Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Samara Shaw Kickstarts “The Shift”
By Samara Shaw Orcas local, Samara Shaw has launched a Kickstarter Fundraising campaign to develop a full length musical she has written for the stage, titled “The Shift.” “The Shift” is a modern-day story about our collective transformational process, and is almost ready for production. Seeking support for the
Guest Column: What Can the Islands Learn from the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy?
Lessons from the East Coast by Brendan Cowan, Emergency Management Director for San Juan County and the Town of FH Disasters are in the news again, and for good reason. On the night of the 28th, a massive 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of northern British Columbia. And then
Garden Club Presents “Four-Season Vegetable Gardening”
Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center By Jan Jacobson The guest speaker for the Orcas Island Garden Club meeting on November 14, 2012 will be Debby Hatch. Debby is a master gardener who has grown a four-season vegetable garden on Lopez for the past twenty years. In
Stage Left’s “Walk in the Woods” — Friendship with Tension and Humor
"Walk in the Woods" plays at Roche Harbor, San Juan Island By Helen Machin-Smith Come and see this intriguing and strikingly original play - written by Lee Blessing and nominated for the Pulitzer, Olivier and Tony Awards! Full of tension and humour, A Walk in the Woods is
County Permit Database Now Available Online
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Visitors to San Juan County’s website can now access building and permit information and make online permit payments of up to $250. The Department of Community Development and Planning (CDP) announced today that it has completed a successful test of the system
League of Women Voters Shows Health Care Exposé
From Sarah Crosby, the League of Women Voters of the San Juans The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will show “The Healthcare Movie” at their membership meeting on Monday, November 12. The meeting will take place at the San Juan Island Library from 12 noon until 2
Election Results: Orcas School Bonds Pass; Hughes Leads Lancaster
Charter Propositions Passing By Margie Doyle As of 8:13 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 6, with 8,877 ballots counted and an estimated 2,000 votes left to tally, the ballot results are definitive in many county races: Both Orcas Island School District Bonds have passed; the technology levy with 1,759 votes
Guest Column: County Auditor Has Cause to Smile
How Are We Doing? A quarterly review of County Finances by County Auditor F. Milene Henley Third quarter 2012 I’m not known as an optimist. I’m not a pessimist, really – I just prefer to be surprised by good news than by bad news. Lately, I’ve been surprised by a
Visit the Tharald Historic Homestead this Saturday
The Historic Tharald Homestead will be on view this Saturday, Nov. 10 From the San Juan County Land Bank The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to view the Tharald Historic Homestead on Shaw Island on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Meet Boyd Pratt, architectural historian, at
Writer’s Roundtable: Writing Matters
The November Writer’s Roundtable will gather this Saturday, November 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library in Eastsound for an informal discussion, "Writing Matters." Roundtable facilitator JoEllen Moldoff says, "All are welcome for an informal conversation about writing: yours and the work of others you enjoy. If
FoodMasters Presents Seed Saving for Beginners
Friday, November 16, 10:30 am – 2:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall By Learner Limbach Come find out while more and more gardeners are finding joy and value in saving their own seed! Although this class will cater to people new to seed-saving, even the more experienced seed-savers will be
Guest Column: Senator Rankin Thanks His Supporters
State Senator Kevin Ranker By Kevin Ranker I want to begin this final day by thanking each of you. Each of you who knocked on doors, attended events, made phone calls, gave your hard-earned money or gave me your support and encouragement. You have given me the strength
The Week Ahead: But First, Vote!
Tuesday, Nov. 6 ELECTION DAY Be sure your mail-in ballot is posted by 3 p.m. at the Post Office or by 8 p.m. at the drop box in front of the Orcas Senior Center. Wednesday, Nov. 7 Leslie Liddle's dog obedience class series begin at the Orcas Animal Shelter at
Holiday Concert Rehearsals Start Soon for Tree Lighting and Local Artists Showcase
Grace McCune is preparing Holiday Concerts this year for both the “Rock on the Rock Singers” and “Musical Theater Youth Troupe.” This will be a very quick 4-session series to pull together with some simple Holiday songs to spread some Christmas cheer. After this is done I plan on starting
Song for Autumn: A Poem
Song for Autumn In the deep fall don't you imagine the leaves think how comfortable it will be to touch the earth instead of the nothingness of air and the endless freshets of wind? And don't you think the trees themselves, especially those with mossy, warm caves, begin to think
