July 2009 - theOrcasonian.com

Orcas Storyfest enthralls all ages next week

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-31T11:35:31-07:00July 31st, 2009|Comments Off

A warm weekend ahead with lots to do

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-31T07:18:19-07:00July 31st, 2009|Comments Off

"The Thin Man" comes to Orcas Center

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-30T20:59:26-07:00July 30th, 2009|Comments Off

Editorial: Appreciating and protecting an island lifestyle

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-30T16:16:38-07:00July 30th, 2009|Comments Off

Dave Zoeller returns from Ladakh and "The Great Tibetan Marathon"

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-30T11:00:07-07:00July 30th, 2009|Comments Off

Council to decide upon Mental Health Tax expenditures

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-30T10:33:46-07:00July 30th, 2009|2 Comments

Special Town Hall scheduled for Aug. 6

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-30T10:06:07-07:00July 30th, 2009|Comments Off

Harry Patton — Naval Fighter Pilot, Reservist Commander and Olga Raconteur

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-29T07:05:41-07:00July 29th, 2009|2 Comments

Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Public Meetings

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-29T06:29:40-07:00July 29th, 2009|Comments Off

"Our Vast Landscapes" – Local Artists Display at Orcas Center

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-28T08:10:28-07:00July 28th, 2009|Comments Off

Orcas drive for life-giving blood on July 30

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-28T08:06:45-07:00July 28th, 2009|Comments Off

Orcastrazz brings Music to the Park Aug. 2

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-28T07:48:29-07:00July 28th, 2009|Comments Off

FAA demands neighbors’ access plan from Port of Orcas

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-28T07:42:01-07:00July 28th, 2009|Comments Off

Photo contest builds up to Island Photographic Festival

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-27T10:20:57-07:00July 27th, 2009|Comments Off

Contact a homesick Jordan Griffin in Sacramento

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-27T08:29:24-07:00July 27th, 2009|1 Comment

School district in robust shape for now, directors cautious about future

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-26T20:53:57-07:00July 26th, 2009|Comments Off

St. Agnes Day Market at Emmanuel Church

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-26T14:41:57-07:00July 26th, 2009|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Replace fire commissioners for better representation

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-26T09:51:37-07:00July 26th, 2009|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Approve voter initiative to create recreation district

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-26T07:14:56-07:00July 26th, 2009|Comments Off

It's all happening this week July 26 – Aug. 2

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-25T22:18:19-07:00July 25th, 2009|Comments Off

Thunderstorms — "unusually prolific lightning producers" add to fire danger

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-25T21:15:48-07:00July 25th, 2009|Comments Off

"Love Letters" is charming and delightful

By Community|2020-11-09T15:02:48-08:00July 24th, 2009|Comments Off

Formation of "Orcas Rec" park and recreation district to be on Nov. ballot

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-24T21:45:37-07:00July 24th, 2009|Comments Off

"Tapping into Health" complementary workshop Aug. 2

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-24T15:52:36-07:00July 24th, 2009|Comments Off

School District pursues grant for energy collection and HVAC replacement

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-24T15:16:16-07:00July 24th, 2009|Comments Off

Bad checks leave merchants out in the cold

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-24T14:09:48-07:00July 24th, 2009|Comments Off

CPR and First Aid for Kids, Teens, and Adults

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-24T10:58:13-07:00July 24th, 2009|Comments Off

County considers 2nd phase cuts at special meeting July 27

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-24T09:18:23-07:00July 24th, 2009|Comments Off

Community Foundation supports the Orcas Island School District in second year of Education Initiative

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-24T07:59:47-07:00July 24th, 2009|Comments Off

Just another weekend in paradise

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-23T21:14:00-07:00July 23rd, 2009|Comments Off

Summer Tango Soirée at Rose’s Café

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-23T14:32:51-07:00July 23rd, 2009|Comments Off

British Soccer Camp comes to Orcas Island

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-23T12:31:51-07:00July 23rd, 2009|Comments Off

Council considers more cuts and levy increase

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-22T18:30:25-07:00July 22nd, 2009|Comments Off

KindlingsFest begins C.S. Lewis course

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-22T15:38:57-07:00July 22nd, 2009|Comments Off

