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Letter to the Editor: Gifts Today Can Help Moran and All State Parks
-- from Jackie Daigle for the Friends of Moran State Park -- Friends of Moran State Park would like to encourage you take a look at the twelve amazing non-profit organizations requesting your help this
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Helping to Get Big Money Out of Politics
-- by David Turnoy -- It looks like we've made it onto the state ballot. I am referring to I-735, the proposed initiative that would overturn the Supreme Court case of Citizens United so that
Letter to the Editor: Salmonberry Thanks Artisans Faire
-- from the Salmonberry School Board of Directors -- The Salmonberry School would like to extend a Warm and Heartfelt "Thank-you" for the very generous donation from this years Artisan Faire vendors. As we continue
Guest Opinion: Shoreline Regulations Must Be Clear and Enforceable
-- from Janet Alderton -- Dear Councilors Stephens, Jarman, and Hughes, Please adopt fair and effective regulations. To be effective, our county regulations must be clear and enforceable. Complex regulations are both unfair and unenforceable.
Together We Thrive! Numbers from the Holiday Festival of the Arts
--from Arron Redford, Orcas Senior Center Manager -- We are delighted to be able to announce the success of our 2015 Holiday Festival of Arts. Sale proceeds this year added up to over $5,500 (and
Council Hears from Public, Decides on Three Map Changes in ESAP
-- by Margie Doyle -- On Friday, Dec. 11, the County Council met in Eastsound for the deferred public hearing on the Eastsound Subarea Plan (ESAP) and decided to act on three of the five
Letter to the Editor: Spirit Eagle Decries Wetland Destruction
-- from Spirit Eagle -- The Eastsound Sub Area Plan (ESAP) has facilitated destruction of the Wetland/Swale by allowing uses incompatible with a Category 3 Wetland. Developers who, without Permits have taken trees and undergrowth
Letter to the Editor: Council, Fill Planning Commission’s Lopez Slot
-- by Peg Manning -- To San Juan County Council: Dear Council Members: I am writing to ask that you finally take action to appoint a citizen from Lopez to fill the Planning Commission seat
Author Rosie Kuhn to Speak on Nurturing Children’s Spirits
Dr. Rosie Kuhn will speak at the Senior Center on Friday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. Her books are available at Darvill's. Dr. Rosie Kuhn will be speaking at the Senior Center Friday,
Letter to the Editor: Thank You to Orcas Center for Providing Incredible Opportunity
-- from Rachel Brewer, OIHS ‘16 -- Last Thursday evening the Orcas Center screened the National Theatre Live’s production of "Hamlet" with Benedict Cumberbatch in the eponymous role. The public high school’s AP English class
Letter to Editor: Restore Oil Pipeline Bans
-- from Janet Alderton -- Dear Councilors Hughes, Stephens, and Jarman, I ask that you restore the ban on underwater oil pipelines and overwater-facilities for the refining of oil* to the draft SMP Update. I
Letter to the Editor: Subarea Plan and Prune Alley Improvements Move Ahead
-- from Greg Ayers, Chair, EPRC -- I want to make the community aware of important upcoming County Council events related to the Eastsound Subarea Plan. After several years of work revising and updating the
Shoreline Update Public Hearing Points Out Flaws and Loopholes
Public Comment on Shoreline Master Program open until Dec.8 -- by Margie Doyle -- Orca whales at Mitchell Bay, San Juan Island. Photo courtesy of Snug Harbor Marina and Resort San Juan Island
Letter to Editor: Orcas Businesses Understand, Accommodate
-- from Janice Wiemeyer -- My adult daughter recently came to stay with me and my husband. She was badly injured when a pickup truck struck her while she was crossing the street several years ago.
Letter to Editor: Council, Who Do You Serve?
-- from Spirit Eagle -- Dear County Councilors, Rick Hughes, Bob Jarman, and Jamie Stephens: I want you to know that there are people who are extremely disappointed by your rush to approve both the
