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
Come to the Olga Potluck
Please come to the Olga Valentines Potluck, Saturday, February 13th at the Olga Community Center. Social hour begins at 5:00 and we sit down for dinner at 6:00. Carl Burger will provide music for our enjoyment on the evening before Valentine’s Day. Please bring your own place settings and a
Top Rankings Once Again for OHS Musicians
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Hooray for Orcas High School musicians! Once again they have come home with top rankings from the regional San Juan Music Educators Association (SJMEA) Solo/Ensemble Contest. While final results are not yet in for all musicians, we have received notice that Orcas musicians received “top
Bring Your Talent to Open Mic at Orcas Center
Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Lights, Action … on you and yours! Start prepping now! Brush up your talents, whatever they may be, you're the star! Join Gordon and Anita as they host the second ever Orcas Center Main Stage Open Mic,
Christian School Hosts Free Mexican Dinner
-- from Anna Vedder for Orcas Christian School -- The next Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School is on Tuesday, February 9, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. This free, all-you-can eat meal will feature Mexican food. On the menu is cheese enchiladas, burritos, Spanish rice, refried beans, Mexican slaw, black
A*OK Wants to See You at Fidelis Flea Market
Help support art in the public schools -- from David Turnoy -- Please come visit A*OK's table at Fidelis Flea Market (Cupid's Closet) on Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Sound Community Center. A*OK, Art for Orcas Kids, is a committee of the Orcas Island Education Foundation now,
County Council Has Approved Chip Sealing
-- from Islanders Saving Dolphin Bay Road -- As you may have read by now, on Tuesday the Council voted to proceed with the recommendation by Public Works to chip seal Dolphin Bay Road, notwithstanding the strong opposition and feedback received. Obviously we are very disappointed, but respect the decision of
Teen Workshop: Who Are You? What Do You Want?
-- Rebecca DeMeritt -- Who are you? What do you want? What makes you uniquely YOU? Learn 10 new ways to look at yourself (and other people) in our 6-week workshop using personality inventories, introspective activities, art therapy, and group discussion. Great for teens interested in psychology, teaching, business, and just figuring
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Monday February 15, Call for Appointment -- from Terri Triplett, Office Mgr. -- Dr. Triplett's office at 445 Madrona St. in Eastsound is reserving Monday February 15 for free tooth extractions for our friends and neighbors in need on Orcas and Shaw Islands. Services are limited to routine and surgical extractions
Sheriff’s Report: January 27 – February 1, 2016
January 27, 2016 16-000404 Traffic Stop 09:42:57 01/27/16 F On this date I did speed emphasis patrol in the area of Olga Road and Rosario. Stopped the vehicle for speeding and issued the driver a notice of infraction for speeding in the posted 25 MPH zone. 16-000405 Traffic Stop 10:07:24
Letter to Editor: Thank You to Councilman Rick Hughes and Orcas Issues
-- from Moriah Armstrong -- My neighbors, husband and I wish to thank Councilman Rick Hughes for taking the extra time to drive Dolphin Bay Road, review its current road conditions, and meet with residents who live on the 1.7 mile portion of Dolphin Bay Road that was under review. I
Free Weekend For All at The Whale Museum
February 12 - February 14, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger, Whale Museum Communications Manager -- “We love our Community! We love our Museum! We want to get the two of you together.” We are inviting everyone to a “Free Weekend” at The Whale Museum. All admission fees
Rock Island Working with T-Mobile to Accelerate Wireless Internet Services
T-Mobile to offer cellular service in San Juan County -- from OPALCO and Rock Island -- Rock Island will deliver on its promise to bring wireless services to both home and business users in San Juan County via LTE Fixed Wireless by working with T-Mobile USA, Inc. “This is a
Visit Shaw Historic Homestead With Your Valentine
Sunday, February 14, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Tharald Historic Homestead on Shaw -- from Boyd Pratt, San Juan County Land Bank -- Share a historical secret with your sweetie this Valentine’s Day! Join Boyd Pratt, architectural historian, on a guided tour of the privately owned Shaw Island pioneer farm, which is listed
EDC Offers Financial Planning & Retirement Workshop
Friday, February 12, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., San Juan Island Senior Center -- from Victoria Compton -- Tom Zebroski, Certified FinancialPlanner Professional, member of the FinancialPlanning Association, and an Accredited AssetManagement Specialist with Columbia River Advisors in Bellevue, WA. Want to plan better for retirement or to
Help Low-Income Households with OPALCO’s Energy Assist Credit and Project PAL
-- from Suzanne Olson, Public Relations Administrator, OPALCO -- Did you notice the new line item on your January bill from OPALCO? All co-op members began paying about 45 cents per month (average residential bill) to fund the new Energy Assistance Credit to help qualified low-income households pay their electric
Guest Opinion: Local Perspective on Water Issues in Flint
-- from Paul Kamin, General Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) -- It is hard to miss the distressing news of high lead concentrations found in the public water supply in Flint, Michigan. Unfortunately this will be one of the most significant public health system failures in American history, with children being
