CAO is not balanced | Letter
Under the council’s proposed Critical Area Ordinance, applicants will be required to navigate a complex set of rules and restrictions to get the county’s approval for the use of their land. Applicants will have to prove they will not “impact” the environment with the “development” they propose on their land and implement expensive “mitigation” of the theoretical impacts.
February 7, 2012
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Vote yes for schools | Letters
Islanders supporting Orcas School District's upcoming levy.
February 7, 2012
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Thank you for helping airport stay open | Letter
The Port of Orcas wishes to express thanks to San Juan County Public Works and San Juan Fire Protection District #2 for their quick response to the airport when the snow arrived. Their work on Monday allowed the airport to remain open, although high winds prevented flights from arriving and departing. Having the wind direction remain aligned with the runway has kept the surfaces clear.
January 31, 2012
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Fun at Burns Supper | Letter
Jan. 25 was the 254th Anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, the world famous Scottish poet.
To commemorate this auspicious occasion, the Deer Harbor Community Club held a “Burns Supper” at their monthly meeting on Jan. 13. The evening was attended by more than 70 people.
January 31, 2012
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Public bus service is now discontinued | Letter
After much thought and careful consideration, Ed and I have decided to discontinue Orcas Island Shuttle’s public bus service as well as our hourly charter service. This decision was made effective September 2011 and is a permanent decision at least for the foreseeable future. Our existing rental car service will remain intact and uninterrupted.
January 31, 2012
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Vote for school levy | Letter
We invite you to join us in support of the upcoming levy vote for the School District. This levy replaces the current levy, funding approximately 25 percent of our district budget, including everything from salaries to basic maintenance.
January 23, 2012
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Max thanks his friends | Letter
To all, a wagging tail “hello.” I’m Max the Shiloh Shepherd and I want to thank all the nice people who sent in support, love and well wishes to me and my best friend Susie. Every little bit made all the difference in the world.
January 23, 2012
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Concerns about CAO | Letter
I have been mulling over the non-conforming designation issue that is part of the proposed San Juan County’s rewrite of the Critical Areas Ordinance. The county is planning on extending a new regulatory overlay called a “buffer” around the islands wetlands and streams and along the 400 miles of county shorelines. The buffer overlays are intended to provide a natural barrier from human use as a protection for the designated critical areas. The proposed buffer widths range up to 300 feet – no small matter.
January 23, 2012
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New CAO rules neglect to show need, cost | Letter
Unfortunately, the council is proposing rules and restrictions without identifying an environmental need or any analysis as to the cost of compliance for the property owners, or cost and difficulty of administration by the county.
January 23, 2012
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More people to thank for holiday help | Letter
Isn’t it wonderful when your biggest holiday stressor is having SO many people to thank that you worry about forgetting one?
Well, we actually forgot two!
January 23, 2012
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The Giving Tree gives thanks | Letter
Another Christmas has come and gone. The Giving Tree at Island Market had approximately 195 children on it this year. This is up from the previous years.
January 17, 2012
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