Here’s a thought…
“Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help.”
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
NOAA Further Suspends Orca Tagging
-- by Lin McNulty -- An example of a satellite tag on an Orca Following the death of L-pod's Nigel (L95) last spring, attributed to satellite tagging, NOAA announced today in a press conference that suspension of the practice has been extended pending further investigation and review. NOAA initially suspended
Orcas Public School’s Farm to Cafeteria Program in September
-- by Ashley Randall -- During our first week back to Farm to Classroom (K-5th), we tasted and painted with beets! We gathered around a large bed of beets, and examined the vegetable’s leaves and colorful stalks. Upon harvesting the root vegetable, we identified the three varieties and examined the
Participate in Design for Mt. Constitution Summit Learning Center
Thursday, October 13, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Orcas Island School Cafeteria -- from Nancy Burdyshaw for Washington State Parks -- Washington State Parks would like to invite you to participate in a presentation and discussion on the current conceptual design for the Summit Learning Center on Mount
Letter to Editor | County Needs Hughes’ Creativity
-- from Suzy and Hawk Pingree -- We would like to urge our fellow San Juan Islanders to support Rick Hughes for the County Council position from Orcas Island. Rick consistently sees the big picture and seeks what is best for our County as a whole. We first met Rick
LeaderShip San Juan Islands Begins 13th Year with Open House
Wednesday, October 19, 5 – 7 p.m., Orcas Food Co-op (Upstairs) -- from Gretchen Krampf -- 2017 marks the 13th year of the Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) program, a local leadership training course that helps introduce islanders to the interconnecting “systems” that make up daily life throughout the county.
Chamber Music Festival To Give Two Fall Concerts
-- from Linda Slone -- Jon Kimura Parker For large-hall, big-piano-sound aficionados, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival brings two concert grand pianos to the Orcas Center stage on October 22. Then, to set the tone for the beautiful, quiet post-autumn island season, OICMF offers an intimate violin and piano concert of
Fire Commissioners Select Amanda Montague to Replace Commissioner Coffin
-- by Margie Doyle -- At a special meeting of the Orcas Fire and Rescue District Commissioners, sitting Commissioners Barbara Bedell and Wes Heinmiller selected Amanda Montague to fill the position vacated by Jim Coffin in September. Montague has lived past Doe Bay for over a year. She serves as
Bless the Beasts and the Children
-- by Margie Doyle-- [metaslider id=47072] Parishioners and visitors of Emmanuel Episcopal Church brought their furry companions and feathered and/or scaly pets for the Blessing of the Animals annual ceremony at the Emmanuel Parish Labyrinth on Sunday, Oct. 2. Rev. Berto Gándara-Perea led the creatures in a blessing including words
General Election Government Candidates Greet Shaw Islanders
-- by Margie Doyle -- Challenger Marc Henneman from Camano Island and Incumbent Rick Larsen debate at the League of Women Voters Election Forum The League of Women Voters (LWV) of the San Juans began a marathon week of voter forums at Shaw Island on Monday night. Federal,
New Exchange Expected To Open Summer 2017
-- from Orcas Recycling Services -- “Barring major problems, I think we will open the doors by next summer,” says Pete Moe, Executive Director of Orcas Recycling Services (ORS). “For the first time since the fire, I am confident enough to put a timeline on it.” That confidence comes from the
Author to Speak on Return of Elwha River
Tuesday, October 11, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Jean Lyle -- Seattle Times reporter Lynda V. Mapes takes a look at an old growth stump revealed on the bed of the former Lake Aldwell after the removal of Elwha Dam. The giant trees were cut before filling
Change is Coming to Mt. Constitution Summit
Thursday, October 13, 6:30 p.m., School Cafeteria -- from Jackie Daigle, Friends of Moran State Park -- Next Spring (2017) the old KVOS building at the summit of Mt. Constitution will be razed. During the 2015-2017 biennium, funding was granted to renovate the existing building. Upon inspection, the State reconsidered renovating
Letter to Editor | I Support Bob Jarman
-- from Michelle Loftus -- As a business owner and farmer I am voting for Bob Jarman for County Councilman. Bob has solid historical knowledge of our county and its many needs through decades. He has a proven record of working for communication, business, transportation, agriculture and environment conservation projects. Why?
New Show, New Hours at The Gallery
-- from Kathy Youngren -- THE GALLERY in Eastsound presents an exciting and varied new show of original paintings and photographs including figurative, still life and landscape, some serene and some a bit edgy. It is a stunning collection of work by local artists, THE GALLERY is an art cooperative made
Eastsound Water’s Member Engagement Process Group to Present Recommendations
-- by Margie Doyle -- Paul Kamin, General Manager of the Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) spoke recently of the process involved whereby 20 EWUA members came to some recommendations, which they will present before the board at the Oct. 18 board meeting. The participants spent the better part of
Prosecutor Update on Three Appeals
-- from Randy Gaylord, SJC Prosecutor -- Update on Three Appeals: Critical Area Appeals Are Over Durland Loses Dispute with Neighbor Hearing Set on Deadline for Challenging Building Fee Common Sense Alliance v. San Juan County: The legal challenge to the 2012 critical areas ordinance has ended! The effort to overturn
