Here’s a thought…
“The less a statesman amounts to, the more he loves the flag.”
KIN HUBBARD
San Juan Firefighters Help in Colockum Park Fire
Fire near Wenatchee, Wash. Photo courtesy of Don Seabrook of Wenatchee World from Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal's Office On the afternoon of Saturday July 27th, San Juan Island Fire Rescue sent three firefighters and two vehicles to assist at a fire located near Wenatchee. The
Word on the Street is… Rumor Only
by Lin McNulty Rumor on the street is that an arsonist is in custody—case solved. Unfortunately, says Fire Marshal Paul Turner, "it's not true. We're just not there." Orcas Issues received a "tip" this afternoon that someone had been taken into custody. Turner says his office also received several phone
Island Youth Shine at Regional Leadership Camp
from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO 2013 Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship winners Maya Burt-Kidwell, Bree Swanson and Brodie Miller All four of the high-school students from San Juan County who participated in the Idaho Consumer-Owned Utility Association (ICUA) Youth Rally in July brought home additional scholarship awards and made
Slug & Snail Bait: Keep Out of Pets Reach!
Signs of slugs and ways to bait Yes, even the kind with iron phosphate. A recent review of pet exposures reported to the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) found 56 cases involving 61 dogs that showed signs compatible with iron toxicosis after being exposed to iron phosphate baits.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Firefighting Volunteers & Crews
Thank you to the Orcas Island firefighters, emergency personnel and all who supported them on the early morning of July 19th. One of our buildings was the other fire that night. Our Willis Lane fire was called in shortly after the call for the fire at the Artworks and units
Qi Gong & T’ai Chi Chih with Joan Roulac
Ready to relax, re-group, & re-generate your life force energy? Whether it is to benefit your busy work week, your workout schedule, or to get you tuned up, Qi Gong & T’ai Chi Chih can help. Experience quick & lasting results as you start to move, play, and re-balance your
Learn How to Protect Your Home During a Wildfire
Jack Cohen will speak on Firewise communities From the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District Join us Thursday, August 8, at 6:00 p.m. at the Eastsound Firestation with our special guest Jack Cohen, a Research Physical Scientist from the Fire Sciences Laboratory, for an exciting lecture —
Glenna Hall Appointed to OPALCO Board
Glenna Hall At their July 18th meeting in Eastsound, the OPALCO Board of Directors appointed Glenna Hall, of San Juan Island, to fill the vacant seat for District 1 (San Juan, Brown, Henry, Pearl and Speiden islands). The seat was vacated in May when George Mulligan resigned from
Kathy Page, New Elementary Principal, Can’t Wait for School to Start
Kathy Page, new Orcas Island Elementary Principal By Cara Russell This September 4th the students of Orcas Island Elementary will go back to school with a new face greeting them at the door -- Kathy Page, the new elementary school principal. Born and raised in Washington State, Page
Golden Tree Brings New Life to Pioneer “Mansion”
The Golden Tree Hostel on North Beach Road, with its owners and renovators, Ken Katz and Ian Woolworth By Margie Doyle After 120 years in existence, two years abandoned and two years’ renovation, one of Eastsound’s pioneer “mansions” is now open as the Golden Tree Hostel, a
Council Ready to Set Public Hearing Dates for Orcas Recycling Services
By Margie Doyle On Monday, July 29, San Juan County Solid Waste Program Administrator Sam Gibboney is slated to officially notify the County Council that key contract issues have been resolved regarding the Orcas Solid Waste Facility with Orcas Recycling Services (ORS). In its Staff Report dated July 22, county
Orcas Pioneers: Bigamist Boone
By Tom Welch The Tale of ‘Bigamist Boone’ A very well-respected pioneer family of Doe Bay had many children, among them a daughter named Julia. She was born and raised here on Orcas Island in the late 1800’s, living on a farm, attending school at the little schoolhouse in Olga
English Ivy: Not Poison But Noxious!
English Ivy in Eastsound is choking the life out of this tree English Ivy is an attractive vine that is widespread in Western Washington and the San Juans. It is an ornamental that is often planted intentionally but has become an invasive plant in forests, woodlands and
Council Clerk’s Corner (C3)
By Ingrid Gabriel, Clerk to the San Juan County Council Corner Quotes: “Policy should reflect the needs of the citizens.” – Rick Hughes “I only ate 2 pancakes at the Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast.” – Bob Jarman While the feedback to the first Corner has been largely enthusiastic, a few readers
Bon Voyage to App
in honor of App Applegate, Nov 10, 1918 - June 11, 2013 Bon voyage potluck and story sharing in honor of App Applegate at Odd Fellows Hall, 6-8pm, Monday July 29. People should bring their own plate, cup, utensils, beverage and potluck item, as well as their stories. Those who
Local Folk and Crow Valley Family String Band Play at Music in the Park
Carl Burger and Marc Cohen make up Local Folk Music in the Park from 5-7 pm on Sunday, August 4. Local Folk (a duo of Carl Burger and Marc Cohen) will be joined by special guests, the Crow Valley Family String Band (Jim Litch, Rachel Bishop, Tashi Litch,
