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Letter to the Editor: Planned Community Conversations Ill-advised
(Note: At the January 8, 2013 and December 18, 2012 County Council meetings, Interim County Manager Bob Jean presented memos regarding the proposed schedule and budget for a series of Community Conversations to be
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Has Best Approach to Government
Dear Editor, We have 3 candidates from Orcas running for County Council. Which one has a better method to run government? Of the 3, Greg Ayers has, by far, the best approach. His methods are
Candidates Forum for Kids at The Funhouse Commons
From the Funhouse Commons Why ask the candidates for county council about the CAO, or the role of the new county manager – when you ask them what kind of pizza they like? Or what’s
Hughes to Hold Meet & Greet Today
From Moana Kutsche Orcas West County Council member Rick Hughes is holding a community outreach meet & greet session at the American Legion Hall on Wednesday January 23 from 5:30 to 6:30. All are welcome
Letter to the Editor: Jarman Understands Issues and Getting Things Done
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Bob Jarman is a good choice for our Families and our Future. We endorse Bob and hope you will as well. We have known Bob since we first came to the
Mulcahy Reports on County’s Solid Waste Program
Frank Mulcahy San Juan County Public Works Director I'd like to let you know of some recent developments in the County's Solid Waste Transition. First, I'd like to introduce Ms. Sam Gibboney as our new
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Supports County Economy & Rural Character
Greetings, This is a brief note to urge you to consider Lovel Pratt's candidacy when casting your vote in the February 12th, 2013 primary. Ballots will be mailed on January 25 and we would like
Order Plants from Master Gardeners Now for April Delivery
From the Master Gardeners of San Juan County Annual Native Plant Sale – Order Now for Best Selection! With the New Year rolled over and the seed catalogues arriving daily in the mailboxes, gardeners are
Letter to the Editor: Jarman Shows Independent Thinking
I am voting for Bob Jarman for County Council, District 1. With over 35 years of residency in San Juan County, Bob is the most qualified of all the candidates to represent us on the
Letter to the Editor: Hughes’ Moderation and Approachability an Asset to Community
It is my sincere opinion that Rich Hughes is the best candidate for County Council. Over the past 40+ years I have come to know the Hughes family quite well. Rick’s Uncle maintained the Doe
Council Candidates Field Questions at League of Women Voters’ San Juan Forum
Orcas Council Candidates, from left, Rick Hughes, Lisa Byers and Greg Ayers Updated Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. By Margie Doyle Candidates for Orcas and San Juan Island Council positions presented their
Adult Auditions Deliver Phenomenal Performers for “Orcas Has Talent”
Golden Ticket Winners all, the Finalists for the 2013 Orcas Has Talent Competition on Saturday, Feb. 9. From left, the youth band Allmost Canadian, Greg Books, Kellen Comrie, Matthew Laslo White, Cali Bagby,
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Demonstrates Fairness, Transparency and Excellence
Dear Editor, I watched online or attended every Council and public meeting as the San Juan County Council deliberated for months about awarding the solid waste contract for Orcas. Lovel Pratt’s work as a Council
Letter to the Editor: Byers Fosters Enlightened Views
To The Editor: I write to recommend Lisa Byers who is seeking office #2 on the County Council. I think she is an outstanding candidate for that office who will serve the public well. I
Orcas, SJI County Council Candidates to Discuss Issues
Saturday, January 26 at 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall From Cindy Carter, Secretary, Eagle Forum With the primary ballots for the new County Council coming out on Wednesday, January 23rd, many islanders who
Letter to the Editor: League of Women Voters of the San Juans Comments on Coal Terminal
To: Proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal/ Custer Spur EIS c/o CH2M HILL Re: Comments regarding proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal EIS Dear CH2M HILL, The League of Women Voters of the San Juans, an organization of
