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Letter to the Editor: Byers Helps Clarify Thoughts
You may have had the experience of speaking out in a discussion or public meeting and afterwards feeling that you didn’t quite say what you meant. Too many distractions, too little time, the issues are
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Shows Leadership Style and Focus
Dear Editor, Leadership has been in short supply in many areas of our government and Americans of all parties and beliefs have called out for leaders who will solve big problems by bringing people and
Letter to the Editor: Council Candidates Offer Alternatives
The upcoming Council election has candidates from each district who give voters a welcome alternative to the prior Council’s approach to governing. Brian McClerren from Lopez, Bob Jarman and Marc Forlenza from San Juan and
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Considers All Perspectives
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lovel Pratt on county, state and national issues and she has repeatedly proven herself to be an effective and energetic leader. Lovel has both the skills and temperament
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Provides Access, Follow-Thru & Balance
In light of the unusual transition time and changes in County government, there are some very good reasons to return Lovel Pratt to County Council: knowledge of complicated issues, countywide experience and good judgment. She
Letter to the Editor: Arts Council Thanks San Juan Community Foundation
The San Juan County Arts Council (SJCAC) would like to thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation for their support and assistance through the first official year (2012) of our existence. From our very beginnings
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Brings Solutions to Problems
Dear Editor, I first met Greg Ayers after we both moved to the island, nearly simultaneously. We both had experience in starting businesses and had frequent discussions.I was impressed by Greg’s experience running these businesses,
Letter to the Editor: County Challenges Need Byers
My father once told me that in management there is no such thing as an irreplaceable person. For the past 17 years Lisa Byers has been putting that assertion to the test. From a novice
Letter to the Editor: Ayers the Strongest Candidate to Serve County
Dear Editor, We are writing you today in support of Orcas Island candidate Greg Ayers for County Council. While we are residents of San Juan Island, it is important for all of us to remember
Letter to the Editor: Byers Has My Vote
It is very clear to me why I am supporting Lisa Byers for County Council position#2 (Orcas). Director of OPAL for years, she has navigated the complex waters of bureaucracies and personalities in order to
Guest Column: Ferries Passenger Limit Saves Funding
By Jim Corenman, Chair, San Juan Islands Ferry Advisory Committee As many are aware, there have been recent changes to the crew requirements for some of the ferries. The latest chapter involves a recent provision
Letter to the Editor: Where Does Ferry Passenger Limits End?
In its relentless search for ways to reduce costs, Washington State Ferries has found a new way to reduce crew complements on some of its vessels: Limit the number of passengers that will be carried. (And here
Letter to the Editor: An Orcas Island Response to the Tragedy at Newtown
Dear Fellow Orcas Islanders, I write this open letter as an individual, as a concerned citizen of Orcas whoʼs lived here for the past 26 years, and as a grandfather of three Orcas children whoʼve
Letter to the Editor: Byers is Competent, Receptive & Committed
Dear Editor, For the past 6 ½ years, I have served on the board of OPAL Community Land Trust, the organization for which Lisa Byers has been Executive Director for 17 years. Based on those
Editorial: Predictions 2013 — Watch the Year Unfold!
By Margie Doyle 1) Orcas Islanders will continue their support of recycling resources by working with Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange and local businesses to reduce waste and make a long-term disposal/recycle facilitywith compost building, metals
