Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Brace Yourselves: Cold November Temperatures Contribute to Higher Energy Bills
For five days in November, San Juan County experienced a cold snap—with an average daily temperature of only 25 degrees—and OPALCO members are going to notice the difference on their power bills that go out at the end of the month. “When temperatures drop below 50 degrees,” explained OPALCO System
State Attorney General Says Ferry Fare Hikes Must Have OK of Legislature
AG issues 'informal opinion' that Ferry and other highway tolls must go through the Legislature From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer By Chris Grygiel Attorney General Rob McKenna's office has sided with Tim Eyman, saying late Monday that the Transportation Commission can't raise ferry fares or impose or raise tolls without a
Hallelujah! All Invited to Sing Along to the “Messiah” Tonight
Have you seen the video circulating on YouTube of the "spontaneous" sing-along to the "Hallelujah" chorus that's been heating up the internet these days? You can take part in a similar, quasi-spontaneous community sing along of Handel’s “Messiah” on Tuesday evening December 21 at 6:15 p.m. in the
Update on Santa’s Workshop at Wood’s Cove
Ginny Lu Wood, owner of Wood's Cove, invites the public to "Recycle, Regift, Give Back" to the "Santa's Workshop Sale/" "Santa's workshop, located in the shoe department at Wood's Cove, has been hopping! The workshop is taking in items donated/recycled through December 31st. Gifts are priced appropriately for everyone. "We anticipate a
Fire Closes Orcas Spa & Athletics until Dec. 23
Orcas Spa and Athletics announced that it will be closed until Dec 23rd at the earliest following the fire this morning in the men's locker room. Current conditions in the building are not conducive for exercise. Normal operation will resume following air ventilation and smoke damage repairs. The owners thank
BC and County Join in Asking Federal Gov’ts for Oil Spill Protection
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager The Islands Trust [of British Columbia] and San Juan County Councils are asking their respective federal governments to begin working together immediately to improve oil spill protection for the Salish Sea, the inland sea that includes Washington’s Puget Sound and British
Gifts of All Kinds Exchanged Island-wide This Week
Tuesday, December 21 Community sing along of Handel’s “Messiah” on Tuesday evening December 21 at 6:15 p.m. in the Community Church. Sing the “Messiah” this season in an informal group setting with a Messiah sing-along open to the entire community. Bring your score if you have one, or there will
The Gifts that Keep on Giving: Food Bank Donors & Community Foundation Help Out Orcas Family Connections
Orcas Families in need will unexpectedly benefit from the recent Food Bank Building Fund Campaign via a route to rival Santa Claus, with stops at the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Island Market and Orcas Family Connections. The Food Bank Building Fund was a drive to “match” a donation from an
Toys for Tots and Teens at Fire Hall Today
Orcas Island Lions Club members have been collecting toys for the annual Toys for Tots and Tweens program to provide toys for families in need. This year toys will be distributed to parents of Orcas Island residents children at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
San Juan Preservation Trust Buys 217-acre Vendovi Island
The San Juan Preservation Trust has purchased Vendovi Island, the third largest island under single private ownership in the entire San Juan archipelago. The acquisition ensures that this 217-acre island will remain permanently protected from development. The $6.4 million purchase price was raised from anonymous private benefactors, including
A Holiday Tradition: Christmas Music with Susan Osborn at Victorian Valley Chapel
Susan Osborn extends an invitation to the public for her traditional Christmas concerts at the Victorian Valley Chapel. Joining Susan will be Carolyn Cruso, hammer dulcimer, guitar, flute and vocals; and Ritambhara Tyson, cello and voice. Music included in these concerts will be traditional Christmas songs and original
Letter to the Editor: Response to Elimination of State Arts Commission
I am very concerned that in her 2011-13 biennium budget, Governor Gregoire has proposed eliminating the Washington State Arts Commission. As a life-long arts advocate, I know first-hand that public funding for the arts allows access for ordinary citizens to transformative cultural experiences. It provides funding so that residents of
Doe Bay Café Calls for Non-Profits to Support
Non-profit beneficiaries are needed for Pizza Night donations from the Doe Bay Café. Each month the Doe Bay Café chooses a non-profit organization that receives $1 from each pizza sold on Thursday Pizza Night for the entire month. The Cafe is currently looking for beneficiaries for 2011. If your non-profit
Guest Opinion:Regulation/ Deregulation
By Janet Alderton Deregulation is the removal of regulation. Our severe recession is a direct result of deregulation of the banking and finance industries. The Growth Management Act and The Shoreline Master Program were passed in response to creeping environmental degradation and the loss of open space and farmland. Some
Ferries Head Reports on Governor’s Budget
Moseley Addresses Fare Hike, Holiday and New Winter Schedule David Moseley, Assistant Department of Transportation Secretary for Ferries, reported on Dec. 17: "The Governor presented her balanced budget for 2011-2013 Wednesday morning, which is available at www.governor.wa.gov/priorities/budget/press_packet.pdf. The budget spoke to the difficult times the state is facing. "For a
Orcas Island Golf Course Offers Discount Prices
Updated Dec. 17 at 4:30 p.m. The Orcas Island Golf Course presents several price breaks for 2011 Memberships. Those who purchase memberships before 2011 get a 5-guest/cart pass (up to a $200 value). Those who pay before April 1st 2011 get 2-guest/cart pass (up to $80 value). In addition, the
