was given to the people to vote on in a ballot measure, this matter would have been settled. That's was during one of my campaigns for a posting on the council.
As you recall back in December of this year, the council did have an citizen advisory vote polling utility customers, leaving out many who gets subsidized housing who pays for the utilities, and the vote was nonbinding, meaning the council could simply ignore the will of the people, which four of the council members did, because they didn't like the end result of the vote which majority of those who voted were against continuing the practice of adding fluoride.
Since then the city council pretty much lost the respect of the citizens of the city, at least those who were hoping that they would have honored the decision that the majority who voted on that first citizen advisory poll. They have been met with five ethic complaint filings, demonstrations against the decision, name calling, and now completely changing the form of governance. Which would have meant something if they had that vote on this year's ballot, not in 2017, in essence making that issue moot, since at least two of the council members up for reelection coming in 2017 are not running, from what was mentioned during the last city council meeting.
If this latest "citizen advisory vote" which Downie is made binding, and placed on the 2017 ballot which should have been done in the first place. It will make the need to change the form of government unnecessary and meaningless in my book. This is a chance for the city to make amends to the city citizens and taxpayers.



COUNTY TO HONOR NOBLIN TUESDAY.

COUNTY WORK SESSION HIGHLIGHT: Contract with Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the purchase of trees to be removed from DNR ownership to allow for the construction of Segment 7 of the Olympic Discovery Trail west of Fairholm Hill
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_agenda.pdf
work session details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_packet.pdf

COUNTY TO HONOR: Certificate of Appreciation recognizing Stephanie Noblin, of the Clallam Public Eye.
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Agenda details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf
Editorial Note: Well deserved.

In other local and regional meetings coming next week:

PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM:
2016 GMA Periodic Update to the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations
See full agenda: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=834

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION AGENDA HIGHLIGHT: AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Surveying Services Undie Road Emergency Relocation Project, County Project No. CR18020070, FEMA Disaster No. 4249-DRWA; Additional $56,710 for a Total Amount of $80,644; Jefferson County Public Works; Clark Land Office
see full agenda: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commissioners/Agenda/2016%20Agendas/08-01-16.pdf


PORT TO HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY
Hot topic of discussion marina rate review
see agenda: http://wa-portofportangeles.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/08012016-172

PORT ANGELES ANNOUNCES NEW POLICE CHIEF

(from an shared email press release)

The City of Port Angeles is proud to announce the promotion of Brian Smith to the Chief of the Port Angeles Police Department.  Since January the City has been involved in an extensive hiring process that included the participation of community members, senior staff and the City Manager.  It was the goal of the City to maintain the highest integrity of the Port Angeles Police Department by going to great lengths to search out the best fit for the City, department, and community.  This included multiple interviews and a comprehensive background and screening process.

Chief Smith has over 35 years of diverse law enforcement experience with over 28 years in a leadership capacity. Chief Smith has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Montana State University and also graduated from the FBI National Academy.

Before he came to the City as Deputy Police Chief in 2008 Chief Smith served as a Special Agent in Charge/Chief of Law Enforcement Services with the National Park Service (NPS) in their Intermountain Region/Yellowstone Division. Chief Smith began his career as a Park Ranger and worked his way up through the ranks holding positions such as Special Agent, Special Agent-Lead Instructor, Supervisor Special Agent and Regional Special Agent in Charge. While in these positions Smith was responsible for command of the tactical teams, operation of a 911 public safety dispatch center, law enforcement records and training along with management of a $3 million budget.  His law enforcement experience includes the full spectrum of police and emergency services including vehicle and boat patrol, traffic and DUI enforcement, investigations, emergency medicine, technical rescue and structural fire rescue.

Since coming to Port Angeles in 2008, with his wife Kristin and their daughter, Chief Smith has been instrumental in the promotion and implementation of several programs that have helped the Port Angeles Police Department progressively move forward in the world of policing. He played a major role in obtaining Stonegarden grants for implementing the mobile data project between local law enforcement agencies as well as increasing foot patrol in the downtown area. Smith collaborated with City staff and others to promote the wireless mesh network and use grant money to obtain computers and technology in all patrol vehicles. In addition, he applied and received a FEMA grant that allowed a state of the art security system along the waterfront to be installed. Smith has established interlocal agreements with law enforcement agencies such as the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, U.S. Border Patrol and the U.S. Coast Guard. He has been the driving force behind cross commissioning officers with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Chief Smith oversaw the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Accreditation process over the last five years, and with the assistance of others in the department, has met the accreditation standards making Port Angeles Police Department one of sixty law enforcement agencies in Washington State that is accredited. 

“Chief Smith brings to the department professionalism, empathy, exceptional customer service skills, and a genuine love for the community he serves. He has a positive attitude and a high regard for public and officer safety,” said City Manager Dan McKeen.

“During his tenure with the City he has done an outstanding job building relationships with community members and community groups. The City has received an enormous display of support for Brian throughout this selection process.”

NATIONAL AND NORTHWEST NEWS COMMENTARIES

Trouble in Paradise: Kaine Says He Still Disagrees with Hillary on Hyde Amendment---PJMEDIA


Obergefell Decision Will Destroy American Society Within Two Generations---CNSNEWS

The GOP is becoming the party of exclusion. Who wants to be a part of that? ---WP

Nomination in hand, Hillary Clinton makes a sharp case against Donald Trump---LA TIMES


NORTHWEST NEWS COMMENTARIES

THE COLUMBIAN: Social Security at Issue

BELLINGHAM HERALD: Why do so many Washington state teens kill themselves?

