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Letter to the Editor: Observations About Quality Education
Dear Editor, I want to make a few observations about the school bond election coming up soon and hope the school board and the educators on our island will take heed. First, I will vote
Letter to the Editor: Look at Big Picture When Voting on Bond
The Vote “Yes” committee is admirably well organized and energetic, but we take issue with their signs that say to vote “yes” for Orcas schools. In addition to the public school, there is the Orcas
Letter to the Editor: Reasons to Vote for Jeff Asher
Updated Aug. 4 at 10:30 p.m. In response to the continued negative campaigning by S. Vierthaler and others: Gentlemen, It really is quite simple. If the people of this county want accountability from their Sheriff’s
Guest Opinion: Farm to Cafeteria’s Stake in the New Bond
By Madie Murray It’s no secret the school cafeteria, located in the 1960’s middle school building is old. And, if you took the tour of the school offered by the School Board and Yes Committee
Guest Opinion: What We Need to Do For Our Schools
By Keith Whitaker Orcas Island School District Business Manager I think it’s great that more people have gotten involved in the discussion of the school bond. However, I am disappointed to see the same questions
Letter to the Editor: Sheriff’s Race Has 4 Good Candidates
I find that I too must add my name to the growing list of San Juan Co. Sheriffs Department employees who DO NOT support Asher for Sheriff. I have been with the Sheriffs Office for
Sign-Ups Now Open For Kids’ Craft Booths at the Library Fair
Once again this year, kids can sign up for a kids’ craft booth at the Library Fair to sell crafts, baked goods, or other items they have made. This year the Library Fair will be
Letter to the Editor: Teachers Ask for Bond Support
We believe the process the school board undertook was thorough and thoughtful. We believe in the success of our students. We believe in a safe and clean learning environment. We believe public education is an
Letter to the Editor: School Bond Enriches Entire Community
Understanding the logistics of the school bond has been a challenge for me. My job as a Librarian means that I have to do the research and check the facts. Here are the facts. For
Ferry Repairs Create Scheduling Changes Today and this Evening
Interisland afternoon sailings canceled Washington State Ferries sent out a ferry alert notice outlining service changes at 2:40 p.m. this afternoon: Due to ongoing repairs on the Hyak, there will be an unscheduled 6:35 p.m.
OPALCO Employee Population Shrinking: It’s a Good Thing!
22 Participants Drop 451 Pounds in Wellness Challenge Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a member-owned, member-operated electric utility that cares about its co-op family of employee-member-owners. OPALCO’s commitment to a healthy
Near Miss: Ranker Reports on Rescue Tug’s Operations to Prevent Fuel Spill
By Senator Kevin Ranker Last night a tug and barge carrying 8 million gallons of diesel and jet fuel lost propulsion near the San Juan Islands. The Neah Bay Rescue Tug came all the way
Guest Opinion: For 54 Cents or Less
By Barbara Kline Superintendent/Principal, Orcas Island School District For five years we have been studying the condition of our buildings. Thanks to the many experts who have worked with us, and the many committees we
Backups at San Juan Island Solid Waste Station
Public Works Looking for Solution at Solid Waste Drop Box By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager 40 cars were already backed-up up from the entrance to the San Juan Island solid waste station when
Letter to the Editor: Children Excel Despite School
I will be voting no on the school bond despite the tent revival evangelism of its proponents. Tens of thousands of schools in this country are in the same position the Orcas schools are in.
Primary Ballots Go in the Mail July 28
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On July 28, the San Juan County Elections Office will mail ballots for the countywide vote by mail August 17, 2010 Primary. Voters will see federal, congressional, legislative,
