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Letter to the Editor: Sharing Libraries
Years ago, I taught in Manlius NY, where the local public library was within the middle school building. It was open during school to students and the community, and accessible after school hours via an
Judge Meyer Issues Ruling on Charter Case
Charter Propositions Upheld; Citizenship Praised Visiting Judge John Meyer issued a four-page ruling on Michael Carlson et al. v San Juan County et al., to attorneys in the case representing the plaintiffs (Stephanie O’Day)
Letter to the Editor: Be Kind Rewind
After writing last week about what divides us in the San Juans, I instantly reminded myself that the real topic is what unites us. We mostly stick together and serve each other. People are dominant
Letter to the Editor: E-mails Reflect On Our Culture
It has come to my attention that e-mails containing a video of me are circulating. The video was first posted on a blog, then e-mailed from one real estate agent to another on San Juan Island.
Funhouse Commons Commends the Work of the Newtown Response Committee
The Board and staff of the Funhouse Commons would like to thank Fred Klein and the 35 other community members who took part in the discussions regarding gun safety in our community, inspired by the
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Speaks of Congratulations and Concerns
Congratulations to Lisa Byers, Lovel Pratt and Bob Jarmen for their recent primary victories. I look forward to seeing each of you over the next few months on the campaign trail. I would like to
Letter to the Editor: The Great Divide
The polarization of opinion here has reached a fever pitch which is threatening the future of the San Juan Islands. There are environment concerns which are bitterly opposed by property right advocates. This division exists nationally. On
Guest Column: Update on Reuse at the Orcas Island Transfer Station
By Mark DeTray If you have been wondering, pondering, musing over and/or otherwise asking yourself and others about the status of site clean-up and a new reuse center at the Orcas Island Transfer Station, here's
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Thanks Participants in Primary Election
To the Editor: Thank you to everyone who voted in the primary election and to all the candidates who participated. I look forward to a positive and civil general election campaign and vigorous discussions about
Letter to the Editor: Jarman Thanks Friends and Supporters
THANK YOU to all my supporters, family, and friends for voting in the primary and putting me through to the general election. Your faith in me and my views has been overwhelming. I would like
Hotbed Hotel: Doors, Beds & Silliness Prevail
Gillian Smith in "Hotbed Hotel" Photo by Chris Thomerson A Review by Margie Doyle Opening night of the farce "Hotbed Hotel" had the audience all but falling out of their new chairs as
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Offers Congratulations
Dear Editor, First I want to congratulate Rick Hughes, Bob Jarman, Lovel Pratt and Lisa Byers for their strong showing, clearing the primary and going on to the general election. Second is that I want
Guest Column: Global Warming Needs to be Treated
By Joe Symons I don’t have cancer. I hope I don’t ever get cancer. At the same time, we know about cancer. We know that if we want to maximize our chances of survival,
Consensus Statement from A Response to the Tragedy at Newtown
Strengthening Community on Orcas Island Preamble This document has been created by a group of concerned citizens of Orcas Island. We met to reach a consensus on what improvements to local practices and attitudes
Letter to the Editor: Pratt’s Background Promises Effectiveness
I wish to strongly support Lovel Pratt for County Commissioner. She is fair minded, reasonable, creative, listens to people, looks at all sides of an issue, and cares deeply about the San Juan Islands. She