SEATTLE PI: The idealism, enthusiasm and cynicism of Gov. Inslee's reelection campaign

SEATTLE TIMES: What’s hiding in your property-tax bill?


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The Bible says that, at death, the body returns to dust and the spirit returns to God who gave it (Gen. 3:19; Ecc. 12:7).---Gospel Way

PORT ANGELES DIGEST:

 County meets with Port talks about composites, and County stops four story B&B.

Summary of this weeks meetings:

Monday: Port and County held a joint meeting, one of many of the topics besides the report on Composite Recycling Center was creating regional ecomomic and community priorites.
See agenda for details: http://wa-portofportangeles.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/07252016-170

On May 13, 2016, Howard Behar, founding president of Starbucks lnternational and cofounder
of the Washington Business Alliance, spoke to the community at a public event
and also spoke to community leaders at a special luncheon event. The conversation with
Mr. Behar was about strategy, values, and leadership. lt became apparent that our
community could benefit from more cross-jurisdictional conversations and support of
community wide goals. While each organization has its strategic plan and goals, it was
difficult to answer the question "What are the top three goals of the community?" We can
also expand on this by asking "How can we support each other goals?"
The county's concerns were: Planning for a joint request to EDC on 2017 goals and metrics prior to the end of 2016.
Related news story: Composites recycling center gives update on first product in joint meeting with Clallam County and Port of Port Angeles commissioners---PDN

Quote from article posted: "The fledgling Composite Recycling Technology Center will unveil plans by Oct. 31 to begin producing its first commercial product, CEO Bob Larsen said Monday."

Tuesday: County approved closing the book on lange lawsuit, and the following related items, in a 2-1 vote, Chapman voting against all three items:
 Agreement and release with Scott K. Lange and Elizabeth R. Lange, Trustees of the Lange
Family Trust for fully and finally concluded litigation matter Lange, et al. vs Clallam County,et al. 14-2-01064-0
2g Agreement with Scott K. Lange and Elizabeth R. Lange, Trustees of the Lange Family Trust for land purchase of two adjoining parcels located along Salt Air Street, Clallam Bay, WA
2h Quit Claim Deed with Clallam County to encumber the property identified as tax parcel number 123221-510195 for public use purposes only as a park or open space

Related news story: Clallam County settles lawsuit, acquires beach-access property in Clallam Bay---PDN

Also, an added item, the Commission reconsidered the disputed Bed and Breakfast which was to be built in Clallam Bay. As you recall it was on the agenda last week: Emergency ordinance to establish Interim Official Controls under RCW 36.70A.390 and Home Rule Charter for certain rural zoning districts to limit size of structures.
This week, the DCD Director, Mary Ellen Winborn, came with an emergency ordinance to stop the four story structure being built.

Related news story: Clallam County commissioners approve emergency ordinance in response to 32,000-square-foot building project---PDN



In other local and regional news headlines....

What 2nd class city really means----PORT O CALL

Editorial Note: I imagine it will be a rude awakening when half if not most who sign that petition will end up voting against it, since it will be meaningless because the citizens will vote in new council members anyway in 2017. Pointless now.

Swimmer cancels today's planned attempt to cross Strait of Juan de Fuca---PDN

Port Townsend officials get firsthand look at progress on city's water treatment facility, reservoir---PDN

Jobless rates edge up slightly on North Olympic Peninsula---PDN

In the Irony category:

She lied, and got away with it---PORT O CALL
http://portocallpublishing.com/2016/07/she-lied-and-got-away-with-it/

Editor's note: The AG office dropped the investigation because of the evidence presented didn't meet to the grade of investigating an opinion. Port O Call cries fowl

Democratic National Convention Watch Party

Hillary Clinton, who is running for president, lied, and men died. Yet, its okay, let's party right Port O Call? Naw, no double standard here folks right?

FBI to join investigation of racial assault in Port Angeles---PDN

Letter about EDC self-congratulating news release---PORT O CALL

Related story: EDC Uses Foreign Owned Media, To Promote “Buy Local” opinion by Dale Wilson--PORT O CALL

Editorial note: Sounds to me like brooding over lost advertising  opportunities. He fails to mention local news blogs owned by local folks. They are not getting any revenue in advertising dollars, and they are not complaining about the EDC much about selling ad spaces. (There other publications folks)

SEQUIM GAZETTE: Sequim School Board balks at putting bond on November ballot

Breaking Down Bob's BS aka Got The CRTC Blues---Port Angeles Unearth blog

Peninsula Children's Clinic To Merge With OMC---KONP RADIO

Home sweet accessible home--PT LEADER

Port eyes reserve fund---PT LEADER

NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT (Victoria BC)

Victoria tourism gets its mojo back---Times Colonist

Four police officers hurt in violent arrest at Victoria’s tent city----Times Colonist

Healing 'the sickest a child can ever be'---Victoria News

Provincial tax could push more buyers to Island: realtor---Victoria News

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Reincarnation and the Bible
The concept of reincarnation is becoming increasingly popular. Oriental religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, have taught it for centuries----Gospel Way



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THE OLYMPIC DIGEST REPORT:

NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON DC:

Cantwell, Colleagues Seek Update to Current Lead Screening Policy to Protect Children from Lead Hazards, Prevent Life-Long Health Effects

Sen. Murray Announces Port of Everett Transportation Grant: Will Help Already-Thriving Port Compete in Global Marketplace, Support Local and Regional Economy

