Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Common Sense Alliance Hires Gradient Risk Assessor
From the Common Sense Alliance The Common Sense Alliance (CSA), a San Juan County-based community organization focused on environmental protection, community health, and economic vitality, is announcing that it has retained Gradient LLC for expert services related to eco-toxicology and the Critical Areas Ordinances. Gradient has a Seattle office, although
Tuesday, Sept. 11 is Last Chance to Comment on Solid Waste Plan
By Sharon Kvisto, SanJuaniIslander.com The San Juan County Council is set to adopt the updated Solid Waste Plan (7.7 MB) on Tuesday September 11. The plan is based on the county's solid waste system changing from a primarily self-haul system to a primarily route collection system. The top three priorities
Help OIEF “Unwrap the Library”
OIEF's CUSTOMER #101251 The Orcas Island Education Foundation is sponsoring a wrapping paper fundraiser, set to kick-off the week of September 10, 2012. As you may have heard, because of dwindling funding from the state, the Orcas Island School District has had to make cuts to this year's budget --
Grace McCune to be Joined by Joel Gamble at Agave
Grace McCune and Joel Gamble will play at Agave on 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. Recently you might
Orcas Student Gives His Share (and Parents’ “Match”) to School Library
Art by Trevor Moulton to help keep the school library open From Cathy Faulkner For many students on Orcas Island, the school library is a wonderful haven for learning, reading and discovery. When Trevor Moulton of Olga found out that the future of the library was uncertain, he
Letter to the Editor: Times Have Changed in County Gov’t.
You may remember the confusion and chaos which had escalated prior to Home Rule, when the Board of County Commissioners wore all the hats. Our prior governmental system was established in the 1800’s when the commissioners were elected to simply oversee the roads. Things have changed since then – notably
San Juan “Puget Sound Champions” Honored for Protecting and Restoring Puget Sound
San Juan Salmon TAG Puget Sound Champions -- From L: Barbara Rosenkotter, Alan Chapman, Kit Rawson, Kimbal Sundberg, Ray Glaze, Diana Gale, Anthony Wright (not pictured – Judy Meyer, Gene Helfman, Bob Warinner) By Barbara Rosenkotter, San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery The Puget Sound Partnership
Tales of Hoffman with the Power On!
Anna Netrebko as the doomed Antonia and Joseph Calleja as Hoffmann in Offenbach's "Les Contes d'Hoffmann."Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Due to the evening power outage in July 13, the MET: LIVE IN HD’s fourth opera of the summer Encore
FoodMasters Plans Work Party at School Garden Tomorrow
From Learner Limbach, Director/Program Coordinator- Food Masters, FEAST FoodMasters members will be building a Cob Oven in the newly expanded garden at the Orcas School. We are planning to have a work party this Sunday, September 9. We will be there at 9 a.m. to begin work on the foundation
Letter To The Editor: Weight Watchers on Orcas?
Is there anyone interested in bringing Weight Watchers to Orcas Island? There would be a weekly meeting with paid staff, all the program materials, official weigh-ins, and products to purchase. The cost is $9.92 a week, if you get the monthly pass for $42.95. This enables you to go to
Funhouse/Commons Announces Fall Line-up
The Funhouse/Commons has posted their exciting fall line-up for sessions for youth, toddlers, and adults. For more information, or to register, contact 376-7177 or visit funhouse.org. YOUTH Homework Club Every Day! Get help with those tough school assignments (and get snacks too) after school at the FHC! Earn points throughout
Garden Club to Hear of Climate Change Implications for the Pacific Northwest
Wednesday, September 19 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center By Sue Lewis Nick BondWA State Climatologist The Orcas Island Garden Club will feature Nicholas (Nick) Bond at its September 19 meeting to be held at 10 a.m. in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center. Nick Bond is
Travel our History on the High Seas
Tom Welch entertains with a historical perspective on the Sept. 9 History Museum fundraiser, “Cruise into History.” Call now to sign on so that your hosts may prepare your lunch aboard. 376-6566. Boarding time 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 9 at Orcas Landing History Tour will benefit Orcas Historical
Orcas Terminal to Close to Vehicle Traffic in Late October
Repairs in late October will require no vehicle traffic at Orcas ferry terminal for 3-1/2 days. Washington State Ferries (WSF ) will close the Orcas Terminal to all vehicle traffic for three and a half days this fall to accommodate a construction project to replace the apron hydraulic
Autumn Briskness Sets Keynote for the Weekend
Friday, Sept. 7 First Fridays Book Talks series at the Public Library. Come in at noon and pick up your free book for the next meeting. Over the next three months we’ll be reading: “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein (October 5); “Little Bee” by Chris
High School Strings to Play for “School Music Matters” Concert
The Orcas High School Strings and advanced Middle School players will perform a fundraising concert at Orcas Island Community Church on Wednesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. to raise money to help pay their teachers’ salaries and support the current music program. Admission is by donation, and a reception will
