Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Guest Column: Ferries Reservation Update
Wednesday, May 28 at 11 a.m. at the Friday Harbor Yacht Club -- by Jim Corenman, Chair, San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee -- WSF is on track to offer reservations for most of the San Juan Islands routes starting with the Winter 2015 schedule, starting December 28. The planning
Business Entrepreneurs Invited to EDC Business Café
Thursday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Orcas Hotel -- from the San Juan Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council invites business entrepreneurs to the first EDC Business Café event, on Thursday, May 29, from 10:00am until noon on Orcas Island. The
Orcas Center Offering Sound Workshops
Saturday, May 31, 12-4pm: Intro to Audio, and Sunday, June 1, 12-4pm: Live Sound Basics, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Jake Perrine and Kevin Dickey will present TWO audio workshops at Orcas Center. The workshops are open to the public, and designed for audio hobbyists who want to
Greg White Selected to School Board
-- Board refines bond and levy plans -- by Margie Doyle -- Greg White takes the oath for service on the Orcas Island School District board of directors The Orcas Island School District Board selected as their newest member, Greg White, who will take the seat occupied by
Test Your Water’s Health
-- from Emillie Novak, Updated May 28 at 3:30 p.m. -- Do you ever wonder if the water you are drinking is the water your body needs to thrive and avoid chronic disease? We would love to have you come to an educational demonstration and bring your own water to
Youth Conservation Corps Ready to Start Work!
-- by Margie Doyle -- Last year's fledgling Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps, with crew leaders Marta and Phil Branch Fifteen fortunate young people will work this summer to conserve nature on Orcas Island. Mary Gropp is the new Program Director of the two-year old Orcas Island Youth
Fire Chief’s Report: April 1 — April 30, 2014
-- from Chief Kevin O'Brien -- Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2014 Execute the mission of OIFR through the direction of the Board of Commissioners Improve and maintain fiscal accountability for all OIFR operations • Provide positive leadership for OIFR and our community Improve reliability and performance for OIFR
Open Letter to Council Re: Stolen Ferry Rides
-- from Peter Bohr -- To: Bob Jarman Rick Hughes Jamie Stephens Dear County Councilmen, At my behest, the Islands Sounder and Orcas Issues each recently published articles regarding the ongoing thefts of multi-ride cards on the Washington State Ferries. Hopefully, you read the articles and are aware of the
Tuesday Morning Ferry Delays
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE: 1:23 p.m. The Hyak continues to operate approximately 40 minutes behind schedule due to earlier operational delays. The Evergreen State is approximately 30 minutes behind schedule. The 9:35 a.m. sailing from Lopez to Anacortes is delayed approximately 25-30 minutes due to operational
Public Meetings to Form San Juan Islands National Monument Policy
-- from Marcia deChadenedes, San Juan Islands National Monument Manager -- The BLM is hosting gatherings to share and discuss our draft San Juan Islands National Monument Interim Management Policy. As a draft, the document is not complete without your input and feedback. We will integrate responses over the next
Town Hall Focus: Upgrade, But Don’t Change Anything
-- by Lin McNulty -- After spending most of the day at the County Council Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, I left in a state of exhaustion and awe. Our Council Members are expected (required) to have their busy fingers in hundreds of pies at any given time.
Doing “The Bite”
-- by Cara Russell -- Under a big white tent and with the purchase of a dozen tickets, I made my way inside the crowded carnival of aromas, to sample the different cuisines that Orcas Island restaurants (and brewery) had to offer. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday,
A Plethora of Photos of Pets on Parade
-- by Cara Russell -- A herd of goats created a bit of a traffic jam at the Orcas Island Public School on Saturday morning. It took a lot of coaxing and pushing by their handlers to get them on the move as Orcas Island animals of all kinds participated
Guest Column: Urgent Notice about Swallows
-- from Howie Rosenfeld -- Over the last few years, I've noticed a steady decline in our swallow population. Then I heard a Radio CBC program that verified my observation. It said Tree Swallows have declined dramatically and many have lost 10% of body mass. An article online said Barn
NASA Scientist Chris McKay Visits OIHS
-- by Michael Riordan -- NASA planetary scientist Chris McKay fields yet another question from an OIHS student On Monday [May 19], over 100 students and teachers at Orcas Island High School were treated to a wide-ranging account of the search for life in Antarctica, on Mars and
Salmonberry To Host Community Sing-a-long and Open House
Wednesday, June 4, 4-6 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Paul Freedman -- Salmonberry School invites the Orcas Island Community to an all-ages family music event, potluck dinner and open house on Wednesday, June 4 from 4-6 PM. All are welcome and encouraged to bring an instrument or just your voice,
