Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Guest Column: San Juan Grange Opposes Farming Law Changes
-- from the SJI Grange #966 Executive Committee -- The San Juan Island Grange #966 (Grange) has adopted a resolution concerning San Juan County’s (SJC) proposed greenhouse regulations. Our mission, in addition to fostering social and political engagement, is “to support a resilient community of growers, makers, and keepers.” The
Orca Protection Law Enforcement Past & Present
Thursday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Friday Harbor The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Sgt. Russ K. Mullins as part of the 2015 Summer Lecture Series on Thursday, September 10th at 6:30 p.m. The lecture will focus on the evolution of orca protection regulations followed by an in-depth
Agriculture and Greenhouses: How Much Regulation?
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=39084] For all those who breathed a sigh of relief when marijuana use was decriminalized with voter approval of State Initiative-502 (which passed in San Juan County with 68% of ballots in favor of the initiative), many of those are now worried about the
Orcas Center Starts Subsidized Ticket Program
-- from Artha Kass for Orcas Center -- Come one, come all to Orcas Center! Art is for everyone and everyone should have the opportunity to experience it. And now you can! Susannah Weaver and Artha Kass greet you at the Box Office $5 tickets for all Orcas
Forestry Field Day Helps Us Care for Trees
Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8:40 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. at YMCA Camp Orkila -- from San Juan Islands Conservation District and WSU Extension-- San Juan Islands Conservation District, San Juan County, and Washington State University Extension present Forest Owners Field Day on Saturday, Sept. 26. Participants will build skills for
Quarterly Review of County Finances
-- by F. Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor-- How Are We Doing? A quarterly review of County finances for Second quarter 2015 I should have had this report done sooner. But what can I say? The County Fair happened, and I lost track of time. I love the County
Letter to the Editor: Munch for Monkey Bars at Funhouse Commons!
-- from Jen Vollmer -- Thanks to the generosity of Funhouse 2015 Gala donors and the Kiwanis Club of Orcas Island, The Funhouse Commons can now purchase new playground equipment. The organization is seeking additional community support for preparing the grounds and installing the equipment. One way you can help
Vikings Win Island Cup 42-6
[metaslider id=39056] Booster Club President thanks fans, volunteers -- The Orcas Vikings Football Team, with the participation of the Lopez Island Lobos, defeated the Friday Harbor Wolverines at the historic Island Cup on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Dahl Field on Orcas Island. The final score was 42-6. Booster Club President
Unmanned Aerial Surveys planned for Deer Harbor
-- from the Northwest Straits Foundation -- On Tuesday, September 8th, the Northwest Straits Foundation and San Juan County Marine Resources Committee will be conducting an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle survey of the upper Deer Harbor and Cayou Lagoon estuary located on Orcas Island at 8:00 AM. The survey is being
Collaborative Restoration Project Improves Local Beach for People and Fish
-- by Tina Whitman, Science Director, Friends of the San Juans -- The beach on Brown Island A barge arrived on Brown Island in a recent downpour to unload heavy equipment and the removal of a large rock bulkhead along three adjacent residential waterfront properties was finally underway.
Guest Opinion: Larsen Supports ‘Best Available Option’ To Prevent A Nuclear-Armed Iran
Agreement gives the international community the right tools to verify Iran’s actions with stringent restrictions and inspections -- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [on Sept. 3, 2015] announced his support for the international agreement to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon.
Orcas Library Signals Decisive Start to Expansion Project
-- from the Orcas Island Public Library-- The Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees has entered into two key advisory agreements, indicating the library expansion project, Books and Beyond: The Next Chapter, is transitioning from planning to execution. Liz LeRoy is providing owner representation services for the project. Alexander Conrad
Kaleidoscope Annual Fundraiser: Life’s a Picnic!
Saturday, September 12 at 5:30 p.m., Maple Rock Farms -- from Vala Ross for Kaleidoscope Childcare Center -- Preschooler and others at the Kaleidoscope Childcare Center 2014 Kaleidoscope will be hosting their 11th Annual Gourmet Picnic & Wine/Beer Tasting on September 12 at Maple Rock Farms. The Island Grown,
Fall Programming at The Funhouse
-- from The Funhouse -- It’s back to school time and the Funhouse Commons is offering GREAT activities for all ages! Children under 6 with an adult can come during the daytime for playgroup or Music Together classes. After school children can participate in knitting club, kids yoga classes, sewing
Guest Column: Cost Recovery Helps with Increasing EMT Calls
-- by Barbara G. Bedell, Chair, Board of Fire Commissioners, San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 -- Emergency response Cost Recovery is not a new concept nor is it unique to Orcas Island. Over 90 Fire Districts in the State of Washington alone currently have a Cost Recovery program;
Update: Fire Commissioners Institute Cost Recovery Measure
The Measure Allows Collection of Charges for Emergency Medical Services Editors Note to readers: This article, originally published on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, had been removed because of misleading information, due to incompleteness of reporting from official Orcas Fire and Rescue Department documents. We can see how this led to
