Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
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.
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.
