Here’s a thought…
“It is the set of the sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way we will go.”
JIM ROHN
Letter to Editor | I’m all in for Justin Paulsen as County Councilmember
||| FROM SUZANNE OLSON ||| Justin Paulsen has my full support in this November’s election for seat #2 on the San Juan County Council. I’ve known Justin for nearly 20 years and admire his tireless service to community as a builder, as a parent, as a coach, as an advocate
OIFR seeks to hire, establish hiring list for current vacancies
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| Orcas Island Fire & Rescue San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Is seeking to fill one vacancy and create an eligibility hiring list for a Fire Medic/Duty Officer position. Method of Application and Deadline: OIFR has engaged outside assistance for this search.
Letter to Editor | In support of Kari McVeigh for Council
||| FROM PATTY GARCIA ||| I am writing in support of Kari McVeigh for County Council. Affordable housing is a primary concern for our county. As Superintendent at Shaw Island School District, Kari has led the successful effort to build affordable teacher housing there, a positive and innovative way to
It’s not too late for reliable interisland ferry service
Commentary: San Juan County interisland ferry had 110 cancellations out of 502 scheduled sailings in the first 20 days last month ||| FROM ALEX MCLEOD for SALISH CURRENT ||| It’s been almost a year since The Seattle Times offered the stark (and, to many of us, belated) view that Gov. Jay
SJC tourism at a crossroads? (Part 1)
||| BY MATTHEW GILBERT, theORCASONIAN OP-ED REPORTER ||| The San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau (SJIVB) contract is up for renewal at the end of this calendar year, and discussion has centered around the question of whether it should be renewed, if so under what conditions, and if not, how should
Council reviews Visitors Bureau contract to balance destination marketing
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| During the September 10 meeting, Councilmembers discussed how the County should proceed with its destination marketing efforts – particularly as it pertains to a contract with the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau (SJIVB). After recapping past conversations and evaluating data and strategies from other
Letter to Editor | Why I am running for County Council
||| FROM RICK HUGHES ||| Dear Orcas Neighbors. Thank you to those of you who supported me in the primary. I am truly grateful. And, to those of you who did not vote for me or did not vote at all, I hope to earn your confidence over the next
Family Tides Farm Fall Festival
||| FROM MEGAN MINKLER for FAMILY TIDES FARM ||| Family Tides Farm & Lummi Nation invite you to the third annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 22nd, from 12-4:30pm, at 6389 Deer Harbor Road. Come enjoy a performance by the Lummi Blackhawk Singers, live music from the Hot Tomatoes as
Letter to Editor | Join me in voting for Justin Paulsen for Council
||| FROM SHANNON RISHEL ||| As an accountant and business owner on San Juan Island, I find myself consistently engaged in discussion regarding our community’s financial and social development. Many of the limitations circle around housing, employee availability, rising costs and our unique transportation issues. I have known Justin Paulsen
Local businesses offer $15,000 fundraising match to benefit Resource Center
||| FROM MEGAN EHRMANTRAUT for COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| In a heartwarming display of local generosity, Orcas Island Market and Ray’s Pharmacy have teamed up to offer a $15,000 fundraising match in support of the Orcas Community Resource Center. This generous contribution furthers essential services for islanders such as housing
Newest Sculpture Park installation now has a name
||| FROM KRISTEN ARNIM for SAN JUANS SCULPTURE PARK ||| All summer long the Sculpture Park has collected name ideas for its newest permanent installation, a long-necked dinosaur created by artist Joe Treat. During the months of June and July the community and visitors were asked to submit name ideas
Letter to Editor | We fully support McVeigh for Council
||| FROM GREG AND HEATHER OAKSEN ||| We fully support Kari McVeigh for San Juan County Council. Kari has decades of experience in public education administration and is the former Superintendent of the San Juan Island School District. After retiring she became part time Superintendent of Shaw Island School District
Master Gardener clinic
||| FROM DIANNE MACONDRAY for SJC MASTER GARDENERS ||| The Master Gardeners of San Juan County will be providing science based answers to your gardening questions again this Wednesday, September 11th from noon to 2:00 at the Orcas Island Library entrance. You may bring your plant questions by visiting us,
Results from Orcas Pickleball Tournament
$12,000 raised, and winners all around ||| FROM SUZANNE OLSON for ORCAS ROTARY PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT ||| In its seventh year at Buck Park, the Orcas Island Rotary Pickleball Tournament raised $12,000 for the Orcas community. Tournament Director Linda Hamilton said, “It's our mission with this tournament to use our pickleball
Letter to Editor | Renew our Land Bank
||| FROM SUSAN GROUT ||| We are very fortunate to have the beautiful lands purchased by our local Conservation Land Bank for all of us to share and enjoy. That’s been made possible by the 1% Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) that was approved by the voters several years ago.
Letter to Editor | Land Bank is as valuable to me as my body, mind, spirit
||| FROM BETH ST. GEORGE ||| My name is Beth St. George and I have lived on Lopez Island full-time for ten years. I visit at least one of the nine Land Bank properties weekly to bird and nature walk, to find solace and wonder. I lead bird walks and
