Here’s a thought…
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
MARK TWAIN
Looking for Local Artists for Our Public Schools
-- from the Orcas Island Education Foundation -- Art for Orcas Kids, A-OK, brings artists to island students Are you an artist...who likes working with children? Then the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) is looking for you! "A-OK" (Art for Orcas Kids) is a program under OIEF. It
Tattered, Torn & Sepia: A Call for Visual Artists in San Juan County
October 1 deadline for registry -- from the San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- This year, the San Juan Islands Museum of Art’s (IMA) annual Artists' Registry exhibition will open on November 20, 2015 and run through January 11, 2016. "Tattered, Torn & Sepia" will feature the artwork of
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Zeroes in on Subarea Plan
Thursday, Sept. 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will conduct a Final Review of the Eastsound Subarea Plan, as presented by Senior Planner Colin Maycock of the San Juan County Department of Community Development •
Sheriff’s Report: August 26 – September 1, 2015
August 26 - September 1, 2015 August 26, 2015 15-005164 Traffic Stop 01:08:20 08/26/15 Ray Harvey On 08/26/15 at approximately 0105 hours a Deputy performed a traffic stop at Crowe Valley Road and West Beach Road, Eastsound. Further investigation revealed that the driver was under the influence and driving with a suspended license.
Garden Club Welcomes Roses to the Garden
Wednesday, September 16 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center -- by Jan Jacobson -- "Welcoming and Designing Roses to Your Garden" with Nita-Jo Rountree will be the featured speaker at the Garden Club's first meeting of its 2015-16 year. Ms. Rountree, prior to relocating to the Northwest, began her garden
Letter to the Editor: Come Meet to Reclaim the American Dream
-- from Hedrick Smith -- Hi Orcas Friends, Okay, so it's officially fall - time to get moving... Hope you've had a great Labor Day weekend and you're ready to plunge into action. Eight of us met on Sunday, but that timing wasn't practical for most of you, we realize.
Attention All Trashion Fashionistas!
-- from Linda Peth for the Orcas Island Grange -- Get ready for the Trashion Fashion Show on Oct. 24! A Trashion Fashion Show is coming October 24th at the Orcas Island Grange. Use your imagination and have fun creating your wardrobe of recyclable, reusable materials! This is
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
