Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
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.
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Responds Effectively to Concerns
We are writing to you to express our support for Lovel Pratt in the upcoming County Council election. In March 2012 we became aware that the proposed commercial cell tower ordinance included language which applied to some personal amateur radio antennas, thereby subjecting the individual amateur to the same costly
The Life of Galileo continues at OffCenter
Elane Phipps and Tom Fiscus in The Life of Galileo. Photo: Orcas Issues Riveting theatre-in-the-round on the OffCenter Stage of Orcas Center, The Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht, continues this Thursday, January 31 –Saturday, February 2 at 7:30 pm This brilliantly written and engaging play, The Life
Guest Column: We Should Talk
By County Council Chair Jamie Stephens My fellow County Council members and I hope you will join us in a Community Conversation about the future of the San Juan Islands and the role of its County government in the years ahead. This is an opportunity to consider doing things differently
You’re Invited to the Library’s Open House!
Wednesday, February 6, Noon to 6 p.m. By Martin Arnold Come Celebrate Orcas Island Public Library on February 6 Since March 4, 1909, when the Madrona Club of Eastsound opened the first public library on Orcas Island, the Library has had a rather nomadic existence. As the community
Letter to the Editor: Campaign Contributions Should Be Identified
Thank you to Patsy Stephens for providing a link to a summary of contributions to various state wide candidates. But, for the County Council candidates from Orcas Island, the following link will take you to the page that shows the contributions that Orcas Island candidates have received www.pdc.wa.gov/MvcQuerySystem/Candidate/loc_candidates?year=2013. It is
School-Public Library Discussions Wednesday Morning
From Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Public Library Director Members of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) and Orcas Island Library boards, along with staff members, will continue discussions at a public meeting at the OISD School Library on Wednesday, January 30, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., regarding possibilities for improving and
Aspiring Student Chefs, Start Your Ovens!
Sabrina Bailey and Millie Kau show off their "Best Overall Galley Master" prizes and ribbons in last year's Elementary competition. By Madie Murray The Fourth Annual K-12 Student Chef Competition organized by the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program will be held this year on Saturday April 6.
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Provides Collaboration and Transparency
This letter intends to express my support of Lovel Pratt for County Council. As many of you know, the solid waste (garbage) facilities on San Juan Island and the entire county have been experiencing issues for quite some time. After another very long wait to dump my garbage in the
Coal Terminal Series: The Decision Makers
Ultimately, eight elected officials, an Army general and several agency heads hold the fate of the Gateway Pacific Terminal By Floyd McKay For Crosscut.com The last in a three-part series on the Gateway Pacific Terminal. 2015. That's the earliest we'll find out if Seattle-based SSA Marine gets to build a
Future Electorate Concerned About the Smell of Orcas
by Lin McNulty San Juan County Council Candidates Greg Ayers, Lisa Byers, and Rick Hughes addressed concerns at the Funhouse Forum on Monday. Orcas Island County Council Candidates Greg Ayers, Lisa Byers, and Rick Hughes graciously made themselves available for a rousing Forum at the Funhouse on Monday
Ray’s Pharmacy Customers and Employees Donate $5,000 to Food Bank
By Madie Murray In 2007, Ray’s Pharmacy committed to collect $5,000 for the Orcas Island Food Bank within 5 years. That commitment was fulfilled this week. The majority of the funds came from pharmacy customers who placed their donations in jars and bags at the cash registers. Employees also contributed,
Guest Column: PeaceHealth’s Commitment to San Juan Islands Unwavering
By Nancy Steiger, RN, CEO, Chief Mission Officer, PeaceHealth Northwest Network We made history in San Juan County on Nov. 26, 2012. That’s the day the new PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center opened its doors to the community. For the first time, residents of San Juan County have a
Solid Waste Disposal Now: An Island-By-Island Review
By Brian Rader, San Juan County Pollution Prevention Specialist Change is underway with solid waste collection in San Juan County. As the county transitions out of day-to-day operations of the solid waste facilities, what does that mean to you? How can you get rid of your trash in a responsible
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Offers Outstanding Qualifications
Listening to the candidates for County Council at the Eastsound Firehouse on 1-26-2013, brought out again and clearly that Greg Ayers offers outstanding qualifications and experience. He is creative, logical, practical, straight forward and without any political agenda. He has close to his heart all the great things that make
