Love those smokers, hate their butts | Letter

Is it just me, or is anyone else annoyed by the pile of cigarette butts, in the gutter, about 50 feet from the entrance of Herb's Tavern?

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11:19 AM May 24, 2012 0

Full speed ahead on the road to failure | Letters

The hype about baseless environmental issues is placed above human concerns and diverts us from the real issues facing this community and nation. The ones who support these declines in our cultural fabric are the ones who work toward failure and it looks like they’re succeeding.

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updated 2:50 PM May 15, 2012 0

In debate over Navy training, council should stick to its guns | Letters

Probably one of the most nefarious customs throughout the world is to ingrain in the minds of the new crop of young, pristine citizens each year that it is their solemn, sacred duty to take that step forward with their hands over their hearts, salute their national flag, pledge their souls to their home land and kill,kill,kill.

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updated 2:48 PM May 15, 2012 0

Priorities revealed by recent events | Letters

Priorities are often demonstrated by the public in their actions concerning issues of the day...Yet, an island son was found in a storage locker dead from an apparent drug overdose and I am willing to bet every dollar I have that no outraged citizen groups will be jamming the upcoming council meetings to demand that something be done about the pervasive and out-of-control drug trafficking in this county.

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2:46 PM May 15, 2012 2

Forgetful in Friday Harbor | Letters

A few weeks ago, an island woman called me to ask about showing art in the community theatre lobby. We talked about October 2012. I noted her name on a piece of paper—then lost that note. And now I’ve forgotten her name.

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updated 2:34 PM May 15, 2012 0

Island blessed by amount of local support | Letters

United Way of San Juan County and San Juan Community Island Foundation understand our county and keep their focus local. We are blessed to have these local organizations in our small community.

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updated 2:28 PM May 15, 2012 0

In loving memory of Ryan Ochoa | Letters

Ryan’s life is nothing short of an inspiration to me because nothing in God’s world happens by mistake; underneath a tough exterior, those who saw Ryan through loving eyes saw someone still finding their way through the world.

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2:15 PM May 12, 2012 1

'Sound of Music' strikes a perfect chord

Last night I was taken to see the "Sound of Music" at the San Juan Community Theatre by my wonderful friend Barbara Figelski. While I knew it was going to be a most enjoyable night, I had no idea what a magical performance I was getting ready to see.

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12:19 PM May 11, 2012 0

Another great Island Clean Up, but... | Letters

It was clear to participants in the cleanup effort that one of the main components of both road and beach litter is cigarette butts.

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updated 4:09 PM May 8, 2012 0

A shameful remedy at American Camp | Letters

I followed the (Save Our Bunnies) campaign against the gassing of the rabbits and was under the impression that because of the public outcry it was not going to happen. I have since learned that it occurred anyway.

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updated 4:05 PM May 8, 2012 0

Do you want America to fail? | Letters

While many of us celebrated Earth Day through good deeds and caring thoughts about the earth we share, the local Republican Party criticized through this video those of us who love our country and the environment we’re working to protect for future generations.

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updated 4:03 PM May 8, 2012 2