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Letter to the Editor: Big Thanks to United Way of SJC
United Way of San Juan County graciously awarded a grant to Orcas Family Connections (OFC) in early 2011. With this grant, we were able to hire an office manager to assist our family advocate with
Guest Opinion: Let OPALCO Know We Want Their Help in Providing Faster Internet
from Martin Taylor OPALCO (Orcas Power And Light Cooperative) is asking the question: What role should OPALCO play to support the ongoing community effort to make higher-speed, more reliable broadband available in San Juan County? This month they
Guest Opinion: Insurance and Education
By Janet Alderton People use pesticides and other chemicals that harm salmon for many reasons. While education campaigns are a good idea, education will not change everyone’s behavior. I know people who have their home’s
OPALCO Studies Broadband Expansion
From Orcas Power and Light Company (OPALCO) OPALCO is committed to providing our member-owners with reliable, cost-effective utility services—and has been doing so since 1937. We are cooperating with emergency services and public safety providers,
Land Bank Renewal Proposition: For or Against?
Corrected Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. San Juan County Proposition #1 From the Online Voters Guide (CLICK): Petition has been submitted regarding the time period for the conservation area real estate excise tax. This measure
Letter to the Editor: Healthy Environment Benefits People
Why do we live on Orcas? I believe most of us live here because it provides a healthy, beautiful and safe environment for ourselves and our children. I feel compelled to respond to the recent
Letter to the Editor: County Needs to Hear from You
Our Shorelines Need You If your vision for San Juan County shorelines includes vibrant ecosystems and a healthy respect for natural erosion, San Juan County needs to hear from you. If you think it wiser
Letter to the Editor: Stewardship 101 and Waste Disposal
Becoming Ballot Wise: Sustainable Waste Options In response to this week’s County Counsel meetings, I’m advocating for two things: 1) an educational process for remodeling toxic waste practices locally, for schools, households, neighborhoods, and businesses;
Letter to the Editor: The Best Part of Orcas Living
The best part of living on Orcas is the support we give each other in the community. This past Wednesday I served a meal at the cafeteria with food all grown locally on the island.
Guest Column: Endow Orcas Expands Ability to Follow Your Heart
By Helen Bee, Orcas Island Community Foundation Trustee “Endow Orcas” started out as a farsighted plan by the Community Foundation to help island non-profits develop the systems and skills we would all need to
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Angels Dinner Welcomes New Coordinator
We would like to thank the community for the outstanding support that Orcas Angels received for our Prime Rib Dinner on Friday the 16th. We had servings for 120 people and sold out in less
Letter to the Editor: The Land Bank Saves More than Turtleback
To The Editor: We just returned from a six day camping trip up near Mt. Baker so I could get my mountain hiking in. I finally broke down and bought a new hiking book
Berreth Reports on the Community Foundation’s Orcas Needs Assessment
Completion of project results in additional “Focus Grants” process “The needs assessment project has been a journey closer to the heart of the community. It has illuminated the community’s pride in and love for our
Letter to the Editor: Disrespect at Public Meeting a Cause for Concern
To the Editor – I was at the Shoreline Master Program visioning meeting last night [Sept. 21], and I was deeply embarrassed and concerned about the tone of voice used by some of the attendees.
Letter to the Editor: EMTs on Top of Dangerous Situation
After having received wonderful treatment from the Orcas EMT group, I discovered another thoroughly remarkable thing about their service. I had sepsis -- which is blood poisoning and quite lethal if not treated and treated soon