Kingston resident believes tiny-house movement could be answer to housing crisis

Refuge that served as Billy Frank Jr.’s medicine now named for him

NEWS FROM OLYMPIA:

Gov. Inslee, Executive Constantine take a big-picture, cooperative approach to state’s mental-health system

WSDA: First West Nile virus horse case of the year confirmed in Grandview 

WASHINGTON STATE AG: AG ASKS COURTS TO HOLD EYMAN, COMMITTEES, IN CONTEMPT

Related news story:  EVERETT HERALD:   State attorney general wants Eyman found in contempt

WASHINGTON STATE AG: AG FERGUSON LEADS MULTI-STATE EFFORT SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER PROTECTIONS

Dept. of Commerce: We’re #1 for Tech and Innovation in America’s Top States for Business 2016

DOE: State reviewing Pullman shoreline program

DOE: South Seattle companies sign cleanup agreement

DOE: Reviewing San Juan County's shoreline protection plan

DOH: New report shows impact of hepatitis C in Washington State now and in the future

DNR: Appeals court upholds DNR-Navy easement

DNR: Fire danger rating increases to high in Spokane and Okanogan counties

WSDOT: Total highway closures coming to SR 104, SR 307 to replace fish culverts

In other Northwest headlines....

BELLINGHAM HERALD: Dairy farmers tell state its rules on cow manure are too costly

EVERETT HERALD: Boeing says 747 production could end; reports 2nd quarter loss

SEATTLE TIMES: Patients in ‘immediate danger,’ but state didn’t stop pain doctor for years

SEATTLE PI: Will Seattle voters ever rebel and reject a big property tax levy?

SPOKESMAN REVIEW: City officials intentionally withheld information about Straub ouster until after election


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Today's video clip; The County Commission reconsidered their decison on the proposed bed and breakfast development in Clallam Bay, they decided to approve an emergency ordinance on the Emergency ordinance to establish Interim Official Controls under RCW 36.70A.390 and HomeRule Charter for certain rural zoning districts to limit size of structures---Vote to approve 2-1, Peach voting against: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hYIghfno1Y

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Man in the Image of God
Unlike the animals, man was created in the image or likeness of God (Gen. 1:26-28). This is what makes man superior to animals. This concept is both challenging and amazing. What consequence does this have to the subject of creation as compared to evolution? (Note that Adam, in the image of God, in turn had a son in his image - Gen. 5:1-5).---Gospel Way

LAW & JUSTICE, and ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK REPORTS

LAW & JUSTICE:

From the Dept. of Justice:

Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell Delivers Remarks at Press Conference Announcing Filing of Charges in Connection with $1 Billion Health Care Fraud Scheme

Defendants Charged with Participating in Sophisticated International Cell Phone Fraud Scheme

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Helping Disguise Foreign Contribution during 2012 Presidential Election and Making False Declaration before Grand Jury

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Credit Union for Illegally Repossessing Servicemembers’ Cars

FROM THE FBI FILES:

Identifying the Vulnerabilities; Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate Marks 10 Years 

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the homicide of Tammy Jo Alexander.

Thirty Four Alleged Gang Members Charged with Participating in Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Guns, Assaults and Attempted Murders in Chicago and Suburbs

Wilmington Man Charged with Threatening Arson to Boston’s Largest Mosque

INTERPOL:  INTERPOL joins Global Coalition to Counter ISIL

In other law and justice news headlines....

Indiana Man Could Face Death in Alleged 'Purge' That Killed 3---NBC NEWS

Teen abused in detention speaks out--BBC

Would-be Reagan assassin John W. Hinckley, Jr., to be freed after 35 years--WP

NORTHWEST LEGAL BRIEF:

DOJ: Washington CPA Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns

WASHINGTON STATE AG: ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE SUCCESSFULLY BLOCKS RELEASE OF DANGEROUS SEX OFFENDER IN EVERETT

WASHINGTON STATE AG: AG PROSECUTORS GARNER GUILTY PLEA OVER SINKING OF DERELICT VESSEL CHICKAMAUGA

SEATTLE TIMES: SeaTac ordered to pay $18 million to couple it cheated in secret land grab

TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE: Jury convicts two men accused of botched Lakewood drug hit

ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK:

Wheelchair Emerges From Storage To Help Advocate See World Anew---DISABILITY SCOOP

Officially recognize the "Black Lives Matter" origination as a domestic terrorist group per 18 U.S.C. § 2331 & others
Petition link: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/officially-recognize-black-lives-matter-origination-domestic-terrorist-group-18-usc-ss-2331-others

We the People demand Hillary Clinton be legally disqualified from holding any public office under 18USC section 2071 (b)
Petition link: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/we-people-demand-hillary-clinton-be-legally-disqualified-holding-any-public-office-under-18usc-section-2071-b

Formally recognize the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) as a domestic terror group
petition link: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/formally-recognize-ku-klux-klan-kkk-domestic-terror-group

Petition to allow children to pray and read the bible at school without being sent home or to the principal's office
petition link: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/petition-allow-children-pray-and-read-bible-school-without-being-sent-home-or-principals-office

FAO: HARRISONBURG CITY COUNCIL TO GET RID OF FLUORIDE?

