Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Orcas Student Provides Virtual Visit to Turtlehead Preserve
The view from Turtleback by Will Fisher From the San Juan Preservation Trust Young Orcas Island native Will Fisher has set his sights on a career as a professional photographer and videographer, so his 2012 internship with the San Juan Preservation Trust was a perfect fit. Fisher, 19,
Julie and John Gottman of the Gottman Relationship Institute: Making Love Last
Gottmans to speak on "Making Love Last" Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host Julie Gottman Ph.D. and John Gottman Ph.D., who will present – Making Love Last – Sunday, March 10, 2013, 2:00 pm at the Orcas Center. In “Making Love Last,” the Gottmans will explore explore the
Letter to the Editor: Exchange Board Welcomes Ideas
The Exchange Board echoes Jane Alden’s sentiments (comments included in substitute-locale-for-exchange-needed ) –it is really great to know people care so much for the Exchange! It’s also very clear to us that a backlog of stuff is already building up in the community! We are many weeks a way from
Fire and Rescue Wants to Hear from You
Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Eastound Fire Hall From Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) One of the most critical issues that Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is currently evaluating is how to address our participation in the public safety grant the Sheriff has secured for a new
Orcas Island Library District Board of Trustees Work Session
Saturday, March 9 at 10 a.m. at the Port of Orcas (Eastsound) Airport The Library Board of Trustees will have a Work Session at the Eastsound Airport Meeting Room, 147 Schoen Lane, Eastsound, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to: develop the process and materials for
Hope for LA Benefit Concert
Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Community Church From Cindy Carter If you missed the Orcas Has Talent show, now is your chance for a reprieve. Many of the wonderful performers from that show are donating their talents to help with a project in an impoverished neighborhood in LA. Scott
MAG Concert a “Triumph” for the School Music Programs
The Orcas A Cappellagos, formed by Jules Mann, gave a stunning and sweetly-pitched performance at the School Music Matters concert on March 3. Photo courtesy of Kristin Wilson By Margie Doyle Over 100 musicians and over 300 audience members, music lovers all, jumped to their feet for a
Fishes of the Salish Sea: More Than You Ever Wanted to Know
Tuesday, March 12, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall from SeaDoc Society & YMCA Camp Orkila The SeaDoc Society works to protect the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems through science and education. The irreverent Dr. Milton Love will grace Orcas Island in a booking-signing and lecture with
Letter to the Editor: In response to Mike Carlson
from Lisa Byers In a recent letter to the editor Mike Carlson asked a number of questions about what I believe to be the role of government. Other individuals asked similar questions. I will do my best to address this complex topic in a concise manner. I believe that government
School Budget Process: Bond, Enrollment, Budget Activity Hold Strong
At the monthly Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, the $11.9 million bond implementation, current school construction projects, enrollment, fund balances, budget extensions and 2013-14 budget formulation all painted a picture of steady progress through the complex world that is public education. Bond The Orcas
Guest Opinion: Compliance with CAO Problematical
By Brian McClerran Many well-meaning citizens groups have decided that the best way to protect our precious resources and unique island life is to add to the laws, draw participation of outside authorities, and create a maze of paperwork. Unfortunately, changes in the law do not directly correlate to changes
Guest Opinion: OPALCO Members Propose Bylaw Change
By Winnie Adams A group of co-op members on Lopez Island, organized as the Lopez Chapter of Citizens for Safe Technology, recently submitted a petition asking for a change to the OPALCO bylaws related to the construction of wireless facilities. The number of signatures was adequate to meet the bylaw
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, Rick Hughes!
Every Friday night, the children of Orcas Island have a treat in store for them.Councilman Rick Hughes and his wife Marlace organize a safe, fun night of roller skating. In the winter, there are few family activities. As everyone knows, this time of year can be cold, dark and gloomy.
March Marches in Like a Lion
Monday, March 4 Special School Board Meeting for Bond reporting, 3 p.m. at the School Library Bond Advisory Committee Meeting, following the above meeting at the School Library Tuesday, March 5 Providing Best Library Services Discussion, 8 to 10 a.m. at the Orcas School Library EDC Workshop "Business Finances" 9
Letter to the Editor: Bob Jarman’s Feeling Fine
Bob Jarman -- photo taken this weekend I would like to address the question of my health and whether or not I am fit to run for re-election to the County Council. To quote Mark Twain, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated”. I am alive and
County Broadband Forum Set Up on Internet
From Chris Sutton The San Juan County Broadband Forum was just launched a few days ago. This forum is a result of the cumulative effort of five community members from Orcas and San Juan. Our goal is to provide a nonbiased platform to discuss Broadband in general, and to also
