Island County road work commended
I want to tell you about an outstanding job the Island County Public Works Department did in the planning and development of a newly designed Frostad and Dike roads. These two roads that are north of Oak Harbor have been in dire need of reconstruction.
The area is a critical habitat area containing wetlands, home business blueberry farm, a very large dairy farm, and features one of the most beautiful views of Mount Baker. This area contains the Navy’s water retention ponds that allow the recycled water to run into Dugualla Bay.
February 12, 2012
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Our road crew gets job done
The Island County road crew, as always, worked hard at keeping arterials clear during this winter’s snow storm.
My county commissioner, Kelly Emerson, would like to do away with all government services, farm them out. She ignores the law of the land and tries to sue us. If she had prevailed in her suit against the county, who would have paid? We would have.
February 11, 2012
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Counting up the war dead
In response to Carol Tanner’s letter printed Jan. 7, “‘Rights’ only want power,” she is blaming the Republicans for all the problems the United States has, and maybe even the whole world. She cites the Republicans with “tax and spend,” and two wars we didn’t need. I am not sure what wars we “needed.”
February 10, 2012
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Why so much for fire levy?
There are several comments to be made regarding the Central Whidbey Fire Districts new levy increase. First, Central Whidbey is comprised of many retired senior citizens, I being one of them, if they do not have a comfy government pension they are depending on their savings to supplement their living expenses. The interest income on those savings at this point is practically non- existent.
February 8, 2012
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Proper name for the beach
I appreciated Justin Burnett’s article on my decision to donated tideland lots on West Beach to the public. It was very well researched. I was also flattered by the following editorial thanking me for the donation and suggesting a small sign designating the property “Beatrice Morgan Beach.”
February 8, 2012
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Council goes beyond scolding
I am of the opinion that your Jan. 20 editorial which again scolded Oak Harbor officials for ongoing disrespect of the Open Public Meetings Act is going to be ineffective. Methinks we are well past the stage of simple scolding and other disincentives are warranted. Ignorance of the law on the part of all these folks is simply no longer believable.
February 7, 2012
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North Whidbey help appreciated
The Soroptimists International of South Whidbey Island would like to thank the North Whidbey community for making the third annual “Purses With A Purpose” fundraiser such a huge success.
February 7, 2012
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We get to vote them out
Ho hum. Another State of the Union address, loaded with the same old ideas that brought us the Obama Recession.
February 7, 2012
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Age, cancer won’t slow Campbell
Island County Progressive Democratic Socialists use ageism and fictional talking points against their opponents.
With full fanfare, 2012 arrived. However, before this New Year began, members of Island County’s Progressive Democratic Socialist Party were hard at work creating “facts” from fiction and fantasy. When fiction and fantasy are not enough then outright lies, distortion, and discrimination are the weapons of choice.
February 6, 2012
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Cancer fighters needed on Whidbey
Did you know that cancer is fast becoming the number one killer in the world? How many of you have had cancer or know someone who is currently fighting? Are you a cancer survivor? If so, I need your help!
My name is Susanne Hanscom and I am the Team Development chair for the 2012 Whidbey Island Relay For Life. I am looking for people to celebrate: that means you, survivors of cancer and you, caregivers!
February 4, 2012
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Many respond to car accident
On behalf of the Delmon Anderson family, I express much gratitude for the concern, offerings of help, love and prayers for Delmon’s recovery following his recent car accident on Jan. 23, 2012.
We are also thankful for the kind support to his wife, Juanita, and family through this unfortunate event. We are especially thankful to the following remarkable people who participated in getting Dad the critical help he needed on the day of the accident and thereafter:
February 4, 2012
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