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Life After Death
Long ago someone asked, "If a man dies, shall he live again?" (Job 14:14) This question has challenged men of all ages. Is there life after death?---Gospel Way

WORLD & NATIONAL DIGEST

WORLD NEWS DIGEST

News from the US Mission to the UN:

Response at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria


Remarks at a Meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council on Granting UN Accreditation to the Committee to Protect Journalists

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria

Explanation of Vote at the Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2298 on the Situation in Libya

NEWS FROM THE UN NEWS CENTER:

Somalia: UN envoy strongly condemns terrorist attack near Mogadishu airport

UN envoy condemns Israel's decision to continue settlement expansion in occupied West Bank

UN Assembly adopts resolution proclaiming Third Industrial Development Decade for Africa

UN health agency to launch new hepatitis testing guidelines ahead of World Day

US STATE DEPT: Attack in Sagamihara, Japan

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon, everybody. On behalf of President Obama and all of the American people, I want to express my deepest condolences to the families of those whose loved ones were killed in the horrific attack in Sagamihara, Japan this morning. And our thoughts and our prayers are very much with those people who are going through a terrible process. And our thoughts are with the Japanese people as they mourn this yet another senseless act about which we don’t know a lot, though we know some things that may separate it from terrorism. But it is a form of terror under any circumstance.
ref. http://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2016/07/260475.htm

State Dept.  briefing on Iraq: QUESTION: So you would accept the – if it’s an Iraqi definition, you would accept the definition of the role of the Peshmerga in the liberation of Mosul as only having a logistical role if that’s what the Iraqis are saying?
MR KIRBY: What I’m saying is these are decisions – how the strategy to retake Mosul – those are decisions that Iraqi leaders have to make. Our job is to support the Government of Iraq. Obviously, we want to see Mosul retaken; everybody is committed to that goal, but this is an Iraqi plan, an Iraqi strategy, and we’re going to support them as they execute that
ref. http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2016/07/260466.htm#IRAQ

Ocean Acidification Monitoring Public-Private Partnership Launched in Southern Africa

Counter-ISIL Coalition Ministerial Meeting

US DEFENSE DEPT:

Counter-ISIL Meetings Came At Critical Time, Carter Says

Coalition Continues Strikes to Defeat ISIL, OIR Spokesman Says

Sea Breeze 2016 Opening Ceremony Held in Odessa, Ukraine

In other world headline news....

In Japan, suspect in mass-stabbing wanted disabled people ‘euthanized’---WP

Patient kills doctor, commits suicide at Berlin hospital---AFP

Canal found under Maya pyramid: Gateway to afterlife?---AFP

THE NATIONAL DIGEST:

THE WHITE HOUSE: FACT SHEET: Presidential Policy Directive on United States Cyber Incident Coordination

THE WHITE HOUSE: Remarks by the First Lady at the Democratic National Convention

THE WHITE HOUSE: Weekly Address: Protecting the Progress We’ve Made with Wall Street Reform

FDA: Federal court orders Minnesota sprout and noodle company to cease operations due to unsanitary conditions

US TREASURY DEPT:  Treasury, HUD and FHFA Release White Paper on the Future of Foreclosure Prevention

US TREASURY DEPT:  Joint U.S.- EU Financial Regulatory Forum Joint Statement

USDA: Making Sure Consumers Get What They Pay For

DOJ: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Helping Disguise Foreign Contribution during 2012 Presidential Election and Making False Declaration before Grand Jury

EPA: EPA Determines that Aircraft Emissions Contribute to Climate Change Endangering Public Health and the Environment
Editorial note: So, what do we do? Go back to riding the old horse and buggy?

DEPT. OF INTERIOR: As Wildfire Season Continues to Heat up, Interior Partners with Industry to Eliminate Drone Intrusions

In other national headlines...

The Unconventional Diaries: Bernie gets booed, but the band marches on---yahoo news

Behind Democrats' email leak, U.S. experts see a Russian subplot (REU)

Washington State football players investigated for assault: reports (REU)

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Judgment Day
Hebrews 9:27 says, "...it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment." All of us know that someday our lives on earth will end. But have you considered the fact that, after death, you will give an account for your life to God?---Gospel Way

MONDAY'S BUSINESS AND FINANCE REPORT:

News from the US Chamber of Commerce:

Both Parties Must Focus on Economic Growth

Democrats Can Make History by Looking at America’s Past

Growth or No Growth — All Eyes on Elizabeth Warren at the DNC

With Minimum Wage Increase on the Menu, Diners May Find Restaurants Are Out

News from the US Dept. of Labor:

7 Facts about the Minimum Wage

Protecting the Safety and Health of Poultry-Processing Workers
For some workers, a simple trip to the bathroom could result in the loss of a job.

COURT ORDERS TRUSTEES OF INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS’ NATIONAL PENSION FUND TO RESTORE $200K TO PLAN, PAY $40K IN PENALTIES

US LABOR DEPARTMENT AWARDS $500K IN INCREMENTAL FUNDING TO HELP IOWA WORKERS AFFECTED BY JOHN DEERE LAYOFFS

FROM THE USDA:

Understanding the USDA Organic Label

Plenty! of Good Ideas for Growing and Sharing Healthy Food

Serving Spoons and Healthy Habits – Encouraging Positive Mealtimes and Supporting Family Style Meals in Child Care New materials available as part of Nutrition and Wellness Tips for Young Children: Provider Handbook for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Substance Misuse Prevention Resources for Low Income Pregnant Women and Mothers In Order to Battle the Opioid Epidemic

From the IRS:

IRS: IRS Statement on "Get an IP PIN" Tool

IRS: IRS Announces Additional Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Recipients

In other business and finance news headlines...

