Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
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,
NOCOALition Sponsors Workshop to Make Comments in Proposed Coal Terminal Scoping
Friday, January 4, 2013 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library By Donna Riordan We have until January 21, 2013 to submit scoping comments focused on "significant adverse impacts" of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal at Cherry Point. The Orcas NO COALition is organizing a Scoping Comment
Letter to the Editor: Where Does Ferry Passenger Limits End?
In its relentless search for ways to reduce costs, Washington State Ferries has found a new way to reduce crew complements on some of its vessels: Limit the number of passengers that will be carried. (And here I thought WSF’s mission was to carry customers.) I wonder whether they’ve thought this idea
The Exchange: Charting the Course Ahead for the Orcas Island Transfer Station
Transport and disposal, services, personnel, capital improvement projects delinieated By Mark DeTray The Exchange will be assuming responsibility for managing the Orcas Island Transfer Station (OITS) in its entirety; this change from County to community-based management of the OITS is scheduled to take place by March 31. In order
Senior Center Has Furniture for Sale
By Jane Heisinger There is furniture available for sale at the Senior Center starting Friday, Jan. 3. It is like a "Mini Granny’s Attic Sale" featuring white wicker furniture and other older pieces. Priced to sell. The furniture can be seen at the Senior Center from 9 – 4 Monday
Yes, It’s 2013: The First Weekend
Friday, January 4 FINAL LIQUIDATION SALE, The Resort at Deer Harbor, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.This is it! 23 rooms of furniture must go. Questions may be directed to 376-4420. LIVE MUSIC, Doe Bay Cafe, 7 p.m. Brad Lockhart and Nika Minn of Baltic Cousins. The show is free but
