Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Fire Chief O’Brien Makes MS Bike Ride
2012 MS Bike Ride fundraiser, From left to right: Valley Firefighters Guy Smith, Pete Connell, Dave Larberg, Will Highley, Dean McAuley, Gary Barker, and Kevin Morehart. I’m holding my red bike with Nancy’s Doctor and our team captain, Dr. Lily Jung to my left. By Kevin O'Brien The
Kings Play Home Game this Saturday
From Mandy Randolph The Kings football team- 6th, 7th & 8th grade boys -- will have their first home game in over four years! This Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the High School football field, the team will be playing a team called Bellingham Blue. The Kings team is not
Guest Opinion: Full Circle on Sewer Hook-up Debate
By Jane Alden The meeting with the Eastsound Sewer & Water District (ESWD last evening (Sept. 11) was a real eye opener. Not only were all my questions answered, but I found the board members extremely eager to address them and hopeful that others from the community would bring their
Council Member Pratt Responds to Consignment Treasures
To the Editor: In response to concerns about the future of Consignment Treasures, I want to start by saying that I appreciate Consignment Treasures and the service it provides to the community. I want to clarify that the Council’s vote on the ordinance amending the 18.30 section of SJC’s code
Letter to the Editor: Support for Consignment Treasures Not the Issue
Recently, I’ve been getting emails and phone calls to “save Consignment Treasures” (CT). People say they love CT. Well, I think everybody loves CT. That is not an issue. The issue is where this facility is located. CT is on property designated Rural Farm Forest (RFF) where land use rules
September History Matinee: Trudy Irwin
Trudy Irwin Orcas Senior Center, 3 to 5pm, Sunday Sept 16 Come join the discussion for the next in a series sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Society, called HISTORY MATINEE, where an island 'old-timer' is invited to tell stories and answer questions about Orcas Island in days
High School Gets a Makeover, thanks to Community and State Support
Omri Staley, Orcas High School Junior, on the first day of school, Sept. 5. Orcas Island High School students returned to school last week to find its building undergoing a makeover. Work on high school siding is coming along in a timely manner, as reported by project manager
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meets Today
The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will hold a Public Meeting at the Deer Harbor Community Center at 4319 Deer Harbor Road (the old schoolhouse) today, Wednesday, September 12, from 1:30PM -3:30PM. The agenda is as follows: Introduction Chair: Call To Order, Quorum, Minutes of last meeting Chair will recognize
Marine Tech Scholarships Awarded to Nine San Juan County Residents
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that nine islanders have been selected for scholarships for marine tech training at Skagit Valley College’s Center of Excellence in Marine Technology. Awards were made to islanders on Lopez, Orcas, and
Local Citizens Rally for Protection from Increased Coal and Tar Sands Exporting
from Friends of the San Juans Protestors at recent anti-coal rally. Over 100 concerned citizens from San Juan County participated in the “NO COAL” Rally on September 8th at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. FRIENDS of the San Juans organized the event to educate the community about coal
Consignment Treasures Protests Council Vote
Updated Sept. 12 at 11:30 a.m. Dear County Council, The Council’s recent vote, to make recycling activities at Consignment Treasures non-conforming was avoidable. … You should have taken longer, or required County Staff to find solutions for our community recycling needs. What happened to the Staff’s promise to rezone
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for the Contributions
San Juan County Arts Council would like to thank everyone who donated to our organization during "2012 Fair Matching Grant" program sponsored by the San Juan Island Community Foundation at the San Juan County Fair. The Foundation increased these contributions by a 50% match, which helped our bottom line considerably.
Cancer Support Group Meets Thursday
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will meet on September 13, 2012 at 5:00 pm, in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. At our informal meetings you'll have a chance to share your experiences, problems, and feelings with those who are currently going through treatment, or those
Sewer District Doubles Down at Bonnie Brae
October 1 deadline to sign up or pay "availability" charge By Margie Doyle The Eastsound Sewer and Water District has long tried to get residents of the Bonnie Brae OPAL neighborhood, off Enchanted Forest Road, to hook up to the sewer lines connecting to their homes. At their Aug. 14
Exchange-ORS Appeals to County Council
To: San Juan County WA Councilors Lovell Pratt, Howie Rosenfeld, Patty Miller, Richard Fralick, Rich Peterson and Jamie Stephens RE: ORCAS SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION NEGOTIATIONS WITH SAN JUAN COUNTY Dear Council Members: The San Juan County Council asked County staff to negotiate two contracts, one with Orcas Recycling Services
Funhouse Commons Announces $16k Annual College Scholarship!
From Pete Moe, Funhouse Commons Executive Director The Funhouse Commons is honored to announce the creation of the Henigson Public School Student Fund (HPSSF) College Scholarship Program. As part of our education programming, and on behalf of Bob and Phyllis Henigson, the Funhouse Commons will be awarding an annual scholarship
