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Sheriff’s Report | October 17 – 23, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, October 17, 2018 18-008024 Agency Assistance 12:02:45 10/17/18 A Deputy was dispatched to an Agency Assist in Friday Harbor. 18-008026 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 12:31:59 10/17/18 I was
Letter to Editor | Jewett Has Experience and Dedication Required
-- from Nancy Vejvoda -- I am writing in support of Carolyn Jewett for District Court Judge. As a District Court Clerk and now as a Victim Advocate I have seen Carolyn in the courtroom.
Letter to Editor | SJC Bar Association Poll Not Reliable
-- from Lawrence Delay, Mark Kaiman, Colleen Kenimond, Jeffrey A. Lustick, and Jonathan Rand -- In response to the recent letter regarding the results of a poll conducted by the San Juan County Bar Association:
Health District Finalizes Draft Budget for Nov. 6 Public Hearing
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The final draft budget to be considered at the Nov. 6 public hearing of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) is now available on the OIHCD
The Man Who Walked Backward
Friday, October 26, 6:00 pm at the Orcas Library Like most Americans at the time, Plennie Wingo was hit hard by the effects of the Great Depression. When the bank foreclosed on his small restaurant
Letter to Editor | It’s Simple Why I Support Randy Gaylord
-- from Howard Howie Rosenfeld -- Randy Gaylord is a good prosecuting attorney and I trust him to protect our islands' environment.
Letter to Editor | Vote for Gaylord’s Character, Experience
-- from Lance Evans and Janet Brownell -- We have known Randy Gaylord for over 20 years. We have known his family for those decades. When we think of Randy, we do not think of
Letter to Editor | Why I Support Randy Gaylord
-- from Joe Gaydos -- I am voting to re-elect Randy Gaylord as Prosecuting Attorney for San Juan County. Randy is smart, honest, and committed to protecting the people of San Juan County. As a
Letter to Editor | Gaylord By Far the Best Choice
-- from Dan Christopherson -- For County Prosecutor, by far the best choice is Randy Gaylord. He has been one of the best elected officials this county has had. He is a knowledgeable, competent, compassionate
Letter to Editor | Let’s Get Real; We Need Affordable Homes
-- from Norm Zimlich -- Orcas multiple listings today show four homes under $300,000: two Eastsound condos and two livable houses. Could a salaried worker on Orcas buy one of these? Let’s work the numbers.
Letter to Editor | It’s Our Money, Folks
-- from Walt Corbin -- I am really frustrated today, and that frustration doesn’t even include the crazy in the White House. Our community is spending, from my point of view, millions of our tax
Boo –ks! Trick or Treat at the Library
Orcas Island Public Library from 3 to 6 p.m. -- from Nita Couchman -- Even Dracula likes free books for a Halloween treat Kids and parents are invited to stop by the Community
Letter to the Editor: Concrete Examples of Gaylord’s Outstanding Work
-- from Bill Wulff -- I'd like to share three things that stand out for me about our Prosecuting Attorney/Coroner Randy Gaylord. When a family water crashed their small airplane just off the northwest tip
Construction at Landing Has Official Start Date
-- from Stephanie Conner for San Juan County Public Works -- Construction at the Orcas Landing Marine Facility has an official start date. The contractor, Mike Carlson Enterprises (MCE), begins work on October 26. Construction
Letter to Editor | Brandli Explains “Transactional Practice”
-- from Steve Brandli -- I write to correct some inaccurate information concerning my campaign. I have been very open about my intention, if elected as District Court Judge, to continue a very part-time practice.
Letter to Editor | Jewett is the Superior Candidate
-- from Richard Grout -- At the recent League of Women Voters candidates forum on Orcas one of the most disturbing statements emerged in the race for District Court Judge, between Carolyn Jewett and Steve
