Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Garry Oaks to be Restored to Turtleback
Garry oak habitat will be restored on Turtleback Mountain Preserve From the San Juan County Land Bank The San Juan County Land Bank has been awarded $40,000 in grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to continue its program of Garry oak habitat restoration on Turtleback Mountain
Another Amazing 5th Season at School
Marian O'Brien and Keith Whitaker help peel and clean 15 pounds of garlic for the third year in a row for the Farm to Cafeteria 5th Season. By Madie Murray Community Journalist What took us 4 days last year, we surpassed in just two days this year. A
Orcas Deputies Arrest Teenager for Burglary
From San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou On Monday, August 27, 2012, an 18-year-old Eastsound man was arrested by deputies on Orcas Island and charged with 3 counts of burglary. Over the past 10 days there had been a series of burglaries and thefts in the Eastsound area. Orcas deputies
Cancer Support Group at the Farmer’s Market
By Sue Lewis On Saturday, September 8, organizers of the Cancer Support Group will be at the Farmer's Market to answer questions and share information. This confidential, no-cost support group has been meeting for two years on the second Thursday of each month at the Community Church's Fireside Room at
Letter to the Editor: Keep Checks and Balances/ Vote No on Prop. 2
Charter Review Proposition 2 wants to give our County Council the responsibility of managing operations. What a dangerous, double-edged sword to give them. On the one hand, as our elected representatives they could advocate for constituents who feel they have been wronged and intervene on their behalf. That sounds like
Vicki Vandermay Takes on Position as School’s Athletic Director
Vicki Vandermay, ready to start as Orcas Island School District Athletic Director By Margie Doyle Vicki Vandermay, a director of the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District, member of the Athletic Booster Club and a regular substitute teacher, will take on an additional assignment as half-time Athletic Director
Kwiáht Issues Tech Challenge to High Schools
Lopez-based conservation laboratory Kwiáht is challenging high school teachers and their classes throughout San Juan County to devise “reliable, economical” electronic devices to study and monitor the islands’ declining rockfish populations. “Rockfish were an important food resource for islanders for thousands of years,” says Kwiáht director Russel Barsh, “but nearly
Letter to the Editor: Representation, Administration and Open Meetings All Best Served by Charter Propositions
I am recommending that you vote yes on the Proposed Charter Amendments, Propositions 1, 2, and 3, for the following reasons. Overkill – We don’t need 6 people on the County Council. We only need 3. Observing the meetings of the current council, one can’t help but note the long
First Fridays Book Talks Return!
By Martin Arnold Public Services Librarian, Orcas Island Library First Fridays Book Talks series is an open invitation to join us to talk about books. Come once or come often! Our first meeting will be Friday, September 7, where you can pick up your book for the next meeting. Over
Orcas Angels Launch Private Wine Label
Orcas Angels Benefit Taco Dinner! Friday September 7, 5 – 8 p.m. at the American Legion. Pre-sell tickets are $12 and available at Country Corner or the Legion. Tickets will be $14 at the door. To – Go Available! Orcas Angels is excited to launch their own private wine label
School District’s New Bond Proposal for “80s Buildings” Only
By Margie Doyle A 20-year, $11.9 million bond to make the "Middle School buildings" -- all the flat-roofed buildings -- safe, efficient, and integrated is being posed to Orcas Island School District voters in the November election. This bond will finance essential renovations to siding, plumbing, heating and ventilation, seismic
The Week Ahead: Hello September and Labor Day!
Monday, August 27 Tuesday, August 28 County Council Special Meeting and Public Hearings at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, beginning at 9 a.m. with a Public Hearing re: Agricultural Sales, recycling; regular meeting at 10 a.m. with regular items and Citizens Access Time; then Public Hearings
Orcas Island Junior “Crew” Team Season Starts With First Practice Saturday September 8
Junior Varsity quad crew Jake Zier, Garett Pietsch, Jay Zier and Max Blackadar training with coxswain Bailey Johnson. By Martin Taylor Community Journalist Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) starts its junior fall season on Saturday September 8. The first practice is 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the boathouse
JP and the OK Rhythm to Play Agave Restaurant
Gordon Koenig, J.P. Wittman and Anita Orne form the bluegrass group, JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Sit back, relax, and tap your toes to celebrate the end of the summer season by joining JP and the OK Rhythm Boys at Agave Restaurant this Sunday, Sept. 2, from
Change in County Recording Fees Sept. 1
From County Auditor Milene Henley Fees for recording documents with the County will be changing September 1. During the 2012 legislative session, the Washington State Legislature passed legislation which changes the surcharges collected to support programs for homeless persons. The current surcharge of $30 applies to all recorded documents except
Global Warming: Separating Truth From Hype
Dr. Cliff Mass comes to Orcas on Wednesday, August 29 Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 5:30 pm at Orcas Center’s Madrona Room By Kathleen Lunde The Orcas Island Public Library presents Dr. Cliff Mass, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University Of Washington speaking on the subject of global
