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South Whidbey Academy meeting dominated by parents’ concerns
Parents expressed their dismay with a recent change at South Whidbey Academy to school leaders Wednesday night.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Why waste time, money for uneeded hospital name change
Editor, I have read numerous opinions lately concerning the name change for our local hospital, almost all of them negative. In the 38 years since returning to my childhood hometown, Whidbey “General Hospital” has served as a beacon for those seeking a variety of healthcare services. Necessity and confusion seem to be key issues regarding the change of name. Are you serious? Has anybody really gotten confused over where medical services on Whidbey Island can be found? I don’t think so.
Langley Historic Preservation Commission seeks new members
Langley’s Historic Preservation Commission is in need of another steward, someone dedicated to preserving the past in the century-old city. Commission Chairman Bob Waterman reported to the Langley City Council at its Feb. 16 meeting as part of a semiannual address about the group’s activities and needs.
Barricade placement a safety matter, Langley Post Office supervisor says
Bright orange barricades that have Langley residents in a huff were placed there for safety reasons, according to a post office official. The federal agency is required to provide a safe working environment for its employees, and the three concrete barriers that showed up this week to block the back entrance on Third Street to the Langley Post Office, much to the chagrin of city residents, were installed for just that purpose.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Assuming too much, thinking too little
Editor, Consider Donald Trump. His loud speeches contain no hint of how he would mobilize or alter government to reach his ends. History 80 years ago demonstrates how a dramatic figure can mobilize his own cohort to take action, especially given wild public approbation. Deporting 12 million Mexicans need not tax the United States military. Trump volunteers can be easily mobilized via Twitter. He could claim he was saving the taxpayers “massive” amounts of money.
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