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Rep. Kris Lytton Drills County Council for Priorities
Kris Lytton, State Representative from the 40th District, came before the San Juan County Council today and urged them to distill their list of 2012 Legislative Priorities to identify the top one or
Emergency Mgmt. Hosts Quake, Tsunami Lectures
Thursday November 17th at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center From The SJC Department of Emergency Management The SJC Department of Emergency Management is hosting two lectures by Tim Walsh, State Geologist
Support Lady Vikings Soccer in Post-Season Play
From the Lady Vikings Girls Soccer Team We are off to post season play again this year and have a really great t-shirts for you to buy to help us along the way. They
Changes at the Library Board of Trustees
By Rachel Newcombe The Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees has some recent changes. Tom Welch has resigned as president due to health issues and as of October 11, 2011 Joan Pedrick will serve as
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
