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Is there common ground?

Is there common ground?

Bob White, President of the Islandside Property Owners Association has issued a statement suggesting the Lesser Realty Partners and his group can reach some common ground.

December 11, 2009 | Posted in Al Green, Opinion | Read More »

The Judeo-Christian gift

The Judeo-Christian gift

This is a reprint of my column written last year entitled “The Judeo−Christian Gift.” I take the liberty of repeating it, because I believe it is appropriate during Hanukkah and Christmas for all of us to acknowledge the unique insights of the Jewish people.

December 11, 2009 | Posted in Opinion, Tom Burgum | Read More »

Green: Is the Code Affordable?

Green: Is the Code Affordable?

At their last workshop, the Town Commission considered the request by the Town Manager, the Town Attorney and the Planning Director to replace at least one of the three code enforcement officers that the Town had employed in the past.

December 8, 2009 | Posted in Al Green, Opinion | Read More »

Key Club compromise offered

Key Club compromise offered

Key club modifies Planning Board’s proposed conditions of approval. Meanwhile, IPOC offers compromise plan.

December 8, 2009 | Posted in Major Headlines | Read More »

Give me some relief, or maybe not

Give me some relief, or maybe not

At a recent PGA event, Tiger Woods hit a tremendous drive on the 17th hole down the right side of the fairway and into the rough.

December 4, 2009 | Posted in Tee Time | Read More »

Turkey Time − Part two

Turkey Time − Part two

Some fraudulent climate-change scientists win the Turkey of the Week award in Turkey Time − Part Two. Someone hacked into the e-mails of the leading scientific elite who are busy promoting the theory of global warming and who also constitute the leading contributors to the reports of the International Panel on Climate Change. That, of course, is the group that put out the 2007 report which is the basis for this month’s climate change dust-up in Copenhagen.

December 4, 2009 | Posted in Opinion, Tom Burgum | Read More »

My view on service

My view on service

Peter O’Connor, MPA, P.E. Guest Columnist opinion@lbknews.com Our Town, like few others is run completely by volunteer citizens.  No member of any Town Board or Commission is compensated in any way.  Indeed, most contribute treasure beyond their time to the service of all.  The system works; it has produced a Key which is the envy [...]

December 4, 2009 | Posted in Opinion | Read More »