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
Marine Science Sensor Missing
From Russel Barsh The nonprofit conservation lab Kwiaht, parent organization for the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory, is offering a $200 reward for the return or recovery of a sensor that was removed last month from the county dock at Madrona Point, where it had been monitoring summer water temperatures
Guest Column: Transfer Station’s Unsung Heroes Praised
By Errol Speed I have had the great privilege in recent weeks to work in close quarters with the longtime operators of the Orcas Transfer Station, Ronni Silva and Robert Hammermeister. Their mastery of the complex ebb and flow of solid waste and recyclables is impressive. Their ability to
Garden Club Meeting: “Fall, the Forgotten Season”
The Garden Club's 2013-14 season begins with a talk on autumn plants Wednesday, September 18 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center By Jan Jacobsen "Plants to Carry the Garden Through Fall" The Orcas Island Garden Club will feature Roger Gossler on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.
Letter to the Editor: Common Sense Alliance Responds to CAO Ruling
Dear San Juan County Neighbors and Friends, Three days of hearings in Friday Harbor before the Growth Management Hearings Board (“Hearings Board”) on the San Juan County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (“CAO”) culminated in a decision received by the parties on Monday, September 9, 2013. The determination remanded the CAO back
Fundraiser for Tim Forbes Tonight!
Saturday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall There will be a fundraiser for Tim Forbes, who injured his back in a fall earlier this week, tonight at 8 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall. Forbes was airlifted to Harborview Hospital in Seattle and is
On the Spot: Hyak Crashes into Sailboat
by Cara Russell Yesterday, Sept. 13, Suzanne Lyons, longtime island resident and owner of Orcas Arts, was catching the 12:35 p.m. sailing from Anacortes to Orcas to Island. The boat was intending to make a stop at every island. Lyons was trying to get some sleep in her vehicle on
Writers Roundtable to Tap School Day Memories
from JoEllen Moldoff, Facilitator Saturday, September 14, 1-3 at the Library School Days: Tapping into Memories September marks the beginning of the school year, a new season, and a time for recalling memories of our school days. This month's Writers Roundtable will offer an opportunity to re-energize those memories in
News Just In: Ferry Hits Sailboat
By Margie Doyle 9:03 p.m. from Washington State Ferries The Hyak is returning to service with the 9pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw, and Orcas. 5:10 p.m. from Washington State Ferries The 6:45pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez has been cancelled. This will also cancel the 7:35pm sailing from
Marine Advisory Group Offers Citizen Science Training Workshop
Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept. 21 at Camp Orkila From San Juan County Marine Resources Advisory Committee Are you serious about protecting our shorelines? Do you want to learn more about our marine environments? Do you want to help collect the data needed to document “no net loss”? If
Eagle Forum: What Affordable Health Care Act Means to You
Friday, Sept. 13 at the Eastsound Fire Hall at 6 p.m. Eagle Forum of San Juan County is hosting a a forum on the "Affordable Care Act" open to the public on Friday September 13th starting at 6:00 pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Speakers include Daniel Himebaugh from the
Arthur: The Hunt Captivating and Compelling
Arthur: The Hunt continues Friday, September 13th, Saturday, September 14th and closing night, Sunday, September 15th. All performances will be at the Grange, beginning at 7:30 pm a review by Lin McNulty Creighten Hofeditz (Arthur) and Cara Russell (Morgan) "getting acquainted." Photo: Chris Thomerson Writing with my fingers
Orcas Update on the Affordable Care Act
By Aaimee Johnson from The Orcas Affordable Care Collaborative Washington State has been extremely proactive in its efforts to be ready for Medicaid expansion (the State Medicaid program is expanding to cover adults who meet income criteria) and enrollment for insurance coverage through the Washington State Exchange. "More people than
Shoreline Master Program Update
from Colin Maycock, AICP The County Council’s first touch on the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update with is scheduled to be held 10 am on September 16, 2013. The SMP regulates development and activities located 200 feet landward of the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) and seaward to the county
Great Island Grown Festival, Coming to an Island Near You
October 1-13, All Islands Pear in the Boat logo - the symbol of the rich agricultural heritage and historic orchards of the island archipelago. Bountiful farms, stunning pastoral landscapes and superb local food…that’s the San Juan Islands way of life! This October, farmers, restaurants, the island community, and
Vote Counting Equipment Test; Public Invited
Vote counting equipment testing on September 19 at 11:00 a.m. A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the November 5, 2013 General Election is scheduled for September 19. The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of ballots to
Two Free Opportunities to See and Learn About Salmon
Sustaining Salmon in a Rapidly Urbanizing Environment A Presentation by LLTK Executive Director Jacques White Thursday 9/12 @ Orcas Center | 6:30 p.m. Glenwood Springs Salmon Hatchery Open House Sunday 9/15 @ Glenwood Springs Salmon Hatchery (1649 Olga Rd) | 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Science displays; hatchery tours; hundreds of returning
