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Election rules broken by opponent
Fire commissioner
Dear Editor:
Darrel and I would like to thank all the citizens that voted for him and allowed him to serve six years as fire commissioner for District 14.
Darrel was fine with the outcome of November’s election, but I was not. Full Story
Commissioners voted against protecting environment
Stewardship
Dear Editor:
Rural character is essential to our quality of life in Island County. Those of us who value the rural character of Island County recognize that a vibrant farming community is essential to the island’s special qualities. Full Story
Turn off outside light at night
Dark sky
Dear Editor:
I would like to call attention to the notion of “dark sky.”
I don’t pretend to be an expert on it, but the general notion is to try to eliminate un-needed night lights and/ or up-facing lights.
In our rural community, I notice that almost every household has one or more mercury vapor lights, triggered by a light sensor. Full Story
Bible teaches love and kindness
Misinterpretation
Dear Editor:
There will be many letters about gay marriage.
Our society and our churches are clearly divided on the issue.
But when one letter writer says that the decision made by the Washington State Legislature “goes against everything the Bible teaches us,” I must challenge that statement, primarily because it is not true. Full Story
Ponies are well cared for by mother
Unjust attack
Dear Editor:
Hello, my name is Cortney Cooper, active duty in the United States Air Force.
I am writing this letter because of some awful accusations surrounding my mother and friend, Laurie Helland. Full Story
Commitment doesn’t need religion’s hypocrisy
Marriage
Dear Editor:
And so it continues … Gay marriage may finally come to fruition in Washington state, toward a more perfect union.
I never had a church wedding. Not because I couldn’t, but because I didn’t want to. I left the church many years ago. They didn’t share my values.
And yet, my husband and I have been married 32 years. Full Story
First responders were quick, professional and caring
Fatal accident
Dear Editor:
My name is Stuart Wallawine. I live on Camano Island, near the site of the accident in which a Woodinville firefighter died.
I would like to commend all the firefighters who responded to the accident on Wed, Jan. 25, which took the life of a young man. Full Story
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