Here’s a thought…
“The less a statesman amounts to, the more he loves the flag.”
KIN HUBBARD
SeaDoc Loses Volunteer and Friend
from the SeaDoc Society Sadly, our friend Nancy Alboucq passed away earlier in the summer after a short battle with cancer. Nancy was a frequent volunteer in the SeaDoc office and always brightened our days when she came in. She was dedicated to the principles of SeaDoc and was a
Larsen Helps Secure Federal Funding to Protect Puget Sound Killer Whales
from the Office of Representative Rick Larsen Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced that the federal government will spend more than $900,000 to protect Southern Resident Killer whales in the Puget Sound. Larsen actively supported the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife’s application for the grant, including by sending
Last Minute Opportunity to Participate…
from Ingrid R. Gabriel Clerk of the Council Due to interest in providing public comment during the August 6, 2013, 9:15 AM scheduled Public Hearing on the proposed Ordinance Amending the Conservation District Fee Assessment, the Council will receive comment via teleconferencing. To participate, please call the following conference number:
Pete Moe Steps Down to Step Up
by Lin McNulty Pete Moe has been doing double duty at the Funhouse Commons, as well as Orcas Recycling Services. Pete Moe, Executive Director of the Funhouse Commons, announced last night that he will be stepping down from his current position after seven years to become the new
Surprised? Orcas Wins “Favorite Island”
from Shareen Perkins Kenmore Air There we are—everyone's favorite island—from the air. Photo: Kenmore Air We received over 2,300 entries in our "Vote for your favorite Island" promotion, and the winner again this year is Orcas Island! Congratulations to everyone that voted for "The Emerald Isle" - a
Indian Island Naturalists Notebook: Shiner Perch
Shiner Perch have weird parasites! Haemobaphes diceraus Yes, it looks really nasty! And it can be very bad news for a small fish like this young Shiner Perch. Haemobaphes diceraus may look like a red worm, but it is actually a penellid copepod—a group of tiny crustaceans that
Tour Early Orcas Industry at Judd Cove
Saturday, August 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. Explore the Early Lime Industry of the San Juan Islands with Boyd Pratt and Steve Cohan. Boyd Pratt is an architectural historian from San Juan Island. His extensive research coupled with a delightful storytelling style brings to life the fascinating
Update from Doe Bay and the Upcoming Fest
from Joe Brotherton, Owner Doe Bay Resort Doe Bay was heartbroken to lose the Olga Café. We refer guests there all year round, but especially at Doe Bay Fest. Although we were fully staffed, we have been able to employ some of the workers who were suddenly jobless. We are
“How to Make a Zombie Movie” Continues on Orcas!
from Conrad Wrobel Conrad and Hunter making "Angels of the City" Last year, the film class that offered kids acting and hands-on filming experience was well received by the community. Now, by popular demand, it will return this summer for the youth. Overseen by filmmakers Conrad Wrobel and
Senator Ranker Praises Decision to Expand Impact Study of Coal Terminal
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below following the decision to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact study should the coal export terminal project at Cherry Point move forward: “This is exactly the decision we have been seeking for several years now since we wrote the first comment letter
Letter to the Editor: “Medical Alert” Telephone Scam
I wanted to alert [Orcas Issues' readers] to the following telephone scam; we experienced it on all three of our telephone lines last week. The caller announces that someone has ordered an “emergency medical alert system” for you because you have had a fall (in a recorded message) and goes
Join the Wildlife 100 Tour on Any Island!
Cycle on with Wildlife Cycles on Sunday, August 11! 100 Mile Tour Benefits Orcas Park & Rec The 22nd Annual Wildlife 100 cycles out on Sunday, August 11. Are you ready to ride? Dan Christopherson of Wildlife Cycles says, "This is a pretty low-key affair, even after 21
Open Letter to Corps of Engineers from Lummi Nation
Colonel Bruce A. Estok, District Engineer US Army Corps of Engineers - Seattle District PO Box 3755 Seattle, WA 98124 SUBJECT: Lummi Opposition: Proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal Bulk Dry Goods Shipping Facility (Ref. No. NWS-2008-260) and the Custer Spur Rail Expansion (Ref. No. NWS-2011325) Projects Dear Colonel Estok, The Lummi
The Tradition Evolves: the 57th Annual Library Fair
By Margie Doyle The ever-popular Library Fair will re-locate at the Library on Rose Street Orcas Islanders are readers and the August 10 Library Fair, sponsored by the Orcas Island Friends of the Library, celebrates that fact with books sales and fair booths – and this year,
Re-scheduled: Kool Kruise for Kaleidoscope!
Now scheduled for Sunday, August25 From Kaleidoscope Childcare Center Wes Heinmiller, of M.V.Northern Light Charters, has graciously donated an afternoon cruise on his 1987 68' Hatteras Wide Body Cockpit Motoryacht (see charternorthernlight.com for photos). The cruise will consist of a two-hour casual trip through San Juan waters in a luxurious
Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz at Next Brown Bag Concert
Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz perform at the noontime Brown Bag Concert next Wednesday From Sharon Abreu Come join us for our annual Brown Bag Concert at Emmanuel Church in Eastsound this coming Wednesday, August 7, from 12:00-12:30 pm. This year, Mike and I will be sharing some