Verizon is winner in $4.8 billion Yahoo sale---USA TODAY

Stocks slip from records as oil drops before policy meeting---Bloomberg

10 items you should never get at the dollar store---Go banking rates



NORTHWEST BUSINESS REPORT:

Microsoft Rises Most in Nine Months After Profit Beat Estimates---Bloomberg

EVERETT HERALD BUSINESS JOURNAL: Airlines pulling back on wide-body jet deliveries

SEATTLE TIMES: Amazon’s updated badges resonate poorly with some employees

SEATTLE TIMES: Boeing will take $2 billion hit to earnings for 3 jet programs

VANCOUVER SW BUSINESS JOURNAL: $30,000 Banfield Foundation grant helps Humane Society get new equipment

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What Is Death?
Death is a destiny that faces all mankind. But what is death and why do people die?---Gospel Way

LOCAL MEDIA'S MISSING LINKS AND OMISSIONS....

Recent articles:
 AG takes a pass on prosecution of Kidd---Port O Call

Quote from article posted: "  Only it never happened.  Video taken from the audience showed Whetham seated with his hands over his face–aghast at the spectacle–one could suppose."
Editorial Comment: Wilson who publishes the Port O Call did shared the suposed video clip in articles posted in May, but now that link of the video he promoted on his paper is gone! Wilson often cites his counterpart the Peninsula Daily News for witholding information....however, the PDN didn't delete the video clip which was passed around, yet in the Port O Call it is gone.
Something like Hillary Clinton would do, delete email, and evidence of wrong doing,...just saying.

Attorney general declines to file perjury charge against Port Angeles deputy mayor---Peninsula Daily News

Two Quotes from article posted: "Kidd was defending herself at the March 29 hearing against an April 8 ethics complaint filed by Port Angeles businessman Dale Wilson."
" An ethics board hearing on a fourth complaint by Marie Wiggins, a fluoridation supporter, against four council members over allegations they violated the state Open Public Meetings Act at the Feb. 2 meeting, has not been scheduled, City Clerk Jennifer Veneklasen said Friday."
First of all, the report posted refers to Wilson as a "business man" makes no mention that Wilson publishes the Port O Call their counterpart. Secondly the report fails to mention the names of the council members on the latest ethics board hook: Whetham, Merideth, Collins, and Bruch. Why the omission?
So, we have a case of missing links and omissions readers.

She lied, and got away with it ---Port O Call

Editorial Note: Most recent story published today,....Still no link to the video mention.


Articles Posted in May local newspapers, Peninsula Daily News & Port O Call:

Accusation of perjury leveled at Port Angeles deputy mayor; Jefferson County investigates---PDN
quote from the article posted: Bloor said he was sent the link to the video by Wilson as well as Edna Willadsen of the anti-fluoridation group Our Water, Our Choice! It can be seen at http://tinyurl.com/PDN-adjournment

She Lied! By Dale Wilson

Editorial Note: Wilson promoted the video clip under this headline....now, gone!

THE PORT ANGELES DIGEST: A MIX BAG OF PRIMARY SUPPORT

Peter Ripley, Publisher

Two candidates running for state, and county commission office snags my vote this primary election, both from two different parties. One Republican, the other Democrat, yeah I know weird huh? One of the advantages of being an independent voter, you can vote either way. I choose these two candidates because both attended the county commission meetings regularly, though one had to attend because he is already on the board of commission, the other is the candidate running for that position he is vacating.  Plus, both were willing to be interviewed by this publication, not give me the run around or hide behind the desk kind of thing. Mike Chapman has demonstrated careful decision making in my book, not wanting to spend taxpayer's money on a land deal lawsuit, costing the taxpayers a cool $500,000 plus dollars. Though I disagree with raising property taxes annually. His handling of the conflict between the County Treasure, and County Commission was fair, willing to settle disputes rather than making matters worse by not adding gas to the fire by adding insult to injury kind of thing. Also quoted on his position page in the PDN: "  I will support eliminating the 60 percent voter super majority needed to approve new school construction bonds."

Editorial Note: Good move, on that, to bad this wasn't thought of when the Port Angeles Senior High needed funding for a new high school. Better late than never I guess.  Plus any candidate who gets the cold shoulder of a local newspaper (Port O Call) by not announcing his candidacy when he first signed up, and not until I raised cane over it, deserves my vote.

Maggie Roth, I feel anyone who is willing to come and serve in public office should have a chance to prove what they got to offer. Roth has attended the meetings of the commission faithfully, and that to me of her commitment to the job she is wanting to do.
One of the questions in the PDN article posted yesterday in the candidate question and answer form was:  With government grants vanishing, how should the county continue to fund social services?

Roth's Answer: Use a variety of strategies to deal with reduced funding while looking for new revenue either contributed or by seeking increased contributions from the public, and by advocating with state and county legislators. Avoid cutting back on services to programs until they have no other choice. One potentially positive outcome is that budget deficits often initiate more innovative, creative and perhaps, in the long run, better ways to fund and operate the services.

To bad she didn't clarify this in more detail. My question how can you do this without raising taxes?

One question that was missing in the Peninsula Daily News article posted was how the candidates for County Commission would have handled the Lange lawsuit case? I would like to know.

THE PORT WILL HOLD JOINT MEETING WITH COUNTY MONDAY.

