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Editorial: Like It or Not, We Need to Work Together
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How Are We Doing? A Quarterly Review of County Finances
By County Auditor F. Milene Henley Fourth quarter 2012 I’ve often waited in Council Chambers while some room-filling discussion of land use or roads projects or open space programs finishes up. Then when I step
Friends of Moran Plan an Elevating Celebration
By Michel Vekved The Tower at Mount Constitution. Photo courtesy of Martin Taylor To celebrate the Centennial of state parks, Friends of Moran is organizing a photographic birthday event. Martin Taylor will be
Letter to the Editor: Pratt’s a Proven Leader
I support Lovel Pratt because of her proven record of working for all islanders. Her work for the Lopez solid waste solution was critical. Lovel has a depth of knowledge on the county wide issues
County’s Transportation Plan Update: Be Part of the Process
Public Meetings on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands The Transportation Element, a vital element of the County’s Comprehensive Plan is being updated with new inventories, levels of service, and goals and policies. SJC code
Planning Review Committee Poised to Act on Streetscapes and Sub-area Plans
Thursday, March 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle When the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets tomorrow they will discuss the continued momentum of the Streetscape Plan
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Defends Council Positions
My opponent in the County Council election, Bob Jarman, recently wrote that my actions on the previous Council lacked “fiscal responsibility and accountability.” While I am pleased that he is on track for recovery from
Letter to the Editor: Exchange Board Welcomes Ideas
The Exchange Board echoes Jane Alden’s sentiments (comments included in substitute-locale-for-exchange-needed ) –it is really great to know people care so much for the Exchange! It’s also very clear to us that a backlog of
Fire and Rescue Wants to Hear from You
Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Eastound Fire Hall From Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) One of the most critical issues that Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is currently evaluating is how to
Orcas Island Library District Board of Trustees Work Session
Saturday, March 9 at 10 a.m. at the Port of Orcas (Eastsound) Airport The Library Board of Trustees will have a Work Session at the Eastsound Airport Meeting Room, 147 Schoen Lane, Eastsound, beginning at
Letter to the Editor: In response to Mike Carlson
from Lisa Byers In a recent letter to the editor Mike Carlson asked a number of questions about what I believe to be the role of government. Other individuals asked similar questions. I will do
School Budget Process: Bond, Enrollment, Budget Activity Hold Strong
At the monthly Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, the $11.9 million bond implementation, current school construction projects, enrollment, fund balances, budget extensions and 2013-14 budget formulation all painted a
Guest Opinion: Compliance with CAO Problematical
By Brian McClerran Many well-meaning citizens groups have decided that the best way to protect our precious resources and unique island life is to add to the laws, draw participation of outside authorities, and create
Guest Opinion: OPALCO Members Propose Bylaw Change
By Winnie Adams A group of co-op members on Lopez Island, organized as the Lopez Chapter of Citizens for Safe Technology, recently submitted a petition asking for a change to the OPALCO bylaws related to
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, Rick Hughes!
Every Friday night, the children of Orcas Island have a treat in store for them.Councilman Rick Hughes and his wife Marlace organize a safe, fun night of roller skating. In the winter, there are few
Letter to the Editor: Bob Jarman’s Feeling Fine
Bob Jarman -- photo taken this weekend I would like to address the question of my health and whether or not I am fit to run for re-election to the County Council. To
