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In exploring a new country, I have discovered myself

Editor’s Note: This is the final column in the series from Bremerton Rotary exchange students Adriana Alexander and Grant Clarridge.

Early learning prevents dropout and crime

This month in Kitsap County and across the state, thousands of students are graduating from high school. Families are celebrating this important educational milestone with their sons and daughters and are looking forward to taking the next step on their life’s journey, be it post-secondary education, public service or a job. These young men and women have bright futures and the promise of being productive, contributing members of society.

Go directly to jail — for babies

Although I was not jury and executioner, I was still able to play judge.

Seeing the Fourth of July differently

Tomorrow, July 4th, is the 233rd anniversary of an event that changed the world forever and brought new meaning to the dreams of men. While we all celebrate the day with parades, picnics and baseball games, do we really understand the significance of the events of July 4, 1776?

And they call the thing rodeo...

Those feening for some bull-riding-dirt-flying-all-for-a-good-cause-fun, wait no more.

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Stress of family caregiving can require outside support

One of the most stressful jobs around today isn’t found in corporate America. Rather, it’s a job that one in every four Americans wakes up to each morning. Can you guess what it is? It comes with the title, “family caregiver” — a role that brings significant rewards and equally significant challenges.

Make time to help your community

It is common practice in business and active organizations that when you have an important or time critical task, assign it to a busy person. While counter-intuitive, the reality is busy people are good time managers. They don’t find time to do things, they make time. That is an admirable characteristic that, when developed in a larger number of citizens, benefits both the individuals and the community as a whole. Here are a few recent examples.