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Letter to the Editor: Bob Jarman, a Man to Look Up To
My name is Teagan Hudson. I am 14 years old. I am Bob Jarman’s granddaughter. Many of you have probably met me as I have spent a lot of time on San Juan Island, that
Letter to the Editor: Concern for Eastsound’s Future
-- by Michael Budnick -- To the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC), sent on Oct. 10 by email to Rick Hughes/ EPRC County Liaison Dear Members of the EPRC, I am writing this letter
Kaleidoscope Invests in Outdoor Play
-- by Margie Doyle -- Amber Paulsen with the work-in-progress revamped playground at Kaleidoscope Childcare Center on North Beach Road When Kaleidoscope Childcare Center was discredited for its play area, Director Amber Paulsen
Sheriff’s Report | October 19 – 25, 2016
October 19, 2016 16-007938 Theft 10:04:48 10/19/16 Between 10/16/16 and 10/17/16 an unknown subject removed a pair of sunglasses from a ferry workers vehicle. The vehicle was parked in front of the ferry terminal and
Vision for Eastsound: The Conversation Begins
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=47685] Gretchen Krampf,Thrive Orcas Island community organizer and co-founder of Leadership San Juan Islands, said at the opening of the 50-50 Vision for Eastsound gathering last night (Wednesday, Oct.
First-ever Washington State Ferries Halloween Costume Competition
-- from Washington State Ferries -- It is the ferry captain’s job to get dressed in uniform every morning and take the wheel of one of the state’s 22 ferries. This Halloween is a day
Art from Around the World at Orcas Center this November
-- from Pat Littlewood -- Opening on Friday, November 4th, in the lobby gallery at Orcas Center is a very unique show collated by the Visual Arts Committee which features works of art assembled from
Eastsound Vision for the Milennials’ Future
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- It’s a 50/50 Conversation: Eastsound Village … What’s Your Vision? Join us Wednesday, October 26th at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. Eastsound Village is the center
Letter to Editor | Vote for Durland’s Integrity, Insight
-- from Joseph Bettis -- I consider it a privilege to endorse Michael Durland for County Council. I have lived in Deer Harbor, not far from Michael for six years and during those years my
Whidbey Naval Air Station Seeks WWII Veterans for Recognition
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer -- To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the official start of World War II for the United States after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Naval Air Station Whidbey
Letter to Editor | Hey, Maurice…
-- from Rachel Newcombe -- After reading page 99 of the Voters' Pamphlet Statement Against Proposition 1 (some of the funniest writing I've ever read) it occurred to me to alert the talented author Maurice
Upgrade Your Browser To Make Ferry Reservations
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised that as of November 1, WSF’s reservations website will no longer be compatible with older versions of some browsers, including Microsoft Internet Explorer version 10 or
County Adopts Ordinance Regulating Carryout Bags
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County took a big step forward in reducing litter and unnecessary waste and protecting water quality and wildlife by reducing the use of plastic bags in
Letter to Editor | Durland Has Skills to Serve
-- from Sheryl Albritton -- Michael’s experience and knowledge with building, land use and environmental regulations is extensive and personal. He is one of many who have stood up to inequities, a necessary skill for successfully
Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes Finds Solutions
-- from Mark Madsen -- I am writing to urge my fellow islanders to vote for Rick Hughes for Council Position No. 2. Rick is an example of that very rarest of things today –
Notice of Fire Commission Special Meeting
Thursday, October 27, 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Notice of Special Meeting With Agenda Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Meeting Called by: Wesley Heinmiller, Chair,
