With the passing of Darlene and now Dana, I am reminded of how valuable each human life is and how close knit Orcas islanders really can be. I am particulary hopeful that all of us will realize that regardless of our political, religious, or philosophical differences, we have more in common as human beings than our conflicts with each other.
We are lucky to have Richard Fralick willing to run for County Council! The job that this position entails is so tremendous that it’s a wonder any one wants to take it on. Yet we all know that some one has to do it.
Dear Council Members,
With the annexation of the Rosario Utility Area and soon Orcas Village, plus the recent county issues, Eastsound Sewer and Water District (ESWD) is being inundated with issues to address.
Orcas Family Health Center would like to thank everyone who participated in our Dinner Winner Sweepstakes. We appreciate all the community members who gave us support as we use these treasured funds to assist in providing medical care for those who are unable to provide for themselves and for our new X-ray facility.
We have two great people I know personally who are running for the County Council seat for Orcas West. I am happy that the hard work that all of us (former) freeholders did in restructuring our county government has lead to the kind of candidates who are running.
I have already spoken with John Kulseth and Alan Lichter regarding my property valuation for 2009, which increased by $100,000, or nearly 40 percent. Obviously, economic times are tough for us all. I own a small yarn store on Orcas Island and business is down. I can barely pay my rent, nor all of my other expenses, and every month I fight to get my mortgage payment in on time. I cannot afford gas for my car, I cannot afford to go off-island for groceries (but I cannot afford to buy them here, either). I grow what vegetables I can, and we make do as best we can.
Hi. It does not sound like the school board has a complete picture of the damage that would be done by closing the skatepark.
I am so sorry to have to say goodbye to you.
There are some factual matters and a few points of view that might be carefully considered regarding the franchise for a water line from Crow Valley.
Re: “Land Bank acquires Judd Cove property, Sounder September 3, 2008.”
The decision by the OPALCO Board of Directors to spread the wealth of its $1,000,000 settlement among the 10,000 cooperative members on the island is not just a happy surprise, it’s a model of the simple but true island ethic of working together.
Please complete the “Ticketing Ordinance” as soon as possible. I am among the many citizens of San Juan County who are outraged by the clear-cutting of old-growth trees near Moran State Park.