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Summer 2015 Water System Update
Despite continuing dry weather, EWUA’s position is improving -- from Paul Kamin -- Thank you to all those who are efforting to be more mindful of their water use. EWUA has been able to “encourage” a number of our highest users to significantly cut back on their irrigation. We found the
Might Rover Be Roving Up the Road?
-- from Jeff Hanson -- The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) and the San Juan County Land Bank (SJCLB) are looking into the feasibility of providing a new, permanent home for the Orcas Off-leash Area (OOLA) also known as the “Dog Park”. The proposed site is a 2-acre
Economic Humor Comes to Orcas
Saturday, August 8, 11:30-Noon, Library Fair; 6:30-7:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Sharon Abreu -- On Saturday, August 8, Yoram Bauman, "The world's first and only Stand-Up Economist," will be on Orcas. Yoram will give a free performance at the Library Fair from 11:30-12 noon. And in the evening, he'll
Letter to the Editor: Absentee Owners and Managers Hurt Island Rentals
-- from Karen Key Speck -- Recently I responded to a local island resident who complimented me and my company for regulating my vacation rentals in a manner as to be the least intrusive to neighbors and to his concern about Vacasa mass marketing to Orcas Island residents. I appreciate
“Barn of the Month” – Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant
--by The Olga Strawberry Council-- The building today. The beautifully restored Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant, commonly known as the Artworks Building, has been honored by being designated "Barn of the Month" by Historic Barns of the San Juan Islands. Though admittedly not quite a "barn," it is recognized as a "structure significant
Special School Board Meeting Tuesday
Tuesday, August 4, 9:30 a.m., Orcas School Modular Building -- from Cathy Ferran -- ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #137 Notice of a Special School Board Meeting TUESDAY August 4, 2015 AGENDA 9:30am - CALL TO ORDER - Special Meeting – MODULAR BLDG. *APPROVE the following PERSONNEL ACTIONS: Hire Teresa Mayr,
OIYCC in Deer Harbor, Moran, and Mud
-- from Sophia Fleming and Skylar Dalusio, with Mary Gropp -- The past three days have been very interesting and full of mud and dirt for the Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps! On Tuesday and Wednesday we worked with Marta Branch from the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee, and
Doe Bay Fest To Bring Crowds to Anacortes / Orcas Island Ferries
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Next week, from August 6 to 10, the annual Doe Bay Fest will bring throngs of music lovers to Orcas Island. We expect heavy traffic traveling between Anacortes and Orcas that weekend and limited reservation availability. Please plan ahead. We are running extra sailings
Orcas Christian School Now Accepting Applications
-- from Anna Vast -- Orcas Christian School is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications can be picked up during business hours at the high school office or found online at www.oics.org. Have questions about OCS? Schedule an enrollment appointment by contacting the office at 360-376-6683 or
Reservation Survey Results Are In: We’re Iffy
-- from Anne Haley, Chairman Washington State Transportation Commission -- The results of the Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) 2015 survey on WSF’s Reservation System are now available. You can see the results by clicking on the links below. Summary Presentation of Findings (Gives you a high level overview of
Big Trees on Orcas
Saturday, August 8, from 10am to 12 pm at Judd Cove Preserve, Orcas Island Carson Sprenger photo Gain a deeper understanding of our wonderful sylvan world with local Forest Ecologist Carson Sprenger. You’ll learn about the kinds of trees, the age of trees, the size of trees, and
Sheriff’s Report: July 23 – 28, 2015
-- from Robin DeLazerda -- July 23, 2015 15-004165 Found Property 12:38:05 07/23/15: An Eastsound woman called to report property she found on the sidewalk. 15-004168 Agency Assistance 16:10:43 07/23/15: Deputy on San Juan Island responded to the Customs dock in the Port of Friday Harbor to take a wanted subject into
Larsen Votes For Critical Transportation Funding
Calls Out Congress For Failing On Export-Import Bank -- from the Office of Representative Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today voted to make sure transportation projects nationwide will continue to receive funding through summer construction season. Larsen voted
County Health & Community Services Supports World Breastfeeding Week
-- from San Juan County Communications -- August 1-7, 2015 marks the annual celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, a global call to action for support and empowerment for ALL women in achieving their breastfeeding goals. This celebration highlights the positive impact breastfeeding has on long-term health. This year’s theme or
“Red Altar” Historic Theatre Tonight
Thursday July 30 at 8 p.m. at the Sea View Theatre -- by Margie Doyle -- "The Red Altar Project: Stories of Immigration, Migrations and Journeys" – is a visual and performance art celebration of our stories towards a diverse society. Nancy Wang, co-founder of Eth-Noh-Tech theatrical storytelling troupe, describes
Robin DiGeorgio Passes
Robin DiGeorgio, longtime resident of Doe Bay and island artist, passed away Thursday July 23, 2015 after a brief illness. A full obituary will be published in time and A Celebration of Life will take place at a date to be announced later on.
