Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
Calendula Workshop A “Salvy” Success
Colleen Stewart, Orcas school gardenkeeper, works with students and visitors to make calendula salve The first workshop held in our Public School Garden was on July 23. Those who came made calendula salve from the garden's own flowers, dried and steeped in oil for more than 3 weeks,
Gov. Jay Inslee Talks Reading
-- by Valerie Easton for Crosscut.com -- Jay Inslee is a home-grown governor. His Dad was a biology teacher at Garfield and Sealth high schools, and Inslee’s first foray into public service was when he fought for a new public high school during the years he lived near Yakima. Our
OIYCC Eradicates Scotch Broom
-- by Sklar Dalusio and Maia Lewis-Shunk, with Mary Gropp -- The Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps spent two days last week working with the San Juan Preservation Trust on easement property surrounding a large marsh at the base of Mt. Woolard. Over the course of two days we packed
WSF Acknowledges Issues with San Juans Reservations
-- from KING5News.com -- SEATTLE - Washington State Ferries acknowledged Tuesday it's considering changes to the new reservation system in the San Juans. Brian Churchwell, WSF manager of financial accountability, told the Washington State Transportation Commission that the agency is considering raising fees in the wake of multiple cancellations and
Fire Commissioners Call Special Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2015, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Orcas Fire Acting Chief Mik Preysz -- Special Meeting – This is a special meeting. The Secretary informed the Commission that the notice requirements of RCW 42.30.080 have been met by email transmission of a notice of this meeting to
Sheriff’s Report: July 15 – 21, 2015
-- from Robin DeLazerda -- July 15, 2015 15-003950 Traffic Stop 09:50:35 07/15/15: An Orcas Deputy initiated a traffic stop in Eastsound on a male driver for fail to wear a seat belt. It was discovered driver was suspended and had a warrant. Driver was taken in custody. 15-003951 Death Investigation 09:58:58
Beachwatchers and Birders Wanted
Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, Lopez Island Public Library Sunday, July 26, 11 a.m.to 3:30 p.m., Orcas Island Public Library -- from Hannah Spohn -- Dr. Julia Parrish, found of COASST—the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST)
The Whale Museum Lecture Series: “The Sea Floor Around Us”
Thursday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Jenny Atkinson -- The Whale Museum and San Juan Nature Institute are pleased to host Gary Greene for a lecture on July 30. Professor Greene will discuss “The Sea Floor Around Us” onThursday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. at The
Notice of Public Hearing on Eastsound Subarea Plan
Friday, August 21, 10 a.m., American Legion -- from San Juan County Communications -- Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Eastsound Subarea Plan update and Comprehensive Plan map amendments. The hearing will begin at or after 10 am, August
Kids 5-16 Who Exhibit Can Get into County Fair Free
-- from the San Juan County Fair -- That’s right, kids and parents! The only requirement for kids to get in free at the Fair this year is to participate in at least one of the 24 exhibitor departments showcased at the San Juan County Fair, August 12-15, 2015. This offer,
July Count: 81 Orcas, Including 4 Babies
-- from KOMONews.com -- In this Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 photo provided by the Center for Whale Research, a new baby orca whale swims near its mother near Vancouver Island in the Canadian Gulf Islands of British Columbia. (AP Photo/Center for Whale Research, Ken Balcomb) SEATTLE (AP) -
Guest Opinion: Is OPALCO Mismanaged?
-- by Alex MacLeod -- A day after the OPALCO board approved an emergency 10% increase in our electric rates, effective at the start of this month, its management issued a press release announcing the “Temporary Revenue Recovery Add-On.” In it, General Manager Foster Hildreth “explained” that the emergency increase
County to be Striping the Roads
-- from Joy Lord, SJ Public Works -- Road Striping is scheduled to begin on San Juan Island, Monday, July 27th. The operation should be moving to Orcas on Wednesday, July 29th. Shaw and Lopez are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4th and 5th. Striping operations will be limited to Monday
Guest Opinion: Rental Housing and “Families”
-- by Fred Klein -- First off, OPAL is to be congratulated for thinking big and initiating the first large, affordable rental housing initiative that Eastsound’s seen since Wally and Gretchen Gudgell’s creation of Lavender Hollow over twenty years ago. Likewise, OPAL’s approach to gather community input via an initial
Library Fair Coming Soon
-- from Sandy Wilson -- The second Saturday of August is a special day for those on Orcas Island. That is the date of the Library Fair and this year it will again be held on the Library Grounds, on August 8, from 10 - 3. The Fair is organized
Special Film Event: “The Secret Handshake”
Thursday, July 23 - 7:30pm Sea View Theatre -- from Donna Laslo -- Howie Klausner, former Orcas Island resident and Hollywood screen writer, is back on the island for a special screening of his new indie feature, "The Secret Handshake," Starring Kevin Sorbo and Amy Grant. The movie was filmed
