Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Cameron Schuh to Lead 2013 Co-op Youth Rally
2013 Youth Directors. Cameron Schuh is at center, back. Scholarship Application Deadline March 22 From Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) Orcas High School senior Cameron Schuh, a 2012 OPALCO scholarship recipient, was elected by his peers at the 2012 Co-op Youth Rally to return this year as
Investigation Finds Human Error Caused $3M Ferry Incident
“Crews improperly set electrical circuits … the current melted vital parts of the inactive motor over a period of 40 minutes” From Washington State Department of Transportation A three-month safety investigation recently concluded that human error was responsible for the failure of an electric drive motor that removed the
March Madness Adult Basketball Tournament
From the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Saturday, March 16 there will be a March Madness Adult Basketball Tournament. Seven teams including off island teams will be participating. It will be in the K-8 and High School Gyms starting at 9 a.m. Donations from teams go to the school
County Public Works Holds Orcas Open House
Tuesday, March 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall From the San Juan County Public Works Department San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Informational Open House to talk with the community about Orcas Island road projects, among them will be: Sign Replacement Program Guardrail
Humanities Washington: An Exploration of Literature and Our Lives – Friday, March 15
AnuTaranath, a Washington Humanities Lecturer, will speak to the Orcas community at Orcas High School this Friday Friday, March 15, 2013 at Orcas Island High School, 715 School Road By Martin Arnold, Orcas Public Library The Orcas Island Public Library and Humanities Washington invite the community to
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Shares My Concerns
To the Editor: I am writing in support of Lovel Pratt for San Juan County Council (District 1). The priorities she’s committed to speak to my concerns: a strong and sustainable local economy, advocacy for issues unique to the islands, fiscal management, care of the environment, and preservation of island
Organic Irish Eyes Are Smiling!
from Learner Limbach 2000 lbs. of potatoes are in! Come get them this Friday between 4–7 p.m. at the Grange. Increase the diversity and abundance of locally grown potato varieties in the San Juan Islands and build community while sharing local knowledge and resources, and raise money for community programs
Letter to the Editor: Responses Inform Electorate
Mike Carlson deserves our thanks for questioning Ms. Byers’ veracity concerning her philosophy of government. By doing so, he afforded Ms. Byers a wonderful opportunity to better inform the voters about her organizational experience and true philosophy of governance. Her response to his, apparently, misplaced accusations has convinced me that
Granny’s Attic Getting Ready to Open!
Donations open on March 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center From the Orcas Island Senior Center Granny’s Attic Sale is just around the corner. This is one of the largest fund raisers for The Senior Center, which occupies the south "wing" of the County building
Lasagna’s on the Menu for Community Dinner Tomorrow
From Sandy Harris Tuesday, March 12, will be the last Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School for 2013. This free, all-you-can eat Italian meal will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. On the menu is lasagna, spaghetti, steamed broccoli, green beans, salad bar, french bread, ice cream and biscotti.
Ranker in the State Legislature: Fight for Education Funding
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued the following statement regarding Senate Bills passed on March 6: “The Washington state Senate spent many hours on the floor yesterday to pass a package of five bills dealing with K-12 education policy. While some good progress was made, our attempts to ensure funding
Exciting Times at the Senior Center
By Stephen Bentley, Chair, Senior Services Advisory Committee These are exciting times at the Orcas Island Senior Center. On a recent Monday morning a class of aspiring writers gathered to share their work in the new “lounge” while a second group was arranging a display of their paintings and drawings
Francesca da Rimini Tells of Arranged Marriage and Tragic Love
A tragic romance described in Dante's Inferno is the subject of the opera Francesca da Rimini A rare revival of the ravishingly beautiful production of Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini will be streamed to Orcas Center from The Met: Live in HD on Sunday, March 17th at 1:00 pm.
Seed Sharing, Roundtable, Keynote Speech and Contra Dance Fill Agricultural Summit
Saturday, March 16 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Friday Harbor The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 16, for all things agricultural, including: Workshops Seed Sharing Roundtable with county council candidates Locally grown lunch Social hour and contra
Letter to the Editor: Byers Has Proven Herself an Effective Leader
I am supporting Lisa Byers for the San Juan County Council. After observing her in action for more than a year as a member of the OPAL board, I believe she is one of the most competent, thoroughly knowledgeable leaders I’ve ever worked with. The extent of skills and knowledge
Deer Harbor Planners Meet Wednesday
The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Public Meeting will be held at the Deer Harbor Community Center from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. The Deer Harbor Community Center is located at 4319 Deer Harbor Road The agenda calls for a presentation by Victoria Compton, Executive Director of
