Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Statement from Orcas Island Schools
From Barbara Kline, Orcas Island School District Superintendent and Kyle Freeman, Principal As many of you know by now, there was a school shooting in Connecticut this morning. It was an elementary school with a number of students killed. It s a terrible event and the rising number of these
Martin Lund Leads Community Band’s Holiday Concert
Martin Lund takes over the baton for the Orcas Island Community Band this Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center. Saturday, December 15, at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center By Karen Key Speck It is said that music warms the soul. The holidays are brightened
Letter to the Editor: Ways to Support Orcas Center
It is the season of giving and a time when many of our island community organizations reach out to us for financial support, support needed by each to do the good work they do. The Orcas Center is one such organization. Supporting Orcas Center is one way to support the
Early Start Council Meet to Set Waste Service Fees
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 8:45AM. Special Meeting Agenda items: Public Hearing on an Ordinance Setting the Fees
Bob Jarman Files for San Juan Seat on Reduced County Council
From the Committee to Elect Bob Jarman Bob Jarman, elected in November to the six-person San Juan County Council, has filed as a candidate for the countywide three-person Council election representing San Juan Island (Residency Dist. 1). Jarman is running as a non-partisan in the non-partisan race as dictated by
Keep Christmas Green with these Recycling Ideas
By Helen Venada, Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division The US Environmental Protection Administration(EPA) reports that Americans discard more than 25% more household waste (5 million tons!) between Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day…packaging, decorations, broken toys, etc. San Juan County’s Solid Waste Division
Music Throughout the Weekend
Friday, December 14 Members of the Orcas Island School District and Orcas Island Library boards, along with staff members, will continue discussions regarding possibilities for improving and sustaining library services for Orcas Island students at a public meeting at the Orcas Island school District Library from 8 to 10 a.m.
Salmonberry Students to Create Sand Mandala at Orcas Library
Salmonberry School student working on detail of a sand mandala. 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 on Monday, December 17 and Tuesday, December 18. The public is invited
School-Public Library Discussions Continue
Friday, December 14, from 8 to 10 a.m. Members of the Orcas Island School District and Orcas Island Library boards, along with staff members, will continue discussions regarding possibilities for improving and sustaining library services for Orcas Island students at a public meeting at the Orcas Island school District Library
Dr. Gregory M. Ayers Announces Candidacy for San Juan County Council
Dr. Gregory Ayers, Candidate for the Orcas position on the San Juan County Council. From Kate Hansen, Greg Ayers Campaign Manager Dr. Gregory M Ayers, an Orcas resident, is announcing his candidacy today for the Special Election that will fill the 3 new San Juan County Council positions
Lisa Byers Announces County Council Candidacy
Lisa Byers, Candidate for the Orcas position on the San Juan County Council. From Janet Brownell, Lisa Byers Campaign Manager Lisa Byers, Executive Director of OPAL Community Land Trust, has filed to be a candidate for the San Juan County Council from District #2, Orcas and Waldron Islands.
Puget Sound Rail Lines Ill-Equipped for Increased Freight
By Floyd McKay for Crosscut.com Mayors and city officials are scrambling to find ways to deal with an onslaught of new freight-rail traffic in Washington, with new projects seemingly coming online daily. Some of their frustrations are finding voice in public meetings to determine the scope of environmental review of
Critical Areas Update: What Do the Ordinances Say?
From Ingrid Gabriel, San County Council Clerk On Tuesday, December 3, 2012 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance(s): ORDINANCE No. 26 -2012: Ordinance Regarding General Regulations for Critical Areas. This ordinance completes the review and update of General regulations for critical areas pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130.
Letter to the Editor: Island Golf Course Preparing for Golf Season 2013
Happy Holidays to all our Island Golfers! We would like to thank you all for such a great 2012 golf season. Your ongoing support has helped us to be able to replace mowers and equipment, continually improve the irrigation system, and purchase more golf carts. Because of you, we
Ranker Speaks to Republican Dominance in State Senate
From the office of Senator Kevin Ranker Senator Kevin Ranker, [Democrat from the 40th District] issued the following statement December 11 regarding the Republican takeover of the Washington State Senate: "This morning two Democrats crossed over to give the Republicans control of the Washington State Senate. While this was not
What Does State Republican Senate Majority Mean for Orcas Education?
The State Capitol, where the Legislature meets. By John Stang from Crosscut.com Democratic state Sens. Rodney Tom and Tim Sheldon have formally allied themselves with the Senate's 23 Republican representatives to take control of the Legislature's upper chamber by a 25-24 split. The new coalition also released the
