Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Perfect Chili Weather Greeted Cookoff Attendees
by Cara Russell "Me like it," says this young chili aficionado on the right. Photo: Cara Russell It was nonstop, heavy rain, and the wind kept trying to lift the tents away—the perfect weather to eat some hot chili. Saturday, September 28 was the Second Annual Chili Cookoff
Council Agenda
from Ingrid R. Gabriel, Clerk of the Council County Council Agenda for Monday, September 30, 2012 09:00 AM CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE DISCUSSION & UPDATES WITH COUNCIL DISCUSSION & UPDATES WITH COUNTY MANAGER DISCUSSION & UPDATES WITH DEPARTMENTS DISCUSSION: County Fair Update – Maddie Ovenell, Fairgrounds & Events
Whale of a Show is Fun, Talent-Packed Event
by Cara Russell The talented cast from Saturday night's Whale of a Show at Orcas Center. Photo: Cara Russell As the audience at Orcas Center excitedly waited for the 2013 Whale of a Show to begin, on Saturday September 28, many discussed years past when they or one
Art Opening at Orcas Center
from Artha Kass Opening Party, Friday, October 4, 5:30 p.m. Edge Arts Collective showing the month of October at Orcas Center. Edge Arts Collective– A Community of Alternative Artists Group Art Show will be on display the month of October at Orcas Center. Opening party Friday, October 4,
“Explosive” Weather on the Way
by Lin McNulty We're not really trying to be alarmist, but the latest forecast from NOAA/NWS contains a few words that seemingly require immediate attention, e.g., Urgent, Powerful, Explosive, and Strongest...on Record. Local weather spotter Danny Stevens says this is commonly referred to as "meteorological bomb," with possible wind gusts
Stormy September Continues
by Lin McNulty It may come as no surprise, but here it is officially from Brendan Cowan, Director of San Juan County Department of Emergency Management: NWS has issued a High Wind Warning from 3pm Sunday until 5am Monday, with strongest winds between 7pm and midnight. Southerly winds from 25-40
Flooding Again? Not Quite
by Lin McNulty Sandbags installed to divert flood waters from the PO building. Photo: Lin McNulty Another round of flooding was barely averted today in the village of Eastsound due to some advance planning as .83 inches of rain deluged the island in a very short period. Moana
Ghazel Boys Help Bring Orcas Hip-Hop Video to World
by Lin McNulty updated Sunday, Sept. 29 at 12:15 p.m. Anthony Ghazel, who was a drummer at the time, first became a fan of Common Market in high school while living on Orcas. He saw Common Market a few times before leaving for college (at Bumbershoot, for example). While a
Public Info on Hyak Crash with Sailboat Still Limited
by Lin McNulty The Ferry Hyak. In an interview, Marta Coursey from WSF Communications, was able to offer only limited information in the ongoing investigation involving a sailboat and the Ferry Hyak on September 13. Orcas Issues will present full information as it becomes available. In the meantime,
Orcas Fire & Rescue Faces Decision on New Financial Officer
by Cara Russell On Wednesday September 18, the Board of Fire Commissioners held a special meeting at Station 21 in Eastsound, mainly to discuss financial matters. Two personnel changes were announced: that Paul Turner, County Deputy Fire Marshall, was no longer employed by Orcas Fire and Rescue as of Sept.
OPALCO Seeks New Board Member as Bogert Resigns
from Suzanne Olson On Friday, September 27, the OPALCO Board of Directors accepted John Bogert’s resignation from the board with great appreciation and gratitude for his five years of service. Bogert wrote, “I would like to thank the cooperative’s membership for twice electing me to represent them on the board,
Exchange Rebuilding — Slowly but Surely
by Lin McNulty Terrill Chang, designer of the Skagit County transfer station, presents his views to the ad hoc Exchange committee. Photo: Lin McNulty "What ifs" and "how abouts" dominated the conversation on Wednesday, September 26, when the Exchange Redesign Advisory group presented its speculative findings and suggestions
The Gallery Installs New Show
from Terrel Kaplan Landscape by Susan Krieger The Gallery, a co-op of Orcas painters, has installed a new show. These painters have painted together as a group for years, studying the classic formalisms, and applying them to a myriad of personal choices of subject. Members are: Barbara Gourley,
In The Event Of The Unthinkable: An Oil Spill in our Waters
From Marta Branch, San Juan Marine Resources Committee (MRC) Coordinator The communities of the Northwest Straits region are keenly interested in planning for the potential of an oil spill in our marine waters. Industry groups, tribes, state, local, and federal agencies regularly conduct oil spill response drills. The average citizen,
Injured Lineman Recovering Well
from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO Doctors at Harborview Medical Center are calling our injured Journeyman Lineman Kevin Zoerb the “Miracle Man.” Kevin had a very successful surgery on his hand, which was burned in the accident on September 20th when he came into contact with a high voltage line. The prognosis
Orcas Food Cooperative Hiring Membership Coordinator
The Orcas Food Cooperative is hiring a Member Drive Coordinator to work a three-month period starting in October 2013. Interested applicants should send a letter of introduction and resume or a summary of qualifications to: Learner Limbach at orcasfoodcoop@gmail.com. Background and Overview: In 2013 the Orcas Food Cooperative incorporated
