Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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Guest Column: Lawsuits Involving the County Should be Studied
By Peg Manning There are currently pending in our courts no fewer than three lawsuits that are—or should be—of interest to the County's citizens, yet they have received little coverage in the traditional press and are nowhere to be found on the County's website or newsletters. Two challenge, on Constitutional
New Youth Conservation Corps Makes Summer Plans
The 2013 Orcas Youth Conservation Corps is meeting on Monday, February 11 and Monday, March 11, at the Funhouse Commons. Come from 5:30pm-6:30pm to the loft area. A simple potluck is offered. Join our Outdoor Educator, RJ Myers and the forming advisory group, for this summer’s program planning. We are
Letter to the Editor: Rowing Club’s Polar Bear Plunge a Great Success
Thank you for the support at the Polar Bear Plunge! The Polar Bear Plunge was a great success this year and a lot of fun. Especially after getting out of the water and warming up! Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) would like to thank everybody that took part and helped to
New Seating Arrives at The Grange
from Doug Bechtel Newfound comfort awaits audiences at The Grange. Actors Theater of Orcas Island (ATOI) is excited to announce that new seats have finally arrived and are being installed this week at The Grange. The fundraising took off last Fall when Phyllis and Bob Henigson offered a
Letter to the Editor: Kudos for Greg Ayers
In 2005, a handful of Orcas Firefighters responded to a request by Bureau of Land Management to burn/demolish an old dilapidated building. This event created the Patos Fire Department. Since that day, an amazing collection of volunteers, annually trek to the island to do campground maintenance, trail clearing and savannah
Friends of the SJs File CAO Appeal
From the FRIENDS of the San Juans To promote the health and safety of people, wetlands, and fish and wildlife, FRIENDS of the San Juans has appealed the Critical Areas Ordinance update that San Juan County adopted in December 2012. While the County succeeded in completing the much-delayed task,
Music, Music, Drama This Weekend
Friday, February 1 Ben Fisher Live at Doe Bay Café This 7 p.m. show is free though seating is limited. Please call 360.376.8059 for dinner reservations. “The Life of Galileo,” 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center. Galileo was initially celebrated as a great man of the Renaissance – until the church condemned
Lucre: Judy Tepley Art Show this Month
"Circle" one of Judy Tepley's artworks using various mediums. Judy Tepley is showing her artwork at Washington Federal Bank for the month of February. The show title is "Lucre. Tepley will be on site Friday, February 8th, for the afternoon to visit with and answer any questions
OPALCO’s Done the Homework — Members to Decide on Enhanced Telecommunications
Surveys show that 97 percent of those surveyed were not satisfied with their current internet service By Margie Doyle Updated Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Internet Broadband Service — it sounds big, broad and “out there,” and if OPALCO (Orcas Power and Light Cooperative) members decide by signing up
Building of the Cob Oven in the School Garden
This is just the beginning! By Madie Murray I’m sure many of you have wondered exactly how the beautiful cob oven was built in our school garden last fall by FEAST and FoodMaster volunteers as well as kids from Mandy’s Farm to Classroom Project who helped stomp the
Poll Shows Coal Terminals Favored by Most of the State
New poll results show that Washingtonians largely support proposed coal terminals along the state's coastline. In true measured Northwest form though, they want to know more. By Floyd McKay of Crosscut.com Coal-export terminals at Bellingham and Longview are supported by half of Washingtonians. At least according to the first comprehensive
CANCELLED: “Corelli and Handel’s Soprano” with the Salish Sea Early Music Festival
Jan Weinhold, pianist from Luebeck Germany for the Early Salish Sea Music Festival performance next Sunday This event has been cancelled due to performer’s illness Sunday, Feb. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church at 107 Enchanted Forest Road in Eastsound On Sunday afternoon, February
Doe Bay to Host Writer’s Workshop
By Jennifer Beck Furber Twenty-five lucky writers will spend an inspiration-filled weekend on Orcas Island immersed in creativity, community and storytelling April 19-21, 2013. Matthew Logelin, author of theNew York Times bestselling Two Kisses for Maddy, Stephanie Walker, playwright and author of Love in the Time of Foreclosure and Daniel
Community Conversation Kicks off February 6
By Stan Matthews San Juan County Internet Technology Manager As San Juan County begins to climb out of the economic downturn and the structure of its government is in transition, beginning February 6 citizens have a special opportunity to offer their ideas and express their opinions about the future
What’s Wrong With My Ballot?
From F. Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor The Elections Office has been fielding a lot of questions from voters about the February ballot, most of which have to do with Charter-initiated changes to the composition of the County Council. Charter amendments approved in November changed the number of Council
Dental Clinic Prepares for Year Two
By Hilary Canty The Medical Teams International Mobile Dental clinic visited Orcas for eight days in 2012. Patient care was contributed by all three of our local dentists and their staffs, as well as Dr. Brar from Anacortes. Together, they provided free oral healthcare to over 130 neighbors in need.
