Stolen Olga flamingos were on display for breast cancer — Islands Letters to the Editor

If you are the individual who kidnapped the small flock of pink flamingos from my property on Olga Road, just past the south park entrance, you may not have realized that you flocked yourself. The birds were there to support a very important cause, Breast Cancer.

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Vote yes for school bond | Letter

I would like to share why I intend to vote in favor of the proposed school renovation bond. This is not a decision I came to without a great deal of thought, and I believe it is the right decision for Lopez.

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updated 10:20 AM April 24, 2013

Support for Byers | Letter

I have known Lisa for many years and worked with her on several county wide projects. Lisa has a remarkable ability to work with divergent points of view, listen carefully and help everyone in the group thoroughly understand the situation then come to useful and effective solutions.

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updated 10:18 AM April 24, 2013

Lovel, Lisa & Jamie for council | Letter

The upcoming election is a critical one for San Juan County, and we want to express our strong support for Lovel Pratt, Lisa Byers and Jamie Stephens for county council.

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updated 10:18 AM April 24, 2013

A critical election | Letter

The upcoming election is a critical one for San Juan County, and we want to express our strong support for Lovel Pratt, Lisa Byers, and Jamie Stephens for county council.

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updated 9:51 AM April 18, 2013

Vote for Karp | Letter

Michael Karp is running for the OPALCO board, and he has our vote and full support. Michael is uniquely qualified for the OPALCO board. He has been pioneering innovative and successful energy efficiency, renewable energy and other programs for the past 35 years in Washington state and throughout the USA.

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updated 9:48 AM April 18, 2013

Support for Pratt | Letter

I am voting for Lovel Pratt. Here’s why: She is curious, listens and takes action. Her experience on the county council and planning commission has given her a solid understanding of key issues facing our community.

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updated 9:47 AM April 18, 2013

Support for bond | Letter

Like many others, we have retired to Lopez Island and live here not only for its beauty, but, especially, for the sense of community we find here.

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updated 9:45 AM April 18, 2013

Trouble if school bond fails | Letter

I am a civil engineer, having lived, worked and raised my family on Lopez Island for the past 20 years. My oldest, born here, has graduated from Lopez High School, and I have two daughters still attending.

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9:45 AM April 18, 2013

Wrong focus on School Bond | Letter

The huge amount of bond money proposed for our school is incorrectly focused on structure and facilities. Sure, I agree we need safety, correct, reliable plumbing and heating, excellent kitchen facilities, an enclosed play area for elementary students, and comfortable rooms for students to concentrate. Water catchment and physical fitness are important.

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updated 9:32 AM April 18, 2013

Help the Carfraes | Letter

We live in a society in which medical bills can swiftly become an overwhelming and unfair burden, but on such occasions we can also remind ourselves of the blessings of community, and derive renewing strength from community.

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updated 10:55 AM April 9, 2013