Here’s a thought…
“The less a statesman amounts to, the more he loves the flag.”
KIN HUBBARD
Community Band Concert Coming June 1!
The Community Band at the Music Advocacy Guild's school music benefit concert in March By Karen Key Speck The Orcas Island Community Band in its 23rd year is proud to be the longest established band in the San Juan Islands. It’s a fun-loving group which has strong friendships among
Orcas Island Seed Library Launches
Photographed from left to right are the Orcas Island Seed Library organizers: Learner Limbach, Cathleen McCluskey, Audrey Neddermann, and Emmett Adam. Self-service seed exchange now open in the Orcas Island Public Library By Cathleen McCluskey FoodMasters launched its newest program, the Orcas Island Seed Library, to the public
Editorial: Want Civility? Get Involved!
By Margie Doyle I heard from many islanders, and I too felt, that the innuendos, exaggerations and half-truths of the last County Council election discouraged them from engaging in the government's political process. Government is the single largest employer in this county; in other words, if we see government as
CANCELED: James Lee Stanley Returns to Orcas
James Lee Stanley will entertain at Odd Fellows Hall on Friday, June 14. Photo courtesy of Duff Ferguson. Update: the June 14 James Lee Stanley Concert has been canceled From Sharon Abreu I met James Lee Stanley playing at a folk music festival in New Jersey. Three weeks
Letter to the Editor: Mt. Baker Road Project a “Disgrace”
Dear Commissioners, A few weeks ago I called Frank Mulcahy your head of the Public Works Department to express my concern and outrage over the surface being torn off of the Mt Baker and North Beach Road interchange weeks before necessary. From the many thank you's I received from my
Guest Column: How Are We Doing?
A quarterly review of County Finances by County Auditor F. Milene Henley First quarter 2013 San Juan County Auditor, F. Milene Henley A question I hear a lot is “Why doesn’t the County run itself more like a business?” Having wondered that myself at one point, I
¿Qué Hay Dentro? The Joy of Reading!
Montessori kids read in English and in Spanish! From Orcas Montessori School Each week at Orcas Montessori School, the children head home holding large, brightly colored envelopes. Inside each envelope there awaits hours of enjoyment, a shared experience between parents and their children, and the beginning of a
Guest Column: Educating an Old Goat
"Uncle" Harry Patton, Olga raconteur By Harry Patton Time to have a good laugh at Dad. Shows how far behind I am in state-of-the-art kids magic electronic thingys. Was in the Lower Tavern having lunch. At the bar was a young guy and his girl friend. In front
Artworks Features Encaustics by Holm
Marilee Holm From the Orcas Island Artworks Encaustic paintings by Marilee Whitehouse Holm will be on exhibit at the Orcas Island Artworks through the month of June. “The encaustic material is so beautiful, I feel the wax does some of the work for me,” Marilee says. She applies
Islands’ Ferry Meeting in June
From David Moseley, Secretary for Ferries, Washington State Department of Transportation Twice annually, WSF hosts a series of community meetings throughout our service area to discuss current ferry system issues. Input can also be given through the Ferry Advisory Committees. The meeting for the San Juan Islands will be Wednesday,
Letter to the Editor: Come Help Design the New Exchange
On behalf of the Exchange Board I would like to thank Fred Klein, David Kau, and everyone else who has agreed to participate in the "Create A New Exchange" project. We are thrilled that the community would make such a significant effort. This process of consensus design, championed by Mr.
Deborah Rambo Sinn, Music School Founder, to Read at Darvill’s
Deborah Rambo Sinn to read from her book on May 29 Pianist Signs Her New Book From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Deborah Rambo Sinn, pianist and Founder/Director of the Olympic Music School in Sequim is returning for a visit to Orcas Island. As a 2012 Musician-in-Residence
Island Businesses: Report Major Economic Impacts due to I-5 Bridge Closure
From Brendan Cowan San Juan County Emergency Management Director At the request of the WA Governor's office, [see previous story orcasissues.com/gov-taps-fund-for-bridge-affected-businesses] any island business who feels [it has] suffered impacts to [its] revenue as a result of the May 23rd failure of the Skagit River I-5 bridge are asked to
Gov. Taps Fund for Bridge-Affected Businesses
From Governor Jay Inslee’s Office On May 28, Governor Jay Inslee directed the state Department of Commerce to release $150,000 from its Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account to support local economies affected by the Skagit River bridge collapse on Interstate 5. “We now need to give the community the
State’s Coastal Marine Advisory Council Established
From the Nature Conservancy On May 21, 2013, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed legislation to create the Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council (WCMAC) under the executive office of the governor. This council convenes stakeholders and managers to advise the State on issues facing the state’s marine waters and shorelines
Walk and Run for Healthy Energy
Fifth Annual DVSAS 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 8 at 9 a.m. at Orcas High School DVSAS is excited to host a fun activity which allows individuals and families to focus healthy energy on ending violence in our community. The Fifth Annual DVSAS 5K Run/Walk will start at 9 am
