Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Letter to the Editor: Byers’ Leadership Committed to Bettering Our Lives
I feel fortunate to be raising my family in this rural island county. Having spent my childhood growing up between San Juan and Orcas Island, I can’t imagine a better place to live. A sense of community impacts all aspects of our living, from education to recreation, from commerce to
Attend Public Meetings for County Comp Plan’s Transportation Update
From San Juan County Development and Planning Department A Planning Commission briefing and workshop will be held February 1, 2013, at the County Council Hearing Room to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element Update Project. The public is welcome to attend; however, public comments will not be taken at this
Letter to the Editor: Ayers’ Management Style Will Translate Well to Government
Dear Editor, I am writing today to support Greg Ayers for San Juan County Council. It is my understanding that San Juan County is changing to a form of government where the Council Members are more “hands on” in the actual management of the County. While I do not
Unitarian Universalist Service on “Honoring Our Children”
By Susan McBain The January 27 service of the Orcas Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will be “Honoring Our Children,” presented by Suzanne Olson and her special guests. OIUUF meets at 11 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, September through June. The service is held at the West
Have Fun this Weekend — You’ve Earned It!
Friday, January 25 “The Life of Galileo,” 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center. Galileo was initially celebrated as a great man of the Renaissance – until the church condemned his teachings, fearing that he would begin to question the order of the social system, too. Brecht’s powerful play questions the scientist’s responsibilities
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Brings Fresh Approach
I first met Greg Ayers in early December when I responded to his Letter to the Editor, inviting locals to meet with him as he considered running for County Council. Never one to turn away from an interesting opportunity, I took him up on his offer, and I’m glad I
In a Word: Stellar!
A Review by Lin McNulty Tom Fiscus as Galileo Galilei, the Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution. "The Life of Galileo," a play by Bertolt Brecht and David Hare, opened on Thursday night at OffCenter. Opening night is sometimes
Guest Opinion: Is CAO Update an EcoDog?
By Royce Meyerott The majority of islanders who I know are honest, thoughtful, and very community oriented. All really care about the pristine islands that we inhabit and would do almost anything to preserve them for future generations. Many have a family and a job which occupies most of their
Guest Column: Almost 100,000 Comments Ask for Broad Look at Coal Export Terminal
From the Friends of the San Juans Voices from across the county, state, and country have weighed in on the “cradle to grave” impacts of coal export. The public comment period for the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) scoping process concluded on January 22. The U.S.
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Brings Problem-Solving to the Table
Editor: Greg Ayers will bring a wealth of practical problem solving business experience to the San Juan County Council. In 2011 he was asked to serve on the White House Business Council. Greg has since participated directly with this group of small business people in multiple in person meetings with
Coal Terminal Series: The Players Involved
By Floyd McKay From Crosscut.com “The long and winding road . . . that leads to your door.” Paul McCartney’s road could scarcely be longer and more twisted than the process that rolls forth next week as public comment closes (for the moment) on the controversial proposal to build a
United Way Awards $91,000 to County Non-profits
In January, 2013, United Way of San Juan County awarded more than $91,000 to 20 non-profit agencies in the county. The grants support 28 programs on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan islands. According to Candace Bodenhamer, Treasurer, “We were able to fund 63% of all grant requests received from non-profit
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Demonstrates Ability to Work with Others
I am very concerned about the difficulty Orcas will have electing the person of our choice for County Council. If Orcas voters do not come out VERY strong for a single candidate, the Lopez and San Juan votes could easily decide who gets elected from Orcas. This happened to us
Grace McCune’s New CD Comes with a Party!
Grace McCune's new CD release party is Feb. 2 Grace McCune announces the release of her latest CD, "From the Direct Box of the Soul." A concert will take place on Saturday February 2nd to celebrate its release in the beautiful music room at the Rosario Resort Mansion.
Letter to the Editor: Byers is Principled Negotiator
Editor: We are writing this letter in support of Lisa Byers for San Juan County Council. We are fortunate to have such a candidate. She is strong and principled, yet an effective negotiator. What’s more, she is an administrator with an impressive track record. Another thing that we like is that
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 held Feb-April on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands. On January 22, Jean said the
