Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Tuesday Council Meeting: Hearings, Storm Water and Waste Disposal
The regular meeting of the County Council on Tuesday, June 18 will include public hearings regarding: Applications and Grant Allocations for Public Facilities Financial Assistance Program (PFFAP) – Milene Henley, Auditor; Debbie Emery, Administrative Coordinator Open space farm and Ag Conservation Land Application for Robert Waldron (POPNSP-13-0001) – Julie Thompson,
SeaView Theater Shows Star Trek Special
The Specks at the 2012 San Francisco Trek Convention where Ken and Karen Speck made the semi finals dressed as Starfleet Captains. For 7 Nights! June 21-27, 8 p.m. at SeaView Theater By Karen Key Speck In 1966, Gene Roddenberry didn’t know the success and longevity his creation “Star
Orcas High School Graduates: Go, Do, Become
By Margie Doyle Ana Ledgerwood, Co-Valedictorian Orcas High School Class of 2013 Orcas High School’s Class of 2013 held Commencement Exercises on Saturday, June 15, marked by a full-on band, led by Martin Lund, the cap and gown processional, complete with scooters, the slide show, the handing out
Writers Roundtable: John Friedmann’s Poetry
The Writers Roundtable, scheduled for Saturday, June 22, will feature John Friedmann discussing "This Is My Poetry" John will be reading from his own poems, interspersed with poetry that has been meaningful for him over the years by other English-American poets. John Friedmann is an Honorary Professor in the School
The Art of Our Furry Friends
Parkside by Jaime Ellsworth, oil From Ruth Offen WaterWorks Gallery is pleased to present the oil paintings of Jamie Ellsworth and the bronze & mixed media sculptures of Barbara Duzan. Both artists, multiple dog owners themselves, convey the love of their canine friends with unique styles that exude
Editorial: Fathers Day Reverie
by Lin McNulty One of the last pictures I have of my Dad: Boyd Kinney, 1923-2008. So, it's Fathers Day today, eh? At least that's what someone, or an ad, or a Facebook post informed me. This day, along with many other holidays, is off my radar nowadays;
Council’s Monday Meeting Has Full Agenda
From Council Clerk Ingrid Gabriel The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting Workshop on Monday, June 17, 2013 beginning 9 AM in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Steet, Friday Harbor,WA. Special Meeting Agenda items: Long-Range Planning Tasks & Work Plans; Transportation Element; Executive Session to discuss
Cybersecurity: Secure Your Internet Experience
Thursday, June 20, 6 p.m., Orcas Library by Martin Arnold Please join Paul Losleben and Tony Ghazel for a valuable discussion on Cyber-security at 6 pm Thursday, June 20 at the Orcas Island Public Library. Cybersecurity is critically important Our daily life, economic vitality, and national security depend
Ferry Schedule Changes Tomorrow
Summer sailing schedule begins Sunday, June 16 The summer 2013 sailing schedule begins this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, with more vessels, sailings and service hours on many routes. Features of summer service include: Anacortes/San Juan Islands: An additional vessel and increased hours of service Anacortes/Sidney, B.C.: Two daily trips
Celebration of Success: Prelude to Commencement
Commencement ceremonies will be Saturday, June 15 at 2 p.m. at the High School Gym The Class of 2013 at Friday’s Celebration of Success. By Margie Doyle This year’s Celebration of Success “demonstrates the wonderful support our student grow up with in our community,” said Barbara Kline,
Senior Center Seeking Instructors
By Marla Y. Johns, Orcas Island Senior Services Coordinator With a generous grant from OICF, the Orcas Island Senior Center is accepting applications/proposals for classes, seminars, and activity leaders for the 2013-14 year. If you have a special talent or area of expertise that you would like to share with
Orcas Firefighters Extinguish Brush Fire
Orcas Firefighters put out brush fire in Orcas Highlands. Kevin K. O'Brien Fire Chief/CEO Thursday, June 12, at approximately 7:10 p.m., OIFR firefighters were dispatched to the Orcas Highlands neighborhood for the report of a brush fire. Arriving units found approximately 2500 square feet of slow burning brush
Ranker-Ericksen Broker Jobs-Environment Bill into Law
From Senator Kevin Ranker's Office In broad bipartisan votes [June 13th], the Senate and House of Representatives approved a bill – subsequently signed into law by the governor – to create jobs and improve Washington’s environment by reforming the state’s toxic-cleanup program. The landmark agreement was secured through the work
Volunteers Make the World Go Round!
Orcas Elementary Students and the many volunteers who help them Following announcements of Spirit Week Awards (can you guess today was "Pink Day?") Orcas Elementary School celebrated its volunteers this morning in the school cafeteria. Student thanked the volunteers for their help in: Reading Singing Spinning wool Science
Eagle Forum Airs National Designation Import, New OPALCO Plan
By Margie Doyle On June 7, the Eagle Forum held its annual meeting and heard from Jay Kimball about OPALCO’s revised plan to expand broadband to members, and from Daniel Himebaugh with the Pacific Legal Foundation about the outlook for the county for county lands designated as National Monuments.
Historical Matinee Will Feature Deer Harbor in the 30s/40s
Sunday, June 16, 3 p.m., Senior Center from Orcas Historical Museum This month's Monthly Historical Matinee will feature Jeannine Lehmann Rodenberger. Jeannine grew up in Deer Harbor on her family's dairy farm off Cormorant Bay Road, then known as Salmon Bight Road. The dairy's barn, built in 1945 and now
