Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Weekend for Winding Down and Winding Up
Friday, Sept. 28 Whale of a Show 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. Back by popular demand, “Whale of a Show “is a lot of fun packed in to one evening. Didier Gincig directs this premier showcase of Orcas’ young talent. Elementary, middle and high school kids ages 6 – 18
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Freedom to Read
From Kathy Lunde, Orcas Island Public Library Celebrate Banned Books Week September 30-October 6, 2012 Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings
Funhouse Commons Screens Powerful Documentary at Teen Night
Teens gather to enjoy "Miss Representation" at the Funhouse Commons From the Funhouse Commons On Saturday, September 21, 30 students from middle and high school gathered at The Funhouse Commons for a showing of the powerful documentary Miss Representation. The film takes a hard look at the way
Whale of a Show Brings Orcas Kids’ Talents Front & Center
The M &M's -- from left, Paris Wilson, Sabrina Bailey and Camryn Thomson -- will light up the stage at Whale of a Show on Friday night -- remember it starts at 6:30 p.m.! Friday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Stage By Margie Doyle Here's
Orcas Senior Center Welcomes New Coordinator, Looks to the Future
by Lin McNulty Marla Y. Johns, M.S., BSW, Orcas Senior Services Coordinator Fresh from the desert of Reno, NV, Marla Johns joins the staff at Orcas Senior Center as the Senior Services Coordinator. Johns and their two children (Trent, 15, and Alyssa, 11) joined her husband, Steve, on
Letter to the Editor: Former Elected Officials Support Charter Amendments
Dear Editor, Your former countywide Elected Officials urge you to support the Charter Amendments for better government in San Juan County. Sincerely, Mary Jean Cahail Tom Cowan Tom Starr Alan Lichter Paul Dossett Bob Myhr John Evans Kathy Turnbull
Letter to the Editor: Free Museum Admission this Saturday
Dear Friends of the Orcas Museum, We want to alert you to the fact that this Saturday September 29th is NATIONAL MUSEUM DAY. In honor of this day the Orcas Museum will be open FREE OF CHARGE to all from 11am to 4pm. see link at: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ Tickets for
Guest Column: Rigorous Analysis and Common Sense Missing in Charter Review
By James Wolf Despite meeting weekly for 6-7 hours over four and a half months, the 21 members of the Charter Review Commission, elected by the citizens of San Juan County last November, failed to include rigorous fact-based analysis and common-sense questioning in their review of the County Charter.
Savor the San Juans: A Medley of Food, Art & Culture All Month Long
From Barbara Marrett Communications Manager, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Please join us this October for our fifth annual, month-long movable feast for the senses in the San Juan Islands. “Savor the San Juans” is the theme for autumn festivals and specials. Artstock the first weekend and The Great Island
Orcas Island Food Bank Launches Annual Fund Drive
By Madie Murray Recognizing that hunger and hard times are not behind us, the Orcas Island Food Bank is launching its annual fund drive. Your pennies go a long way at the Food Bank You Can Help in Several Ways... • Write a check payable to the Orcas
Emmanuel Takes Paws and More
Emmanuel Parish’s annual Blessing of the Animals will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29th at 3:00 pm on the outdoor labyrinth. A brief service will be held to honor our kinship with the creatures of the earth remembering St. Francis of Assisi, who inspired peace and love for all creatures.
SeaDoc’s Marine Lecture Series Announced
SeaDoc Society Lecture Series to start again If you're on Orcas, you won't want to miss any of this year's Marine Science Lectures, co-presented by YMCA Camp Orkila. Take a moment and get them into your calendar! October 9: Peter Arcese of the University of British Columbia speaks
Guest Column: Is Washington Unique?
By Gay Wilmerding Across the country, 21 million voters or more may be turned away from the polls because of a spate of 2011 voter suppression laws. Contrast Washington. Our Secretary of State’s office mailed a 1.1 million postcards in English or Spanish inviting people to vote who “don’t appear to
Memo to SJ County on Orcas Recycling Services Proposal
To the San Juan County Council: Thank you for devoting serious attention and time to the privatization plans for the Orcas transfer station. We appreciate the responsibility you have undertaken, and share your sincere commitment to doing what’s in the best interest of our solid waste management system in both
Letter to the Editor: Much Appreciation From The Kings Football Team
On a beautiful Saturday morning an exuberant group of 12 and 13 year old boys made memories while playing the great game of football on their home field. On that day the Kings Youth Football Team played a very strong team from Bellingham. The sidelines and stands were full of
Guest Opinion: Passage of Charter Propositions Critical
State Senator Kevin Ranker By Senator Kevin Ranker As a past San Juan County Commissioner, County Council Member, and now as your State Senator, I have followed closely the work of the Charter Review Commission (CRC) and their proposed improvements to the San Juan County (SJC) Home Rule
