Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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Open House for Leadership San Juan Islands Class
From Leadership San Juan Islands Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) is a county-wide program which fosters leadership skills such as facilitation, collaborative problem solving, and public speaking as well as the analysis of local systems related to governance, economics, social services, history and culture, education and the environment. LSJI will
Ten Eye-opening Facts I Learned about Coal Shipping
It can't happen here? This is what the 1989 Exxon Valdez 11 million gallon crude oil spill looked like, transposed to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Salish Sea and Pacific coast. (Reprint use only with permission from Orcas Issues.) By Chom Greacen of Lopez NO COALition San
Tickets Still Available for Historic Barns Tour
Schmidt Barn (by Ray McBride) will be part of the Orcas Island Historic Barns Tour this weekend. By Margot Shaw Tickets for the 2012 ‘History Lives Here’ Historic Barns Tour, sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Society, are now available online at: orcasmuseum.org/Orcas_HIstory_Lives_Here . Tickets are also available
Letter to the Editor: Countywide Elections Illogical; County Manager Needed
Countywide elections are not logical. The current method of voting only in your district ensures that all voters are properly represented on the council. This system provides objective and reasonable representation for all citizens. The existing model is similar to U.S. House of Representatives and is the best method for
2013 Nautilus Book Awards Open for Submissions
Orcas Islander Marilyn McGuire, staff and judges of the Nautilus Book Awards have announced that the 2013 Nautilus Awards is now open for submissions. The Nautilus Awards represent "Better Books for a Better World." Now in its 13th year, this unique book award program continues to gain prestige with authors
Sing Kingston Trio Favorites with the Surrey 3
The Surrey 3, from left: Bill Murlin, Carl Burger and Carl Allen. They will perform Oct. 10 at the Olga Energetic Club The Wanderers -- Bill Murlin and Carl Allen -- will return to Orcas and sing with Carl Burger and special guests at a "Hootnanny Dress Rehearsal."
Letter to the Editor: Support Renovation Bond for Safe & Healthy School Environment
I am urging you to support the Orcas Island schools by voting yes on the Orcas Island School District Proposition 1, in the upcoming November 6 election. The Orcas Island School District board has been working hard the past few years to insure that our students will have a safe
Orcas Community Council Meets for Open Discussion
October 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall From Gretchen Krampf In November 2011, a few islanders hosted the first gathering of the Orcas Community Council (O.C.C.) to discuss the ballot issue of Solid Waste on Orcas Island. On October 14th, the conversation continues as we
County Party Heads Both Support Charter Propositions
No polarity here! Democratic and Republican party heads both support amendments to the County Charter From Gordy Peterson It may be newsworthy when there is agreement about good governance in San Juan County. Pictured, from left: Michelle Loftus and Ron Zee.
Letter to the Editor: Charter Propositions Provide Empowerment
Dear Editor: The suggested changes to the charter provide one thing for each and every citizen of this county—empowerment, and I support all three recommendations. When I was a commissioner, I noticed that few people at the State level took our part-time council member counterparts seriously. They simply were not
Letter to the Editor: April Will Be Remembered
We want to thank everyone for the joyous outpouring of love for our dearly departed April. April's good friend, Scott Rankin, created this video of the wake for your enjoyment. We raised enough money to purchase her brick at the museum, Thank you so much. April would mooooved by the
Weekly Calendar — The Sun Must Be Shining for All this Energy!
Tuesday, October 9 The 2012-2013 Marine Lecture Series starts with a talk by Peter Arcese, a professor at the University of British Columbia,"Indirect effects of humans on the conservation of native species and ecosystems" or what Joe likes to call "What we can do better to have a healthy ecosystem."
Enjoy Live Performance of Cafe Musica!
Saturday, Oct.13 at 7 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Chapel Isaac and Esther Olson will give a free performance this Saturday evening at the Seventh Day Adventist Chapel on the Orcas Christian School campus. Get ready for an evening of fun, live music with Cafe Musica! Performed
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes to Ban GMOs
Dear Editor, This to express our support for San Juan County Initiative 2012-4, which would prohibit the growing of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in open systems such as agriculture and landscaping. Having worked in the natural products grocery industry for the past decade (eight of those here on Lopez Island),
Unwrapping the School Library!
Four top sellers (In back row -- l to r: Sabrina Bailey and Madison Todd. Front row: Millie Kau and Jefferson Freeman) From Janet Brownell The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) is pleased to announce that the OISD school library will be re-opening, possibly as soon as Monday,
Letter to the Editor: Opposing Coal Terminal, Orcasians Join Conference
Somewhat by chance, last week I found myself participating in...actually, just listening in on...a conference call orchestrated by the outfit in Bellingham, SSA Marine, which will be building and operating the proposed coal export facility at Cherry Point. The call was part of a local community outreach to educate folks
