Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Obstruction Pass Public Works to Start Soon
From San Juan County Public Works Department The San Juan County Public Works Department will be replacing the float and wooden pilings and installing handrail on the pier. Construction is scheduled to begin February 4. Work is expected to be complete by February 8, weather permitting with expected project completion
Fidelis Fourth Annual Flea Market Helps Local Programs
Saturday, Feb. 16, West Sound Community Club, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By Sue Lewis The Fidelis Circle Women’s group invites all to its only fundraiser of the year, the Fourth Annual Flea Market. In the past, proceeds of the event funded scholarships, Camp Orkila, and the Farm to Cafeteria
County Council Plans Multiple Community Conversations
By Margie Doyle The County Council is planning a series of Community Conversations about the future of the San Juan Islands and the role of our County government. The meetings have been planned under the supervision of County Interim Manager Bob Jean, and dates, beginning next week, were defined
More Changes at Orcas Issues
Saturday evening I moved the website to a new web host. Hopefully, this change will make the website more reliable and more responsive. You can tell that you are looking at the "new" site if the button at the top left of the screen says "Search." It used to say "Do
How Are You Shaping Up in 2013?
by Lin McNulty Cameron Krein, Certified NASM Trainer It's still New Year's Resolution season, and Cameron Krein says it's a good time to be a trainer. Krein has been offering weight, strength, and flexibility training on Orcas and San Juan for the last year. His classes are geared
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
