Opinion

Letters to the Editor for Nov. 7

• Top-two primary should be discarded
• Places such as isthmus merit protection

Hearts, wallets in right place for children

The Hands On Children’s Museum held its “Imagine That! Breakfast” recently and by all accounts it was a tremendous success. The event is held to raise funds for the museum’s many free and reduced admission and education programs. The museum’s two major events, “Sand in the City” in August and the “Imagine That Breakfast” pay the way for hundreds of youngsters to enjoy the many excellent exhibits and activities sponsored by the museum. Patty Belmonte, executive director of the Hands On Children’s Museum said: “This was our most successful breakfast event to date, raising nearly $80,000 to support more than 15 free education programs including free Fridays, free field trips, free outreach, free parenting classes, reduced military memberships, support group programs, guest artists, educators and performers. The generous support from this event keeps the museum open to all children and families, regardless of their ability to pay.” Indian Summer’s ballroom was packed with elected and community leaders, many of whom talked about the importance of early childhood education and how the museum contributes to early learning. Olympia City Councilman Craig Ottavelli was master of ceremonies and challenged individuals in attendance to join the museum’s “leadership circle” by pledging a minimum of $1,000 on the spot. He had all 10 slots filled within a minute, a clear demonstration of the strong community support the museum enjoys. That support will be pivotal as the museum moves from its Capitol Campus location into a new building on the port of Olympia property scheduled for construction next summer.

City should watch that parking spat doesn't overheat

The city of Olympia has declared a private home in the South Capitol neighborhood a public nuisance because more than six commercial events or parties have been held there in the last year in violation of state law.

Iran's pivotal human rights struggle overshadowed by Jackson's death

Earlier this year, on the other side of the world, a controversial election in Iran gripped the attention of the international community.

Letters to the Editor for Nov. 6

• Seniors should get flu vaccine
• Is Gateway project still feasible?
• Link program relieves stress of freshmen
• Port must increase access to waterfront