To the editor:
Apparently we have five qualified candidates that would like to become the mayor of Langley … admirable. This in contrast to our last uncontested mayoral election which I believe spoke volumes to the respect and high regard that Larry Kwarsick holds with the Langley electorate.
To the editor:
According to IDIPIC, a Whidbey Island alcohol information organization:
One drink, .02 percent: Loss of inhibitions, possible DUI.
Two drinks, .05 percent: Loss of short-term memory, DUI.
Three drinks, .08 percent: Borderline intoxication, DUI.
Four drinks, .10 percent: Legally drunk, DUI.
To the editor:
I am absolutely horrified to find that a portion of my teacher’s retirement funds each month have been from investments in a company that specializes in the production and sales of assault guns.
To the editor:
On behalf of over 2,700 charitable organizations that were part of the 2012-2013 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) of Island County, I would like to thank the federal employees of Island County who participated in this year’s fund drive at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and the U.S. Postal Services of Island County.
To the editor:
On behalf of the boys and girls on Whidbey Island who received toys this Christmas, I would like to thank everyone involved in Toys For Tots this year.
By Leanne Finlay
One of the important questions being debated around the island this week is, “May a city council member vote for him/herself to fill a mayoral vacancy?”
To the editor:
In response to the recent article regarding the Outlying Field flying times, the Navy is quoted: “The safety risk to carrier-based aircraft would increase significantly if Navy pilots weren’t able to practice at Coupeville’s Outlying Field.”
To the editor:
With full and grateful hearts, we thank you all for making Sound Waters 2013 a resounding success. To the 556 attendees, we thank you for your eager participation, lively curiosity and thoughtful engagement.
To the editor:
Do you value your Kiichli bagels? I sure do, and I also appreciate Larry the bagel man getting up at 2 a.m. so I can enjoy my fresh bagel every morning.
By Jerry Mingo
Passage of the curbside recycling ordinance is generating discussion and even interest in rescinding the new county code. It is useful to consider the current system.
To the editor:
The county has answered, in part, some key questions on the mandated curbside recycling program. However, there are some critical gaps in information that need filling:
To the editor:
What a pleasant surprise to open the mail and find an approved grant request from Langley’s Tourism Committee to begin the necessary planning and permitting process for an RV park in the fairgrounds’ funky campground!
To the editor:
Americans are known to seek the “quick fix” when faced with a problem. Gun control is not a problem. It is a dichotomy.
