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Funhouse Commons and Orcas High School Team Up on “Futures Fair”
The Funhouse and Orcas Island High School are teaming up for the annual post-high school “Futures Fair” on Wednesday, October 3. For the sixth year The Funhouse is bringing expert college counseling consultants from Seattle.
Elwha Running 30 Minutes Late
From Washington State Ferries The Elwha is running approximately 30 minutes behind schedule due to Customs and Immigration delays in Anacortes. This will affect the 4:30pm westbound sailing from Shaw to Orcas, and the 5:10pm
Guest Opinion: Charter Implementation Hasn’t Worked
By Bob Levinson I am currently a member of the Charter Review Commission (CRC). Six years ago I unsuccessfully ran for a Freeholder position but followed the process closely. I was not completely satisfied with
Celebration of April this Saturday Morning
From Joann Frances A celebration of April, the former bovine mayor of Eastsound, and the special bond between people and animals is scheduled for 10:45 Saturday, September 29. We will gather at her field and
Energy and Rental Assistance Moved to Orcas Family Connections
The Opportunity Council’s Energy and Rental Assistance programs which used to be administered at the OPAL Community Land Trust office have been moved to the Orcas Family Connections Resource Center at 1292 North Beach Rd.,
Council Writes Ecology about Oil Spill Plans for Salish Sea
To Sonja Larson, [Washington state] Department of Ecology RE: Comments on proposed amendments to the Oil Spill Contingency Plan Rule (Chapter 173-182 WAC) Dear Ms. Larson, We appreciate this opportunity to provide the following comments
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Freedom to Read
From Kathy Lunde, Orcas Island Public Library Celebrate Banned Books Week September 30-October 6, 2012 Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September,
Letter to the Editor: Former Elected Officials Support Charter Amendments
Dear Editor, Your former countywide Elected Officials urge you to support the Charter Amendments for better government in San Juan County. Sincerely, Mary Jean Cahail Tom Cowan Tom Starr Alan Lichter Paul Dossett Bob Myhr
Guest Column: Rigorous Analysis and Common Sense Missing in Charter Review
By James Wolf Despite meeting weekly for 6-7 hours over four and a half months, the 21 members of the Charter Review Commission, elected by the citizens of San Juan County last November, failed
Guest Column: Is Washington Unique?
By Gay Wilmerding Across the country, 21 million voters or more may be turned away from the polls because of a spate of 2011 voter suppression laws. Contrast Washington. Our Secretary of State’s office mailed
Memo to SJ County on Orcas Recycling Services Proposal
To the San Juan County Council: Thank you for devoting serious attention and time to the privatization plans for the Orcas transfer station. We appreciate the responsibility you have undertaken, and share your sincere commitment
Guest Opinion: Passage of Charter Propositions Critical
State Senator Kevin Ranker By Senator Kevin Ranker As a past San Juan County Commissioner, County Council Member, and now as your State Senator, I have followed closely the work of the Charter
The Great Island Grown Festival throughout the County – October 1-31
From the SJC Agricultural Resources Committee CELEBRATE THE HARVEST! Join us in October for The Great Island Grown Festival. This month-long celebration offers a rare glimpse inside the unique world of food and farming in
County to Test Vote Counting Equipment
October 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the Elections Office located at 55 Second Street, Suite A, in Friday Harbor from Milene Henley A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan
Lummi Tribe Opposes Whatcom County Coal Port
Members of the Lummi Nation watch the burning of a symbolic million-dollar check stamped "Not Negotiable" as they protest the proposed export terminal at Cherry Point.Photo courtesy of Floyd McKay and Crosscut.com By
Letter to the Editor: Six Council Members Deliver Incredible Value
I am voting to reject propositions 1 and 2 as put forward by the Charter Review Commission. While arguments for rejecting this ballot measure have been reasoned, specific and intelligent, arguments to approve have been
