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“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
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Changed Time for Solid Waste Vendor Selection Meeting
From San Juan County Public Works The Vendor Selection Committee meeting for the Orcas Island Solid Waste Site scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 8:00am to 4:30pm has been changed to 2 pm until
Olga Daze this Saturday — Come On Out!
Olga on Orcas, by Susan Mustard From Barbara Wheeler Rain or shine, the annual Olga Daze celebration will take place this Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring wonderful food,
Burglary, Vandalism at Public School Break-ins
From San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou Sheriff’s deputies on Orcas Island are investigating two recent school burglaries, the first reported July 7 at the High School, and the other reported July 10 at the
OPALCO System Fares Well in Electrical Storms
OPALCO’s system stood up to the test in the recent back-to-back electrical storms over San Juan County. System Engineer Joel Mietzner said “it is unusual to get electrical storms in our area and particularly two
Upcoming Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
By Marcia Spees Indian Island is the small island you see in the bay when going through Eastsound. It is accessible via a tombolo (revealed pathway at low tide) in daylight only a handful of
Orcas Park and Rec Strives to Standardize Operations
Orcas Park and Rec, a taxing district, was formed with Orcas voter approval in 2010 By Ken Brown At their regular July 12 meeting, the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) knuckled
Letter to the Editor: Happy Birthday, Dan Kenney
Well Dan, you made it to 90 years old as you predicted when that loving, happy, friendly canine Buddy arrived in your life ten years ago. I remember that you said it to me in
OPAL Recognized for Exceptional Board Leadership
Allen Smith, OPAL Board President, with Wally Gudgell, recipient of the winner of the "Peter Fisher Award for dedication to the cause of fair housing on Orcas Island," OPAL Community award, in May 2011.
Interested in Marine Technology? Apply for Scholarships Now!
By Margie Doyle Thanks to the San Juan County Economic Development Council, scholarships in career change and advancement are available to eight motivated persons. Recent high school graduates and those workers looking for a career
Letter to the Editor: Mayor Murphy’s Election Benefits Children’s House
I'm Murphy, the new Honorary Mayor of Eastsound and I'm excited about my new position serving the Orcas Island Community. First, I want to thank April for her "outstanding" job as mayor and I wish
County-wide Power Failure after Friday the 13th Thunderstorms
Summer lightening, July 13, Orcas Island. Photo courtesy of Patty Pirnack-Hamilton After molar-rattling thunderstorms and intermittent power outages on Friday evening, July 13, OPALCO power and light cooperative reported at 9:18 p.m.
Letter to the Editor: Rutledge Family Benefit Thanks You!
Thank you SO much to everyone who contributed to the Rutledge Family Benefit Auction at Rosario Resort. It was incredible to see the turn out and support for Peter and his family. From donors to
“Translating Rilke” at the Writer’s Roundtable
The Writer’s Roundtable, monthly writer's group, will meet July 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library. The topic for this month will be "Translating Rilke" by John Friedmann. Rainer Maria
Guest Column: Thunder Makes for a Scairdy-Dog Story
By Bea vonTobel Last night, or rather this morning, thunder and lightning started through the area, reminding me of summers growing up in Ohio. We had house guests, long-time family friends, who had come for
Letter to the Editor: Children’s House Thanks All Participants in Mayoral Election
Congratulations to our new Mayor Murphy, the Portuguese Water Dog! And a huge thanks to all of the supporters, candidates, voters and businesses that helped make the Children’s House 4th Annual Honorary Mayoral Race a
Gaylord Argues in Favor of Public Safety Tax
Following are the prepared remarks of San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randall Gaylord Presented to the San Juan County Council on July 10, 2012: “On the Public Safety Sales Tax and Early 2013 Budget
