Editor
It’s always a jolt to open the paper and see that an old acquaintance has passed on. This morning brought just such a jolt when I read about Larry Cort.
Editor
It’s always a jolt to open the paper and see that an old acquaintance has passed on. This morning brought just such a jolt when I read about Larry Cort.
Editor,
At this time in our country, when many Americans feel frustrated at the dysfunction of our federal government and its lack of action and inability to compromise, some of us in Island County would like to believe we can rise above this level of incompetence. It may be next to impossible for our state and federal representatives, in this age of big PAC money, to represent citizens here in our communities. We expect more from our local representatives here in Island County.
Editor,
As a concerned citizen and school bus driver of Whidbey Island, I have come to realize that on a daily basis there is an infraction made against my bus by drivers on the road, both automobiles and bicycles.
Editor
Many thanks to The Record for its wonderful reporting of the Mr. South Whidbey Pageant held on Saturday, Oct. 3. Once again, this year’s pageant was a resounding success. We raised over $31,000 to help our neighbors with unmet medical expenses.
Editor,
As a 43-year resident of Langley, I have seen my share of mayors… the good, the bad and the successful.
Editor,
Last week I attended the League of Women Voters sponsored candidate’s forum in Langley to assess the candidates running for Whidbey General Hospital commissioner for District 2, Georgia Gardner and Rob Born, and District 4, Nancy Fey and Erika Carnahan.
All I knew about Mr. Born was based on his many vitriolic and vituperative letters to the editor where he constantly aired complaints about WGH and its mismanagement and lack of transparency among other alleged shortcomings.
Editor,
My husband I have lived in Langley for 18 years. We are both naturopathic and homeopathic doctors and can usually take care of any acute needs ourselves. The few times we have needed hospitalization and surgery, we did extensive research and chose highly recommended health professionals in Seattle.
Editor,
In the race for Langley’s mayor, we have a stark contrast between the two candidates, a south Whidbey newcomer and a 31-year resident of the South End. Sharon Emerson in her many years here has proven herself to be resilient, honest, reliable, responsive and hard-working, a strong woman who has dedicated herself to serving the people of South Whidbey.
Editor,
Most of the many millions of dollars of economic activity on South Whidbey are generated by full-time residents, people who have second homes here and live elsewhere, and visitors. These are the people who pay the taxes, shop at the local stores, hire contractors and providers of services, and patronize our restaurants and entertainment venues. Most of the wherewithal for that economic activity is earned off-island and spent here by people who come because of three blessings enjoyed by South Whidbey that are not available everywhere. They are: (1) Many opportunities for recreational activities, (2) beauty, and (3) serenity. Holmes Harbor provides its share of those blessings and their economic benefits to thousands of people.
Editor,
Sadly I read in one of the mainland papers that the luxury liner SS United States is being scrapped soon. Golly, I’m older than she.
I made my first trip to Europe along with 9,999 others aboard that ship in early 1944. We left from Boston after “staging” in warm Florida and I think we took the northern route to England because it was cold.
Editor,
Do you know the story about the emperor’s new clothes? Basically, the tailors convince the emperor that they will make him fabulous clothes that are unmatched in beauty and have the added benefit of appearing invisible to anyone who is stupid. Everyone admires the clothes, not wanting to be deemed stupid, including the emperor, who marches proudly down the street, with the crowds raving at the beauty of his clothes. Except one boy, who calls out, stating “The emperor has no clothes.”
Editor
Let me be clear, government employees and officials at any level have the right to fully participate in political discussion and elections. I would like to suggest however that sometimes it is neither wise nor appropriate to exercise that right.
All of the current Langley City government has both publicly and privately made their preference in the mayoral race abundantly clear. In so doing, they have made it equally clear that they can’t or don’t want to work with Ms. Emerson as mayor.
Editor,
Sharon Emerson is running for mayor in Langley. Her stand against the funicular/bridge is one of the reasons I find her to be the best person for the job. She is not afraid to see what is best for our community. She does her homework and has the residents in Langley in her heart.