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Letter to the Editor: A Grand Thank You to Our Grand Island
On behalf of the graduating class of 2012 and their families we would like to say a Grand Thank You to Island Market for providing the Celebration of Success barbeque food, and the amazing bounty
Booster Club Gets $10,000 Match Challenge
From the Orcas Island Booster Club Webster’s Dictionary states that "competition" and "cooperation" are antonyms. The Orcas Island Booster Club and a very generous member of our community would like to offer a different perspective.
Letter to the Editor: Our Whole Lives (OWL) Program Gives Thanks
OWL is a comprehensive sexuality education program developed by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Orcas Island’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community Fund, through OICF, together with our local Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, funded the program
Letter to the Editor: Let’s Help Sparks Keep Her “Sparkle”
Many of you know that long-time resident and our beloved Orcas Center Theatre Director was recently diagnosed and treated for a cancerous tumor and had to spend considerable time off-island while she received chemo and
Letter to the Editor: My Beloved Island Community Comes Through
To my beloved Island Community, This is a belated “Thank You” to all who helped put together the “Mother of all Garage Sale Benefits”, which was held at the Odd Fellows Hall on Sunday, May
Canine Capers: Means and Ends
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears
San Juan Businesses urge President to Declare National Monument
From Tom Reeves, San Juan Islands National Conservation Area Momentum grows as local leaders join Sen. Cantwell, Rep. Larsen, Gov. Gregoire, San Juan County Council and San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau in call for
Guest Column: San Juan Style Connects the Ages
By Teddy Deane In the last article I asked the question “Is there a San Juans Style?” I was (am) looking for something that sets all of our art here apart from anywhere else and gives
Guest Opinion: Community Immunity – Taking Care of Each Other
Orcas Drop-in Immunization Clinic May 31 at County Health Offices, Orcas Senior Center By Iris Graville, Orcas Island School Nurse Here’s what we islanders do for each other. We make meals when a new baby
Letter to the Editor: County Needs Gov’t. Change
Imagine . . . How bad can it be to work as the Administrator of San Juan County? It seems like a dream job and it pays top dollar. Imagine moving to these Islands to
Guest Column: OPALCO Reviews Goals of Broadband Initiative
By Foster Hildreth, Assistant General Manager Orcas Power & Light Cooperative We want to thank everyone who attended the five community forums we recently held in partnership with the San Juan County Economic Development Council
Editorial: Crunch Time and the CAO
“There is no future in neighbors fighting neighbors.” It’s with a sad and resigned feeling that I quote these words from my mentor, Pat Pomeroy, who with her husband Wes, raised four daughters, was Broker-Owner
Letter to the Editor: Why the CAO Will Pass
As a concerned citizen and property owner in San Juan County, this CAO has been driving me nuts. As I think about it and observe the document coming to completion, I am left with
Letter to the Editor: Do You Want America to Fail?
Were you one of the approximately 250 volunteers, including numerous schoolchildren, who helped remove more than 2,000 lbs. of litter from San Juan Island’s streets, roads, and beaches on April 21 as part of the
Letter to the Editor: No Need for New CAO
Recently, Vivien Burnett of Friday Harbor complained that San Juan County has had the same critical areas ordinance since 1998. Wow! If that's the case, we'd better get crackin' and replace it. Immediately, right? I
