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
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
Wednesday and Sunday: PlayFest Auditions
Wednesday March 5, 7 p.m., or Sunday, March 9, 2 p.m., The Grange -- by Cara Russell -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island (ATOI) at the Grange will be holding auditions for actors for the 9th annual PlayFest: seven 10 Minute plays, all written by local playwrights. Performance dates
WaFed Helping Kids Get in Habit of Saving
-- by Cara Russell -- Anne Ha, left, helps Christian Heisinger with his banking on March 4. On the first Tuesday of every month Washington Federal Orcas Branch manager Jamie Cier spends 8-8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria at the public school helping kids sign up for their own
Letter to Editor: Support Orcas Island Fire and Rescue
-- from Carl Buttke -- We live on an island where people, employees and volunteers with our fire department are willing to risk their health and even life to protect our lives and property. The least we can do in gratitude for these services is to support their need for
Guest Editorial: Expanded Fuel Shipping Increases Spill Risks in Salish Sea
-- from Janet Alderton of the San Juans Alliance -- March 24, 2014 is the 25th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. Many parts of Prince William Sound, where the spill occurred, have yet to fully recover from the catastrophic spill. Could such a disaster happen here in our San
Wildflowers, Sea Slugs Host Tides of March
Saturday March 15, 4–5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Russel Barsh -- Hookers onion. Kwiaht and the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory open the 2014 research and education season at Indian Island with a third annual Tides of March event for Orcas families and children at Emmanuel
Calling Orcas Center Members and Volunteers!
Sunday March 9, Meeting: 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Dinner and celebration follow -- from Artha Kass -- Join us for Orcas Center's Annual Member Meeting and Volunteer Thank You Dinner! We will present the Margaret Exton Award for Volunteer of the Year and the Bunny Award for best Orcas Center
Discuss the Whidbey Air “Growlers” Impacts
Saturday, March 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor -- from David Dehlendorf -- The San Juan County Democrats (SJCDs) invite party members and the general public to an informational presentation by Citizens of Ebey's Reserve on the subject of the increasing noise
Letter to the Editor: OIFR Saved My Life!
-- from Alan G. Edwards -- I am Alan G.Edwards and I support the levy in favor of OIFR!! In 2009 I had a stroke and just managed to dial 911---the 911 guy had me stay with him as he notified the Orcas EMT troops and monitored their progress step
Food & Friends at Upcoming Olga Potluck
Saturday, March 8, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Jan Ehrlichman -- You are invited to a wonderful gathering of friends and neighbors on Saturday, March 8 at the Olga Community Center. Olga is home to several successful small businesses, and some of these business owners have been invited
Premier Doo-Wop Group at Orcas Center
Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 pm, Orcas Center The Alley Cats never miss a beat as they bring their own contemporary style to the great songs of the `50s and `60s. They've appeared on TV, radio shows, at performing arts centers, schools, and even a USO show aboard an aircraft
