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
Reminder: ORS Hearing on Monday
San Juan County Council will travel to Orcas Island on Monday, August 19 at 10:15 a.m. to conduct a public hearing at the Eastsound Fire Station for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed San Juan County Solid Waste Systems Operations and Service Agreement (Orcas Solid Waste Facility) between
Eastsound Water Use Surprising
from Paul Kamin EWUA Curious minds ask why? EWUA produced more water in July 2013 than in any month since 2005. EWUA’s high meter readings for July suggests that people are using more water. Recent system improvements have allowed EWUA to keep up with this increased demand without any trouble.
Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous
from Mark Smaalders Wooden boats of all sizes attend the Rendezvous, from rowboats to motor launches, and daysailers to historic tall ships. The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands is holding the Twelfth Annual Wooden Boat Rendezvous 2–4 September 2013 at Deer Harbor, Orcas Island, Washington.
SJI Conservation District Open House!
from Linda Lyshall You are Invited! Please join us for our Open House and come celebrate with us in our new location! All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you! Date: Friday, August 23rd Time: 4-6PM Where: 530 Guard Street, Friday Harbor
Early Morning Fire Strikes Down Downriggers in Friday Harbor
by Lin McNulty Smoldering remains from Downriggers fire in Friday Harbor. Photo: Curtis Frink Members of San Juan County Fire District 3 were awakened this morning at approximately 2:30 a.m. by fire alert tones for a structure fire at Downriggers Restaurant on the Friday Harbor waterfront. The building
Public Input Invited Re: Hospital Affiliation
by Lin McNulty Islanders Gretchen Krampf and Jean Henigson hosted a public presentation on Thursday, August 15 at the Eastsound Fire Station. Those in attendance were there to hear San Juan Islander Monica Harrington (who runs a blog called CatholicWatch.org, and was involved with the group that voiced their concern
WSF Updates: Busy and Busier
from Washington State Ferries Ridership grows since 2007 I am happy to report that the system carried more than 2.5 million riders during July 2013 and that this was the busiest July since 2007! Compared to July 2012, we are up 4.1 percent for total riders, 2.8 percent for vehicles
Artworks to Feature Shawna Franklin Works
from James Hardman Shawna Franklin featured during August at Orcas Artworks. The Orcas Island Artworks features oil paintings of crows by Shawna Franklin through the month of August. “I am thinking about capturing a gesture, describing the form, and attempting to create a sense of space. Crows seemed
Youth Football Season Kicks Off
from Krista Bouchey Orcas youth on the line for a new season. The Youth Football Season has kicked off with an enthusiastic group of young players. Last week Orcas Park and Rec hosted a football camp for Pee Wee Level players. Twelve players ages 7 - 10 came
Bardot and Faun Fables at Music in the Park
from Evan Allred Henri Bredouw Orcas Island native Henri Bredouw (aka Henri Bardot) will be performing songs off his newest album “Tunnels”, along with a mixture of covers and new material this Sunday, Aug. 18th at the Village Green. After extensive touring throughout the Midwest and performances at
Two-Day Artisan Broom Making Workshop in Olga
Participants will learn how to make the beautiful detail shown here. Wednesday, September 4 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. AND Thursday, September 5 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Olga Community Center From Madie Murray Before 1797, brooms in America were home and hand-made, often by just
Tango Soiree Returns to Roses Cafe
from Sara Thomsen Ruth de Vicenzo Ruth de Vicenzo, christened by the media as “the vinyl voice” of Tango, returns to Orcas August 24 for an enchanting evening, featuring flights of South American inspired food prepared by Roses' chef, live music, and dancing to create an unforgettable taste
Fire Chief’s Report: July 8—August 12, 2013
............................CALLS FOR SERVICE ....................This Report ........Year to Date EMS.................. 71....................392 Fire/Other........ 38....................151 Total................. 109.................. 543 2012.......... 1/1/12–8/12/12..............463 Year to date responses have increased 17.28% Compared to 2011, year to date responses have increased 33% Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2013 Execute the mission of OIFR through direction of the
Visit The Gallery This Weekend: Extended Hours
from Terry Johnson The Gallery co-op members, L to R: Mimi Peters, Anne Pedersen, Betsy Nelson. THE GALLERY, located at 374 North Beach RD across from Enzo's, will be extending its hours for this coming weekend: 10:00 - 4:00 August 16, 17, 18. We will also be showing
Lower Tavern Gets Totally Flocked
by Lin McNulty A whole fence full of flamingos greeted Lower Tavern employees as they arrived for work on Wednesday morning. Photo: Ken Hansen Employees arriving to work at The Lower Tavern on Wednesday morning were greeted by a flock of flamingos. While not technically a flock, a
Editorial: Look up at the Stars in the Sky
This week the Perseid showers are scheduled to reach their peak. The “star showers” have been observed in the summer sky since 36 A.D. and they awe us with their reliability and their mystery. One of our many natural benefits to living in the San Juans is the beautiful dark
