Here’s a thought…
“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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Ranker Bill Redefines Shoreline Buffers for Residences
Ranker shoreline bill passes key Senate committee From the Senate Democratic Office The Senate Natural Resources & Marine Waters Committee passed legislation Feb. 22 addressing how the state deals with residential units alongside shoreline buffers.
Snow Postpones Sustainable Orcas Island Meeting Tonight
The monthly Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) meeting for today at 5:30 p.m. has been postponed due to the snow and wind conditions. Phil Heikkinen has said that the meeting may be re-scheduled, or hled off
Michael Sky Update
To my many friends and neighbors: as you may have heard I am going through a fairly nasty form of cancer. However, early reports that I had just three weeks to live were not
Peace Island Medical Center Briefing Set for Bidders and Vendors
By Howard S. Wright Constructors Howard S. Wright Constructors (HSWC) will host a bidders and vendors briefing for the PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center [in Friday Harbor] project on Monday, February 28, 2011 from 1
Independent Planner to Facilitate Talk following “Finding Our Way” Screening on Feb. 26
Planners Consider Role Change as Negotiators, not Regulators Next Saturday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m., several Orcas faith and fellowship organizations invite the public to a viewing of the documentary, “Finding Our Way,”
No ADU Drawing Required This Year – More Permits than Applicants
County Building Official Rene Beliveau reports there will be no need to hold an ADU permit lottery this year. With a total of 11 permits for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) available in 2011 and only
“The Curious Savage” Brings Flaky Humor and the Value of Foolishness to Grange Stage
In the depths of winter, the Actors Theater of Orcas Island would be hard pressed to stage a more effective pick-me-up than the sweet, sassy and provocative “The Curious Savage,” which opened last
Local Artists Showcase at the Off Center Next Sunday
Once again, local musicians will be featuured at the "Black Box" in the Orcas Center next Sunday. This time, the featured artists are: Cara Alboucq - singer/songwriter, Marlene Dickey- singer/songwriter, Blue Tarp Acoustic
Red Cedar Circle Event Coming Feb. 26
Everyone is invited to attend a Red Cedar Circle event at the Odd Fellows Hall beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 26. The Red Cedar Circle was started about 25 years ago by a Northwest
Orcas Meeting for Solid Waste Planning Feb. 24
From San Juan County Public Works Department The Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Update team is returning to Orcas for a community planning meeting on Thursday Feb. 24, 2011, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at
Scenic Byway Plan Seeks Final Public Input
Comments Due February 28 By Liz Illg, Scenic Byway Coordinator The SJISB partnership is now seeking feedback from the public on the first four sections of the plan and the ideas for a logo. The
Guest Column: Building a Consensus for A Way Forward on Orcas School Facilities Issues
Community meetings planned for two Saturday afternoons, March 19 and 26 with two evening sessions in between By Fred Klein Here is the opportunity... Just imagine. Being in a room with 59 other Orcas islanders
Celebrate Native Plants the Weekend of February 26
From the San Juan County Land Bank Start by attending the Master Gardener Native Plant Sale from 9 – 12 Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the San Juan County Fair Grounds in Friday Harbor, the
County Council Workshop on Best Available Science & Solid Waste
Council Workshop on Monday, Feb. 28 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Workshop on Monday, February 28, 2011 in the Large Conference Room of the Council Offices at
OPALCO Makes Improvements to Olga Substation
The OPALCO engineering department and line crew have made significant improvements to the Olga Substation and the lines out to Deer Point and Obstruction Pass on Orcas Island. Residents in those areas have
Outstanding Student Chefs Shine Again
Once again, ten outstanding students prepared and presented some of the most innovative and original recipes for judging at the second annual Student Chef Competition held on February 12. The process for a
