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Letter to the Editor: Implications of “No” Vote on Waste Proposition
To the Editor: I live on Waldron, and in spite of the low level of solid waste services available here, I strongly support the solid waste parcel fee. Whether or not the County contracts for
Letter to the Editor: Adams Cites Need for Water, Environment, Taxpayer Protection
I would have no reason for running for the position of Sewer Commissioner if I didn't think there were real problems that need to be addressed. I am concerned about these problems. This is my
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Makes Best Use of Tax Dollars
Dear Editor: Wally Gudgell’s guest column in the Sounder, Oct 26th titled “No on Renewing Land Bank REET” is curious for a number of reasons. To begin with, he doesn’t say vote “no.” Is he
Guest Opinion: Time to Get the County Out of Garbage Business
By Allen Rosenberg The Exchange provides a terrific service on Orcas, as does Take it or Leave it on Lopez. So do the Thrift Store and Consignment Treasures on San Juan, and other re-use
Guest Editorial: Why the Exchange Supports Proposition 2 (and why we think you should too)
By The Exchange Board of Directors It's not because we think it's the best solution to our county’s solid waste program. It's because its the best choice being offered. First of all, let’s recognize that
Council on Nov. 1: Early CAO Discussion, Budget Hearing Videoconference
The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 8:45 AM. The purpose of the special
Discuss the Ferries “Fragile State”
In a recent Crosscut regional news service (www.crosscut.com) article, WSF observer C.B. Hall reported on "The Fragile State of Washington's Ferries." Crosscut asked: "A recent disruption in ferry service to the San Juan Islands illuminated
Gov. Gregoire Announces “Dreadful” Budget Reduction Alternatives
From the Office of the Governor Gov. Chris Gregoire today presented a list of budget reduction alternatives as a starting point to the conversation lawmakers must engage in to resolve the state’s budget deficit. “These
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Preserves Natural Treasure
Our Land Bank is just such a wonderful institution! It has preserved treasures such as Turtleback Mountain, Watmough Bight and Deadman Bay, providing incomparable recreation and inspiring scenic views in perpetuity. It is difficult to
Are Corporations People? Presentation Coming Next Sunday
Sunday, November 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall The public is invited to a free community forum, "SuperCitizens: How Corporations Claimed the Rights of People." The event will be
Letter to the Editor: Waste Fee Unfair to Businesses
The county of San Juan has proven it cannot manage solid waste or the waste of our money. A YES vote cost all residential users more per year, but it will hit businesses much
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Renewal Now Explained
To The Editor: We were disheartened and dismayed to see our local papers Editorials and the Guest Editorials concerning the Land Bank renewal. In reading them, about three-quarters of the editorials are PRAISING the efforts
Orcas “Boosters” are $3,000 Short of Winter Goal
From the Booster Club The Orcas School Booster Club has “stepped into the batters' box” to support all athletic programs at our school. We are committed to the success of our students through participation in a
Salish Sea Threatened and Endangered Species Nearly Doubles
From the SeaDoc Society A study unveiled today shows that the number of species that are threatened or endangered, or are candidates for listing in the Salish Sea, has nearly doubled in the last 2
Letter to the Editor: Vote No on Land Bank for Fiscal Responsibility
Dear Editor, Why is the land bank asking for a renewal this year when their funding does not expire for another two years? That is right 2014! Voting no in this upcoming election does not mean
EDC Presents Financing Seminar for Businesses
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Learn about a variety of business financing options available from traditional and alternative agencies and lenders, during a Business Financing Seminar presented by the San Juan County
