Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
County Employees Union Endorses Hughes for Orcas Council Seat
By Colin Maycock, President AFSCME Local 1849 On the 19th of September, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1849 held regular general meeting and a candidates forum. The forum provided the opportunity for members to meet and ask questions of the candidates running for San Juan
Guest Opinion: Council Member Pratt Supports Propositions
To the Editor: Since a number of my fellow Council Members are speaking out in regard to the Charter propositions, I feel compelled to share my perspective. That said, I will serve San Juan County in whatever way the voters choose. I support all three Charter propositions. Proposition 1 will
Garden Club: Lighting in Your Orcas Garden
by Jan Jacobson Chad Wichers On October 17, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center, Orcas Island Garden Club will feature Landscape Architect, Chad Wichers. Mr. Wichers will give us some ideas concerning landscape lighting, including path lighting, up & down lighting, and lighting
Citizen Alliance for Property Rights Sues County For Public Meetings Violations
From the Board of the Citizen Alliance For Property Rights San Juan Today [October 15, 2012], Citizen's Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) filed a legal action in San Juan Superior Court against the County of San Juan alleging both violations of Washington's Open Public Meetings Act and violations the Washington's
Buy Residential Burn Permits Now
From the San Juan County Fire Marshal's office Because of the recent rain and a near term forecast for more, the fire danger throughout San Juan County has been designated as “LOW”. With the expiration of the Governor’s ban on outdoor fires throughout Western Washington, burn permits are now available.
BINGO! for Kaleidoscope
The Sons of The American Legion are sponsoring BINGO to benefit Kaleidoscope Preschool & Childcare Center. Bring the family out the first Thursday of each month, starting Thursday November 1, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Open to the public! Each game cost $.50 and winnings are half the pot! Concessions provided. Hope
Orcas Council Candidates Talk to Orcas Issues: Part One — Administrators, Solid Waste and the Budget
(Orcas Issues asked several in-depth questions of our two candidates for County Council for the Orcas West position, from which Richard Fralick is retiring. Following are answers to the first three questions, with answers from both candidates. Tomorrow the second set of three questions and answers about the CAO update,
Letter to the Editor: Huge Appreciation for Whale of a Show
For the past several years, Didier Gincig has produced and directed the Whale of a Show at Orcas Center, keeping this wonderful Orcas Island tradition thriving. It has always offered the community a chance to have fun, on stage or in the audience, and to appreciate a broad range of talent. This year’s show
Council Meet: Early Start for Lodging Tax Grant
Agricultural sales, CAO Wetlands/Fish & Wildlife and Friday Harbor joint meet The San Juan County Council will have an early start special meeting tomorrow, Oct. 16, beginning at 8:45 a.m. in the Legislative Hearing Room at 55 Second Street in Friday Harbor. *Videoconferencing will be available at Lopez and Orcas
OPALCO Hosts Kill-a-Watt Meter Workshops
In recognition of National Energy Awareness Month, the Energy Advisors from OPALCO have teamed up with local libraries to present a series of workshops in October to help members learn how to trim the waste from their electric usage and monthly bills using a Kill-a-Watt meter. There are phantom electrical
Co-ed Choir Starting for Middle-High School Students
Orcas High School Senior Juliette Mann announced this week that there will be a choir for middle and high schoolers. Directed by Orcas School District Music teacher Pamela Wright, the choir will be co-ed and will sing a mixture of a cappella, modern, and traditional music. The choir is Jules
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce to host Annual Meeting
Orcas Islanders mingle at the 2011 Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 24-- 5:30 – 8 pm at the Beach House at Rosario The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Membership meeting on Wednesday, October 24 (5:30 pm – 8 pm) at the Beach
Letter to the Editor: Proposition No. 2 Will Resolve Confusion and Restore Efficiency
To the Editor: Much has been written about the larger issues involved in Proposition No. 2. Large issues are easier to debate. But, as in many cases in life, the devil is in the details. Notwithstanding criticism that the CRC didn’t do its homework, the CRC paid a lot of
OPALCO Directors to meet in Friday Harbor
The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, October 19 at the Friday Harbor office, 1034 Guard Street. Meeting will begin @8:45 a.m.; all members are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Bev Madan at 376-3549.
Rain? Who Cares? There’s Still a Great Week Ahead on Beautiful Orcas Island
Tuesday, October 16 Open Mic at The Lower Tavern, 8:30 p.m. All are welcome. Wednesday, October 17 Lighting in Your Orcas Garden, 10 am in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. Orcas Island Garden Club will feature Landscape Architect, Chad Wichers. Mr. Wichers will give us some ideas concerning landscape
Letter to the Editor: Lancaster Will Get Things Done
Ann and I are tired of political games. The sort of blue / red or dem / rep or progressive vs conservative. We are "played" against each other with gay rights or prayer in school or pro life....they are VERY IMPORTANT but they don't address trillions in national debt or
