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“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Orcas Recycling Services To Recycle All Battery Types
From Orcas Recycling Services Orcas Recycling Services is proud to announce a new public service at The Exchange. A new program has been established, which will accept and recycle all types of batteries, beginning in September. There will be no cost to the public for rechargeable batteries (such as cordless
Artists, Their Art & Their Workplace: Studio Tours this Weekend
Artwork by Carol McKinstry on display at the Artist Tour this weekend. An extraordinary art adventure awaits islanders and visitors all over Orcas Island this weekend. This is your chance to visit the working studios of 35 premier Orcas Island Artists. See first hand how and where those
Guest Opinion: County Business Needs Administration, not Meddling
By Colin Maycock To administer or not, that is the question. This November the voters of San Juan County will be asked to vote for changes to the Charter that governs the County. The provision to grant administrative or executive power back to the County Council is the most worrisome
The Week Ahead: Stories, Music, Art and Animals Fill the Island
Tuesday, August 14 Orcas Library Board of Trustees meet at 9 a.m. in the Public Library Conference Room. Public is welcome to attend. 376-4985. Wednesday, August 15 Brown Bag Concerts with Carl Burger at Emmanuel Parish at 12 noon. Contact the church office at 376-2352 for additional information. Meet Children's
Parks & Rec Considers Program Requests
By Ken Brown Community Journalist The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) met for their regularly scheduled meeting on August 9 from 5 to 7 pm. They continue to struggle to satisfy the needs of the public when citizens make requests for resources and assistance when they have no
American Legion Invites All to Join Eastsound Post
The American Legion Women's Auxiliary and Color Guard at the 2012 Community Parade Saturday, Aug.25 from 4-10 p.m. at Post HQ From Judi Resch The American Legion Post #93 is holding a membership drive on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at the post home, 793 Crescent Beach Dr. from
Morning Ferry Delayed
From Washington State Ferries The 7:25 a.m. sailing to Shaw and Orcas has been delayed due to a disabled semi truck onboard the vessel. This will also affect the 8:50am sailing from Orcas and the 9:05 a.m. sailing from Shaw back to Anacortes. Updates will occur as conditions change.
Planning Commission Holds Shoreline Workshop
Friday, August 17, 8:30 a.m. at County Council Hearing Room, Legislative Building, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor From Colin Maycock, County Senior Planner The Planning Commission is having a workshop to discuss the preliminary amendments to the following sections of the current Shoreline Master Program regulations: 1. General Regulations 2.
Poet Jack Prelutsky Comes to Orcas
Jack Prelutsky, Children's Poet Laureate, will be a familiar face on Orcas Island this week, thanks to cooperation among the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, the Public Library, Writer's Roundtable and Darvill's Bookstore. Visits to Darvill's Bookstore, Writer's Roundtable and Performance at the Chamber Music Festival's outdoor "Musical
Library Fair 2012 — A Success by Any Measure!
By Margie Doyle Updated August 13 at 8 p.m. Lila Richardson's son was crowded out of his stroller with book purchases, while her daughter's face was shielded from the bright sun by her pretty hat at the 2012 Library Fair. It was the best Library Fair ever! Especially
Passage of Safety Tax Relieves Sheriff and County Officials
Updated August 13 at 5:45 p.m. San Juan County – Proposition No. 1, “Concerning the imposition of a sales and use tax for criminal justice and public safety purposes,” appears to have passed, and with its implementation, .3 percent tax will be added to purchase of taxable goods, excluding groceries,
New Master Composters for County Will Be at the Fair
By Helen Venada, SJC Waste Reduction & Hazardous Waste Coordinator Let me introduce: the newly-trained MASTER COMPOSTER / RECYCLERS for San Juan County! Hopefully, you’ll recognize them at the County Fair proudly wearing their MCR badges. The bold and adventurous MCR’s for 2012 are: Sadie Bailey, Jackie Bates, Kris Bayas,
Community Wildfire Protection Plan is Approved by County Council
From Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien On Tuesday, August 7th the San Juan County Council unanimously approved the San Juan County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The CWPP addresses wildland fire risk in San Juan County and identifies strategic sites and methods for fire mitigation projects. Benefits of
Guest Opinion: Concerns Regarding Charter Review Propositions
By Janice Peterson I read Larry Hendel’s explanation of the Charter Amendments with interest, and I appreciate the opportunity to respond. I was also a member of the Charter Review Commission, one of four who either voted against the CRC majority’s amendments or abstained. Actually, I should use present
Orcas Family Health Starts Dinner Winner Raffle
Ken Speck with Dinner Winner Raffle Boxes From Karen Key Speck This community is wonderful! At a time when the economy is affecting everyone, our local restaurants and bakeries have generously donated gift certificates to the Orcas Family Health Center’s annual Dinner Winner Raffle. Proceeds from the raffle
This Weekend: Think Sunshine—Think Sunshine
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Deer Harbor Potluck at the Deer Harbor Community Hall, 6:30 p.m. 376-5404. Live Music at Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant, 6 p.m. Enjoy live music with Ron Meyer's every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night! For info call 376-1040 "Pub Night" at the Orcas Hotel, 6 p.m. Come enjoy
