Here’s a thought…
“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.”
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Friends of the San Juans — Protecting the San Juans and Salish Sea
||| FROM ELISE COPE for FRIENDS OF THE SAN JUANS ||| The San Juan Islands and Salish Sea are like no other place on earth. That’s why we must protect them! As election season is upon us, we are all reminded of what is at stake if we were to
Letter to Editor | Renewing Land Bank is a good economic decision
||| FROM JOE GAYDOS ||| Renewing the San Juan County Land Bank is a smart economic decision for islanders. More often than not, the one-time 1% real estate excise tax on the purchase of property is paid by people that are moving to San Juan County from somewhere else. These
Letter to Editor | Justin understands true leadership
||| FROM INGRID GABRIEL ||| I am writing in support of District 2 SJC Council candidate Justin Paulsen, as I believe he understands that good leadership goes beyond personal ambition. In a recent conversation, Justin told me that he has long recognized that the most important person in a restaurant
Letter to Editor | Vote No on conservation area excise tax
||| FROM RON WHALEN ||| Summary of process for Land Bank (LB) acquisition of property: A. LB staff identifies prospective acquisitions for county council review and public comment. B. County code 2.120.050 requirement for appraisal and approved purchase plan. C. Prospective acquisition is presented to the County Council for a resolution of
Losing your Medicare insurance plan? Don’t panic!
||| FROM PEGI GROUNDWATER, SHIBA VOLUNTEER ||| Did you receive a letter saying your Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Part D prescription plan is not available for 2025? While that news can be distressing, you do have options. Your local SHIBA volunteers are happy to help you figure out which
Letter to Editor | Let’s keep our Land Bank
||| FROM PAUL S. HENRIKSEN ||| I have voted yes for the Land Bank renewal and encourage everyone to do so as well. Preserving public spaces and critical habitat as property in our county is continually bought and developed, is a very sensible way to mitigate growth and ensure that
Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Unleash your creativity at "Art with Carla" every Friday, 1-3 pm at Orcas Senior Center. Led by experienced artist Carla Stanley, this lighthearted class focuses on the creative process with a strong belief in your artistic potential, regardless of skill level.
Gather & Share
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| One of the most important roles of OICF is to support capacity building within the nonprofit community. For many years, we have hosted regular meet-ups for nonprofit leaders to encourage collaboration and share updates and resources with each other. This
Watercolors Class for Beginners
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Immerse yourself in the captivating world of watercolor painting every Monday from 9:30 to 11 am. Robbie Walker, an experienced instructor with years of expertise in drawing and watercolors, will guide you through the techniques she has perfected. Participants are kindly
Letter to Editor | Why vote YES on Land Bank renewal?
||| FROM GREG & HEATHER OAKSEN ||| Why YES? Vote YES on renewal of the Land Bank because:: TAXES:: The 1% real estate excise tax that supports the Land Bank is paid by the buyer of real estate not the seller. 60% of buyers are from outside San Juan County.
Midnight Mutterings | Remember May 13, 1973?
||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS by JACKIE BATES ||| What is the significance of that date? What were you doing on May 13, 1973? (This question isn’t appropriate for those of you who hadn’t slipped out into the air yet, or even arrived a decade earlier as you weren’t likely to have
Sheriff’s Report | October 9 – 15, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 24-006566 Burglary - Residential 05:25:11 10/09/24 A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a residential burglary complaint. The Deputy determined the complaint was unfounded. The complainant was referred to a local agency for assistance and support. 24-006570 Fraud 11:04:13
Letter to Editor | Pay attention to your ballot for Land Bank funding
||| FROM CHRISTA CAMPBELL for RENEW OUR LAND BANK ||| Attention Voters: Look for Land Bank REET Renewal at Bottom of Page 1 of Your Ballot where you’ll find SJC Proposition 1 to renew our local Land Bank’s REET funding, beneath four state measures and adjacent to state and federal
Hearing Healthcare
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Stacie Nordrum, Au.D., CCC-A, from Island Hearing Healthcare, provides hearing care at Orcas Senior Center every first Thursday of the month. To secure your slot, it is advisable to schedule your appointment well in advance, as availability fills up rapidly. The
Letter to Editor | Hughes is person best suited for the role
||| FROM DOMENIC VERBANO ||| Rick Hughes is the best person to steer leadership, and (what a concept), DO THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE, in San Juan County! He is calm, patient, and doesn’t have a temper. He is kind and considerate. AND, HE HAS A HEART! When is the
Port Meeting coming up
||| FROM CHIP LONG for ORCAS ISLAND AIRPORT ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting, a Work/Study Session (no actions will be taken), Monday, October 21st, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Orcas Island Airport terminal conference room. The agenda can be found here.
