Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Pictorial Weavings Featured at Artworks
Geoff Shilling at his loom The Orcas Island Artworks presents “Against a Bright Sky,” a set of jacquard weavings created by Geoff Shilling, through the month of September. This body of work is inspired by sunrises and moonrises observed from the same vantage point on Orcas Island. Each
“Whale of a Show” Returns to Orcas Center
Auditions on Thursday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 22 Whale of a Show is Coming! Auditions Sept. 20 & 22, performance Sept. 28 Performance Friday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 pm Back by popular demand, "Whale of a Show "is a lot of fun packed in to one evening.
Guest Opinion: A Visual Approach to Charter Review Propositions
By Jeff Bossler I'm noticing that lots of well-meaning folks are talking past each other regarding the Charter Review Commission's proposals because it's difficult for most people to visualize issues of voting power by district and voting models. When I was a freeholder, I was the author of many charts
Weekend Ahead: Still Plenty To Do
Friday, Sept. 14 Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune will be joined by national touring violinist Joel Gamble this weekend for a night of music at Agave Restaurant in Eastound this Friday Sept. 14th from 7:30-9:30. “Torso” — a dark, riveting and emotional exploration of grief and revenge, the latest
Burn Permits Delayed: It’s Too Hot and Dry
from Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal Due to unusually dry weather, San Juan County continues to experience a high level of fire danger. The open burning season usually begins on October 1st of each year. That’s normally when residential and commercial burn permits are made available. This year,
Guest Opinion: Financial Self-interest in the Sewer Connection Debate
By Joe Cohen I will skip any discussion of the ‘history’ of how this issue got to where it is – knowing it is a minefield with heated opinions and perceptions. Rather I would like to take a financial perspective and offer a solution for what OPAL leaseholders should (must)
Letter to the Editor: Still Time to Support School Music Program
What a concert! It's not too late to support our local "School Music Matters" Fund. On September 12, I attended a wonderful concert at the Community Church in Eastsound. The musicians performing were students in the Orcas Middle and High Schools. They presented a beautiful concert to help launch the
Fire Chief O’Brien Makes MS Bike Ride
2012 MS Bike Ride fundraiser, From left to right: Valley Firefighters Guy Smith, Pete Connell, Dave Larberg, Will Highley, Dean McAuley, Gary Barker, and Kevin Morehart. I’m holding my red bike with Nancy’s Doctor and our team captain, Dr. Lily Jung to my left. By Kevin O'Brien The
Kings Play Home Game this Saturday
From Mandy Randolph The Kings football team- 6th, 7th & 8th grade boys -- will have their first home game in over four years! This Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the High School football field, the team will be playing a team called Bellingham Blue. The Kings team is not
Guest Opinion: Full Circle on Sewer Hook-up Debate
By Jane Alden The meeting with the Eastsound Sewer & Water District (ESWD last evening (Sept. 11) was a real eye opener. Not only were all my questions answered, but I found the board members extremely eager to address them and hopeful that others from the community would bring their
Council Member Pratt Responds to Consignment Treasures
To the Editor: In response to concerns about the future of Consignment Treasures, I want to start by saying that I appreciate Consignment Treasures and the service it provides to the community. I want to clarify that the Council’s vote on the ordinance amending the 18.30 section of SJC’s code
Letter to the Editor: Support for Consignment Treasures Not the Issue
Recently, I’ve been getting emails and phone calls to “save Consignment Treasures” (CT). People say they love CT. Well, I think everybody loves CT. That is not an issue. The issue is where this facility is located. CT is on property designated Rural Farm Forest (RFF) where land use rules
September History Matinee: Trudy Irwin
Trudy Irwin Orcas Senior Center, 3 to 5pm, Sunday Sept 16 Come join the discussion for the next in a series sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Society, called HISTORY MATINEE, where an island 'old-timer' is invited to tell stories and answer questions about Orcas Island in days
High School Gets a Makeover, thanks to Community and State Support
Omri Staley, Orcas High School Junior, on the first day of school, Sept. 5. Orcas Island High School students returned to school last week to find its building undergoing a makeover. Work on high school siding is coming along in a timely manner, as reported by project manager
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meets Today
The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will hold a Public Meeting at the Deer Harbor Community Center at 4319 Deer Harbor Road (the old schoolhouse) today, Wednesday, September 12, from 1:30PM -3:30PM. The agenda is as follows: Introduction Chair: Call To Order, Quorum, Minutes of last meeting Chair will recognize
Marine Tech Scholarships Awarded to Nine San Juan County Residents
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that nine islanders have been selected for scholarships for marine tech training at Skagit Valley College’s Center of Excellence in Marine Technology. Awards were made to islanders on Lopez, Orcas, and
