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Jun 09 2008, 9:07 PM At least some members of the City Council believe the city would be wise to impose a $20 fee on vehicle owners when they buy new tabs, then use the money to help fund road improvements that have lagged in recent years. Dangerous stretches at Rockaway Beach, Wing Point and North Madison need immediate attention, as do a number of storm-damaged roads around the island. The city is scrambling these days to come up with the money needed to fund all of the capital projects it has committed to, but that doesnt seem to leave quite enough money to pay for some basics such as safe roads. So who do you turn to?
The idea is for islanders to pony up $20 for each vehicle over the next 15 or 20 years in order to help for maintenance. You drive the roads, hey, you should help pay for them. Right? The concept certainly is tempting to a city that has experienced a revenue shortfall during the first quarter of 2008.
Volunteer Tamzin Boyce is this years MS Walk honoree. On MS, and just getting on with itJun 09 2008, 1:42 PM By LINDSAY LATIMORE Police Blotter
Jun 09 2008, 1:42 PM Bainbridge Police reported the following incidents: Lets fight for, not against, each other
Jun 09 2008, 9:07 PM We seemed to have survived March with all its madness that showed up in so many varieties this year. Is it just me, or does lunacy seem particularly abundant? During idle times, saving squid comes to mind
Jun 09 2008, 9:07 PM This past week was Spring Break for our island schools. Many island families headed south for a little R&R at warm weather destinations such as Hawaii, Mexico or Palm Springs, while others headed off to cooler climes for a little spring skiing. Other families hit the road for that annual high school ritual the College Tour Road Trip.
Those members of my household not already attending a college headed out on just such a trip last week. At least thats what they told me. Judging solely from the images they sent to me over my telephone, its hard to see how they worked in time to visit any actual colleges between stops at the beach, In-and-Out hamburger stands, and visits with friends, family and department stores. I didnt even know they had a college in Beverly Hills. The dog and I stayed home. Im not sure what she did all day, but I mainly worked hard at looking like I was working hard. Oh, and I went to Opening Day at Safeco Field.
I wont bore you with a re-hash of the game (Mariners won), the general Opening Day ambiance (cold and snowy in the outfield bleachers; fans already in mid-season heckling form), or my predictions for the Mariners this year (better than last year, but not quite good enough to dream about The Big Dance.) Im sorry to report that I didnt have the opportunity to test-eat any of the new Safeco Field food items on Opening Day. Im excited by Safecos new Sea Dog, a fillet of cod stuffed in a bun, the foot-long bratwurst, and the fried catfish. I think Ill skip the alder-plank salmon. At $15.50, I think its a bit pricey for stadium food.
LettersJun 09 2008, 9:03 PM Strongly objects to addition of name MORE letters
Jun 09 2008, 9:03 PM More parks, fewer roads Kickers a head above all in Metro
Jun 09 2008, 7:12 PM
Spartans win one game, tie another to take first place.
SR-305 needs more police presence to slow traffic Jun 09 2008, 9:07 PM Its surprising that there arent more bicycle-vehicle collisions on Bainbridge Islands seven-mile stretch of State Route 305 when considering the thousands of vehicles and hundreds of two-wheelers that race to and fro the ferry terminal each day. Collisions are common on a busy road that is generally an accident looking to happen, but the last major bicycle-vehicle accident occurred nearly four years ago when a car driven by a Bremerton woman distracted by a cell phone struck and threw an island man 85 feet. Chris Stanley was seriously injured but miraculously lived to tell about it.
But on Tuesday afternoon another violent collision occurred. A Poulsbo woman distracted, police say, by alcohol battered an island bicyclist with her Dodge Ram as he was attempting to make a left turn off 305 at Hidden Cove Road. Despite being run over by the vehicles right-rear tire and his helmet smashed to pieces, the bicyclist again, extraordinarily suffered only a concussion, scrapes and bruises.
The glory of downsizing your lifeJun 09 2008, 9:07 PM Recently, people rush up to me on Winslow Way with questioning but uneasy looks on their faces. Are you really happy in your condo? they ask.
