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Comment on Editorial: Oly City Council Born OK the First Time? by Merwyn Haskett

Merwyn Haskett — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:11:45 +0000

“What a great way to disparage the service of former councilmembers like me”

I think the voters did a good enough job with that.

Comment on Editorial: Oly City Council Born OK the First Time? by Is the Olympia City Council too bureaucratic to be bold? « Olympia Views

Is the Olympia City Council too bureaucratic to be bold? « Olympia Views — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:42:01 +0000

[...] The council must have done a good job of defying expectations by the right wing. All the Freedom Foundation could find to complain about was an ice-breaking exercise, which they denounced (with a helpful video!) as “dancing on the taxpayer’s nickel.” Kudos to Olympia Power & Light for quickly slapping down that silly meme. [...]

Comment on Partners in Prevention Education seeks new home by chandra lindeman

chandra lindeman — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:25:41 +0000

Partners in Prevention Education provides services with the goal of changing causes of and reducing homelessness in our community.
Homelessness is on the rise. The “problem” will not just go away. More and more hard working individuals and families are faced with the devastating impact and consequences of homelessness during this time. Punishing/blaming people for this is only leading to more long term issues of poverty and homelessness.
The majority of our homeless youth, our children, are on OUR streets because they have runaway from homes where they were being gravely neglected and emotionally, sexually and/or physically abused. Many of our children are witness to horrible acts of domestic violence. All of this is happening in the one place in the world that is supposed to be safe for them – their homes.
The youth and young adults who go to PiPE for services are brave beyond what most of us will ever understand. They are courageous, not only surviving the unsurvivable, but also working with PiPE staff to heal from unspeakable trauma and to work as a community to end violence and homelessness.
This is a time where their greatest concerns should be friendships and school work. Instead, these youth are trying to find shelter from the cold and rain, food to feed their hungry bodies, safety and some kind of basic connection to others, all while dealing with the loss of family and the abuse they have escaped. These youth face incredible adversity and trauma in being homeless when they should be wrapped in loving, safe arms.
Our youth and the staff at PiPE are doing incredibly difficult work that must not be punished, silenced or hidden away. It’s time to work together to change/end causes of homelessness in a way that feels safe to everyone involved. Most importantly, if we want to get rid of the “homeless problem” then let’s be part of the solution! Let’s find a place that truly honors the work these youth and PiPE are doing and ask them, “How can we help?”

Comment on Music Without Borders: the Buddha Magoo by Sharon Wills

Sharon Wills — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:53:46 +0000

I’v never heard you; but did listen to the video on your website. I will be there on the 15th and very much looking forward to it. I met Patty a couple of months ago and she is someone I would love to get to know too. See you on the 15th!

Comment on All Dressed Up? We can help. by Meta

Meta — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:27:52 +0000

Check out these other community calendars, too!

Loki Loka: http://lokiloka.com/olympia/events
OlyBlog: http://www.olyblog.net/event
MIXX96: http://www.mixx96.com/site/community_events/
OFS: http://www.olympiafilmsociety.org/calendar/
Olympia Parks: http://olympiawa.gov/community/parks/community-events.aspx
City of Oly Community Events: http://olympiawa.gov/en/community/festivals-and-community-events.aspx
Visitor and Convention Bureau: http://www.visitolympia.com/calendar_events.php
Visit Thurston: http://www.visitthurstoncounty.com/events.htm
The Olympian: http://calendar.theolympian.com/
Thurston Chamber: http://thurstonchamber.com/?page_id=908
Capitol History Museum: http://www.washingtonhistory.org/scmoc/event-programs.aspx
Fellowship of Reconciliation: http://www.olympiafor.org/calendar_of_coming_events.htm

Comment on End of the Occupation: A First-hand Account by MKretzler

MKretzler — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:53:32 +0000

This was excellent! Thank you, Matthew. It’s good to have at least one enterprising reporter in town.

Comment on Understanding the Medical Marijuana Raids by Understanding the Medical Marijuana Raids « Olympia Power & Light | Roots 2 Resin

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:00:13 +0000

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Comment on The Brown Edition: Not Your Average White Band by Doug Riddels

Doug Riddels — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:38:16 +0000

A well-written review. Thank you.

I haven’t seen them yet, but I’ve certainly been hearing the buzz for a long time now. The missus and I are going to see them for New Year’s Eve at the Eagles Ballroom, and I’m really looking forward to it.

(Besides, as one of the few — or perhaps only — all-ages dance events going on, and a POSSCA benefit to boot, I’m expecting it to be a fun yet civilized affair. And it’s even a costume ball, to boot! Yeah, this’ll be fun.)

Comment on Analysis: Out With The Old by The Olympian gives Mah a lingering goodbye kiss « Olympia Views

The Olympian gives Mah a lingering goodbye kiss « Olympia Views — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 21:17:35 +0000

[...] a dispassionate counterpoint, check out Matt Green’s analysis of developer-influence on the city council if you haven’t already read it. Yes, this is [...]

Comment on Breaking News: Occupy Olympia Removed From Heritage Park – UPDATED by Meta

Meta — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:36:39 +0000

December 16, 2011 – Capitol Campus Update
Heritage Park partially closed following tent removal

The Department of Enterprise Services has closed a section of Heritage Park following today’s removal of tents and other unpermitted structures. The closure was done for health and safety reasons.

Fencing has been erected around the area where the tents had been. No date has been set for re-opening the site. The restrooms adjacent to Water Street are also closed temporarily. The walking trail next to the lake is open.

Enterprise Services issued a cease-and-desist notice effective 12:01 a.m. Dec. 16 for the removal of tents and other structures from the park.

Public safety concerns prompted the notice. The tents had been allowed as part of the free-speech activity known as Occupy Olympia, which began in mid-October.

Enterprise Services staff immediately began cleaning up the area after the tents were removed. Abandoned and unsanitary private items are being disposed of. Owners of unclaimed items will be able to pick them up through Jan. 9 at a storage site close to the park.

Enterprise Services maintains the grounds and buildings on the Capitol Campus. This includes Capitol Lake and Heritage Park. The department also manages events and displays on the campus.

Contact
Steve Valandra, Communications Director
Enterprise Services
360 407 9211
360 791 4454
Steve.valandra@des.wa.gov