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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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
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
