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
Lost & Found: Immature Turkey Found
Claim young turkey before raccoons do By Ronda Jones Just trying to find the caretaker of a friendly, immature turkey that has been visiting our yard. We suspect the turkey has been cared for by humans as it is very friendly and loves corn chips! We have far too many
Noxious Weeds Threaten Forest, Meadows and Agriculture
Noxious weeds, like this wild clematis, strangle trees By SJC Noxious Weed Control Program While invasive weed populations are expanding at an almost exponential rate across North America, annually costing the US economy billions of dollars, we in the San Juans have been more fortunate. Weeds have been
State Park Centennial & the Legacy of the CCC
The entrance to Moran State Park in the days of Model T's Lecture Sunday July 21st at Summit Learning Center From the Friends of Moran State Park Freelance writers and photographers, Ren and Helen Davis will be speaking of "The Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)" at
Call for Artists: Island Scenes
from Emily Reed Island Scenes: A Celebration of Place - Exhibit at the County Fair In San Juan County we see historic rural and small town views becoming suburban. The Island Scenes project is an effort to record images of what is here now which represent "old Island" and what
Call for Monologues
from Lin McNulty Actors Theater of Orcas Island (ATOI) is looking at putting together a production of locally-written monologues. Somewhat patterned after "The Vagina Monologues," this collection will be entitled "The Abortion Monologues." Obviously, a hot ticket topic right now, ATOI hopes to explore all aspects of abortion—pro, con, been-there-did-that,
Deer Harbor Plan Review Agenda
Wednesday, July 10, 1:30 — 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center Agenda 1. Chair: Call To Order, Quorum, Minutes of last meeting 2. Chair will recognize Public Attendees. Members of public are invited to participate in committee discussions. Chair will recognize speakers. 3. Committee Observation, Comments Reviews etc. regarding: SJC
Join Local Study on Apprentice – Mentor Programs
from Morgan Meadows Residents of San Juan County are invited to participate in a brief online survey, which closes at midnight on July 15. Designed by Morgan Meadows as part of a capstone project for her M.Ed. program, she plans to share the results in a follow-up article. If you
A Solemn Memorial
by Lin McNulty Memorial at OIFR for fallen firefighters. Photo: Cara Russell While photographing celebratory events around the island on the 6th of July, Orcas Issues photojournalist Cara Russell captured this image of a somber memorial at Orcas Island Fire and Rescue. The memorial honors the 19 hotshot
Friday Harbor Marchers Say “No” to Coal
From Donna Riordan, Orcas No Coalition Friday Harbor residents turned out in force to march against Coal. Some 85 concerned residents and friends of the San Juan Islands marched and chanted in opposition to the proposed Gateway Pacific terminal at Cherry Point in Bellingham at the Friday Harbor
Class of 2013 Makes Generous Donation
from Jean Henigson Photographed here are (from left to right): Jessica Gudgell, representative of the Class of 2013 who presented the award; Kari Schuh, Steering Committee member of IRHI; and Nile Reed, IRHI Teen Representative for two years, also a member of the Class of 2013. The Island
Chamber Announces Parade Winners
from Lance Evans With this year's parade theme of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Celebrate Sustainability," top prize goes to OPAL. Photo: Cara Russell The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the three winning parade entries in Saturday's Community Parade. Parade volunteers reviewed all the entrants, and
$5.5M Federal Funding for Cattle Point Road
Work on Cattle Point Road is scheduled to start in 2016 From Shannon Wilbur, San Juan County Public Works Department 2013 has been a critical year for Cattle Point Road. In the past six months, the Final Environmental Statement (FEIS) was approved, design funds were identified and
SCORE! at New Second-hand Store
SCORE! is open with Tina Roye and Donna Wildman ready to help! By Margie Doyle SCORE! the “Nifty Thrifty” variety store is open for business in the Post Office building in Eastsound. Need a pillow, a board game, a mirror, dishes, earrings or a unique work of art?
The Met Summer Encores Continue!
"The Anvil Chorus" from "il Trovatore" See it Friday evening, July 13 at the Orcas Center! Friday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center David McVicar’s critically acclaimed and stirring production of Verdi’s intense, scorching tale of love and vengeance, Il Trovatore might be the composer’s
County Council to Meet Regularly on Mondays
The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting Workshop on Monday, July 8, 2013 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 10:30 AM. The purpose of the meeting is for the Council to discuss various administrative items with the County Manager. The Monday
Get Ready for Olga Daze!
By Jan Ehrlichman Lots is happening to get ready for Olga Daze, which takes place in Olga on July 20th. There will be great food, great bargains, great music and lots of fun. Everyone gets to march in a parade through Olga, and immediately following the parade there will be
