USS Utah survivors need help | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

My name is Cecil Calavan, I am the president of the USS Utah Association.

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updated 2:28 PM March 27, 2012 0

Stories that need doing | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

1. It’s now barely a month until first-half property taxes are due, yet Island County has yet to mail out tax statements. Why? What’s going on?

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updated 2:27 PM March 27, 2012 0

Marina expansion welcomed | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

I just came back from meeting with the Assistant Harbormaster Duncan McPhee today. It is a pleasure to have had the courteous, professional help the last two years from Duncan and Rick Brewer, the Langley Marina Harbormaster.

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updated 2:25 PM March 27, 2012 0

Thank you, ‘Mr. Nordstroms’ | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

I believe in recognizing outstanding service. Billy Duchar, owner of Island Concierge, provides the “Nordstrom” customer service on South Whidbey.

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updated 2:24 PM March 27, 2012 0

Unsung heroes: Rod and Rich

I have always suspected that pharmacies hold the unsung heroes of the medical profession. Twice in the last month my family has benefited from the expertise and knowledge of Rod and Rich, two of Linds’ amazing pharmacists.

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updated 2:41 PM March 23, 2012 0

Many support basketball kids

I would like to thank all the volunteers who took their time to referee, coach, score keep, and others who helped in various capacities during the girls and boys South Whidbey Parks & Recreation youth basketball program. Their desire to help the youths in this community is admirable.

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updated 2:40 PM March 23, 2012 0

Speak out against DUI

Wouldn’t it feel good to do something that has the potential to save lives?

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updated 2:39 PM March 23, 2012 0

Ceramics effort is a WIN / WIN | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The recent “Empty Bowl” event was a great collaboration between Whidbey Island Nourishes (WIN) and the South Whidbey High School Ceramics Department. Students from Dan Monnet and Gene Koffkin’s first year ceramics class helped raise funds as well as awareness about hunger in the community.

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updated 9:50 AM March 21, 2012 0

Is Obama their cup of tea? | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

I don’t understand why the “Tea Party” seems not to like President Obama. They claim to be for family values; for reduction in taxes; for an improved economy; for Protestant Christianity.

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updated 9:48 AM March 21, 2012 0

Obama can’t win on his record | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dan (Letters, “Why our country is in trouble,” March 14) and his fellow far left democrats must be worried, and rightfully so. When people become scared, they stop discussing their accomplishments and start lashing out at their opponents. The fear of Obama possibly losing re-election in November must just be overwhelming for them.

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updated 9:46 AM March 21, 2012 0