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
Vandalism Hits Friday Harbor: Reward Offered
-- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- A spree of senseless vandalism occurred sometime late Saturday night-early Sunday morning in Friday Harbor. Targets of the vandalism include Friday Harbor Elementary School, Head Start, the pre-school at the Presbyterian Church, Kingdom Hall, and Homes For Islanders. Much of the damage was done
School’s Construction Bids Come In High
Superintendent Search and Buck Park Transfer on the horizon Orcas School Directors discussed the contractor bids for the OISD Capital Project to reconfigure and renovate district buildings at the monthly Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting last Thursday, Feb. 27. Those bids came in at over a million dollars
Letter to the Editor: For Superior Service, Support the Levy
-- by Greg Ayers -- Twenty-four hours. I have been a physician and an executive for over 3 decades, so I can recognize quality patient care and superior leadership. In medicine, it’s not just costs, but cost effectiveness. In leadership, it’s motivating and guiding a team to achieve a common
The Oscars on Orcas
-- by Cara Russell -- Gordon Koenig and Anita Orne greeted Oscar attendees at the Red Carpet. Movie buffs and Hollywood lovers pulled out old prom dresses and tuxedos from the darkest corners of their closet for this event. The Orcas Center lobby was decked out with golden
Council to Consider CAO Adoption
Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 9 a.m., Legislative Hearing Room -- from Linda Kuller -- The County Council will consider adopting the critical areas ordinance at a special meeting and public hearing which will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday March 5, 2014 The ordinance may be viewed at the following
Mayor Visits Orcas School
-- from Kathy Page -- Mayor Fargo visited Orcas Island Elementary School today for the Read Across America assembly. He escorted the "Tardy Queen" down the aisle and was present to award Marny Gaylord and Paula Towne with a crown for having the least number of tardies in their classrooms
CenturyLink Working to Provide Network Redundancy
-- from Jan Kampbell -- CenturyLink, as part of its ongoing commitment to its customers in San Juan County, is actively working to provide network redundancy. This redundancy will allow voice, Internet, E911 and other critical services to be rerouted onto other facilities to maintain service in the event of
Guest Column: Can Exxon Valdez-like Spills Happen Here?
-- by Chom Graecen -- 25 years ago, the Exxon Valdez hit a reef and leaked oil that covered an area 25 times the size of San Juan County waters, devastating the Alaskan ecology and economy. To this day, the spilled oil still remains in Alaskan soil. Many species and
Kulseth Announces Assessor Candidacy
-- from John Kulseth -- John Kulseth John Kulseth, Chief Appraiser for the Assessor’s office, has announced his candidacy for Assessor. “I’ve had the privilege of working in the Assessor’s office for 10 years and am now seeking the opportunity to lead the next four years of the
Come Learn About Biochar, and more…
Renel Anderson, President & CEO Biochar Supreme at the San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit March 7 and 8 -- Orcas Public School Everyone Welcome! by Madie Murray -- Biochar is for anyone interested in growing plants (and composting), from the home gardener to commercial farmer. Biochar is charcoal
Meditate, Move, Eat: Join Daniel Marty
Life Coach Daniel Marty will give a series of wellness talks at the Orcas library this month. Saturday March 8, from 11am-12pm Marty will give a talk on Meditation: "True happiness cannot be found outside yourself. Are you ready to go within?" Saturday March 15, from 1-2pm the talk will
Community Foundation Considers Grant Applications
-- from Hilary Canty, OICF Director -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) 2014 Community Grants cycle is starting to roll. Coleen O’Brien, OICF Grants Committee Chair, has gathered together a great group of 15 (3 OICF Trustees and 12 community volunteers) to serve on the committee this year. Each
The Orcas High School Sailing Team Hits the Water
-- from Burke Thomas -- Sail Orcas 2014l Left to right, Axel Greening, Wylie Kau, Coach Burke Thomas, Taj Howe, Coach Bob Brunius, Maggie Toombs, Matia Schwartz, Kaya Osborne, Quinn Freedman and Michael Cheshen, (Dana Sabine, Halle Thompson not in photo.) With snow still falling from the sky
Moonlight & Magnolias: Bechtel Has Done It Better Than Ever
-- a review by Jackie Bates -- Photo: Chris Thomerson In my first live theater review, I must say that that Moonlight and Magnolias is completely terrific. Everything about it, from the set and the props along, with the direction and the acting, couldn’t have been better. I
Library Board Schedules Special Meeting
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 8:30 a.m., Library Community Meeting Room -- from Mary Pugh -- Library Board will be meeting on Tuesday for a Special Meeting. Please note Agenda items as follows: Introductions Additions or Modifications to the Agenda Library Building Project: timeline, updates, and action items Public Comment
OIFR Responds to Missing Man, Chimney Fire Calls
-- from OIFR Chief Kevin O'Brien -- Friday February 28 at 7:20 p.m., responders from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue assisted San Juan County Sheriff's Deputies with a search for a missing adult male in the Bartell Road Neighborhood. The man was reported to have walked into a wooded area
