Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
The Ultimate Louisiana Party — on Orcas!
Henry Turner Jr. and Flavor bring the Ultimate Louisian Party Tour to Orcas Island Sunday, August 19 at 5 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor play their brand of Louisiana Reggae, Soul, Funk and Blues on their 2012 Ultimate Louisiana Party Tour. The
Letter to the Editor: Opposition to Charter Review Propositions 1 and 2
We write as community members to express concerns about the Charter Review Propositions on the upcoming ballot. We urge you to vote "No" on both propositions 1 and 2, and here is why. Charter Review Proposition 1 recommends that we switch to countywide elections. Countywide campaigns now cost about $50,000;
Water and Weather in the School Garden
By Madie Murray, Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Chair As many know, our school garden is in the process of expanding to approximately 8,000 square feet and to date all the posts, fencing, wood chips and a lot of hard work has been thoughtfully donated to make it happen. As
New Support for Islands’ National Monument Status
From the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau The Washington Tourism Alliance (WTA) has joined 150 local businesses, the San Juan County Council, League of Women Voters, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, Governor Christine Gregoire, the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, Islanders for the San Juan Islands National
History Matinee Goes Back to Confederate General Pickett
George Pickett – once the commander of American forces on San Juan Island – here in the uniform of an officer in the Confederate States Army. From the Orcas Island Historical Society In lieu of its regularly scheduled History Matinee, the Orcas Museum will sponsor Lorraine McConaghy to
Guest Opinion: A Better Way to Hear “the People”
By John Evans Colin Maycock wrote a thoughtful piece about the interplay between elected officials and county employees; current Charter vs. proposed revisions. I would like to offer a somewhat different perspective and support the three amendments proposed by the Charter Review Committee. An important point that sometimes is
The Weekend: Too Much Fun!
Friday, August 17 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival running through Aug. 26, filled with exciting world premiere music and world class musicians. For the complete concert schedule and repertoire visit www.oicmf.org or call 376-6636. To purchase, call 376-2281 Planning Commission Holds Shoreline Workshop,8:30 a.m. at County Council Hearing Room, Legislative
Guest Column: Still Too Many Un-Answered Questions for Council to Make an Informed Vote on the Orcas Transfer Station Contract
By Sadie Bailey The more I search for answers, the more, and deeper, questions are raised concerning the imminent Orcas Transfer Facility Contract decision that Council has on its shoulders. Considering that both Orcas and San Juan are taking longer to make their decisions, I can't help but wonder; what's
Money, Not Donated Goods, Sought for Kittitas County Wildfire Aid
From Washington State Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray, Washington Emergency Management Division, Washington Military Department Monetary donations, not donated goods, are the best way to help Kittitas County residents whose homes and property have been damaged or destroyed in the Taylor Bridge Fire, the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office says. Cash
County’s New Transportation Program Needs Providers & Participants
By Stan Matthews San Juan County Website and Communications Program Manager San Juan County is introducing a new Transportation Voucher Program to provide transportation assistance to island residents who meet senior, veteran, low-income or disabled eligibility requirements. The program is seeking both eligible residents to participate, as well as businesses
Guest Editorial: We Can’t Afford to Cut the School Library
By Maria Doss, Orcas Island School Librarian There have been several articles and discussion of the cuts to our public school budget, but virtually nothing has been mentioned about the cut of the entire school library program for the year 2012-13. The school library serves the teachers, staff, K-12 students,
County Fair Showcases New Faces & Critters of Orcas 4-H Members
2012 Theme: Food, Fun, Fair! By Brigid Ehrmantraut The 2012 San Juan County Fair kicked off this morning with a bang! Dedicated exhibitors and competitors were already tired from Tuesday's long evening of set-up and decoration, but enthusiasm was aplenty and the dusty, 80 degree air practically hummed
Letter to the Editor: The Comfort of a Familiar Room with a Cherished View
Hospice is a centuries-old French word we know hovers in the air with every diagnosis of serious disease. Coupled with “palliative’ it acknowledges a choice of care for the last days of our lives. Both words were in my mind when I chose my Orcas home, reaffirming my goal to
Guest Editorial: County “Flow Control” Policy Challenged
By Sharon Kvisto From www.SanJuanIslander.com San Juan County Council, on the advice of Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord, is dropping flow control of municipal solid waste. Without this ordinance, it is difficult to imagine island companies on Orcas or San Juan islands successfully competing with Cimmaron Enterprises to operate the local
CAO Wetlands and Fish & Wildlife Meeting Aug. 21
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk On August 21, 2012 the County Council will be holding a hearing [in Friday Harbor] on both the CAO Wetlands and CAO Fish and Wildlife Conservation Areas ordinances. The link below will take you to our website where you can find the
Golf Course Plans Asper Open and 2012 Club Championship
From Justin Taylor The Orcas Golf Club is bringing back the Asper Open Golf Tournament Monday Aug. 20 at 5 pm. Its been a lot of years since this tournament has been played but due to its format it is still often talked about from the long time Orcas Island
