Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
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 County Council. Bob’s career experience with the phone company allowed him to meet our island
Guest Column: Coal Beyond Cherry Point, Teach the New Cool
By Joe Symons When I say no to a coal export terminal, I am saying no to a way of life that I have grown familiar, even comfortable with. I am saying no to an easy, acceptable way for others to share in that way of life. I am saying
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 Bay water system when I was young and was always there when you needed him.
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 points of view at the League of Women Voters forum on San Juan Island last
Rising From the Fog: Another Great Week on Orcas
Monday, January 21 Friends of Moran Annual Membership Meeting, 5 p.m., at Orcas Senior Center Come and find out what’s going on in the park. Become a member or renew your membership and help us to support the park. Tuesday, January 22 Open Mic at The Lower Tavern, 9 p.m.
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, Conrad Wrobel, Jake Perrine and Yuko Horikawa. By Margie Doyle Orcas "grows" phenomenal talent,
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 member during this process was exemplary. With honesty, transparency, intelligence and humility, her line of
Everything’s Better on Orcas—Especially the Talent!
Orcas Has Talent! Mentors (top) Gene Niery, Susan Osborn, and Bob Shipstad.Host Julia Bailey.Third Place Winner Maddie Jane West; Matia Schwartz; Destiny Wright.Second Place Winner Stormy Hildreth; Standing Ovation members Jessie Nichols, Tori & Violet Sturk. By Lin McNulty It was the girls' afternoon to be onstage and
Orcas Island Community Foundation to Hold Annual Grants Workshop
From Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) conducts a competitive grant process, distributing approximately $100,000 annually to programs serving our island community. This year OICF will host an open community meeting to preview the 2013 grants process on Thursday January 24 from
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 first met Lisa in about 1999 when she was seeking to acquire from the Land
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 wish to learn more about these candidates have an opportunity to meet them and hear
Winter Poetry Fest for Five Weeks
JoEllen Moldoff, Writer's Roundtable and poetry class facilitator, has planned a Winter Poetry Fest to meet Tuesdays, February 5 through March 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library. "In each class we will explore the work of a poet of our time who has been widely recognized
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 over 50 residents of San Juan County, wishes to express its concerns about the environmental
Lindsay Lancaster Serves as Page in State Senate
Lindsay Lancaster, serving in the Washington State Legislature with Senator Kevin Ranker Lindsay Lancaster is a junior at Orcas Island High School and a participant this week in the Senate Page Program in Olympia. Lancaster was sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, also of Orcas, who has continually been
Letter to the Editor: Ayers is Uniquely Qualified
San Juan County is fortunate in the three candidates to be considered from Orcas when voting in the primary on February 2nd. All are good people who are genuinely concerned about and have contributed significantly to our island community. After much thought, the Orcas candidate that I will be voting
Pick Your Choice of Music This Weekend
Friday, January 18, 2013 Karaoke!, 9 p.m. at The Lower. Come to sing. Come to listen. Come to have fun. Island Hoppin’ Brewery invites you to an opening by Orcas Island artist Peter Carlson. The show opens at 7 p.m., with live music by Chicago singer-songwriter Rebecca Rego. Mike Surber,
