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
Interpretive Walk Scheduled for Historic L.H. Wheeler Kiln
Sunday, September 11, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., President Channel Preserve -- from Tanja Williamson -- Join Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty and Historian Boyd Pratt on a field trip to the L.H. Wheeler lime kiln ruins on the President Channel Preserve. This will be an opportunity to learn about the natural
Artist Marilee Holm on Exhibit in Anacortes
-- from the Scott Milo Gallery -- Reception Friday, September 2, 6-9 p.m. at 420 Commercial Ave, Anacortes "River Pink" encaustic by Marilee Holm Scott Milo Gallery presents a new series of mountains, clouds and mist in oil by Dederick Ward of Anacortes. Also showing are encaustic paintings
Orcas Voters to Hold Meeting for Candidate for Public Lands Commissioner
-- from Joe Symons -- Lynn Bahrych, Joe Symons, and Irmgard Conley invite you to meet and support Hilary Franz for Commissioner of Public Lands on Tuesday, Sept. 6th from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Orcas Hotel, 18 Orcas Hill Rd, Orcas WA 98280. Donations will be gratefully accepted.
Network for Excellence in Schools Files Brief in McCleary
-- from Cathy Ferran -- When NEWS and the State return to the Temple of Justice next week to appear before the Washington State Supreme Court, NEWS will ask justices to take a strong stand for schoolchildren and reject the State's longstanding procrastination and excuses for failing to comply with
Museum Fundraiser Auctions Private Lunch with Eastsound Mayor
Saturday, September 3, Village Green -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Lewis, Mayor of Eastsound This year at the Orcas Island Historical Museum’s Auction, you will have the rare opportunity to have lunch with Lewis, the Mayor of Eastsound. You will have a chance to bid on one hour
Borrowed Mobility Equipment? Remember to Return It
-- from Orcas Lions Club -- If you have borrowed a wheelchair or other mobility equipment from the Lions Club program at the Senior Center, please take the time to return items that are no longer needed in a timely fashion. We have noticed some equipment has not been returned.
OIFR Seeks Chief Applicants
-- from Barbara Bedell -- Fire Chief, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is seeking applications for the position of Fire Chief. The recruitment submission deadline is October 14, 2016. Starting Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 DOQ with excellent benefits. For further information and the application process, please
Letter to Editor | SJI’s Mount Grant Worth the Trip
-- from Barbara Marrett & Bill Watson, Sunday Summit Volunteers -- Have you had a chance to enjoy “Sundays at the Summit” of Mount Grant on San Juan Island? The road to the top is open Sundays noon to six through September 25. Hiking trails are open daily. The Summit offers
Barbara Ehrmantraut Honored at OPAL Gala
-- from Judy Whiting -- Surrounded by family, Barbara Ehrmantraut was presented with the Sky Award for Volunteer Service at OPAL’s annual gala on August 27. From left: visiting daughter Megan Ehrmantraut, honoree Barbara Ehrmantraut, son Brian Ehrmantraut, OPAL executive director Lisa Byers, granddaughter Brigid Ehrmantraut and daughter-in-law Moana
Music in the Park Season Closes on Sunday
Sunday, September 4, 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Mary Lydia Ryan -- Orcas Island, we LOVE you!!! We have been invited to close out this year's Music on the Green series over Labor Day weekend for any islanders staycationing. Mary Lydia Ryan & bassist, Trent Wagner return to
2016 Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan Comments Open
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Parks, Trails and Natural Areas Plan (PTNA) provides direction for the development, management and acquisition of parks, trails, non-motorized transportation facilities, and natural areas for the Parks & Fair Department, Land Bank, Public Works, and Community Development Departments of the County. We
Calling All Singers
-- from Lynn Baker -- The Orcas Choral Society kicks off its fall season 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 6, with a family picnic on the Orcas Center lawn. It's a potluck, of course. We’ll have barbeques going for your meat of choice. Interim director Marianne Lewis will give us a
Yellow Island Burn Was Controlled, Necessary
-- by Lin McNulty -- Smoke emanating from a Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) controlled burn on Yellow Island caught the attention of many islanders on Saturday as the haze wafted its way near Orcas. Winds on Saturday were measured at 16 - 22 mph from the NOAA Weather station on Saturna
Martin Lund’s Jazz Festival: The Man Brings the Music to the Island
-- by Margie Doyle -- Martin Lund, founder of the Orcas Island Jazz Festival Martin Lund, jazzman extraordinaire, considers himself a "musical chef." He delights in exploring genres and talents of all kinds, and now for the second year, he's organized a Labor Day Weekend Jazz Festival. The
Dorn: Court Must Rule on McCleary Quickly
-- from Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction -- State Superintendent Randy Dorn filed a brief with the Supreme Court. Below is a statement on the brief. On Monday I filed a brief in the McCleary v. Washington case. In July the state Supreme Court asked all parties in the
Update on Library Expansion and Levy Lid Lift
Library construction of a new wing continues with pouring the concrete slab for its foundation or "footprint" -- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library-- Construction of the Orcas Island Public Library Expansion began on July 12, 2016. Detailed information regarding the expansion and still photographs are
