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“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Letter to the Editor: Six Council Members Deliver Incredible Value
I am voting to reject propositions 1 and 2 as put forward by the Charter Review Commission. While arguments for rejecting this ballot measure have been reasoned, specific and intelligent, arguments to approve have been emotional, nebulous and full of clichés. In a recent letter, Stephen Garrison worries that “Council
Island Chapter Red Cross Nurses Stand Ready
Islands Red Cross nurses Nan Barbo, RN, MN, a veteran of 80 American Red Cross deployments, came to San Juan Island at the request of Earlene Rothauge, RN, Chapter Lead Nurse, to deliver a course entitled Health Services Response Workshop for the Red Cross Nurses of San Juan
Green Drinks at Chilada’s on Tuesday
Enjoy Orcas Island Green Drinks at Childada's in Eastsound on Tuesday, September 25 from 5-7 PM Green Drinks is an informal monthly, (last Tuesday of the month), Happy Hour gathering of environmentally minded folks on Orcas Island. Open to all, we meet to network, make friends, discuss green issues, support
Orcas Has New Home for Coast Guard Detachment Materials
Gary Ford of Friday Harbor, David Tribolet of Orcas Island, Penny Milczewski of Bellingham and BOSN3 Chris Robinson of Station Bellingham look over the new siding on the old fuel attendant building at the ferry landing. From Tom Tillman The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and San Juan
Letter to the Editor: Reject Charter Review Propositions 1 and 2
What began in the late 19th, early 20th century as a good government reform movement still holds value for us today. The county administrator/commission form of government began as a result of a progressive movement that saw the previous strong mayor/ council form of government as an opportunity for corruption
Letter to the Editor: Islanders for Better Government Describes Charter Propositions
Dear San Juan County resident: This November you will be voting on three propositions to modify our County Charter. Islanders for Better Government (IBG) has been formed to promote these changes.Please read the description of the changes proposed and the rationale for proposing them. Description of Charter Amendments on the
Dinner Winner Raffle Benefits “Care for All”
The Dinner Winner raffle concludes Oct. 8. From Karen Key Speck There's only a few days left to buy a raffle ticket for Orcas Family Health Center's annual Dinner Winner Raffle. You can win meals in value from $30 to $100.00. Proceeds benefit the "Care For All" program
Parks & Rec District Ready to Play Ball & Fix Park
Buck Park improvement bids to be subject of Sept. 24 noon meeting By Ken Brown Community Journalist OIPRD is getting things done! OIPRD is getting new equipment, supporting community football and soccer and making great improvements to Buck Park for the public. And at the September 13 meeting of
Common Sense Alliance Invites Islanders to Discuss CAO Proposal
A Reasonable Way Forward: ORCAS: September 24, 2012 Eastsound Fire Hall 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. LOPEZ: September 27, 2012 Lopez Community Center 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Tim Blanchard, Vice-President, Common Sense Alliance The Common Sense Alliance (CSA), a San Juan County-based community organization focused on environmental protection, community health, and
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Council Opponents Agree, Urging Rejection of Charter Propositions
Dear Voters, As the two candidates running for the County Council from District 4 on Orcas Island, we would like to thank the Charter Review Committee for their time and energy devoted to the Charter Review process. While we appreciate the work completed, we are issuing this joint letter urging
Orcas Island Rowing’s Regatta “The Headless Head” Will Be Early This Year
By Martin Taylor Orcas Issues Community Journalist A quad racing in the headless last year:Liam’s expression is priceless : no doubt about the effort he is expending. From left: Martin Taylor, Liam Nutt, Sam Blackadar and Sky Bear Aguilar. Photo courtesy of Martin Taylor. Martin Taylor, Liam
Tango Classes Offered
From Steve Emmes Cindy McGrady, Tango teacher, has just returned from Argentina after many a dance class there. She's putting on a Tango Bootcamp, with sessions in beginning and intermediate tango over six days. Beginning Tango class schedule: 1st class: September 27 from 7-8 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall
Letter to the Editor: Charter Group’s Review to Give Citizens More Control
The Charter Review Commission (CRC) was elected to evaluate our Home Rule Charter to determine if it meets the needs of San Juan County. The CRC spent 5 months doing that. We worked hard and volunteered many hours of time because we had a common desire to improve our local
Hedrick Smith’s New Book Who Stole the American Dream? Subject of Crossroads Lecture
Hedrick Smith, journalist and author, will speak on "The Dream at Risk" at the Crossroads Lecture this Saturday. By Margie Doyle Hedrick Smith, author of the newly-released book, Who Stole the American Dream? is eager to tell fellow Orcas Islander the history and the future of the middle-class.
Guest Opinion: A Simple Explanation of Charter Amendments
By David Turnoy Having moved here recently from a small town that seemed to be constantly embroiled in political tumult, I have been a bit surprised by the furor over the Charter Amendments. But because we are going to have to vote on these issues, I have been trying to
M.O.R.E. Local power: S&S Homestead Farm on Lopez Island
Henning Sehmsdorf and Elizabeth Simpson with Molly in front of one of the two solar panel arrays at S&S Homestead Farm on Lopez. Henning Sehmsdorf and Elizabeth Simpson produce everything they need—including electricity—to sustain their 50-acre farm and the community that depends on it. In 1970, Sehmsdorf
