Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
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
On the 12th Day of Christmas….
Tossing the Tree -- an old West Seattle tradition, dating back to 2010. Photo by permission only of Karen Lewis Carlos. My true love and me We tossed out the Christmas Tree! Much better than thowing it down the basement stairs, but what happens next? Haul it
New Council Members To Be Sworn In Tuesday
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 9 a.m. Special Meeting Agenda items: Swearing in of new Council Members; selection
State Wants Your Thoughts about Recreation in Washington
From the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office is hosting a series of online public meetings to get people’s thoughts about the future of outdoor recreation in Washington. The online forum will gather the public’s input about the demand for outdoor recreation, what
Advance Camping Reservations Available for County Residents
From Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager For 2013, County Parks is continuing its “residents only” opportunity to pre-reserve campsites at county parks. This year, the popular County Parks program offers residents a chance to make their prime-time summer camping reservations between January 14th & February 28th. This offer
Berlioz’ Epic Opera, Les Troyens, Streamed Live at Orcas Center
Sunday, January 6, 1 p.m. at Orcas Center The Met offers a rare opportunity to witness Berlioz's vast epic, Les Troyens, last performed at the Met in 2003. Deborah Voigt, Susan Graham, Marcello Giordani, and Dwayne Croft lead the starry cast, portraying characters from the Trojan War. Met Principal Conductor Fabio
The Little Evening Concerts for Louis XIV
Orcas: Sunday, January 13 at 1:30 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church Lopez: Saturday, January 12 at 7 p.m., Grace Church Friday Harbor: Sunday, January 13 at 7 p.m., St. David's Church Joanna Blendulf Last spring in Paris Jeffrey Cohan found an elaborate and unknown manuscript of 770 pages
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 that this is an island wide campaign, and we all can, and should vote for
Planner Hired to Update Transportation in County’s Comp Plan
From the San Juan Islands Scenic Update Planner Linda Kuller has been hired to lead the update of the Transportation Element of the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan and will be presenting her progress to the San Juan County Planning Commission on February 1st starting at 9am in the Council
Cancer Support Group Meets Thursday
Thursday, January 10, 5 pm, Fireside Room, Community Church By Sue Lewis If you have received a diagnosis of cancer, you already are a Survivor. No matter where you are on the journey to recovery, you are a Survivor. The Cancer Support Group celebrates the beginning of the New Year
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 achieve a stable, thriving community based organization. In addition she is well known as a
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 by Coast Guard to reduce the required crew for the Super class ferries (Elwha, Hyak,
