Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Letter to the Editor: Craftsman Corner Plantings Healthy and Beautiful
I write in support of Steve Pearson and his current development of Orcas Rental and Saw at the northeast corner of Enchanted Forest Rd and Lovers Lane. I have known Steve for over three years; in that time he has proved to be an unfailingly good neighbor and friend. I
“Putting the King to Bed” Concert — Inaugural Early Music Festival Comes to the San Juans
This coming weekend, the Salish Sea Early Music Festival will present “Putting Louis XIV to Bed: The King's Musicians,” the introductory concert in the 2011 Salish Sea Early Music Festival. In this concert series, musicians will perform early music on period instruments on Lopez, San Juan and Orcas
Friends of the Library Request
This is the time of the year to fill out and send in your membership dues for the Friends of the Orcas Island Library (FOIL) 2011. Your donation makes a difference in the amount we can do for the Library. If you have been involved with any of the events and/or
Letter to the Editor: Craftsman Corner Concerns
Remember the line from the movie “Field of Dreams” that says, “if you build it, he will come?” I’m wondering if the Planning Department has changed that line to, “if they build it, we will adjust regulations to accommodate it?” It’s disheartening to know that the ongoing development project at
National Day of Service Celebration (and Work Party!)
Contributed by Hilary Canty Come join the Orcas Island Community Foundation for National Day of Service in celebration of Martin Luther King. The Foundation is hosting a volunteer party on Monday, January 17th from 11-3 at the public school cafeteria. The entire community is invited to lend a hand and
Restaurants and Unspoiled Nature Give San Juans #2 Ranking in NY Times “Must See” Places
By Sara Dickerman The San Juan Islands were voted number 2 in the top 41 places to see in 2011, as compiled by the New York Times The big draw for the San Juan Islands this year just might be its dining scene. Blaine Wetzel, a former chef at the
Dog Obedience and Agility Classes offered
Beginning Jan 17th another Beginning and Intermediate set of Obedience Classes for Puppies and Adult dogs will be offered on Orcas Island by certified trainer Lesley Liddle. Classes are small with time for personal attention and held at the Odd Fellows Hall. As well, there will be an Agility Course
Philomena Robinson to Teach Art Book Specialty Class
Philomena Robinson will teach an artist’s book class at Orcas Library on two Saturdays in January – the 22nd and 29th – from 1:00 to 4:45 p.m. (to accommodate the library and ferry schedules). Limit 10 participants. Both sessions will present different book structures and types of content.
San Juan County Health Official: Get Your Flu Shots!
San Juan County Health Official Frank James, M.D., sent out a “heads up” notice to local medical providers this week, asking that they be prepared for an increase in the number of cases of flu, and underscoring the importance of getting susceptible people vaccinated as soon as possible. James wrote,
Darvill’s Hosts “Love and Summer” Book Discussion on Monday, Jan. 10
Love and Summer, by William Trevor will be the topic of a book discussion on Monday, January 10, from 5:30-7:00pm at Darvill's Bookstore in Eastound. The discussion will be lead by Jean Spalti. In spare, exquisite prose, master storyteller William Trevor presents a haunting love story about the choices of
County Permitting and Review Process Lambasted at EPRC Meeting
Discrepancies in regulations, review and permitting noted A large gathering of 21 public members and county staff, in addition to the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) heard at length of the failures in the County’s permitting process at the committee’s regular meeting on Jan. 6 last week. The focus was
The Week Ahead: Nobody’s Hibernating!
Monday, January 10 Orcas Island Public Library Board of Trustees 9 a.m. at the Public Library. Call 376-4985 for more information. T'ai Chi Chih free introductory class at 9:30 a.m. Eight week series begins at Levels 1 and 2.The classes will be in the Lundeen Room at the Orcas Senior
Guest Opinion: Concerned Lopezians Address Solid Waste Crisis
Submitted by: Concerned Lopezians; Suzanne Berry (former Lopez solid waste employee), Larry Eppenbach (former state treasurer of Alaska), Ed Stuhr (former SJC solid waste manager), Ed Kilduff (Solid Waste Advisory Committee, SWAC member), Sandy Bishop (non-profit executive director), Rhea Miller (former SJC Commissioner). The San Juan County Solid Waste program
Annual Native Plant Sale- Order Now for Best Selection!
With the New Year rolled over and the seed catalogues arriving daily in the mailboxes, gardeners are making their to do list for the perfect, dream garden. The Master Gardeners of San Juan County have a suggestion: The Master Gardener/Conservation District annual Native Plant Sale is scheduled for February 26,
EPRC Dives Into Full Plate at January Meeting
It was a long and intense Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on January 6. After seating two new County advisory committee members, the volunteer advisory group tackled an agenda including: Plans for the design of the long-anticipated stormwater treatment plant on the “Mount” property Incorporation of parts of the
Statement from Kevin Ranker on Proposed Ferry Regionalization
From State Senator Kevin Ranker's office “The purpose of a state highway system is for all the people of Washington State to benefit. We must remember that thousands of Washingtonians depend upon ferries to get them to work, school or to receive medical care. Ensuring a high level of service