See agenda for details: http://wa-portofportangeles.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/07252016-170

Port Regular session on Monday agenda highlight:
Airport fund donation
see full agenda: http://wa-portofportangeles.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/07252016-169

County Work session agenda highlight item: Joint meeting with Port starting at 10AM

Other hot topic items on the county work session before their joint meeting includes:
Agreement and release with Scott K. Lange and Elizabeth R. Lange, Trustees of the Lange Family Trust for fully and finally concluded litigation matter Lange, et al. vs Clallam County, et al. 14-2-01064-0
4 Agreement with Scott K. Lange and Elizabeth R. Lange, Trustees of the Lange Family Trust for land purchase of two adjoining parcels located along Salt Air Street, Clallam Bay, WA
5 Quit Claim Deed with Clallam County to encumber the property identified as tax parcel number 123221-510195 for public use purposes only as a park or open space.
see full work session agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_agenda.pdf
See details of work session items: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_packet.pdf

Topics during their joint meeting with the port will include:
 Goals – Port and County, areas of mutual support
 Planning for a joint request to EDC on 2017 goals and metrics prior to the end of 2016
 Composite Recycling Technology Center second quarter report
 North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation and Development, Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategies (CEDS)
 Workforce Development – Olympic Workforce Development Council (OWDC), Peninsula College
o Port’s role in the OWDC process
o Funding for the marine trades workforce through OWDC including a supply/demand study
o How best to achieve representation on the OWDC of all businesses and workforce needs in the County

PUTTING THE LANGE SAGA TO BED?

Tuesday's County Commission agenda highlight items:
2g Agreement with Scott K. Lange and Elizabeth R. Lange, Trustees of the Lange Family Trust for land purchase of two adjoining parcels located along Salt Air Street, Clallam Bay, WA
2h Quit Claim Deed with Clallam County to encumber the property identified as tax parcel number 123221-510195 for public use purposes only as a park or open space
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Details of agenda items: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf

Editorial Note: Though the county may put this to bed, I am sure there will be those out there still howling conspiracy and corruption, yet provide no proof of it.


Other local and regional meetings....

PUD TO MEET ON MONDAY, HERE IS THEIR AGENDA:
https://www.clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Preagenda-July-25-2016.pdf

CITY OF SEQUIM MEETING AGENDA
http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1436

FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
http://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/agenda72516.pdf

PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=590

Jefferson County Commission meeting agenda
http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commissioners/Agenda/2016%20Agendas/07-25-16.pdf

NEWS COMMENTARIES FROM NATIONAL AND STATE SOURCES

Munich All Over Again---PJ MEDIA

Donald Trump and America’s Moral Authority---NEW YORK TIMES

Living in American Freedom---AMERICAN SPECTATOR

Donald Trump is a unique threat to American democracy---Washington Post

Editorial Note: The usual scare tactics the liberal media uses. This time it won't work.

Northwest opinions:

Bellingham Herald: Here’s what sheriff says of Whatcom County Jail booking restrictions

EVERETT HERALD:  Oil terminal’s promise of jobs comes at huge cost

SEATTLE TIMES: Who owns this country? We all do

SEATTLE PI: State GOP Chair Susan Hutchison: Cruz a 'traitor to the party'

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Today's video clip: The regular meeting of Clallam County commission:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmHB2pvahJk (pt1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zU3O3K5eBM (pt2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg03EBA3r_c (pt3)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHBkH0oI5_Y ( pt4)

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Christians Wearing Jewelry
May Christian women (or men) wear jewelry, such as earrings, bracelets, etc.?---Gospel Way

THE PORT ANGELES DIGEST: SO, WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE NOW?

"City sends second class status to 2017 ballot, what difference does it make now? It would make a difference if it were done this year, but in 2017? Peoples opinion on the matter might be different, and some may even change their minds on the issue altogether. The city's version of: What difference does it make?"

Peter Ripley, Publisher.

The city decided to shuffle off the change of government proposal by Our Water Our Choice to 2017, The Mayor springs a surprise shot across the bow with a new binding advisory vote in the same year as the next general election for a new city council, in 2017. When all said and done, will it make any difference in regards to the vote for changing the city government? Most likely, since by then most who probably signed that petition was hoping to kick out the four council members who ignored the first citizen advisory poll ending fluoridation, and choose to continue the practice. Some like me who signed the petition were probably just wanting to lend support to end fluoridation, and hoping at least one of the four council members would change their vote, when that didn't happened, some I imagine were probably regretting even signing it, like me. That will probably happen now even more so, with the vote on the matter will be decided in the 2017 election to change the form of government.
Plus, if Downie's compromise of having yet another citizen advisory vote which this time will be binding, and placed on the November 2017 ballot holds water, will that also make the vote to change the minds of voters who would have voted for a change of government? After all the whole reason for the change of government was about flouride right? But wait! I then started hearing things like, "It's not just about fluoridation" What?! If it wasn't about just fluoridation, and wanting to give the council members an early retirement from public office, then what was changing the form of government all about? As you can see readers, two things that might solve the whole issue of fluoridation will probably make the "change of government" a moot point, because the citizens will probably vote in three new council members who are against continuing fluoride, and if Downie's new advisory vote gets in the 2017 election, these two items alone will make null and void the "Our Water, our Choice" Change of government vote.
Secondly, I have to ask, who's idea was it really to change the form of government of Port Angeles? Was it media driven? I have a hunch that might had something to do with it, and the Our Water Our Choice group was probably influenced, or at least encouraged in pursuing it. As I recall it was the Port O Call ran many stories favoring the notion of change of government, from a city manager run operation to a mayoral run operation.

Related stories:
Port Angeles City Council delays vote on changing form of city government---PDN

Quote from the article posted: "Downie, who had not put the proposal on the agenda, wants the council to discuss stopping fluoridation immediately and asking voters in a Nov. 7, 2017 advisory ballot if the city should continue the practice and make that vote binding on the City Council."

