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Bob Connell Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for School District Director Position #2
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Bob Connell's and Tony Ghazel's answers are featured today. Candidates for the School Board Director Position #1, Jim Sullivan and Chris Sutton,
Greg Ayers Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Eastsound Sewer and Water District Commissioner Position #3
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Greg Ayers' and Harvey Aldort's answers are featured today. Candidates for the Orcas School Board #2 (Bob Connell and Tony Ghazel) will
Chris Thomerson Alerts Locals to Email Scam
Contributed by Chris Thomerson I have just received a scam email that is localized to look like news about a local person from Lopez Island making money at home with "Easy Google Profit " and
Pierrette Guimond Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Fire District Commissioner #3
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Pierrette Guimond’s and Barbara Bedell’s answers are featured today. Candidates Duff Andrews and Clyde Duke, running for Fire District Commissioner #2, will
Barbara Bedell Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Fire District Commissioner #3
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Barbara Bedell's and Pierrette Guimond's answers are featured today. Candidates Duff Andrews and Clyde Duke, running for Orcas Fire District Commissioner #2,
Chris Sutton Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for School Board Director Position #1
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Chris Sutton's and Jim Sullivan's answers are featured today. Candidates Bob Connell and Tony Ghazel, running for School Board Director #2, will
Letter to the Editor: Sharon Abreu to sing Broadway Tunes at the Ecotopian
Dear Friends, This Saturday, October 3, from 8 - 9 p.m., I'll be singing Broadway show tunes at The Ecotopian Dinner Theater in Eastsound, accompanied by pianist extraordinaire Ron Myers. I hope you can join us!
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Island Recreation Program needs your help
Due to San Juan County's budget shortfall, the Orcas Island Recreation Program has had a 100% cut from County funding this year. This amounts to a $16,500 cut, and we are relying on donations and user
Guest Opinion: Historical Museum Celebrates All-Year Opening Oct. 2
By Tom Welch The Orcas Island Historical Museum will host our Closing Party on October 2nd from 4-6 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us and tour the museum, snack on delicious finger-foods,
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec District Would Be a Wise Investment
Dear Editor: I had just been in town and noticed how brilliant the fall colors on our street trees are becoming. I felt thankful that back then, someone had the vision, courage, and resources
Guest Opinion:Orcas Island Park & Recreation District: Under Construction
by Marian O’Brien, candidate for Orcas Island Park & Recreation District Commissioner Orcas Islanders are going to have the opportunity to use their votes to support the formation of a Park & Recreation District on
Guest Opinion: Architect Interviews Start Process, Shed Light on School Buildings and Bond
By Janet Brownell, Orcas Island School District Board President This week the Orcas Island School Board will interview nine architectural firms who are all candidates to design a possible new middle school, school library, cafeteria,
Letter to the Editor: Group Concerned about "Rational Protection of the Environment"
Dear County Council, For your information, Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) San Juan is a non-partisan, non-profit, volunteer organization made up of local residents who are very concerned about the affect the regulations
Letter to the Editor: Fisher's right that cooperation will save Madrona Point again
Peter is right about the “amazing spirit of cooperation” that saved Madrona Point from development almost 20 years ago. Now it needs to be saved again, from neglect and inertia and bureaucracy. In addition to
Editorial: Safety and protection demand changes in island lifestyle
If we lived in a world where all obligations were met and mistakes and wrong-doing were adequately atoned for: Kids wouldn’t dash across the street Drivers wouldn’t speed People wouldn’t trespass Property owners, including businesses
