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Letter to the Editor: OPALCO 2014 Election
-- from Islands Energy Coalition -- Dear OPALCO members, We, the undersigned, are members of the Islands Energy Coalition (IEC), a coalition of individuals from throughout the San Juan’s. Our primary goal is to bring
Letter to Editor: Larsen’s Stand on Coal Exports Challenged
-- by Walter Corbin -- It is certainly appreciated that U.S. Representative Larsen visited the San Juan Islands recently. The environmental efforts that are made by our elected officials are surely welcomed by the San
Letter to Editor: Why I Want to Continue Serving
-- from Vince Dauciunas -- I am running for a second term as a member of the Board of Directors of OPALCO. I want to help make sure that what is a great Cooperative now
Guest Opinion: Sonar Testing and Underwater Explosions
-- from Sadie Bailey, reposted April 13 -- The deadline to comment on the U.S. Navy's proposed sonar testing and underwater explosions has been extended to April 15. This is the chance to make our
Letter to the Editor: Send the Levy Back to the Board
-- Alex Huppenthal -- I have to vote NO on the Tax Levy. Here’s why. The Tax levy isn’t complete. It offers a bandaid approach to encourage voters to pass the Levy and leaves the
Letter to Editor: Why I Support OPALCO Board and Broadband
-- from Mark E. Madsen, San Juan Island -- Three years ago I ran for an OPALCO board seat, and lost. I ran because I understood that rural areas are not a winning proposition for
Letter to Editor: Broadand and My OPALCO Candidacy
-- from Glenna Hall -- I am proud to be the San Juan Island District representative on the Board of Directors of Orcas Power and Light Cooperative. I am seeking another term because I want
Letter to the Editor: Fire & Rescue Makes Good Use of Funding
-- from Moana Kutsche -- A Yes vote on the fire levy will preserve and enhance our community’s investment in the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue department that serves us so well. The investment in
Letter to Editor: We Support Steve Hudson
-- from Susan and Bob Jarman -- San Juan County member/owners of the OPALCO Co-op are being asked to vote in two new board members. Ballots will be coming in the mail starting April 11th.
Letter to Editor: Urge Support of Levy
-- from John Evans -- I am writing to urge our community on Orcas to vote in favor of the Fire/EMS levy. Wanda and I have first hand experience with the Department. I was a
Letter to Editor: Sustainable Funding for First Responders
-- from Rick Hughes -- We live in a remote part of Washington State, in a community of islands with limited transportation options and no critical/urgent/hospital care available on Orcas Island. What we do have
Letter to Editor: Fire Levy a Good Investment
-- from Hilary Canty -- The proposed EMS/Fire Levy is a renewal of the Levy that is in place today. It is not a new tax and will not raise your annual bill from the
Letter to Editor: Support the Fire Levy
-- from Elizabeth Guerry -- Living on Orcas is a choice, a choice that I am so very glad to have been able to make. This is a special place, unlike any other. For all
Letter to the Editor: Former Chief Finds OIFR Budget Sound
by Tim Fuller On Tuesday, April 1, I attended a Town Hall meeting at Fire Station 21 held by Orcas Fire and Rescue Fire Kevin O’Brien and the Fire District Commissioners regarding the Fire/EMS Levy
Letter to Editor: Join Me in Voting Yes
-- from Tamara Joyner -- With my attention and prayers focused on our neighbors in Snohomish County’s Oso community, I am urged to ask you to vote yes in supporting the fire levy. As I
