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Letter to the Editor: Help Stop the Madness in Washington, DC
-- from David Turnoy, San Juan County Democrats Chair -- If you are as concerned as I am about where the current president and his administration are taking this country, you are certainly not alone.
Editorial: Independent, Relevant News and Opinions –Thank You for Your Support
--Margie Doyle -- No wonder, as a friend said recently, we're all feeling a bit waspish lately. Some of the issues affecting Orcas Island, San Juan County, the Pacific NW, the United States nation, and
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Going to the Dogs With Us
-- by Marsha Waunch, APS Shelter Manager and Sally Hodson, APS Shelter Board President -- The Orcas Animal Protection Society welcomed hundreds of islanders, visitors and their dogs to celebrate our “Dog Days of Summer”
Letter to the Editor: Gaylord’s Dedicated Service as Prosecutor
-- by Lyn Perry -- I have known Randy Gaylord as a good neighbor, a fellow parent, and a dedicated public servant. During his 24 years as San Juan County prosecutor he has shown an
Letter to the Editor: Food Bank Thanks Island Market
-- by Susan McBain, Food Bank Board Chair -- On behalf of the Orcas Island Food Bank board and volunteers, I’d like to say a special thank-you to Island Market for their long-time help for
Letter to Editor | Gaylord Has Earned Your Vote
-- from Don Drozd -- As General Counsel for the largest public employee labor union in Orange County, California, I represent working people at scores of municipal offices, including those of the District Attorney and
Letter to Editor | Support Affordable Housing, Vote for the Home Fund
-- by David Turnoy -- My wife and I are retired teachers, and luckily we were able to live in the same school district in which we taught. In fact, at one point our kids
Letter to Editor | On SCOTUS and Choice
-- from Cindy Wolf -- The horse is gone and, barring a miracle or several, this ol' barn door is creaking in the wind. If Kavanaugh isn't confirmed, someone just as antediluvian will be confirmed
Letter to Editor | Thank You, Community Foundation of San Juan
-- from Board of Trustees, San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) was thrilled to participate in the County Fair Matching Grant Program by the Community Foundation
Letter to the Editor: Gaylord Works on Behalf of County
-- by Sheryl Albritton -- I am compelled to write this letter to share my support for Randy Gaylord’s re-election. Many have written about a records lawsuit filed in my name, all without benefit of
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes for Homes
-- from Steven Jung -- By now, I expect most Orcas Issues readers are keenly aware of San Juan County’s extreme lack of affordable housing, especially housing for lower income families who provide the basic
Letter to Editor | Thanks for Rockin’ the Salish Sea
-- from San Juan County Fair Staff -- Thank you for making this year’s “Rockin’ the Salish Sea” themed Fair a splashing success! We’d like to pacific-ly thank our many volunteers, exhibitors, performers, vendors and
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes for Homes
-- from Howard Barbour -- There can be no argument that we live in one of America’s most celebrated beauty spots, and that we may be heard to congratulate ourselves on our good fortune. [perfectpullquote
Letter to Editor | Help PTSA Continue Providing Community Event
-- from Diane Boerstler, PTSA President -- Happy 2018-2019 School Year! Thank you to everyone who has ever financially supported our PTSA, and an especially HUGE thank you to those who’ve freely given your time!
Letter to the Editor: Long Live the Kings Spend Years on Salmon Survival
-- from Sharon Abreu -- It was a great honor to sing at the Salmon Homecoming event on Orcas Island this past Saturday. I was excited to be there with two of the greatest whale
