Here’s a thought…
“An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.”
SPANISH PROVERB
Sen. Ranker Bill Supporting Future Farmers Goes to Governor’s Desk
-- from Aaron Wasser, Sen. Ranker's Office -- The legacy of small Washington farms will be passed on to future generations with help from legislation adopted by the House, 88-9, on Friday. Senate Bill 5123, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, which cleared the Senate unanimously last
Senate OKs Rep. Morris’ Bill for 3rd New Ferry
-- from the Washington House Democrats -- The state would update its aging ferry fleet with a new boat and sustain shipyard jobs under a bill approved by the Senate today [March 7]. “This is a win for Washington,” said Rep. Jeff Morris, who sponsored the proposal. “This bill is
Special Library Board Meeting
-- from Mary Pugh -- The Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees will meet for a Special Library Board Meeting, Sunday March 9, 2014 at 11:30am at Mia's Restaurant, 109 N Beach Road, Eastsound. The meeting will be to discuss the Library Building Project.
Unitarian Universalists: No Sunday Service March 9
Lenten Supper March 12 -- from Susan McBain -- Our usual second-Sunday service will be replaced by a Lenten soup supper on Wednesday, March 12. Please join us at 5:30 for a simple meal and a brief service. We will meet in Benson Hall at Emmanuel Church, 242 Main Street.
Council Passes New CAO Regs
Public workshops on March 14 and 20 -- from San Juan County Communications -- County Council adopted new critical area regulations on March 5, 2014, to comply with a Growth Management Hearings Board’s decision. The regulations become effective March 31, 2014. Permit applications submitted on, or after March 31, 2014,
Link Daylight Savings Time with Smoke Alarm Checks
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m., when we spring forward one hour for the purpose of making better use of daylight. As we set our clocks ahead, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends testing your smoke alarms. Roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in
OPALCO Names Board Nominees
-- from Bev Madan, OPALCO Executive Assistant -- OPALCO's Committee on Nominations has named the following candidates for two Board of Director position openings in OPALCO's District 1 (serving San Juan, Pearl, Henry, Brown and Spieden Islands): Vincent Dauciunas Glenna Hall Bryan Hoyer Doug Rowan John Sheehan. In addition, the
Cancer Support Gathers Together March 13
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Support Group will gather together on Thursday, March 13 at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room of the Community Church. This is our chance to support each other, providing strength to others while receiving strength from them. We are all on a journey
Video Production Workshop Announced
March 13, 20 & April 3 at 204 West Montgomery in Mount Vernon, or via live internet stream Courses are open to San Juan County residents, and all of the courses are live-streamed so you can attend from your business or home. -- from Victoria Compton, San Juans Economic Development
Plan Ahead: Here’s the Shakespeare Festival Schedule
March 19 – 22, 2014 Third Annual Orcas Island Shakespeare Festival You are invited to come enjoy our Shakespeare Festival on Orcas Island, featuring costumed performers, an Eastsound Parade, street theater, and a performance of ‘Othello’ by The Seattle Shakespeare Company. The Stage on the Green, located in the heart
Letter to Editor: Let’s Not Lose the Service Level We Have Come to Expect
--- from Steven Jung & Susan McBain -- We write in support of the upcoming vote on a taxation levy to fund the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue department. We are personal beneficiaries of the quick, professional, and warmly human services of OIFD, and take some comfort in the future
Steady Stream of Islanders to County Open House
-- by Margie Doyle -- Frank Mulcahy, Fred Klein and Ken Katz discuss road improvements on Orcas Island County officials and staff came in great number to Orcas Island today to explain and discuss road standards, stormwater, regulations (including the Critical Areas Ordinance approved yesterday, March 5 by
Community Development and Planning Office Renovation Begins March 10
-- from Stan Matthews -- Construction work on the San Juan County Community Development and Planning lobby and offices located at 135 Rhone Street will force some temporary service modifications beginning March 10, 2014. The renovation will create more efficient customer service areas and spaces to meet with applicants. Counter
Agricultural Summit Schedule Shapes Up
Dry Goods, an original water color by Tom Hoffman, will be auctioned at the Agricultural Summit on March 8 -- Updated March 7 at 8 a.m. --The schedule for the 2014 San Juan Islands Agriculture Summit: Farming for the Next Generation" has been set for the county-sponsored event
Wind Quintet Coming to Orcas Classrooms
-- from Joyce Stone -- They’re called WindSync, a quintet of virtuoso players who show just how exciting a flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn can be. This fresh, energetic group will be the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Musicians-in-Residence the week of March 10th. The five members of WindSync
Gibboney Appointed Director of Community Development & Planning
-- from Stan Matthews, County Information Manager -- The San Juan County Council unanimously approved the appointment of Sam Gibboney as the new director of Community Development & Planning last month. She has served as the interim director of the department since October 2013. Ms. Gibboney has a wealth of
