Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Lowe’s Comes Through Again for the Cafeteria
Doing an incredible job of getting the new ovens stacked and ready to wire up in a very small kitchen space were (left to right) Lowe’s Will Pelton and driver Dave Long (behind), school maintenance Steven Baker and Joe Maduska, K-8 Principal Kyle Freeman and school chef Zach Holley.
Verdi’s Ballo in Maschera Combines Romance and Political Intrigue in Swedish Court
Marcelo Álvarez (seated) as Gustavo and Dmitri Hvorostovsky as Anckarsträm in Verdi's "Un Ballo in Maschera." Photo: Brigitte Lacombe/Metropolitan Opera Political intrigue, jealousy and vengeance run through Verdi’s Un Ballo in Macshera, streamed Live in HD from the Metropolitan Opera to Orcas Center’s big screen on Sunday, December
Enjoy Christmas Tea with the Orcas Garden Club
Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Orcas Center By Jan Jacobs Hard to believe, but December is here again. That means it is time for the Orcas Island Garden Club’s annual Christmas Tea. It’s a special meeting in which members, past members and guests gather over tea served in a
Sharon Abreu to Lead Taizé Prayer Service
By Sharon Abreu I hope you can join me at 4:30 today, Sunday, Dec. 9. I'll be leading the songs in a lovely hour-long candlelight prayer service in the Emmanuel Church Parish Hall. The service will consist of a few short readings and several short songs that everyone can sing
Coal Dumped into Vancouver Harbor when Shipper Crash Destroys Terminal Berths
Update, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. Stephanie Buffum Field, Director of Friends of the San Juans, will discuss this issue today at 5 pm, on Canadian talk news station AM 980 at 5 p.m. on The World Today Weekend with Sean Leslie cknw.com/news/index If they take calls, here are the
Editorial Column: Ferries, Friends and Music are the Bounty of the Islands
By Margie Doyle Last week, Lonely Planet travel magazine named the San Juan Islands the #3 travel destination, and singled out its restaurants for praise. In the following article, Editor Margie Doyle talks about “local tourism” as experienced by the Island A Cappella singers’ interisland tour to present “Tidings
Lahari Joins with Fire & Rescue in “Orcas Safe Homes Project”
By Paul Losleben Lahari is pleased to announce a new program to assist the elderly and infirm in their homes. Entitled “Orcas Safe Homes,” the objective is to assist Orcas Island residents in identifying and correcting safety and health hazards in the home. The program, to begin in the New
Second Concert by Orcas School Musicians to Feature High School Strings, Band and Choir
The High School Strings directed by Pamela Wright (back left) By Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group (MAG) Orcas High School music students will present a program of holiday classics at their concert on Thursday, December 13. High School Strings, Band and Choir students will be performing at Orcas
Letter to the Editor: Tax Savings and Allocations Explained
While Paige McCormick's letter and spirit of community fairness is much appreciated, the assessment/taxing ratio is a little more complicated. Yes, assessments have gone down, the amount of revenue you will be paying (in general) will stay the same. Great explanation from the County Assessor, posted yesterday in sanjuanislander.com/san-juan-county-assessor which
Winter Weekend, Orcas-style
Friday, December 7 Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting starts at 3:30 with hot cider and baked treats. Music and tree lighting until about 5 p.m. Tat the Eastsound Village Green. Karaoke at The Lower Tavern, 9 p.m. Saturday, December 8 Kenyan calling bake sale to help support Mary Ann
Letter to the Editor: Kentec and Gasification Pose Solid Waste Problems
Dear San Juan County Council, I am delighted you renegotiated Orcas Recycling Services to head the Orcas transfer station. My hope is you will reconsider contracting with Kentec since Waste Management will continue on a short-term basis to haul on San Juan Island. If haulage cost is high, consider contracting
Letter to the Editor: Allocation of Funds Saved in New Assessments
We received our updated property valuation, and it is down. I have to hand it to the Assessor's office--they got it right, at least to my approximate knowledge of our property's market value. Do you remember the stink we raised at the last valuation in 2009 when assessments increased: the
Auditions for Oliver! Shine on Stage!
From the Orcas Center On May 9, 2013 the curtain will go up at Orcas Center for a community production of the classical musical, Oliver! Known around the world as the greatest musical ever written for child actors, Orcas Center is excited about providing a new generation of children this
Lonely Planet Names San Juan Islands #3 for Top U.S. Destinations
From the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau CNN.com announced Dec. 5: “With Lonely Planet's Top 10 U.S. Destinations for 2013, innovative cuisine and drink, hopping art scenes and spectacular nature are available--all without a passport. They include emerging destinations, locations that have something special for 2013 and longtime favorites with
Cancer Support Group Celebrates Christmas
Thursday Dec. 13, 5 p.m., Fireside Room, Community Church By Sue Lewis A Christmas celebration will be held by the Cancer Support Group at its December 13 meeting. Christmas is a perfect time to celebrate successes large and small. Join our party and enjoy holiday snacks in the company of
EPRC to Review Plans for Downtown Eastsound Changes
Today, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will discuss changes in the works that will dramatically affect the "downtown" Eastsound appearance. Scheduled on the agenda are a review of the Streetscape Plans to provide some curbs, sidewalks and corners on Prune