School District to advertise for architect for building bond

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-22T13:18:38-07:00July 22nd, 2009|2 Comments

Turtleback Open to benefit Roger Weinel

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-22T10:16:03-07:00July 22nd, 2009|Comments Off

New Midweek Market opens Wednesday

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-21T08:58:05-07:00July 21st, 2009|Comments Off

School board to make significant financial decisions this Thursday

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-20T16:24:01-07:00July 20th, 2009|Comments Off

Council votes to require permits for street vending — law goes into effect July 24

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-20T11:59:30-07:00July 20th, 2009|Comments Off

Join Chautauqua for Workshops, a Parade, and Show!

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-20T07:11:05-07:00July 20th, 2009|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: An Epic Evening!

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-19T21:01:32-07:00July 19th, 2009|Comments Off

"Imagine" Gala Benefits Orcas Center

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-19T15:11:34-07:00July 19th, 2009|Comments Off

Jordan Griffin heads to Sacramento for Shriners rehab

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-19T14:36:57-07:00July 19th, 2009|Comments Off

Children's Festival coming August 1

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-19T10:42:53-07:00July 19th, 2009|Comments Off

Judd Cove restoration grant awarded to County Land Bank

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-19T10:35:54-07:00July 19th, 2009|Comments Off

Violin camp, Toastmasters, KindlingsFest, The Bills, Grange Play — and meetings of course!

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-19T10:04:14-07:00July 19th, 2009|Comments Off

New school opens on Orcas with Waldorf teacher

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-18T12:42:11-07:00July 18th, 2009|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: What does high level of fire dept. service cost Orcas Island?

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-18T12:28:32-07:00July 18th, 2009|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: PTSA urges support of Park and Recreation District

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-16T17:38:42-07:00July 16th, 2009|Comments Off

Country Corner’s more intense development creates intense public discussion

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-16T17:29:00-07:00July 16th, 2009|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Orcas Island a Grand Prix racecourse?

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-16T15:47:39-07:00July 16th, 2009|Comments Off

Council to revise Critical Areas Ordinance Aug. 25

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-16T07:40:15-07:00July 16th, 2009|Comments Off

Levy Lid Lift on property taxes to be discussed July 22

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-16T06:45:09-07:00July 16th, 2009|Comments Off

Coast Guard decision means overnite SJ schedules can continue

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-15T16:37:54-07:00July 15th, 2009|Comments Off

County Public Service Offices' Hours to Change

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-15T16:31:39-07:00July 15th, 2009|Comments Off

OPAL acquires grant to purchase Lavender Hollow apartments

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-15T16:25:30-07:00July 15th, 2009|Comments Off

Distler elected Vice-chair of State Transportation Commission

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-15T08:45:07-07:00July 15th, 2009|Comments Off

Kids Learn of the Sea Around Us at Scavenger Hunt on Indian Island

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-15T07:51:24-07:00July 15th, 2009|Comments Off

Kids' Whale Watching Trip on Thursday

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-14T18:04:36-07:00July 14th, 2009|Comments Off

Imagine—A Beatles Era Party to Benefit Orcas Center

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-14T09:51:03-07:00July 14th, 2009|Comments Off

County office hours may be reduced

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-14T08:33:51-07:00July 14th, 2009|Comments Off

Soccer Clinic for Younger Kids to Benefit High School Soccer Teams

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-14T07:44:41-07:00July 14th, 2009|Comments Off

"Love Letters" a lifetime friendship told in letters

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-14T06:47:16-07:00July 14th, 2009|Comments Off

Senator Ranker's new office to hold Open House

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-13T13:15:05-07:00July 13th, 2009|Comments Off

Didier Gincig: Orcas Rec affects kids well into the future

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-13T13:04:43-07:00July 13th, 2009|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Planning changes require new vigilance

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-13T11:17:53-07:00July 13th, 2009|Comments Off

OPALCO Fuel Mix Report: 95% Greenhouse Gas Free

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-13T10:22:11-07:00July 13th, 2009|Comments Off

Grace Kuto, Harambee! philanthropist returns to Orcas July 18 and 19

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-12T08:57:25-07:00July 12th, 2009|2 Comments

Summer's heating up with meetings, classes and the Center Gala on Saturday night!