City and Town Forms of Government in Washington---PORT O CALL

Restructuring city government: How to---PORT O CALL

Unhappy with council vote on fluoride?---PORT O CALL

Petition to change city government passes two hurdles out of 3---PORT O CALL

 Editorial Note: Now, the question is did the Port O Call in anyway influenced "Our Water, Our Choice" move to change the city form of governance? I'll probably never get an answer...
Finally, I thought it was odd for Kidd to badger Eloise Kailin of Sequim, who is president of Our Water, Our Choice!, saying in essence, along with council member Dan Gase that a resident of Sequim has no business in the governance of Port Angeles. Really, Cherie? Was it you,  who often spoke the merits of fostering a good neighbor relationship with the folks of Sequim?
This little episode does not help in fostering good relations with our neighbors that's for sure. Both Gase, and Kidd were out of line on this point in badgering the only member of the group present at the meeting, which Council member Whetham asked that a member of the group would be present to answer question. There was no local members of the group in attendance.




In other local and regional headlines...

 Post Mortem on Lange Saga by Scott Lange---Port O Call

Jefferson County commissioners award $905,000 bid for Undie Road project; works to start in early August----PDN

Passenger air service slips away again for Port of Port Angeles---PDN

Emergency zoning for rural Clallam County structures stalls

The Missing Link, PORT O CALL?

AG takes a pass on prosecution of Kidd---Port O Call

Editorial Note: As I said before I figured this would be the result, given the quality of the video clip which was submitted as evidence, which was difficult to see what was happening because the images were dark, and it was like trying to capture a video of big foot in the dark. I couldn't make out what was happening in the clip that had been shared. Oddly The Port O Call removed the link of that video clip from the article that they posted when this thing started in the headline: She Lied! By Dale Wilson
also under this headline in the Port O Call: New video seems to show Kidd lied under oath

Link missing of the video clip....why is that? Talk about withholding information.

Clallam provides start-up funds to Peninsula Area Public Access TV channel---PDN

Officials: Clallam County budget better than at year's start--PDN

Fluoride, Opioids and an Empty Airport---Port Angeles Unearth

Schools’ survey says community would support bond now---Sequim Gazette

Irondale Church raises three times its goal for tiny home Kick: Permit process beginning---PT LEADER

Editorial note: I still say something more can be done than just building this woman a shack to live in, but good to see they raised more than what was asked for. A mobile home would more better than a shack folks.

103-year-old woman shares WWII survival story: Marga Kapka helps mother compile family history---PT LEADER

'One of the best barns'---PT LEADER

THE NEW OLD TIME CHAUTAUQUA SCHEDULE JULY 25-27---Forks Forum

NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT; Victoria BC

TIMES COLONIST: After years of decline, humpback whales are resurfacing on West Coast

TIMES COLONIST: Home sweet (tiny) home project takes shape in Saanich

TIMES COLONIST: Vancouver tenants feeling crunch of sky-high rents

VICTORIA NEWS: U.S. Senators 'inaccurate' on lumber claim: Premiers

VICTORIA NEWS: $1 million influx to help fill missing link of E&N Rail Trail between View Royal, Esquimalt

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Today's video clip: Mayor Downie's compromise on flouride issue

The video clip start's with Port O Call's Dale Wilson promoting change of government. That kinda lead me to believe that the effort of change of government, was media influenced.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajadmiad-Mo

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Question: You who signed the petition to change the city status to a second class city, having second thoughts like I have?

DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Cloning of Humans
Is it morally right for scientists to clone human beings? Whether or not cloning of humans can be done successfully, the question remains as to whether it would be morally right to even attempt it. Please consider the following Bible principles as applied to this question.---Gospel Way

OLYMPIC DIGEST

NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON DC:

Cantwell, Colleagues Seek Update to Current Lead Screening Policy to Protect Children from Lead Hazards, Prevent Life-Long Health Effects

Bicameral, Bipartisan Coalition Calls to Keep the LWCF Program Alive, Citing Economic Benefits of the Program to Washington State

NEWS FROM OLYMPIA:

Gov. Inslee, Executive Constantine take a big-picture, cooperative approach to state’s mental-health system

Inslee selected to lead governors’ education committee for second time

DOE: Public encouraged to attend oil spill-response workshop Aug. 4 in Skokomish

DOE: Underground sampling for contamination starts next week in neighborhoods near UW Tacoma campus

DOE: Port Hadlock workshop on July 28 focuses on responding to oil spills in Admiralty Inlet

ESD: Washington’s unemployment rate lingers at 5.8 percent for seventh month in a row

WFDW: Anglers can keep two chinook off Westport beginning July 23

DOH: State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
Clallam County
In March 2016 the secretary of health suspended the certified nursing assistant credential of Jacquelyn Jade Cary (NC60384139) for at least one year. Cary worked at an assisted living facility where she placed a wheelchair out of a dementia patient’s reach which isolated the patient to her bed and kept her from reaching the bathroom on her own. The state Department of Social and Health Services found that Cary mentally abused a vulnerable adult, and will not allow her to be employed in caring for or having unsupervised access to vulnerable adults.
ref. http://www.doh.wa.gov/Newsroom/2016NewsReleases/16089Suspension6NewsRelease

L&I: Judge orders Federal Way woman to repay nearly $25,000 in workers' comp scam

Sec. Of State: Washingtonians asked to nominate companies doing great things in their community

WSDOT: New I-205 interchange in east Vancouver opens to deliver congestion relief

WSDOT: So long: first pontoon from the old SR 520 bridge floating out of Lake Washington

DOR: Revenue offers free tax workshop July 21 in Bellevue

North West headlines....

