Which branches to prune, and how to do it
In my last blog I listed the tools you should have to get started with pruning. Here are guidelines to keep in mind when pruning. I like to keep in my mind the three D’s: Dead, Diseased, and Dumb.
February 17, 2012
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Accreditation important for SKFR | Guest column
Why is fire service accreditation important?
In August 2000, South Kitsap Fire & Rescue became an accredited agency through the Commission for Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). This was a three-year process that involved a complete assessment of how we respond and do business as a fire agency.
February 17, 2012
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Mess in Manchester could have been avoided
Folks in Manchester might not like how much a special election will cost the port district, but they shouldn’t make the person behind the April ballot measure into a scapegoat.
February 17, 2012
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County awaits arbitration decision, effects
Binding arbitration to determine the compensation of employees at the Kitsap County jail seems strange, yet this procedure has been around for almost 40 years.
February 16, 2012
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Humane Society needs to be more forthcoming | Editorial
It’s hard to know for sure what’s going on these days with the Kitsap Humane Society, because the entire board of directors seems to be lying low since the nonprofit’s executive director left suddenly and an online petition leveled accusations of mismanagement.
February 10, 2012
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Guest column | Sheriffs support statewide drug takeback program
The Secure Medicine Return Bill, Senate Bill 5234, presents the state’s first proposed permanent drug takeback program, one that would be funded entirely by pharmaceutical companies.
February 10, 2012
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Legislature considers levy limit changes | Bob Meadows
Browsing through the list of bills our state representatives are considering can provide a little insight into their wishes regarding taxes and spending.
February 9, 2012
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Best of the Blogs | Legalize pot ... to make it harder for teens to get
True to my libertarian leanings, I think responsible adults should be able to smoke pot if that’s what they desire.
February 6, 2012
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New mayor uses his firing authority; will he say why?
Our new mayor isn’t saying why he fired City Clerk Patti Kirkpatrick, who’s described by current and past city officials as someone who was competent and helpful.
February 3, 2012
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SKFR to decide ballot measure’s terms for levy
Anyone wanting to tell our South Kitsap Fire and Rescue commissioners their opinion about the upcoming property tax ballot measure should speak up by next week’s meeting.
February 3, 2012
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Fire district’s standard of coverage | Guest column
How does your fire department determine where to put staffing and equipment in the community? South Kitsap Fire and Rescue (SKFR), as an accredited fire agency, maintains and operates under a document called the Standard of Coverage (SOC).
February 2, 2012
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