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Veterans’ Day 2012: Honoring Those Who Bear Arms for Our Country
Veterans Day honors all who served in the U.S. Military. Poster courtesy of Orcas Island School District The American Legion in Eastsound will commemorate Veterans’ Day with a service at 11:00 a.m. on
Tracers: Where Have All the Young Men Gone?
Andy Martin as Dinky Dau, left, and Kevin Doyle as Baby San, converse -- or hold separate monologues -- in a card game. By Margie Doyle It's important to bear in mind that
Letter to Editor: Much to Be Thankful for In Charter Review Results
Thank you to everyone who supported the Charter amendments. These changes will result in better and more responsive government for our county. It is particularly gratifying that Proposition 3 passed with such an overwhelming majority,
Orcas Schools’ Students & Staff Say “THANKS!”
Bet you 11 million dollars you can't find a frown on the faces of Orcas students and staff, cheering at the passage of the bond. Photo courtesy of Robert Dash.
Revision: Charter Amendment Transitions Not Simple
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager As revised Nov. 9 by Prosecuting Attorney Randall Gaylord The approval of three amendments to San Juan County’s Charter on November 6th has launched the County government
County Sheriff Gets Grant for Emergency Boat
By Sheriff Rob Nou The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office announced today that it has been awarded a Federal Port Security Grant of up to $785,000 to acquire an emergency response boat to be
Guest Column: What Can the Islands Learn from the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy?
Lessons from the East Coast by Brendan Cowan, Emergency Management Director for San Juan County and the Town of FH Disasters are in the news again, and for good reason. On the night of the
County Permit Database Now Available Online
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Visitors to San Juan County’s website can now access building and permit information and make online permit payments of up to $250. The Department of Community Development
League of Women Voters Shows Health Care Exposé
From Sarah Crosby, the League of Women Voters of the San Juans The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will show “The Healthcare Movie” at their membership meeting on Monday, November 12. The
Election Results: Orcas School Bonds Pass; Hughes Leads Lancaster
Charter Propositions Passing By Margie Doyle As of 8:13 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 6, with 8,877 ballots counted and an estimated 2,000 votes left to tally, the ballot results are definitive in many county
Guest Column: County Auditor Has Cause to Smile
How Are We Doing? A quarterly review of County Finances by County Auditor F. Milene Henley Third quarter 2012 I’m not known as an optimist. I’m not a pessimist, really – I just prefer to
Visit the Tharald Historic Homestead this Saturday
The Historic Tharald Homestead will be on view this Saturday, Nov. 10 From the San Juan County Land Bank The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to view the Tharald Historic
Guest Column: Senator Rankin Thanks His Supporters
State Senator Kevin Ranker By Kevin Ranker I want to begin this final day by thanking each of you. Each of you who knocked on doors, attended events, made phone calls, gave your
Letter to the Editor: Orcas NoCoalition Marks Red-Letter Day
The Orcas No Coalition contingent at Friday Harbor's scoping meeting on Saturday. Photo courtesy Donna Riordan Yesterday—Saturday—was absolutely FABULOUS day from beginning to end. Yesterday—Saturday—was absolutely FABULOUS day from beginning to end. The
Apply Now for LSJI: Community Leadership Building a Stronger San Juan County
By Morgan Meadows Publicity and Alumni Outreach, Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) Community Leadership engages citizens in a learning community, working together from January until May, weaving Whole Systems and experiential learning with opportunities to
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Recycling Updates its Proposal
Orcas Recycling Services gives thanks for all our community supporters and partners. Together with you, we have planned extensively for a locally owned and well-managed Orcas Solid Waste Transfer Station that will be sustainable, with
