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A beautiful 12-foot “Whitehall” rowing skiff, made in Victoria, B.C., is one of the featured items you can bid on in OPAL’s second annual online auction, which opens Sunday, September 11, at 8 a.m. at www.biddingforg ood.com/opalauction.It will run for two weeks. The skiff is on display at the OPAL office, at the
On July 21-23, Islanders hosted over 230 tribal members from Heiltsuk, Kakawinchitl (Ahousaht), Bella Bella, Clayoquat, Cowichan, Songees, Tsawout, Victoria, Kwmut leleum and Lummi Nations from July 21-23. 12 canoes and their support crews traveled through the San Juan islands en route to the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in La Conner. 78 canoes
Maxx Jones’ Severance and Chief Harris’ Replacement Discussed at June 14 Meeting By Ken Brown The Orcas Island Board of Fire Commissioners began their June 14 meeting with a discussion of the Department of Natural Resources agreement. This agreement delineates who is in charge and what constitutes a Fire Department fire versus a natural resources
I don’t know who came up with the idea 20 years ago to march children and their pets through Eastsound, but I’m sure glad they did! Grassroots fundraisers like Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade are another reason we choose to live on this glorious island. There aren’t many places where children AND their creatures are celebrated. Everyone’s
At this year’s 21st annual event, on Saturday, May 28, the daycare center netted about $4,000, including fees from sponsors, registrants and the hamburger/hot dog concession. Prizes were awarded by the 21 community business sponsors. About 92 pets, from box turtles to chickens, paraded forth before gathering at Eastsound Village Green Stage for
Updated May 23 at 7:30 a.m. On Saturday May 28th, the 21st Annual Pet Parade will be taking over the streets of Eastsound! Kaleidoscope is at it again, preparing for the island’s furry friends parade, starting location is School Road at 10 a.m. for judging!As usual, the parade will start at 11 a.m.
Homes for Islanders Builds North Beach Gardens in Eastsound On Friday April 15, 2011 Home for Islanders held a “Key and Dedication Ceremony” at the Orcas Center. Six hardworking families built their own homes, starting 15 months ago. While working their regular day jobs, they also put in 35 hours required per week
At a Special Meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee on Jan. 20, members took on area assignments, adopted a procedure for that meeting only, and formulated their comments to the review for the Craftsman Corner project, a conditional use permit for a third building to be constructed at Orcas Rental and Saw. The Special
Discrepancies in regulations, review and permitting noted A large gathering of 21 public members and county staff, in addition to the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) heard at length of the failures in the County’s permitting process at the committee’s regular meeting on Jan. 6 last week. The focus was on the Craftsman Corner development,
From Fire Marshal Steve Marler The fire danger rating is being raised from “Low” to “Moderate” throughout San Juan County effective Thursday, July 22nd. The change was implemented by the San Juan County Fire Marshal’s office in cooperation with the fire protection districts serving Orcas, San Juan, Lopez and Shaw Islands. The State Department of Natural