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
Orcas Rocks — Literally, Organically
-- by Lin McNulty -- Perhaps it's an organic, homegrown Orcas version of the recent Pokémon GO* mania. But instead of wandering around with a cellphone in hand to look for and capture virtual reality creatures, folks on Orcas are finding, or hiding, or talking about real rocks that have been painted and
Eastsound Water Board Election Results
--from Paul Kamin, Manager EWUA-- At the Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) Annual Meeting on Aug 16, 209 votes were cast. Voter turnout was approximately 20% and exceeded the 10% quorum requirement. Joe Cohen, Clyde Duke and Steve Miller were elected to the Board, and will begin serving 3-year terms
Sunrise Volunteers to Hear from Rock Island
-- from Chris White -- Sunrise breakfast meeting will on August 19th at 7:00 AM. As usual coffee is on the Orcas Island Lions club, order breakfast, get the Sunrise update report and finally, listen to Dan Burke, Sr. vice President of Sales & Marketing of Rock Island Communications. This
Fire Commission Special Meeting Agenda Released
Monday, August 22, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers, District Secretary -- Special Meeting San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 August 22, 2016 5:30 PM Welcome and Introductions Additions or Modifications to the Agenda Minutes 2016-06-20 BOFC Regular Meeting Minutes 2016-06-29 BOFC Special Meeting Minutes Financials June
EWUA Updates Members in Annual Meeting
-- by Lin McNulty -- Innovative and award-winning was the message at Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) Annual Meeting on Tuesday, August 16, as General Manager Paul Kamin highlighted key water system projects over the last year. A resurgence in growth was the first item on the agenda. EWUA gained 74 new
Burn Ban Now in Effect
-- from Robert Low, SJC Fire Marshal -- Due to the high heat and low fuel moisture levels, all of San Juan County will be at the EXTREME fire hazard level. Therefore, no fires, including recreational fires, are allowed at this time. UPDATE: August 18, 2016 -- from Chief Scott Williams,
Taste of Nashville in Store at Random Howse
Wednesday, August 24, 8:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Matt Brown -- Matt Brown is an old soul, and that is evident in the music he creates. With a voice seasoned by influences such as Ray Charles and Bill Withers and guitar styling steeped in the tradition of Eric Clapton
WSU Extension Offers Twilight Shaw Island Forest Tour
Wednesday, August 24, 5:45 - 7:30 p.m., Religious Sisters of Mercy Property, Shaw Island -- from Ian Fawley, WSU-- Long summer evenings are perfect for enjoying “twilight tours” of local forests. These free out-in-the-woods events are a chance to share ideas, see what others are doing, and look at real
Library Fair: Past, Present and Future for Many Years to Come
-- by Madeleine Treneer, Orcas Issues summer intern -- Beat the heat with books and reading at the Library Fair 2016 Mysteries, Classics, Fiction, History, Biographies, Humor, and many more genres were among the piles and piles of books on display at the Library Fair on Saturday in
Red Flag Fire Warnings for County
Thursday - Friday, August 18 - 19 -- from Robert Low, San Juan County Fire Marshal -- Red Flag warnings are forecasted for San Juan County on August 18 and 19. Please use extreme caution with your recreational fires. [Editor's Note: A Red Flag Warning, more appropriately known as a Fire
An Earful on Orcas: Ferries’ Staff Comes to Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle -- Secretary for Ferries Lynn Griffith meets Orcas residents, with, from left, Bob Jarman, Jim Corenman, Rick Hughes (partially hidden), Brian Churchwell and Jay Mooney, Port Captain In a county-style marathon last week, top officials of the Washington State Ferry (WSF) system visited the
OPAL Gala: Feast, Fun, Friends
Saturday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m., Orcas Center Madrona Room -- from Virginia Erhardt and Judy Whiting -- Tasting desserts ahead of OPAL’s upcoming gala on Saturday, August 27, are committee members (left to right) Lynne Greene, Helen Bee, and Anne Bertino. Twelve island bakers will be dishing up their
Letter to the Editor: Help Replace Oil Spill Assc. Landing Craft
-- from Islands Oil Spill Association -- Thanks to the generosity of the San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF), each of us has a special opportunity to help Islands’ Oil Spill Association purchase a much-needed new outboard motor for the Green Heron, IOSA’s landing craft that is staged at the
Sam Coleman At the Helm of the Chamber Music Festival
--- by Margie Doyle -- Sam Coleman, President of the Orcas Island Chamber Festival Board Sam Coleman has been a familiar face for over a decade on the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Board and in the audiences, and, in 2013, he assumed the duties of President of
Phase III School Bond Discussion
-- from the Orcas Island School District -- Modernization: Phase III, August 15th and 16th, 2016 Schedule: 9 a.m. - Introductions and Welcome (School Cafeteria) Goals o Community Input o Create Schedule o Create Project Needs History of Work: Phase II Scope Overview of work just completed: o Middle School
Sunday’s Historical Matinee Features Frank Loudin
Sunday, August 21, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pegi Groundwater -- The Orcas Island Historical Society’s next Historical Matinee will be this Sunday, August 21 at the Fire Hall starting at 3 p.m. It features well-known local artist Frank Loudin. He will talk about his art, including his
