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The Idea of My Life is Infinitely Pleasing
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- As we age, we have the opportunity to either move towards possibility and joy, or we move towards resistance, resentment and regrets. When working with individuals who are retired yet
Letter to the Editor: Planning an Afterthought to County Leaders?
-- by Walt Corbin -- There appears to be little concern on the part of County leadership in addressing the matter of future planning for the County, as required under the Growth Management Act. Unfortunately
Letter to Editor | Thank You, Orca Protectors
-- from Liza Michaelson, Lovel Pratt, and Shaun Hubbard -- 130 people and 15 organizations joined San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping to march under the banners, “Orca Protectors” and ”Protect What you Love” in
Letter to Editor | It’s Time to Deal With This Gentle-eyed Island Menace
-- from Emery Rhodes -- Deer. They are here, there, and everywhere. Day and night these normally nocturnal animals are now out searching for anything tasty and tender. After dusk their numbers increase, they veritably
Editorial: Safeguard the Seaview Neighborhood
-- by Margie Doyle -- (Disclosure: I live across the street from 27 Aeroview in a lot also zoned Service/Light Industrial. My husband has lived on the island since 1982 and in this house since
Editorial | Our Founding Documents As They Pertain To “Others”
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- I recently had a conversation with someone I haven't seen or spoken to in years. No particular reason for the gap; we just never crossed paths. The conversation
Guest Opinion | Public Meeting Set to Discuss Seaview Propane Tank Siting
Wednesday, July 5, 7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- Donny Galt, Inter-Island Propane -- This is Donny from Inter Island Propane in Friday Harbor. I just wanted you to know that I have personally read
Aging Like a Guru
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- The Well Worn Path of Anticipation As a child, my focus of attention was quite often on the future. I anticipated the delight of holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the
Dead Man’s Cell Phone: Our “Devices” Have a (Weird) Life of Their Own
-- A review by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=52469] It's a puzzle, a tapestry and very much a hoot! "Dead Man's Cell Phone" opened to a capacity crowd at Orcas Center's Black Box last night,
Guest Opinion: Propane Storage Unsafe for Seaview Neighborhoods
-- by Eric Gourley -- I am [sending to the county] this memo in opposition to the proposed propane storage facility on Aeroview Lane. I own a hangar/apartment on 77 Aeroview Lane. I have a
Letter to Editor | Many Thanks to Dr. Giefer
-- from Leslie Murdock -- The Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) board of directors wishes to thank Dr. Giefer for all that he has done for the Orcas Medical Center and our community over the past
Guest Opinion | The Price of Freedom
-- from Joe Symons -- Riffing off Shakespeare, I lament to write or not to write, that is the question. Whether tis nobler in men's eyes to stop soapboxing about the vulnerable future of these
Guest Opinion: French Elections Have Lessons for U.S.
-- by Tom Owens -- France has just seen a revolution in their political landscape. The old guard is out. Emmanuel Macron, a new, little known politician started a new party and went on to
Letter to the Editor: Sign the “Immigration Rights” Initiative
-- by Bill Buchan -- I am no longer a resident of San Juan County, but [I am doing what I can] to help get Initiative 2017-07 on the ballot. I urge each of you
Letter to Editor | They’ve Been At It Again
-- from Kathryn Hansen for SJC Parks, Recreation, and Fair -- Thanks to the tremendous efforts of volunteers Fred Klein and Robin Kucklick, the lawn at the Village Green is looking better than ever. Last