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Editorial: We All Have Fathers
-- by Margie Doyle -- My dad died when I was 21 and I've often thought about what my life might have been like had he been around to advise me about my education, my
Letter to the Editor: Uphold the Constitution
-- by Nick Power -- There has been a lot of ink spilled regarding the sign ordinance and the fact that the County has unquestionably been violating the First Amendment rights of all citizens since
Guest Opinion: Complete Buildout Scenario Requested as County Considers Docket
-- by Joe Symons -- Re: Hearing on Docket Applications scheduled for 15 June 2018 The docket application is located at: https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/14573/2018-02-27_Introduction_Symons I write to encourage Council to fully support the Docket application that I
Letter to Editor | Deep Thanks to United Way Support
-- from Maureen Moran for Funhouse Commons -- We would like to thank the United Way of San Juan County for generously supporting The Funhouse Commons’ out of school time programming and expanded learning opportunities
Letter to Editor | Thank You, Thank You from OIEF
-- from Orcas Island Education Foundation Board -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation would like to thank everyone who attended our “Food for Thought” fundraiser on June 2. It was a fun evening, we raised funding
Guest Opinion: Planning Commission’s Vision Statement Reinforces Protections for Environment
-- by Joe Symons -- My comments refer to the vision statement information presented at https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/15305/2018-05-30_DCD_Zack_CC_Memo_06-11-18_Mtg_Vision and are directed to relevant parties prior to the joint PC/CC hearing on the Vision scheduled in Friday Harbor
Guest Opinion | Does This Really Need to be a Federal Case?
-- from Alex MacLeod -- A couple of weeks ago the county’s Superior Court judge, Kathryn Loring, ruled that the county’s law limiting how long before election day political signs could be posted was most
Letter to Editor | Veteran Turn-out Illustrates Local Need
-- from Meg Massey -- Often we wait until November’s Veterans Day to commend the work and sacrifice of the men and women who have served in our country’s armed forces. But on May 19,
Letter to Editor | Thank You, Orcas Center, for the Thank You
-- from Velma Doty --- What a wonderful thank you the Orcas Center Board of Trustees had for its volunteers Sunday. Even though they themselves are volunteers they hosted a fun gathering for the rest
Letter to Editor | Speaking of Large Cruise Ships…
-- from Joe Symons -- And with planned stops in Friday Harbor and Eastsound, the Norwegian Bliss and Ovation will bring millions of dollars of tourist business to the islands. We are So Excited! Over
Guest Opinion | Signs of Upcoming Election
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- It’s election time, and with that comes the annual crop of political signs, popping up like pesky dandelions across the countryside. We’ve been fortunate in San
Letter to Editor | Thanks for Senior Center Support
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Thanks to all that stepped up to support us for this year’s Technology GiveOrcas Grant in OICF’s 2018 Spring grant cycle. In result of your donations
Guest Opinion: Council Asked to Appeal 30,000- gallon Propane Tank in Seaview Neighborhood
-- by Rick Fant -- Following is the written statement of Rick Fant's public presentation to the County Council on May 21, 2018: Inter-Island Propane Conditional Use Permit (CUP) [allowing] installation of 30,000 Gal propane
Letter to Editor: School to Drop Montessori Classes?
-- from the MAPS Coalition (Montessori Advocates for Public Schools) -- If you haven’t heard, the public elementary school is planning to phase out its Montessori program — effective immediately. That means they will not
Letter to Editor | Why I Support Debra Lekanoff for 40th District
-- from Cindy Wolf -- Debra Lekanoff is an experienced, progressive public servant. Decisive and forward-thinking, she recognizes every decision today impacts future generations. Community is her strength, and she is committed to finding real
