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Letter to the Editor: Power Helps with Legal Issues
-- by Don Hall, Decatur Island -- Nick helped us with a difficult legal issue a few years ago and his guidance led both sides to a fair and equitable solution. We also appreciate his concern
Letter to the Editor: Gaylord’s Commitment to Community Proven
-- by Norm Stamper -- As a police officer for 34 years, the first 28 in San Diego, the last six (1994 – 2000) as Seattle’s police chief, I am honored to endorse Randy Gaylord
Letter to the Editor: Oversight Failure in County Case
-- by Alex MacLeod -- There is a crucial question left in the wake of the Orcas high school teacher convicted of sexual misconduct with a student, a case that was thrown out after it
Letter to the Editor: Thank You Island Market
-- from Lorena Stankevich, Principal, Orcas Elementary School A very special thank you to Island Market for sponsoring a back to school, school supply drive and to our community for donating! Earlier last week, Island
Guest Opinion: Help Pass I-1631 for Clean Air, Water and Energy
-- from Sharon Abreu -- 1631 is a vibrant example of unions and environmentalists working together on solutions to one of our most critical and time-sensitive challenges. For a JUST TRANSITION off fossil fuels to
Letter to the Editor: Health Care District Appreciates Questions
-- by Richard Fralick,President, Orcas Island Health Care District-- On behalf of the Orcas Island Health Care District Board of Commissioners (San Juan County Public Hospital District #3), I would like to thank everyone who
Letter to the Editor: Gaylord Serves the Public
-- by Cathy Ferran -- I'm writing to urge the voters of San Juan County to vote for Randy Gaylord in the upcoming election. I've known Randy and his family for over 25 years. I
Celebrating Jewish New Year by Asking Questions
Rosh Hashanah Torah (Bible) Commentary 2018: On the Meaning of a Father Willing to Sacrifice His Son in God’s Name Or, How to Live, According to Genesis 22 -- by David Kobrin -- In the
Letter to the Editor: Friends of the San Juans Express Gratitude to our County Council
--by Janet Alderton, Vice-President of the Friends of the San Juans -- On September 5, 2018 San Juan County Council and the Islands' Trust of British Columbia sent an open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau.This
Letter to the Editor: Response to Port Public Records Request Alarming
-- by Sadie Bailey -- I asked our Airport Manager, Tony Simpson, to explain how our comments to DOWL would be used to effect the Preferred Plan. Anyone can ask for this email chain in
Letter to the Editor: Supporting the Home Fund is Supporting the County
-- by Helen Bee -- Please join me in supporting the county Home Fund. First off, let me say loudly that this is not a property tax! A Real Estate Excise Tax is paid by
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
