Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Orcas Emergency Responders Rescue Man Trapped in Mine Shaft
From Kevin O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Orcas Island Fire & Rescue responded to a call for an Orcas citizen trapped in an abandoned mineshaft on Mt. Constitution at 5:04 p.m. on Friday, February 8. Arriving rescuers found a 52-year-old male who was tangled in his
Orcas Senior Center a Happenin’ Place
Orcas Island Senior Center offers a variety of life enrichment programing weekly. Next week’s schedule reflects a wide range of activities to choose from. • Monday, February 11, 2013: 10:00am-12:00pm Creative Writing. Tish Knapp introduces the basic elements of creative writing including memoir writing and creating non-fiction works. Students in
Unexpected News from Jarman Campaign
from Minnie Knych Bob Jarman recovering from unexpected heart surgery. Speaking from his hospital room, County Councilman Bob Jarman quipped “I’m putting my whole heart in the job of Council and I needed a tune-up”. Jarman and his wife Sue got a surprise when he visited his physician
Contemplative Service this Sunday
Sunday, February 10, 5:30 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church Need Quiet? You are invited to a very special contemplative Service this Sunday. With an emphasis on meditative readings, silence, reflective music and simple prayers, Orcas Island Community Church Senior Pastor Dick Staub says, “the service is designed to tap into
Orcas’ Artsmith & Artist Trust Brings Holly Hughes to Darvill’s
Tuesday February 12, 6 p.m. at Darvill's Bookstore in Eastsound Holly J. Hughes is a writing teacher, poet and essayist with a long-time interest in writing, nature and contemplative practice. She has taught writing workshops at Fishtrap, the Rainier Writers Workshop, and Edmonds "Write on the Sound," as well as
Guest Opinion: We Need a Pig Roast!
By Tom Welch Almost 141 years ago an event occurred which should be celebrated in San Juan County. On October 21, 1872, Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany, acting as official Arbitrator of the San Juan Dispute between the United States and Great Britain, decided in favor of the United States.
County Council To Hold Special Orcas Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at the Orcas Island Eastsound Fire Station at 45 Lavender Lane beginning at 10 a.m. Agenda items include public hearings: to
Unitarian Universalist Service on Challenging Domestic Abuse
By Susan McBain The presentation at the February 10 service of the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (OIUUF) will be “Challenging Abuse in the Islands — How to Change Lives.” Our presenter will be Anita Castle, of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of the San Juan Islands. OIUUF meets
Letter to the Editor: Kudos to Helen Venada’s Commitment to the 3 R’s
To the editor, I just want to take a moment to thank Helen Venada, as she retires, for her contributions to the islands and to our County government. She is one of the unsung folks who work long and hard in County government and never really get the recognition and
Got Your Weekend Planned? Here Are Some Choices
Friday, February 8 Karaoke, Lower Tavern at 9 p.m. Live Music: Hannalee and Tom Eddy at Doe Bay, 7 pm. Join us for two special shows by Hannalee! Hannalee blends “the sounds of traditional folk music with elements of dark, neverland whimsy. Both shows are free: Please call 360.376.8059 to
American Legion Hosts Open House, Recruiting Drive
Saturday, February 16, 3–10 p.m., American Legion Post #93 from Judi Resch Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 is a non-profit organization that supports America’s veterans and also contributes greatly to our local community. We are considered a private club by the Washington State Liquor Control Board so we
Meet San Juan County’s New Fairgrounds & Events Manager
Maddie Overnell, San Juan County's new Fairgrounds and Events Manager. Photo: County staff Maddie Overnell is San Juan County’s new Fairgrounds and Events Manager, and County Parks and Fair Director Dona Wuthnow says that Ms. Ovenell has a clear challenge ahead of her. “The top priority is making
Letter to the Editor: Planning Commission Equally “Stacked”
To the Editor: Tim [Blanchard] has already responded to the material misstatements about him made in Mr. Dehlendorf’s latest blast. I write primarily to question Mr. Dehlendorf's math. Barbara Dehlendorf, Stephen Adams and Robert Gamble, all Planning Commissioners, are also members of the Friends of the San Juans, or at
You May Have a Nautilus Award Winning Book
Nautilus Book Awards Orcas Islander Marilyn McGuire, staff and judges of the Nautilus Book Awards have announced that there are still two weeks left to enter 2013 Nautilus Awards. Closing date for the awards is February 21. The Nautilus Awards represent “Better Books for a Better World.” Now
The Library Throws Quite a Party!
Marcia Spees and Carla Stanley at the Orcas Public Library party More events planned this year The Orcas Island Public Library turned 20 with a grand splash today, as it held an Open House with an abundance of yummy cake from Island Market and a creatively outstanding display
Letter to the Editor: Council Erred in Appointing Blanchard to Planning Commission
To the County Council: Mr. Forlenza, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Jarman, Ms. Miller, Mr. Peterson, and Mr. Stephens: I am writing to object in the strongest possible terms to the San Juan County Council’s appointment on 1/29/13 of Tim Blanchard to the San Juan County Planning Commission. I believe your
