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Letter to Editor | Haffner has been there, knows how to do it
-- from Winnie Adams -- Poke Haffner spent 35 years of her law career in Alaska. The last 4 years were devoted to representing the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. In Alaska many
Letter to Editor | Ayers has abiding love for Orcas
-- from John Mazzarella, MD -- Greg Ayers, a very respected colleague, is totally qualified to be a Port Commissioner. He combines keen analytical insights with years of business experience. Perhaps most important is his
Letter to Editor | Open letter to Council re: vacation rentals
-- from David Turnoy -- Dear County Council Members Hughes, Stephens, and Watson: I am a resident and homeowner on Orcas Island writing to you today about the vacation rental issue. As I am sure you
Letter to Editor | Here’s my list of ‘won’ts’ for Port Commission
-- from Mia Kartiganer -- In my campaign I have tried to stay focused on the positive steps we can take for the benefit of our community, economy, and environment. Much like the intention of
Kruse Reviews | This America: The Case for the Nation
-- book review by Jens Kruse -- In May of 2019, a mere eight months after the publication of her monumental history of the United States, These Truths (which I recently reviewed in this space:
Letter to Editor | Thanks to all our Orca Recovery Day volunteers
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- We want to thank everyone who came out and celebrated Orca Recovery Day with us last Saturday. Our October 19 celebrations spanned two islands,
Letter to Editor | Support local agriculture with YES vote on Prop. 2
-- from Lerner Limbach -- As a long-time islander, and a current property owner, I strongly support Proposition 2, which provides much needed stability to many important island programs. I cannot imagine San Juan County
There’s so much more to aging than meets the eye
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- My friend Daisy, who worked in hospice for many years, shared with me that most people make the greatest spiritual advancement in the last few weeks of their lives. I
Letter to Editor | Mia is the one we have been waiting for
-- from Sadie Bailey -- Qualifications, problem solving and "can-do" attitude are great selling points in a Public servant. Both candidates for Seat 4 have made great accomplishments in their respective fields and lives. But
Letter to Editor | Ayers works to keep community informed
-- from Jim & Betsy Nelson -- We are writing to support Greg Ayers for Port Commissioner. Greg will be an effective leader of our Port. He is dedicated to sharing information and listening to
Orcasional Musings | Water? Electricity? Oh, and gold!
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| In 1946, my family moved from the rural south shore of Long Island into hyper-urban New York City. One of the things that sticks most strongly in my
Letter to Editor | Is this levy lift still necessary in today’s economy?
-- from Lovel and Boyd Pratt -- We usually fill out our ballots as soon as they arrive in the mail. However, we need more information before we can vote on Proposition 2. We completely
Letter to Editor | Greg Ayers has my endorsement for Port
-- from Rex Chadwell -- I endorse Greg Ayers for Port Commissioner. Our airport and other ports are a vital part of our island community. Ayers brings to the table a lifetime of experience, both
Letter to Editor | Guimond is faithful, rational
-- from Walt Corbin -- It is a fault in our society that most of us don’t get involved with local issues unless we perceived we are getting gored. Adding to that is the fact,
Letter to Editor | We need to take a look at these new ESWD assessments
-- from Becky Flint -- Those of us that grew up in Eastsound when there were open sewer ditches that ran to the beaches have an extra respect and appreciation for the Eastsound Sewer &
