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Letter to the Editor: Are the Friends of the San Juans Friendly?
Friends? Or Enemies? On Wednesday, February 22, the group currently known as Friends of the San Juans held a public meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. The meeting was held because of
Letter to the Editor: Auditor Responds to Whistle Blower “Misinformation”
I’ve never been one to get sucked into a war of words. I prefer to let the occasional false accusation or misinformation die a natural death, rather than prolong its ugly life by feeding
Letter to the editor: Leonardo da Vinci’s London Show
The recent showing of “Leonardo Live” at the Orcas Center was an experience; an experience in disappointment, frustration, and sometimes outright anger at the U.K.’s National Gallery for misrepresenting what most of the viewers
Letter to the Editor: Lost Dogs Found
Yea! Our two dogs are home after being lost for nine nights in the woods! We would like to thank everyone for their hard work, positive thoughts, and help in finding them. Special thanks to
Guest Column: Council Member Pratt Writes Olympia
(Following is a letter written by San Juan County Council Member Lovel Pratt to San Juan County/40th District Representatives in the State Legislature. She asks that addresses to 40th District Representatives be included. They follow
Letter to the Editor: Art, Plays, High-Def, Volunteers, Partners & More at Orcas Center
Dear friends and neighbors---have you noticed how much the Orcas Center is doing to make a huge variety of cultural events available to our community at a nominal fee? The art exhibits, which change monthly,
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Angels Thanks Help
Updated Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m. Orcas Angels would like to thank the community for yet another successful Prime Rib Dinner! This dinner would not have been possible without our supporters and attendees, volunteers, FIRE,
Opinion: Followup to BLM Meeting in Anacortes
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Senator Maria Cantwell held a Town Hall meeting on February 18th to discuss the protection of BLM lands in the San Juan Islands. Over 150 people attended the meeting and
Letter to the Editor: Friends of San Juans to Discuss Its Part in Code Enforcement
Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall From Stephanie Buffum Field, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans Over the past couple weeks, you may have seen or heard about a
Guest Opinion: County Requirements “A Blizzard of Bureaucratic Nonsense?”
By Terry Gillespie The San Juan Builder’s Association supports good community planning. Our island’s environment, our quality of life, and our community social structure are exceptional. The San Juan Islands are a treasure. The County’s
When Bullfrogs Sing Opera: A Review
By Margie Doyle At the end of the play, When Bullfrogs Sing Opera, last night, I brushed away a tear before turning to my smiling neighbors. For the performances in Actors Theater of Orcas Island
Letter to the Editor: Finding the Bright Side at Moran State Park
The board members for Friends of Moran are finding it hard to be upbeat right now. Because it’s that time of year when membership renewal is due and donations are collected to continue supporting projects
Letter to the Editor: Removal of Trees in State Park Warranted?
I have grave concerns about the State Park’s proposed response to root rot among the trees. I believe the Parks are the stewards of our natural environment. They are entrusted with allowing nature to follow
Letter To the Editor: Deer Harbor Inn Serves as Emergency Center
During the past year we have read of major earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, forest fires, etc. across the globe. Thus far the San Juans have remained unscathed from such cataclysmic events but no place is immune
Guest Column: Be One of a Thousand
By Janet Brownell The Orcas Island Education Foundation is looking for 1,000 generous donors. Last week, the Orcas Island School District had to make $120,000 in mid-year cuts. Some of this was because of a
