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Nowhere without talented teachers | Letters
May 07 2013, 3:06 PM As we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, we want to give a big thank you to the dedicated teachers and staff that make our island children thrive.
Scenes from Opening Day Boat parade…olè
Scenes from opening boat day parade…olè - Journal photo / Scott Rasmussen May 07 2013, 5:13 PM Chaired by Fleet Captain Hank Snider and coordinated for the fifth year in a row by Burke Critchfield, the annual start to boating season marks the kickoff of the yacht club’s 50th year
Bellingham man dies in diving accident on San Juan Island
May 09 2013, 5:31 PM The 47-year-old began complaining about having difficulty breathing while ascending from a depth of about 60 feet below the surface, near Dinner Island. He reportedly collapsed while trying to climb back onboard the boat and fell backwards into the water.
‘Art Afternoon’
‘Caring for Islanders: Our Medical History, by Annie Howell Adams. - Contributed photo May 07 2013, 3:15 PM Presented by Peace Island Volunteers, the event is an opportunity to enjoy and learn more about the medical center’s numerous, various pieces of artwork.
Journey of Buck family unfurled
May 07 2013, 3:10 PM Author of “The Bucks Stopped Here”, Buck II will trace the history of the Buck family from its first days on the island, 1918, to present.
SJ Public Schools Foundation earns state 'Leadership Award'
Board members of the San Juan Public School Foundation are: back row, from left; Tori Zehner, Mike Taylor, Jim Skoog, Paul LeBaron; front row, John Sable, Mary Kingland, Nancy Young, Susan Mazzerela, K Thor Jensen. (Not pictured: Rachel Anderson, Andy Hills, Emily Carrington, Scott Boden, Lovel Pratt, Ralph Hahn, Sara Jensen).   - Contributed photo May 12 2013, 12:44 PM The foundation raises thousands of dollars each year, through fundraising activities and events such as its annual Phone-a-Thon and the Knowledge Bowl, for direct classroom support for San Juan Island students. After nearly 20 years of providing financial support, the foundation is nearing a $1 million milestone of donations.
Make art out of metal at IMA workshops
A fiber art mesh-work basket by Lanny Bergner.   - Contributed photo / IMA May 07 2013, 3:17 PM Based in Anacortes, Bergner, whose artwork is on exhibit at IMA, is a mixed-media sculptor/installation, fiber and sculptural vessel artist.
Coalition seeks moratorium on hospital mergers, partnerships
Jun 03 2013, 9:16 AM Reacting to proposed mergers and affiliations between secular and religious hospitals in Washington state, the ACLU and a coalition of civil rights and health advocacy groups have sent a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee asking him to impose a six-month moratorium on decision by the state Department of Health on applications related to hospital ownership, operation, or management.
In praise for ‘Poppy Days’ support | Letters
Jun 03 2013, 6:37 PM The Auxiliary would also like to express its deepest thanks to all those who purchased poppies during this annual Memorial Day observance, May 19-31. The poppies are made by disabled veterans and all proceed from the sales stay on-island to help support our many veterans and their families.
Planning Commission stamp of approval expected on SMP update, June 21
Jun 03 2013, 6:46 PM The planning commission has proposed amendments to residential development regulations, including standards for subdivisions and for permits for both conforming and non-conforming uses. Land division criteria are being changed, including making the former "common area" mandate for new subdivision optional.