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Letter to Editor: Paramedics Weigh in on Levy
-- from Local 3911, the Paramedics and Firefighters of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- To Our Orcas Community, After prudent review, We, Local 3911 (the Paramedics and Firefighters of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue),
Letter to the Editor: Fire Levy Shouldn’t Be a Blank Check
-- from Bob Phalan -- As most people do, I too appreciate Orcas Fire and admire the volunteers. I dedicated 17 years of my life to it and them. I do not believe this entitles
Letter to Editor: World-Class Rescue
-- from Patrick Shepler -- It is with great pride, respect and humility that I write this letter; and also with sadness that such a tragic event occurred. I know our entire department sends their
Editorial: The Fire Levy, Then and Now
-- by Margie Doyle -- We've listened to, and repeated, many of the concerns of Orcas taxpayers as they face their vote for the Fire and Rescue District's levy in April. We've had some of
Letter to the Editor: Clarifying Levy Request
-- from Barbara G. Bedell Chair, Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 -- As Chair of the Board of Fire Commissioners for San Juan County Fire Protection District #2, I
Guest Editorial: Why We Need an Effective CAO
-- from Barbara Bentley -- The landslide along the Stillaguamish River in Snohomish County is a stark reminder of why we need an effective Critical Areas Ordinance. As the introduction to San Juan County’s CAO
Letter to Editor: Voice of Firefighter/EMT Association
-- from Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Association -- We are proud to be part of the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue team. We represent the Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Association, and the 64 community members
U.S. Senators: How to Help Oso and Darrington
We're sure you've been following the news from Oso and Darrington too, and as we were back there Friday, we just wanted to update you. The horrific mudslide last Saturday is impossible to describe. Last
Letter to the Editor: Choice for Fire Levy is Simple
-- Bill Wulff -- With regard to the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services LEVY, for me it's SIMPLE! When I need help I want the response to be with "NO HOLDS BARRED."
Letter to Editor: Saving Lives, Property…and Taxpayer Dollars
-- from Norm Stamper -- Recently, I was privileged to work with fellow residents in a comprehensive study of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue: its history, current practices, and future challenges. This effort, led by
Letter to the Editor: OIFR Levy Provides Maintenance and Service
-- by Frank and Jan Loudin -- One of the joys of living on Orcas Island is knowing that, in case of emergency, we have dedicated, hard working, experienced, community-minded, accountable OIFR! Considering some of
Some Legislation Passed: the 2014 Legislature
-- from the League of Women Voters -- (Editor's note: The following report was taken from the League of Women Voters' March 23 report on the Washington State Legislative Session, the Legislative Newsletter. Italics and
Letter to the Editor: I Support OIFR, Just Not the Levy As Is
-- from Pierrette Guimond -- When you vote no against the levy you are not voting against the Fire Department or the Volunteers. The people of Orcas rejected two bond proposals for the School District
Letter to Editor: Viking Pride Far-reaching
-- from Kyle Freeman, Orcas Middle School/High School Principal -- I want to congratulate the Orcas Island Booster Club, OIHS coaches and Orcas student athletes for the amazing work they did yesterday in raising money
Letter to Editor: Community Spirit Knows No Bounds
-- from Justin Paulsen -- There's a spirit in that exists in small communities that ties the people of those communities together. That spirit is not bounded by any city limit, county line or even