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-12T06:55:02-07:00July 12th, 2009|2 Comments

Council to hear public on street vending law Tuesday — Chamber states opposition to street sales

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-11T21:39:28-07:00July 11th, 2009|Comments Off

River Malcolm introduces Solution Method for stress relief

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-11T18:46:22-07:00July 11th, 2009|Comments Off

SeaDoc Interns Respond to Marine Mammal Strandings

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-11T11:28:34-07:00July 11th, 2009|Comments Off

Southern offers stress-reduction classes

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-11T08:48:36-07:00July 11th, 2009|Comments Off

Relay for Life continues today

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-11T08:44:39-07:00July 11th, 2009|Comments Off

Parks, like people, feeling the pinch

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-10T18:32:07-07:00July 10th, 2009|Comments Off

Triple-book on Friday night, then walk, write and dance again on Saturday

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-10T15:04:38-07:00July 10th, 2009|Comments Off

Just-issued annual report states Funhouse programs going strong

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-10T10:44:11-07:00July 10th, 2009|Comments Off

Adult Prom on July 10 to benefit John Baker

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-09T15:31:50-07:00July 9th, 2009|4 Comments

Editorial: Orcas Relay for Life honors those who face the battle against cancer

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-09T12:37:53-07:00July 9th, 2009|Comments Off

Orcas Council members speak out on Recreation District creation

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-09T10:06:25-07:00July 9th, 2009|Comments Off

Petition circulates to form Orcas Park and Recreation District

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-09T09:55:59-07:00July 9th, 2009|Comments Off

Many teams to "walk the walk" in Orcas Relay for Life this weekend

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-09T08:33:39-07:00July 9th, 2009|2 Comments

Sculpt in Cement: Professional workshop on Orcas coming

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-09T08:15:32-07:00July 9th, 2009|Comments Off

Opinion: Orcas Rec — Our Kids, Our Community

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-08T13:36:00-07:00July 8th, 2009|4 Comments

Henrickson leaves County Planning as Government Reorganizes

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-08T11:14:06-07:00July 8th, 2009|Comments Off

Eastsound Village Green Users asked to Pack out Their Trash

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-07T18:50:31-07:00July 7th, 2009|4 Comments

State Ferries' Long-Range Plan finalized

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-07T17:36:14-07:00July 7th, 2009|Comments Off

Deer Harbor Community Saves Local Post Office

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-07T16:56:57-07:00July 7th, 2009|Comments Off

Council names Ingrid Gabriel new clerk

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-07T16:07:43-07:00July 7th, 2009|Comments Off

Orcas Rec to bring art and music classes to a neighborhood near you this summer

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-07T10:30:13-07:00July 7th, 2009|Comments Off

Dakota voted first-ever Mayor of Eastsound

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-07T09:29:15-07:00July 7th, 2009|Comments Off

Letter from Iraq: Adam Fohrman writes home

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-07T07:39:29-07:00July 7th, 2009|Comments Off

A Tale of Two Cryptologists: Dave Richardson publishes book of Orcas pioneer

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-06T14:19:58-07:00July 6th, 2009|2 Comments

County Council to meet early Tuesday Morning

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-06T14:03:10-07:00July 6th, 2009|Comments Off

Orcas Island Library Volunteer Appreciation Week coming July 13-18

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-06T09:57:49-07:00July 6th, 2009|Comments Off

You Tube video contest to promote San Juans

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-06T07:45:26-07:00July 6th, 2009|Comments Off

Dragonfly Garden presents Women's Wellness Retreat

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-05T10:51:21-07:00July 5th, 2009|Comments Off

A Picturesque Fourth

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-05T08:44:40-07:00July 5th, 2009|Comments Off

Funhouse Sponsors Summer Indie Rock Show!

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-05T08:23:56-07:00July 5th, 2009|Comments Off

After the fireworks die down: the week ahead July 5-12

By Lin McNulty|2009-07-05T06:08:43-07:00July 5th, 2009|Comments Off