Letters to the Editor

Olshefsky: Pledge of Allegiance debacle at the Mullis Center

It is not government funded to the best of my knowledge...and I find this whole thing disgusting Diane and James Olshefsky

Written by Diane and James Olshefsky

Hobbel: The flag, the Pledge and the Mullis center, a controversy.

Rare is the country whose flag represents its history while at the same time updating its changes, as does the Stars and Stripes in the stripes for the original colonies and the stars for the states,…

Written by Ary L. Hobbel

Dr. Geyman: Insurers must not deny emergency medevac flights

The recent denials of many medevac flights by Kaiser Permanente, followed by its withdrawal as the only option for health insurance in San Juan County starting in 2020, poses a serious crisis to all residents of…

Written by John Geyman, M.D.

Park: Re Mullis Center Objection to Patriotism

I am flabbergasted at the brouhaha taking place at the Mullis Center. I can’t fathom an argument for not saying the pledge of allegiance to our flag. Would someone fill me in if there’s an actual…

Written by Lutie Park

Carnes: Have we all gone mad?

The Mullis Center was conceived as a gift to the community. A gathering place. A chance for the board formed of those at least 60 years old, to create an atmosphere where old and younger can…

Written by Susan Carnes

Nichols: Response to banana peel letter

After reading the paper I went on my evening bike ride. I could not get the banana letter out of my head. I'm sorry, I just can't picture it. Eating a banana while riding? Really.

Written by Susie Nichols

Family Umbrella Group: Thank ou to retiring Friday Harbor Elementary School principal

In light of Diane Ball’s retirement as principal, from Friday Harbor Elementary, the Family Umbrella Group wanted to extend a thank you for her contributions to the Family Umbrella Group and this community. Diane was integral…

Written by The Family Umbrella Group

Drath: Stop throwing banana peels on the roads

Dear Islanders, Nobody, and I mean Nobody, has permission on this island to leave their banana peels on the road. I have just picked up yet another whole banana peel while walking between the fog line…

Written by Eileen Drath

Campbell: Concerned methodology for Comp Plan doesn't acknowledge facts

To the Editor, Growth Management planning, i.e. preserving rural lands and concentrating growth in towns, seemed like a good idea at the time and, vs. not planning, it still does. The devil is in the details.

Written by John M. Campbell

The Stand Up Men: Starting fund raising campaign

To the Editor: Perhaps you’ve noticed us standing at the corner of the courthouse lawn every Friday from noon until one. Ten to 15 to 20 guys with a couple of banners and a couple of…

Written by The Stand Up Men

Stand Up Men: Raising $45K for SAFE San Juan

Stand Up Men chose April, Sexual Assault month, to launch a campaign to dramatically upgrade SAFE San Juans' in-school and community prevention education programs. SAFE’s mission is to make our community and youth free from sexual…

Written by Juan, Scott, Ron and Larry

Wilmerding: Upset about Julian Assange's arrest

Looking backward from 2099, will 9/11 or 4/11 be remembered? British police carried Julian Assange from his seven-year asylum in the Ecuadorian Embassy as, in cuffed hands, he held Gore Vidal History of the National Security…

Written by Gay Wilmerding