Here’s a thought…
Environmental Center at Moran Park closing means less revenue
On December 19, 2008, Linda Sheridan of the Environmental Learning Center at Moran State Park, wrote the following:"I wanted to give you an update about Moran Outdoor School, Moran State Park, and the Washington State
Gifts of the 12 Days of Christmas
As Christmas celebrations extend from expressions of spiritual faith to commercial excess, and as the “New Reality” of uncertain income and finances spreads across the land, even to Orcas Island, the spirit of “The Twelve
Freedom of speech seen in Anacortes
Freedom of speech means freedom from fear when differing points of view are expressed. We haven't seen protest marches in the streets in quite a while, but in Anacortes, the turnoff corner to the ferry
Post Office glitch holds mail since September
Back in September, my regular statement from two credit card companies, plus my oil bill, never showed up in my post office box. When I got assessed a late fee in my October billing, I
You said it! Orcas quotes in 2008
January“Our first interest is for public safety and preservation of the land.” Chris Guidotti, Moran State Park Manager on the trails being constructed by extreme bike riders.“To be a resident on Orcas is to immediately
Big stories of 2008
2008 – for just one little year, it was a doozie!Maintaining the level of service of San Juans’ route ferries was an ongoing challenge, with the “Steel electrics” pulled from service, and the FAC chastised
More ferry conversation and grassroots solutions
Many Orcasians, with holiday horror stories of airport strandings and freeway logjams, are returning home on our reliable Washington State Ferries.For all its budget problems, WSF runs safe, clean boats on a reliable schedule. Think
Love principles, a gift from my mother
As we honor this season of peace, light and love, I treasure the simple list of principles for love that guided my mom's life.My mother was an Anglican minister's daughter. As a child, she went
Daily news, journals, blogs and lists
What’s a blog?Many people have asked me this, and my simplest answer is “It’s a log (journal) you read and write on the Internet.”If you have Internet access (and you do if you’re reading this)
Islands' ferry service – weigh in on new plans, including local control (and costs) for ferries
WSDOT Ferries Division seeks comments on its draft long-range planOn Dec. 19, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Ferries Division (WSF) released its draft long-range plan for services and investments through 2030 for Washington’s marine
Staub: A Cold Christmas Threatens Joy
Pastor Dick Staub of the Orcas Island Community Church wrote on his website's blog (www.dickstaub.com "staublog")yesterday:It is 12º outside ~ a bleak midwinter morning if ever there was one.It is Christmas week and Sunday the
Be whole! Be hale! Be hearty!
Last night's dinner theater celebration of "The Magical Season" was packed with snow-bound islanders ready to enjoy the warmth and humor of the holiday season. And they got a wassail bowlful, thanks to the Victorian
"Share the Pain" says Ferry Advisory Committee Chair
San Juan County's Ferry Advisory Committee Chair, Ed Sutton, sees a bleak future for any progress on the ferry financing issues that have plagued Washington State Ferries for years. Although the 2007 State Legislature tasked
Vierthaler comes up with the answers
The wonderful thing about travel within San Juan County is that it's usually so communal, as I experienced two days ago when I traveled from San Juan to Orcas Island. I went upstairs on the
Moving on and serving the public
My sister is a nurse and her occupation is in great demand these days. She has worked in a variety of positions in her nursing career, from pediatric wards to internal medicine, wound care, cardiac
