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Guest Opinion: Election Review Committee Process Free of OPALCO Mgmt/Board Input
-- by Terry O'Sullivan -- [In response to recent opinions expressed in Orcas Issues,] and as one co-chair of the Election Review Committee, I want to ensure that everyone understands that OPALCO’s Board and Management
Guest Opinion | To Bernie Supporters, From a Bernie Supporter
-- from David Turnoy -- Back in the early 1990s, when I learned that there was a socialist Congressman from Vermont named Bernie Sanders, I was thrilled. Finally, I thought, a person with my political
SJC Detective Placed on Administrative Leave
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- San Juan County Sheriff Detective Stephen Parker was put on paid administrative leave while the Sheriff looks into new information of misconduct involving a victim in an ongoing
Guest Opinion: OPALCO’s Proposed Election Changes Significant
--by Alex MacLeod-- If you were paying attention, you might recall that the last OPALCO election was fraught with controversy, miscues and mismanagement. It began in January when Gerry Lawlor, the No. 2 guy at
Letter to Editor | Open Letter to OPALCO
-- from Michael Karp -- To: OPALCO Board of Directors General Manager Re: Member Review Committee on Elections I am compelled to communicate my views regarding the recent report from the Member Review Committee on
Guest Opinion: Proposed OPALCO Election Changes Dilute Member Input
-- by Chom Graecen -- To: OPALCO Board of Directors and General Manager Foster Hildreth, Firstly I would like to commend the board for engaging members to provide inputs and recommendations to OPALCO on important matters such
Larsen Honors Burlington Shooting Victims, Families, Law Enforcement in U.S. House Floor Speech
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's Office -- "I offer my condolences to the community of Burlington which is undoubtedly struggling to make sense of this senseless gun violence that was brought to their doorstep." WASHINGTON,
Deer Harbor Bridge Update
-- from John Van Lund, SJC Public Works -- Crews expect to complete construction of the west bank cofferdam and excavate the interior to create a work area below the water line. Crews will then set
Sheriff’s Report | September 14 – 20, 2016
September 14, 2016 16-007008 Communications Problem 11:11:59 09/14/16 A Lopez Island man reported that his computer was attacked by a virus that was attached to an e-mail. A report was taken. 16-007016 Impounded Vehicle 14:52:57
New Onboard Food Service Coming in October
-- from Washington State Ferries -- WSF is transitioning to a new food service provider that will bring new food choices and high quality service to our fleet starting this October. During this transition, some
Letter to the Editor: Lessons Learned from School’s Community Forum
-- by Maggie Schuler -- Thanks to all who came [to the school-sponsored Community Forum on Sept. 21], shared their beliefs and therefore furthered MY education. I came thinking I was adamantly opposed to building
WSF Reports Police Activity in Burlington
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to police activity, passengers travelling to and from Anacortes are advised to stay away from the Cascade Mall area in Burlington. Updates will occur as more information becomes
Calling All Gardeners to Annual Gardening Workshop
Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School, advance registration required -- by the San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Come join other garden enthusiasts at the 2016 Annual Gardening Workshop, Secrets
Ferry Alert: Extra Anacortes-Orcas Sailing on Saturday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- On Saturday, September 24, in an effort to accommodate extra travelers, the #2 vessel (M/V YAKIMA) will make an extra service trip at 1:55 p.m. from Anacortes to Orcas
Thor Hanson Keynote Speaker at Annual Gardening Workshop
-- from the WSU/San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Calling All Gardeners to Our 2016 Gardening Workshop Thor Hanson, scientist and author Author and biologist Thor Hanson will be the keynote speaker at
Commmunity Discusses School Bond Priorities
-- by Margie Doyle -- School District Superintendent Eric Webb explains the discussion process to participants at the Phase III school bond meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21 The school cafeteria buzzed with hive-like
