Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Joe Gaydos Retires from the Northwest Straits Commission
Joe Gaydos After 8 years, Joe Gaydos has stepped down as a governor-appointed commissioner on the Northwest Straits Commission. The Commission, initially authorized by the U.S. Congress, works to improve ecosystem recovery in the inland waters of the Pacific Northwest through seven County-based Marine Resource Committees. Or as
Guest Column: Speaking to Children about Connecticut
By Kyle Freeman, Orcas Island School District Principal, Elementary, OASIS and Middle Schools As we all struggle to deal with the tragic events that took place today in Connecticut we would like to offer the following advice that has been shared with us about how to speak with your children and deal
OPALCO Prepares for 2013 Elections
The OPALCO Board of Directors has set Saturday, May 4, 2013 for its Annual Meeting and election of directors from District 3 (Lopez, Decatur, Center and Charles islands) and District 4 (Shaw, Crane, Canoe and Bell islands). No later than January 4, 2013 the directors will appoint two separate Nominating
Editorial Column: Conversation and Action with the Good Hunter
By Margie Doyle It’s ironic that our extended family in the Seattle Bellevue area rarely comes to visit us on Orcas Island — the drive, the ferry, they say in making their regrets. And in our non-retired household, we work, so entertainment of our guests comes at a premium.
Letter to the Editor: Invitation to Witness Birth of the Shift
Dear Friends, You're invited to a special event next Saturday, Dec. 22 aboard the San Juan Islands Inter-Island Ferry! Some of you know that last year I took a course online called the "Agents of Conscious Evolution" (ACE) Training. I was attracted to this course, seeing the breakdown of our
Experience the Grandeur of Ancient Egypt with Verdi’s Aida
Verdi's Aida tells the story of Ancient Egyptian royalty, streamed live from the NY Metropolitan to Orcas Center on Sunday, December 23. Sunday, December 23 at 1 p.m. at Orcas Center Celebrate the holidays by experiencing the most popular and beloved opera of all time, Verdi’s Aida,
Rep. Larsen to Discuss Fiscal Cliff via Phone
Monday, December 17, 2012 at 6 p.m. PST Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold a telephone town hall tomorrow (Monday) at 6 p.m. PST. Larsen will discuss the negotiations to avoid the fiscal cliff and other matters facing Congress in the final weeks of the year. Constituents will be invited
The Week Ahead (Weather Permitting…)
Monday, December 17 Salmonberry School’s 9-11 yr old students will create a live public installation of an original sand mandala in the meeting room of the Eastsound Public Library. The public is invited to observe the creation process from 9-3 on Tuesday and 9-12 on Wednesday. Auditions at Orcas Center
Get Ready for Teen Night New Years Eve Party!
From the Funhouse Commons Teens, are you looking for something fun and exciting to do on New Years Eve? The Funhouse-Commons has the answer, with the “Electric New Years Eve Party”! It’s the place to be for Orcas Teens on New Years Eve. The evening will be filled fun activities
Emmanuel Parish Hosts Winter Solstice Walk
The indoor Labyrinth walk at Emmanuel Parish Hall, December 2009 The Emmanuel Episcopal Church, on Eastsound’s waterfront, will open the doors of its Parish Hall to all, on Friday, December 21, from 4 until 6 p.m., for an indoor Labyrinth Walk. Though the outdoor stone labyrinth is open
Weather Watch Advisory for 36-48 Hours
From Brendan Cowan, San Juan County/Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management Info below is courtesy of National Weather Service in Seattle. Usually it's when we see mention of gusts in the 70 mph range that we start to see more significant impacts to the islands, usually in the form of
Guest Column: Community Moving Forward
Orcas West Council Member Rick Hughes By Rick Hughes, Orcas West County Council Member I would like to thank the voters of Orcas West for their amazing support in the recent November election. With over 68% of the vote, I feel confident that Orcas Island champions forward thinking
Seattle Turns Out to Oppose Proposed Coal Port
Protestors at the last scoping hearing in Seattle on Dec. 13. By Zacahariah Bryan of the Ballard News Tribune From Crosscut.com By Floyd McKay King Coal was not popular Thursday night [Dec. 13] in Seattle as the public meetings to set the scope of environmental review of a
Newly-Elected Council Members to Meet with Council Veterans
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk Council Members Peterson, Miller and Stephens will be meeting informally with Council Members-Elect Rick Hughes of Orcas Island, Marc Forlenza and Bob Jarman, of San Juan Island on Monday, December 17, 2012 in the Legislative Building, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning
Shop Street Wares this Saturday
By Cameron Krein This Saturday in Eastsound, local vendors of locally-made goods will set up shop from noon to 4 p.m. on Main Street between The Nest and Madrona Grill. Local vendors included Christina Orchid of Red Rabbit Farm with her popular jams and jellies, chutneys and baked goods; Gena
Island Cabinets Adds Gift Shop
Woodwork crafts for sale at Joe Ciskowski's shop Island Cabinets has added a gift shop to the front of the cabinet shop. Handcrafted wooden bowls (primarily of local woods), toys, puzzles, furniture, jewelry, cutting boards and more have been created by local artists, Joe Ciskowski, Damon Scott, Joyce
