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On the article FINAL RESULTS: Kent Election Results May 2013
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On the article FINAL RESULTS: Kent Election Results May 2013
Tom Simpson
11:17 am on Thursday, May 9, 2013
Equally sad is the number of unopposed positions. Mayor Fiala is great, but no one else wants to be Mayor?
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On the article Beloved Kent Poet Merle Mollenkopf Dies
Tom Simpson
4:57 pm on Thursday, February 28, 2013
ReplyA little known fact about Merle. He was the first person to perform at The Kent Stage on March 22, 2002. Merle also attended more events at The Kent Stage than anyone else in Kent. He always sat on the left side, Row M, Seat 15. He was a great supporter of our venture and always offered encouragement regardless of the situation. Merle was also the featured storyteller of the Kent Ghost Walk. Always dressed in his tux, with his cane, his appearance and storytelling abilities were the highlight. We will all miss Merle, but we have his photo on the lobby wall at The Kent Stage and soon a plague will be on seat 15 in row M. RIP
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On the article Bridge to Kramer Fields Won't See Construction Until November 2013
Tom Simpson
10:20 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012
ReplyMr. Bard is right on both points. (OMG, I cannot believe I said that) Parks & Rec is a separate entity with it's own funding (well, the same source), board and not part of Council. As I recall there was a motion to streamline government and incorporate P&R into Kent City Council's area on influence, but that was rejected.
As to the mussels and their world. The bank of the river and the muddy riverbed were both disrupted and altered right up to the bridge! Maybe the mussels were on vacation! Maybe the new bridge whould be part of the Hike/Bike Highway, then no problem. -
On the article UPDATE: Court Denies All Injunction Requests to Stop Wells Sherman House
Tom Simpson
4:25 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012
ReplyI heard there is a group of rare purple & yellow toads living underground in that garden!
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On the article Bridge to Kramer Fields Won't See Construction Until November 2013
Tom Simpson
2:38 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012
If not one game has been canceled in two years, does the bridge even need replaced?
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On the article Kent School Bus Routes Affected by Obama Visit
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On the article Kent School Bus Routes Affected by Obama Visit
Tom Simpson
10:33 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012
Hi Aaron,
No I'm not in traffic, I'm still working and live close enough to walk back and forth if need be. I believe this conversation was about the school kids, not presidents and promises.
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On the article Kent School Bus Routes Affected by Obama Visit
Tom Simpson
4:29 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
ReplyWe are very fortunate to have a great superintendent here in Kent. Dr. Giancola always goes above and beyond the call of duty. He leads by example. Good to see Mr. Soyars out there with him.
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On the article Kent School Bus Routes Affected by Obama Visit
Tom Simpson
4:24 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
I are very fortunate to have a superintendent who always goes above and beyond the call of duty. Dr. Giancola leads by example and it is go to see Jim following his lead.
Tom Simpson
12:31 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2013
It is a seat on Council, the tie-breaker, spokesperson and Council hires the City Manager. OK, it is a shame that any council seat be uncontested.