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Letter to the Editor: Orcas Recycling Updates its Proposal
Orcas Recycling Services gives thanks for all our community supporters and partners. Together with you, we have planned extensively for a locally owned and well-managed Orcas Solid Waste Transfer Station that will be sustainable, with
Letter to the Editor: Windermere and Readiness to Learn Address Homelessness
Readiness to Learn Thanks Windermere Readiness to Learn is a K-12 program that has been on Orcas Island for about 12 years. It uniquely serves Orcas Island students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, and their
Letter to the Editor: Jillery Employs the Disabled to Make Community Stronger
October was Americans with Disabilities Awareness month. Washington Vocational Services - the non-profit advocate for adults with disabilities on Orcas and throughout western Washington and Alaska - would like to acknowledge an exceptional employer on
Guest Opinion: Deputy Clerk Maureen See Facing Termination
By John Howard Rosen The County Council is paralyzed over what to do with its Deputy Clerk On September 26 seasoned and highly respected Deputy County Clerk Maureen See, the elected vice-chair of the Charter
Letter to the Editor: Lancaster has Down-to-Earth Commitment
We encourage a vote for Scott Lancaster for county council position #4, Orcas West. We have known the Lancasters for nearly 20 years with Scott consistently exhibiting a down-to-earth commitment to the community. Scott has
Letter to the Editor: Scott Lancaster is a Hardworking Listener
Please join me in supporting Scott Lancaster for County Council. Now, those of you who know me may be saying, “huh?” Yes, Scott and I come from polar opposites of the political spectrum, but I
Guest Opinion: Alice Waters Takes A Stand on GMOs
By Madie Murray On Oct 23, I received an email from the California Right To Know organization that contained a plea from Alice Waters, renowned author, food activist, and founder of the Edible Schoolyard in
Letter to the Editor: Big Band Dinner Dance a Huge Success!
The Big Band Dinner Dance at the Senior Center on the October 20th was a huge success. All of tickets were sold and a wonderful time was had by everyone who attended. Of course, no
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on School Bond
We are voting Yes for school bond. The bond will pay for critically needed repairs to the middle school buildings. The renovation will use materials designed to reduce maintenance costs, and will further reduce operating
Letter to the Editor: School Bond Well Considered and Needed
Dear Editor, We urge you to help maintain a strong community by voting yes for the school construction bond. The school’s 1980s buildings are in poor shape. Citizens and school personnel have worked together to
Letter to the Editor: Howie Rosenfeld Knows and Cares about Issues on All Islands
If we had a one-person, one-vote for all of the Council candidates, I would vote for Howie Rosenfeld. The town of Friday Harbor is fortunate to have such an ally for the Town and its
Letter to the Editor: Hughes is Clear-thinking and Collaborative
I’ve known Rick Hughes for many years and followed his work on the Eastsound Planning Review Committee in addition to being a loyal patron of his at Ray’s Pharmacy. Along with my grandchildren, I have
Letter to Editor: I Endorse Rick Hughes
I have known my friend Rick Hughes for over forty years. Although we grew up in different regions, from early childhood we have been linked by Orcas Island. Now we both consider ourselves lucky to
Letter to the Editor: Charter Schools Wrong for Washington Education
Vote NO on 1240 the Charter Schools ballot Initiative this November election. You might be a charter school advocate, but this is not what Washington State needs at this time or ever. If you want
Letter to the Editor: Three Charter Propositions Empower Voters
I want my voice to be heard more adequately in county government and that is why I am supporting Charter Amendments Propositions 1,2 and 3. Currently Council members, because of district elections, are accountable to
