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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
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!
