Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Guest Opinion: Cell Tower Issue At Critical Crossroads
By Cynthia Dilling “Where ever you stand on this issue, now is the time to let the Planning Commission know what you think. Most county residents have no idea this discussion is going on
Christmas Bird Count Yields Some Surprises
Barbara Jensen, President, San Juan Islands Audubon and Christmas Bird Count Coordinator, reports that there were 96 participants (most of whom paid the $5 National Audubon asks ) in the Annual Bird Count. “Our youngest
County Process (or lack thereof) in Revising Eastsound Boundaries Disputed at EPRC meeting
Proposed Country Corner LAMIRD sparks discussion of GMA/Subarea boundaries Whittle Eastsound boundaries to the re-drawn 2005 Growth Management Act (GMA) lines? Or keep the boundaries identified in the 1981 Eastsound Subarea Plan? That was
The Week Ahead: Housing, Library, Sewer, Fire, Port & Planning Meetings — and More!
Sunday, Jan. 10 Unitarian Universalist Meeting “Surviving Fundamentalism” with Barbara Gilday, 11 a.m. at West Sound Community Hall. Public is welcome. Monday, Jan. 11 Housing Bank Commission Meeting from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at
Actors Theater Calls for Plays for Annual Festival
Contributed by Doug Bechtel The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces the fifth annual festival of locally written short plays. What started as a great idea of two Actors Theater Board Members has emerged to
Unitarian Fellowship Welcomes Barbara Gilday
Barbara Gilday will address the Unitarian Universalist Fellowingship on "Surviving Fundamentalism" at the West Sound Community Hall this Sunday, Jan 10, at 11 a.m. Gilday, a registered counselor, Unitarian Universalist Minister, and a Toastmasters International
County Health Officials Following up on Meningitis Death
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Department is following up with relatives and others who may have come into contact with a 54-year-old Friday Harbor man who died of meningitis
Guest Opinion: In EPF Law, County Council Crafts Weapon of Mass Destruction
By Steve Ludwig At the Jan. 5 County Council meeting the CC began writing one of the most potentially destructive bits of legislation ever. It’s a new "Essential Public Facilities" (EPF) Ordinance. Remember the days
Bilbo’s To Reopen This Thursday January 7th
Bilbo’s Festivo, Eastsound restaurant, will reopen Thursday January 7th at 5 p.m. Opening night will bring back the popular "Bilbo’s Date Night," featuring 2 entrees, 2 house margaritas or a bottle of house wine, and
Council Bans Styrofoam Take-Out Food Containers — Effective Earth Day 2010
By Stan Matthews Country Communications Program Manager On Jan. 5, the San Juan County Council adopted an Ordinance banning food service businesses from using Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene) containers for take-out or eat-in packaging. The ordinance
Auditions for Orcas Center's "Gypsy" this Weekend
Orcas Center will again produce a community musical this spring: Gypsy will be performed April 22-24, 29, 30 and May 1, 2010. The production will be directed by Deborah Sparks, with musical direction by Joe
Calling All Orcas Idol Singers! Get Ready for Orcas Idol –Season 5
This much awaited, must see, sell out event of the year is scheduled for Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at the Orcas Center at 6:30 pm. Our talented local performers (individuals or duos) return
Open House Scheduled on Orcas Island Road, Trails & Drainage Improvements
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Informational Open House Thursday, January 14, 2010, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall on
Council Seeks Solid Waste, Recycling and Transfer Station Funding Solutions
"The county's solid waste program does not break even by any stretch of the imagination," Orcas Council member Richard Fralick said recently. It could be argued that success breeds failure. When we reduce the amount
E-cycle: Island Businesses Recycle Electronics
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager It’s almost a year since Washington State began one of the most successful recycling programs for waste electronics. Manufacturers who sell televisions, monitors, computers and laptops in our
Doe Bay Resort Closes to Catch a Breath: Reopening Jan. 15 with Yuni in Taxco
Doe Bay Resort and Retreat is closed temporarily while the resort does some major spa maintenance, upgrading the soaking tubs, deep cleaning and giving some of the staff a chance to catch their breath. There
