Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Has Best Approach to Government
Dear Editor, We have 3 candidates from Orcas running for County Council. Which one has a better method to run government? Of the 3, Greg Ayers has, by far, the best approach. His methods are based on his many decades of experience working with small businesses under tight cash constraints,
Letter to the Editor: Glitch on Library Email
Dear Library Patrons In a continuing effort to inform our patons of the events at the library, we sent out a mass email to our patrons. Unfortunately, the reply and reply-all button was not disabled and people are getting responses from other patrons. We want you to know, WE WERE
Candidates Forum for Kids at The Funhouse Commons
From the Funhouse Commons Why ask the candidates for county council about the CAO, or the role of the new county manager – when you ask them what kind of pizza they like? Or what’s their favorite song? Or can they get rid of homework? These could be the kind
Ben Booth Again Offers Master’s License Classes
Ben Booth, Seaman's Master's License Instructor Ben Booth, owner of Orcas Island Sailing, will again offer his class enabling experienced sea-men and -women to obtain their official Coast Guard Master's License. (A prerequisite to obtaining the license is 365 days seatime of at least four hours per day).
A Gratifying Year-end for the Food Bank
Salmonberry School kids parade their large store of collected goods to the Food Bank. By Madie Murray Realizing hard times were not over for many of our Island families, the food bank board officially launched another year-end fundraising and food drive in late September which continued through December
Hughes to Hold Meet & Greet Today
From Moana Kutsche Orcas West County Council member Rick Hughes is holding a community outreach meet & greet session at the American Legion Hall on Wednesday January 23 from 5:30 to 6:30. All are welcome to come talk with Rick about current Council activities, and about his candidacy for the
Letter to the Editor: Jarman Understands Issues and Getting Things Done
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Bob Jarman is a good choice for our Families and our Future. We endorse Bob and hope you will as well. We have known Bob since we first came to the Island in 1987. We worked with Bob in our Electrical Contracting Business when he managed
Mulcahy Reports on County’s Solid Waste Program
Frank Mulcahy San Juan County Public Works Director I'd like to let you know of some recent developments in the County's Solid Waste Transition. First, I'd like to introduce Ms. Sam Gibboney as our new Solid Waste Program Administrator. Sam comes to us from Port Townsend, WA where she has
Co-op Members to Decide on OPALCO Broadband
After more than a year of extensive study, OPALCO has a clear plan for how to expand the co-op’s telecommunication network and deliver high-speed Internet services to 90% of San Juan County. The OPALCO Board of Directors will ask the membership to demonstrate their commitment to the service before
OffCenter Presents The Life of Galileo
The Life of Galileo open this Thursday at OffCenter. Celebrate the opening of Orcas Center’s OffCenter 2013 Season with a local star-studded cast in The Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht (translated by David Hare) Thursday, January 24 at 7:30 pm. Performances continue through February 2, Thursday –
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Supports County Economy & Rural Character
Greetings, This is a brief note to urge you to consider Lovel Pratt's candidacy when casting your vote in the February 12th, 2013 primary. Ballots will be mailed on January 25 and we would like you to vote Lovel Pratt for County Council, from District 1. Lovel has been a
Order Plants from Master Gardeners Now for April Delivery
From the Master Gardeners of San Juan County Annual Native Plant Sale – Order Now for Best Selection! With the New Year rolled over and the seed catalogues arriving daily in the mailboxes, gardeners are making their to do list for the perfect dream garden. The Master Gardeners of San
James Edward Ekberg: December 21, 1941 – January 10, 2013
Jim Ekberg, as pictured in December 2012. Photo courtesy Lin McNulty. Updated April 4 Jim Ekberg was born on Winter Solstice, December 21, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. He and his older sister grew up in Evanston, Illinois on the campus of Northwestern University where his father was employed
Adults & Artists Needed to Bring “Oliver!” to Orcas Stage
The Orcas Center's production of "Oliver!" Directed by Deborah Sparks and Musical Director, Pam Wright, is seeking more adult Village Chorus members. There are two large group numbers - "Consider Yourself" and "Who Will Buy" to be a part of. Rehearsals begin the last week of February and will continue
Seed Swap Season is Upon Us!
Orcas Island's 4th Annual Community Heirloom Seed and Plant Exchange is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 10 at the West Sound Community Hall on Dear Harbor Road from 2 to 5 p.m. Ronda Jones, event organizer says, "It's time to organize and share our precious GMO-free saved seed with others. Everyone is welcome."
Exploring Art: A Class with Philomena Robinson
"Book of Dreams" art book by Philomena Robinson In "Exploring Art," artist Philomena Robinson will lead Friday afternoon sessions in exploring art with free-form paper cut designs from geometric figures, star-concertina or map book design, drawing in perspective and Sumi-e (Japanese brush painting). The class will take place
