Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
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
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