EVERETT HERALD: Craigslist rental scammers target north Everett home

SEATTLE PI: Eyman to followers: Write nasty letters to Supreme Court, vote against justices

THE OLYMPIAN: Thurston plastic bag ban survey reveals a mixed bag of results

SEATTLE TIMES: Latest Washington real-estate gold rush: farms

TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE: Statehouse hopeful admits to flaunting old endorsement from top Republican

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Today's video clip: Part 3 of the farming discussion during Monday's County commission work session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwv35quRvqc

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Question: Do you think the perjury allegations against Kidd were bogus?
related news story: AG takes a pass on prosecution of Kidd---Port O Call

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL:
What Is True Freedom?
The desire to be free is one of the strongest urges in human nature. But how can we obtain the highest form of freedom?---Gospel Way

LAW & JUSTICE, ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK REPORTS

LAW & JUSTICE

From the Dept. of Justice:

Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates Delivers Remarks at the Second Chance Pell Pilot Inaugural Convening

Head of the Civil Rights Division Vanita Gupta Delivers Keynote Remarks at the 107th NAACP National Convention

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks at the National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives 40th Annual Conference

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks at the League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention

FROM THE FBI FILES:

The Long Hike to Prison 

 Finding Solace, FBI Crisis Response Canines Help Victims Cope With Tragedy

Michael Danilovich Sentenced To 25 Years For Racketeering, Health Care Fraud, Securities Fraud, Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, And Money Laundering

Former Executive Director And Two Co-Defendants Indicted For Embezzling And Laundering Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars From Charity

INTERPOL:

INTERPOL workshop delivers biosafety curriculum for law enforcement

Customs-Police cooperation recognized in INTERPOL Chief address to World Customs Organization

More than 4,100 arrests in INTERPOL-led operation targeting Asian illegal gambling networks

In other law & justice news headlines....

Gunfire often connected to gangs hitting Chicago children (AP)

"Black Lives Matter" note found near burning police car, cops say---CBS NEWS

9-year-old charged with robbery after neighborhood bicycle stolen ---WP

Missouri officer paralyzed after being shot during traffic stop---CBS NEWS

Northwest Legal brief:

41 opioid ODs, 5 fatalities in Clallam; Jefferson begins reporting---PDN

State tribe joins legal challenge over modified salmon---PDN

AG takes a pass on prosecution of Kidd---PORT O CALL

Editorial note: I figured this would happen, given the video clip presented as evidence was poorly done, I couldn't tell what was going on because the video which was shared was dark, it was like trying to take a picture of big foot in the dark.

STATEMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL BOB FERGUSON ON TRAGEDY IN BATON ROUGE

SEATTLE TIMES: Off-duty Seattle cop rescues woman from burning pickup

ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK:

CROSS CUT SEATTLE: Seattle’s 30-year fight to end homelessness

BELLINGHAM HERALD: Homeless and need help? Here’s where to look for it in Bellingham

DISABILITY SCOOP: TV Actors Rarely Have Conditions They Portray, Report Finds

Editorial Note: And I thought Hollywood was most tolerant folks around, boy I'm shock and dismayed! NOT! Hollywood is the biggest example of hypocrites around.

NEWS BUSTERS: Homemade MRC Sign Crashes CNN’s Convention Coverage

Editorial Note: One of my causes exposing the liberal media bias. (even here locally) Speaking of which, why hasn't there been any coverage of the latest ethic board complaint filed against Council members Whetham, Burch, Merideth, and Collins? They seem to be forgotten by the local media establishment. Is it because the three council members who are against fluoride being added to the water system is named in the latest complaint? We hardly hear anything about this ethic complaint in the two local newspapers: Port O Call, and the Peninsula Daily News....Tisk, tisk!

FAO: ‘TOXIC CHEMICAL’: GLADSTONE WOMAN TELLS OF ‘AGONY’ FROM FLUORIDE

HUD: HUD AWARDS $75 MILLION TO HELP LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS RECEIVE
JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT

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CITY FORCES 2 class city question to 2017...big deal!
During the city council Tuesday, the council decided to send the matter to 2017's ballot. Making in essence in my opinion the petition to change the form of government null and void. Why I think that? Stay tuned. Also, in the mix, the mayor came up with another citizen advisory vote for the November Ballot coming on the same 2017 ballot. The council however to table that discussion on the second meeting in August...Get the drift readers?

Reference from the staff memo:
Petition to Reclassify as a Second-Class City / Presentation and Consideration of Setting Election Date in 2016 .
A citizens’ group, Our Water-Our Choice, filed with the City Clerk a petition
to change the City’s classification from a noncharter code city to a second class city. That
group recently requested the City Council to submit this proposition to the voters at the
November 2016 general election. To place the proposition on the November 2016 ballot, the
City Council must adopt a resolution and submit it to the County not later than August 2,
2016.

Today's video clip: Part two of the farming discussion during the Clallam County Work session on Monday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImYvgcbS_vM

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Question: Do you think there's a web of corruption and malfeasance going on in the County court house, regarding the Lange Settlement, or any other items not been published?

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Homosexual Marriage?
Many homosexuals demand the right to marry. Regardless of what civil law says, God instituted marriage at Creation and only He can define what marriage is and who may enter it. What does His word say?--Gospel Way