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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
Letter to the Editor: Vote YES for both School Issues
As a NO voter on the previous $35 million School Bond , I enthusiastically urge a YES vote on the current School District Propositions 1 and 2, 1. a $11.9 million 20 year bond issue
Guest Editorial: Be a Good Neighbor — Buy Local and Sell Local
By Nelson Rios Since coming to live on Orcas, I have heard the admonition to buy local more times than I can remember. Buying locally and supporting your neighbors sounded like a reasonable and appropriate
Guest Opinion: Charter Propositions Would Return to the Past
By Richard Fralick, San Juan County Councilman, Orcas West Richard Fralick, retiring Orcas West County Councilman I have served on the San Juan County Council for almost four years. Much of this time
Letter to the Editor: Six County Legislators Not Needed
Dear Editor: The Official Findings of the elected Charter Review Commissioners provide compelling reasons to support Proposition 1. After 20 meetings, they adopted detailed and documented findings on a 17-3 vote, and these can be
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes For the School Bond
Our children are our future! The children of Orcas Island deserve to learn in a safe environment. I have two grandchildren that live here on Orcas, Christian and Megan, and they have many years of
Guest Opinion: Proposition 2 Provides Direction
By Ed Sutton Proposition #2 of the CRC proposals to amend the County Charter is difficult to analyze because valid arguments can be made to support the current Charter language or the amended version as
Guest Column: Prosecutor Will Adapt Policies to Vote on Marijuana Initiative
By Randall K. Gaylord San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney I will be closely following the results of the Initiative 502 concerning marijuana laws. I urge everyone in the county to study that measure and vote.
Letter to the Editor: Misconceptions About Charter Propositions
I’d like to address some of the significant misconceptions about the Charter Review Commission and Propositions 1, 2 and 3. The most troubling misconception is the assertion that Proposition 1 is unconstitutional and does not
