Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Orcas Fire and Rescue Seeks Public Input at Town Hall Today
Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall By Kevin O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO, Orcas Fire and Rescue (Originally posted Dec. 30, 2012) One of the most critical issues Orcas Island Fire and Rescue faces is the safe transport of our patients to mainland hospitals. At this time
Eastsound Planners Advise County on Development and Streetscape Plans
Open House follows regular meeting this Thursday afternoon, Jan. 10, beginning at 4 p.m. in Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning Review Committee, an advisory committee serving the San Juan County Council, meets monthly to review new development plans, to effect policy update on permitting, zoning, and planning and to
Loudin’s Art in Lieutenant Governor’s Office
"Lift Off" by Frank Loudin Anyone who might happen to visit the Lieutenant Governor’s office in Olympia in the next three months will be surprised to see some familiar art on the walls. Well known local artist Frank Loudin has been invited by the Lieutenant Governor’s Art Council
League of Women Voters to Hold Forums County-wide
From The League of Women Voters of the San Juans The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold Candidate Forums for the upcoming primary election, on February 12, for seats on the new County Council. These will take place as follows: Monday, January 14, Friday Harbor Middle
Writer’s Roundtable: Blaze of Brilliance
Saturday, January 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library Facilitator Sandora Hedrich, Creative Power Coach, will facilitate this Saturday's Writer's Roundtable, titled ""A Blaze of Brilliance, Sparking Creativity, Clarity & Inspiration." JoEllen Moldoff, Roundtable organizer, says, "Forget Resolutions! What do you want to CREATE in this New
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
January 9, 2013, 1:30—3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center, 4319 Deer Harbor Road The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will be devoting their upcoming meeting to finalizing the recommendations for changes and updates to The Deer Harbor Plan of 20007. The finished product is to be submitted to the Council
Community Council to Reflect on Newtown
Sunday, January 13, Eastsound Fire Hall, 4 – 6 p.m. The focus for this first Council in 2013 is “Reflecting on Newtown…Envisioning Orcas” In the past month we have been witness to national events that are bringing personal and community values, intentions and commitments into dialogue and action. What do
Supply Training Grant Available through EDC
From The San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with the Island County EDC and the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, has been awarded a grant from the US Department of Agriculture, for APICS training in supply chain management. The
Learn the Basics of Cheesemaking in This Class
from Alayne Sundberg Tuesday, January 15, 8:30am—1:30pm Alayne and her goats A basic cheesemaking class will cover the basics of making pressed cheese to age, using equipment many kitchens have on hand already, in small batches suited to experimenting. I will endeavor to cover; general kitchen hygiene, milk
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 is pro-active and tenacious. Her reputation for accessibility, responsiveness and follow-through are well known. But
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 in 2009 the SJICF has been there for us and instrumental in getting the Arts
Vote Counting Equipment Testing on January 9
A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the February 12, 2013 Special Election is scheduled for January 9. The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of ballots to see if the results match the votes cast. The test
Here’s to a New Week!
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting beginning at 9 a.m. in Friday Harbor. Special Meeting Agenda items: Swearing in of new Council Members; selection of Council Chair and Vice Chair; Proclamations. The Council’s regular meeting agenda will follow and begin
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, hiring people and managing projects to tight timelines and budgets, and his drive to get
Sewer District Moves Ahead into New Year of Accomplishments
By Margie Doyle Carl Yurdin, current Chair of the Eastsound Sewer and Water District, announced recently that all of Bonnie Brae and some OPAL Commons homeowners have signed agreements to hook up to sewer lines. The homes had previously been served by septic tanks, and residents had resisted signing on
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 non-profit, she has built OPAL into a nationally preeminent provider of permanent affordable housing. Her
