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Letter to the Editor: Orcas-only County Dumpsite “Unacceptable”
Last Tuesday, September 14, 2010, SJC PW Director Jon Shannon told the County Council that he planned to present a 2011 balanced budget for solid waste that would be a "one-station" system and would close the
Letter to the Editor: Cemeteries a Place of History and Respect
Dear Editor, We have three Cemeteries on Orcas Island, the Olga Cemetery is under private ownership, Woodlawn and Mt Baker Cemeteries are both being managed within a Tax District. Woodlawn and Mt Baker Cemeteries were
Guest Opinion: Bellies or Buffers?Nonylphenol is Part of the Puzzle
Is nonylphenol, a man-made chemical that feminizes male fish, causing bigger bellies in people? A recent peer-reviewed study found excess fat in liver and fat cells exposed to nonylphenol. See: Wada et al., J Pharmacol Sci.
Letter to Editor: Change Model to Keep Dr. Buxbaum
What?! We as an island community are losing Dr. Evan Buxbaum? He is the only physician on the island specializing in the health care of children. Are we losing him because of the failure of
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec thanks audience
It was quite a Whale of a Show when children shared their talents and enthusiasm on the Orcas Center stage. The audience witnessed passionate musicians, singers, dancers, hoola-hoopers, and a magician/illusionist. music, and a magic
Letter to the Editor: Kevin O’Brien Rides Again
Hello Everyone, Tomorrow I will be riding my bike with good friends in the two day, 175 mile, MS Bike Ride. It will be my fourth year cranking pedals with over two thousand riders in
State League of Women Voters Take Positions on Nov. Ballot Measure
Future Meetings and Forums Announced The League of Women Voters (LWV) of the San Juan Islands recently issued the position of the State LWV on initiatives and referenda that will be voted on in the
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for a Great Triathlon Turnout
For the 12th year in a row Orcas Rec held the Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon over Labor Day weekend. We had an incredible race this year with lots of fun, and strong competition! Orcas Rec
Guest Opinion: $5 Fee for Recycling Is Bad Policy, Won’t Address Shortfall
By Bob Myhr San Juan County Council Member for Lopez & Shaw Islands This week I vigorously and vociferously opposed the action of the County Council to charge $5 for "recycling only" trips to our
Actors Theater Begets a Passionate, Memorable Legend
A review of Arthur, the Begetting by the Actors Theater The legendary King Arthur, he of the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Knights of the Roundtable, is never seen in Arthur, the
Letter to the Editor: FAA Bullies Port, Property Owners & Taxpayers
Not long ago the Sounder had a cartoon caption entitled, “In The Argument Over Airport Access Rights.” It was a two panel drawing of “The Losers,” and “The Winners.” The “Losers” were the Port of
Letter to the Editor: In Support of the School Board
In the last election I had the opportunity to work with an amazing group of people who willfully subject themselves to public scrutiny simply to provide for the educational needs of our children. First, as
Letter to the Editor: United Way Benefits Orcas Rec
The Orcas Island Recreation Program would like to thank the United Way of San Juan County for helping support our summer programs with a generous grant. Because of their support Orcas Rec was able to
Get Your Vote In — Ballot Drop Box Open til 8
The deadline for the Primary Election is today, Tuesday, August 17. After the mail goes out (between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. at the various Orcas Island Post Offices), one can still go to the various
Letter to the Editor: Pasma’s Skills Can Be Used in Olympia
Haven’t sent in your ballot yet? Good! Vote for Tom Pasma for State Representative! We haven’t heard much about this race here, possibly because none of the candidates comes from San Juan County, but Tom
