CAO: note lessons from Block Island | Letters
John Evans properly expresses regret about how the San Juans are “becoming a Martha’s Vineyard,” (“Martha’s Vineyard here we come”, Feb. 1, pg. 6)
In spite of all of our efforts since we put in place the Growth Management Act in the mid 1990s, we continue to move in that direction.
February 7, 2012
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Whale Museum throws retirement party for Koski | Letters
Please join us Tuesday, Jan. 31 — 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. — at The Whale Museum, as we celebrate Kari and wish her well on her “retirement.”
January 27, 2012
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A just, humane, wise alternative | Letters
To date, more than 130 men and women have been released from prison and/or death row due to a wrongful conviction since capital punishment was reinstated by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1977. Life without parole is a severe punishment, but, in contrast to execution, does allow for mistakes to be corrected.
January 24, 2012
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County Council strays too far afield in CAO | Letters
Unfortunately, the council is proposing rules and restrictions without identifying an environmental need or any analysis as to the cost of compliance for the property owners, or cost and difficulty of administration by the county.
January 24, 2012
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Wise investment, carefully weighed | Letters
Just like our homes, we need to continue to do maintenance to ensure they stay safe and livable.
If we ignore the necessary repairs required for the elementary school, we will certainly be faced with higher taxes in the form of a bond to completely rebuild this facility in the not so distant future.
January 24, 2012
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Many Thanks | Letters
So often we hear of “islanders helping islanders”.
It’s been said many times before how our community comes together in times of crisis. Our family has come to realize how true this really is. I’ve never had to face such a challenge that has given me the true meaning of community helping each other. I’m so glad to have given in the past to the needs of others, more than ever before.
December 30, 2011
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Gaylord should go | Letters
One must seriously question the judgment and professionalism of a prosecuting attorney who openly tells potential shoplifters that they are free to steal from local merchants without any fear of legal consequence.
December 30, 2011
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Chamber award is well deserved | Letters
I write to congratulate the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce for honoring my near lifelong friend and fraternal brother, Sam Buck, Jr., as the first recipient of their award for contribution to the civic welfare of your city.
December 30, 2011
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Shoes falling on snow, yippee | Letters
I just signed up at the Island Rec office for a Snowshoe Trip in January.
December 30, 2011
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Time to draw the line, stiffen the CAO | Letters
The current draft of the revised critical areas ordinance takes protections that have been in place for the past 25 years and waters them down so much that what was once black coffee is now more like weak tea.
December 30, 2011
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A boost for Friends and Neighbors | Letters
Pam Fry is thankful for all the support by a close circle of people who have worked to help sustain the Friends & Neighbors program that is coordinated through the Mullis Senior Center.
December 27, 2011
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