In the early 90s, I was appointed to several county committees. It was quickly apparent to me that well-meaning politicians rather than professional managers were ineptly running the county. I – with several citizens – went to Olympia to acquaint ourselves with the various forms of county governance.
I want to thank the people WHO organized the Chili Cook-off. I looked forward to attending after reading about it. I tried all nine! They were great. It was hard to vote for only three.
The state government has changed the school lunch nutrition standards once again. As a sophomore who eats school lunch daily, this really ticks me off.
In response to your editorial “Please put it in writing,” I’d like to chime in with a view from the East Coast. I am a frequent visitor to Orcas and believe that the addition of PIMC will be a good thing.
During the campaign season, many of our neighbors actively participate in the democratic process by posting political signs on their property.
A big thank you to everyone who came to the Ali Z fundraiser dinner, and to those who where unable to attend but still participated. I hope everyone had a great evening! A special thanks to Amy Masters, John Gibbs, Wilma Sale, Cindi Gould and my mother Nancy Miller. Without your help, Ali Z would have never made it!
Former Mayor of Eastsound, April, passed away last month, and I want to express my personal sympathies to all of her friends who mourn her passing.
In 2005, 21 volunteers researched the complex workings of our county, and sorted out what was successful from what needed improvement.
I am opposed to these propositions because, unlike what is claimed by the proponents:
We appreciate Kevin Ranker’s opinions on our charter and we assumed that as one of seven former members on the old Board of County Commissioners, he would endorse the Charter Review Commission’s proposals as soon as the CRC declared its pre-determined agenda.
Your former countywide elected officials urge you to support the charter amendments for better government in San Juan County.
The Board of the Orcas Island Historical Society would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Denise and Capt. Dan Wilk of Orcas Island Eclipse Charters for hosting another wonderful “Cruise Into History” tour last month.
The Aug. 26 “Down Under in Deer Harbor” wine-tasting fundraiser was truly a fun and successful event!
