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Letter to Editor: Big Brown Bags of Thanks
-- from Karen Blinn -- The Music Committee at Emmanuel Episcopal Church would like to extend a heartfelt and sincere thank you to the island musicians who donated their time and talents to the success
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Joining the Safe Shippers’ Efforts
San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping says thank you to all of you who stopped by to buy a brownie, spin the oil tanker Wheel of Fortune, and/or sign the petition at our booth at the County
Guest Opinion: Fukushima and the Salish Sea
-- from Russel Barsh -- The data I've seen on the spread of radioactive material from Fukushima indicate that the only significant increase in radiation above "background" levels (that is, the earth's natural radioactivity+residual effects of
Letter to Editor: Thank You for Supporting the 2014 Fair!
-- from Ashley A. King, Administrative & Vendor Coordinator, San Juan County Fair & Fairground -- Thank YOU, county residents who participated and enjoyed the 2014 Fair. The Fair would not be what it is
Letter to the Editor: Farewell Joyce Nigretto
-- from Justin Paulsen -- In June of last year, our School District celebrated the retirement of multiple staff members who have contributed to and been part of the lives of our children for many
County Councilman Rick Hughes Drafts Strategic Economic Plan
San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes, who resides on Orcas Island, presented a draft strategy for economic development to the County Council earlier this year. Hughes said recently, "When I ran for County Council, I
OPALCO Board Responds to Member Concerns
-- from the Orcas Power and LIght Cooperative (OPALCO) -- The OPALCO Board of Directors has been aware of controversy surrounding letters sent during the past year by OPALCO’s lawyers and would like to take
Letter to the Editor: Council to Discuss DH Bridge
-- from Michael Durland -- Thanks to all of you who signed a petition several weeks ago asking for more Public Input on the proposed new Deer Harbor bridge. Your support was a big help
Do We Have Militarized Law Enforcement Here?
Sheriff Nou responds -- by Lin McNulty -- As we watch and read about recent and ongoing events in Ferguson, Missouri, a big question comes to mind: Does our county sheriff's office need advanced military
Guest Opinion: Orcas Island Hatchery Needs You
-- from Rollie Sauer, Volunteer, Glenwood Springs Hatchery -- Dear Friends and Fellow Residents of Orcas Island, There are many magnificent facets to this paradise called Orcas Island, most of which are natural. However, there
Guest Opinion: Historic Auction Spurred by Memories of Care for Island Seniors
CHANGE OF VENUE:HISTORIC AUCTION FROM JAN KOLTUN ON AUGUST 30, 5–10 P.M., BENSON HALL AT EMMANUEL CHURCH -- from Jan Ferris Koltun -- As a child, the walk home from school in Eastsound’s core was
Letter to Editor: Lambiel Museum Under Attack
Art and Justice at the Water's Edge -- from Leo Lambiel -- Art or a building? Therein lies the question. Photo: Fred Klein Although many residents are familiar with the Lambiel Museum, many
Editorial: Questions and Authority in County Government
-- by Margie Doyle -- Recently we were asked to publish a letter exposing the alleged wrong-doing of a County Councilman who was accused of violating the County Charter and overstepping his authority. As we looked
Guest Editorial: Understand Implications of Transportation Hub Name and Community Goals
-- by Gulliver Rankin -- As the author of the section of the Eastsound Sub-Area Plan update regarding the "transportation hub," I would like to give some history and clarification. The Fern St. parcel and
Guest Column: Streetscape Plans for Fern Street Extension
-- from Fred Klein -- Pictured is the sketch prepared under the auspices of Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) concerning the future use of the increasingly famous 50 foot wide lot originally acquired by Public
