Here’s a thought…
“If ever the time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin.”
SAMUEL ADAMS
Noxious Weed Alert: Garlic Mustard
-- from Kate Yturri, Judy Winer and Gwen Stamm, San Juan Master Gardeners -- Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is a flowering herb that was introduced to North America from Europe as a food and medicinal plant. Although edible for humans, it is not eaten by local wildlife or insects. It
Orcas Center Golf Classic Coming!
Saturday September 6 at the Orcas Island Golf Course -- from Justin Taylor -- This will be the 20th and final year of this great event! Scramble Tournament - $75 9:30 a.m. Register 10:00. Tee-off 12:30 p.m. Lunch on turn 2:00 Lower Tavern burgers and awards Winning team gets to
San Juan County Public Works Director Resigns
-- from Communications, San Juan County -- Frank Mulcahy has given San Juan County notice that he will resign from his position as Public Works Director effective Sept. 30, 2014, citing family and career reasons. Frank joined the County in late 2011. During his tenure, Frank oversaw the county’s transition
Josie Barrow’s Journey into Colorful Creativity at Orcas Center
Friday September 5 reception at 5:30., Orcas Center -- from Josie Barrow -- Josie Barrow The Orcas Center Lobby Gallery will show the art of Josie Barrow during the month of September. The exhibit will be partially a retrospective show, beginning with 3 pieces from her high school
Ferries: Everything was Wonky — Now Kaleetan is Back
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 1:33 p.m., Tuesday, September 2 The Kaleetan will resume service with 2 p.m. sailing from Anacortes. UPDATE: 10:50 a.m., Tuesday, September 2 Due to maintenance issues on the Kaleetan, the 10:20 a.m. sailing from Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas was cancelled. The Elwha's
COER Asks for OLF Flights Delay Until EIS Completed
-- from Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- Members of the Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve (COER) announced today that the Navy has delayed the formation of a new expeditionary squadron of Growlers while the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) is completed on the Growlers based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island.
School Spirit Begins With Clean-up Volunteers
-- from Fred Klein -- [metaslider id=31441] I happened by Orcas School this Labor Day morning about 9 a.m. and found a merry band of volunteers organized by past school board member Bill Wulff, who were hard at work power washing the entry sidewalks and cafeteria loading dock, weed eating,
Superintendent Eric Webb Leads Orcas Schools
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas School District Superintendent Eric Webb, flanked by his son McCabe and his wife Jana "The greatest contributing factor in education is not the superintendent or principals, not the facility nor the fund balance," Eric Webb told the assembled Orcas Island School staff
Enter Now! Third Annual Chili Cook–off to Benefit the Giving Tree
Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Village Green Giving Tree Committee Soliciting Entries -- from Jim Biddick -- Two happy chili tasters from last year's event. Photo: Cara Russell The Third Annual Chili Cook-off is planned to September 27, and the Giving Tree Committee is soliciting
Call for Auditions at Orcas Center: A Christmas Carol
Sunday, September 14 – 1:00 to 3:00 PM – Center Stage Sunday, September 21 – 1:00 to 3:00 PM – OffCenter -- from Artha Kass -- Performances: December 10 thru 14, 6:30 PM This year Orcas Center begins an all new, local musical production, based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas
Museum Benefit History Cruise Still Has Openings
Sunday, September 7, 12:30 p.m,. Orcas Landing Dock -- from Denise Wilk -- Our Museum is owned and survives by the generous donations of our visitors and community. It is open to the public most of the year. It is an amazing resource for old and young alike to discover
Need a Reading? Triana Coming to Orcas
Wednesday – Thursday, September 3 – 4, Heartwood House -- from Triana Elan -- Astrologer Triana Elan is making her annual trek to the San Juans to provide personal readings. She will be on Orcas Island on Wednesday and Thursday (the 3rd and 4th of September) at Heartwood House on
A Night of Tradition and Vision
-- by Margie Doyle -- Lisa Byers, Rollie Rueb and Jan Koltun share stories of Orcas Island at the Aug. 30 "130 Years and Counting" Auction Jan Koltun addressed "An Orcas Family: 130 Years and Counting" auction attendees, saying the gathering seemed like a cross between "High Mass
Congratulations to the Orcas Trailblazer 4-H Horse Club!
-- from Lorena Stankevich -- Orcas Triaiblazer club members: Emma Freedman, Dana Sabine, Daria Stankevich, Emma Minnis, Margot Van Gelder and Aliza Diepenbrock The Orcas Trailblazers 4-H Horse Club received one of two San Juan County Board Fair Awards last month at the San Juan County Fair. Board
Summer Drift Card Drop To Study Salish Sea Oil Spill Impacts
-- from Katie Fleming -- LUSH Seattle employees volunteer with FRIENDS of San Juans to do a drift card drop to track the effects of an oil spill in the Salish Sea. Plywood drift cards stamped with “this could be oil” were released this week in an experiment
School District Readying for First Day, Sept. 3
Superintendent Eric Webb stands between the new middle school building and the old "80s building" as construction continues apace. -- by Margie Doyle -- Behind the chain link fences at the Orcas Island School District campus, the work of Tiger Construction and subcontractors has been simmering all summer
