Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Work to Start 1st Phase of Mt. Baker Road Improvement
From San Juan County Public Works Work is scheduled to begin this month on a Wetland Mitigation Project on the SJC Land Bank Stonebridge - Terrill preserve on Orcas Island. This project will enhance and rehabilitate at least 5.29 acres of historically-altered and impacted Category II wetlands. This $172,863.96 compensatory
Orcas Center Golf Classic Promotes Great Programming
From the Orcas Center An Orcas summer tradition is fast approaching! September 8, 2012 is the 18th Annual Orcas Center Golf Classic offering both islanders and visitors alike a full day of golf and friendly competition. This year’s event is brought to you by Orcas Center, Island Market, Islanders Bank,
Willie Thomas… A Tribute To The Jazz Masters
Willie Thomas, jazz legend, brings other masters to Orcas, Sunday, Sept. 2 Sunday, September 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Renowned Jazz trumpet master, Willie Thomas and an all-star line up will deliver up some world class Jazz music in his "Tribute To The Masters" concert this
FRIENDS of the San Juans Named a 2012 Puget Sound Champion
FRIENDS of the San Juans (FSJ) staff receives a Champion Award from the Puget Sound Partnership (PSP). From right, Diana Gale (PSP Leadership Council), Stephanie Buffum, Tina Whitman and Sally Hawkins (FSJ), Anthony Wright (PSP Executive Director) From the Friends of the San Juans FRIENDS of the San
Atomic Bombshell Revue Sparkles and Teases at Two Orcas Shows
Kitten LaRue brings the Galaxy of Burlesque to the San Juans next weekend Also Friday, August 31 at Lopez Community Center Saturday, Sept. 1 at Orcas Center (2 shows) Last December, Island entrepreneur Jared Lovejoy gambled that the island would love high-quality burlesque as much as he did.
Letter to the Editor: We Need Professional Leadership
I supported the changes made by the Charter approved by the voters in 2005. Thus, I am distressed that Proposition 2 would eliminate the present position of County Administrator, a professional position similar to that of a CEO in a private company, with a real role in the leadership of
Swim, Cycle and Run at Historic Braun Memorial Triathalon
Sunday, Sept. 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Moran State Park From the Friends of Moran State Park We are hosting the 14th annual Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon on September 2. Pre-Race is 8:30 am. Race starts at 9 am. Half-mile swim in Cascade Lake, 15-mile bike ride out just
Peter Rutledge – 1980-2012 – Services on Orcas
Peter Rutledge. His services will be at the Episcopal Parish Hall on Saturday, Sept. 8 Saturday, September 8 at Episcopal Parish Hall at noon By Kathi Anderson Peter Rutledge, a 1998 graduate of Orcas High School passed over on Monday, August 20, 2012. As many islanders know, Peter
Letter to the Editor: Proposition 1 Brings No Benefit
Dear Editor, I am urging a no vote on both Propositions 1 and 2 of the Charter Review. We owe a thank you to the review commission members who considered the issues. We owe it to ourselves to vote no on Propositions 1 and 2 Charter Review. I see no
The Weekend: Wish You Were Here!
Friday, August 24 Washington Territory during the Antebellum and Civil War Eras Lorraine McConaghy to speak from 7-9 pm, in the Lundeen Room of the Orcas Senior Center. Sponsored by the Orcas island Historical Society. Free. Saturday, August 25 Orcas Angels Car Wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Letter to the Editor: Negative Impact to County’s Concessions in CAO Process
Dear Council and Shireene Hale; Thank you for the final chance to comment on Wetlands and Fish and Wildlife CAO chapters, and for your hard work on these. After some time of not closely following the Wetland CAO Draft Ordinance changes, I am shocked and sad at how much this
School Enrollment = State Funds — Looking Good
School Board Hears Feedback on Change to Athletic Policy By Margie Doyle At the August 20 Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors meeting, the full board (with Vice Chair Chris Sutton videoconferencing from Washington DC) heard some positive news. First the school enrollment is looking strong, with 20
“Silence and Song” Class with Susan Osborn
Susan Osborn's "Silence and Song" classes Wednesdays in September Susan Osborn will be offering another "Introduction to Silence and Song" class at Eastsound's Orcas Mandala in September. "This is an opportunity for you to explore in depth the intimate relationship between your voice and your emotions," says Susan.
County Treasurer Warns of Telephone Scam
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager San Juan County Treasurer Jan Sears reports that a number of senior citizens around the state have received apparently deceptive telephone solicitations from a company that is marketing reverse home mortgages. As a lead-in to selling their product, the solicitor asks for
Editorial: Waste Not, Want Not — Visionary or Obsolete?
By Margie Doyle Garbage in; garbage out. If only it were that simple. But as long as we continue to regard the end product of our consumption and construction as “waste,” and as long as we are not happy living with that "waste," we have to deal with the complexities
Orcatrazz Swing Band at Music in the Park
Updated August 23 at 4 p.m. From Ken Speck On Sunday August 26, ORCATRAZZ performs for the Parks Department sponsored Music in the Park series from 5 to 7 p.m. This marks the 13th year of performances by Orcatrazz Swing Band. Everyone is invited to share an evening absolutely free
