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
Tepley’s Artwork Celebrates Roundness
Judy Tepley with a ball from her signature artwork Roundness everywhere you look. Judy Tepley's balls are the featured works of art Washington Federal Bank through the month of July. Tepley has titled the display "She's Got Balls." Everything in the show is a ball of some kind:
This Weekend: The Calm Before the Glorious 4th?
Friday, June 29 The Mobile Dental Clinic returns to the Orcas Island Community Church, June 29 and 30. The Clinic will provide free care to qualifying community members. Applications are available on line at www.oicf.us , or can be picked up at the Food Bank, Orcas Family Connections or the
Tony Lee as Einstein at The Grange
July 6-7, July 13-15, 7:30 p.m. at The Grange The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces five performances of a fully staged reading of the one-man play "Einstein: A Stage Portrait" with local actor Tony Lee in the role of Einstein. This play, written by Willard Simms, presents the private,
Orcas Man Rescued by Emergency Responders
By Kevin K. O’Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire and Rescue On Thursday, June 28, 2012 Orcas Island fire and Rescue was dispatched to a report of a missing adult male who had been missing since 9:30 a.m. Thursday morning. The man was last seen walking his dog in the
Man Missing in Eagle Lake Area
Bruce Martin, missing in Eagle Lake/Doe Bay area. Orcas Island Fire and Rescue received a missing person report today for a 70-year-old male who lives in the Eagle Lake area. Bruce Martin, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, was last seen at 9:30 a.m., walking his dog, Nelly,
Mozart’s Don Giovanni: Opera’s Ultimate Anti-Hero
Mozart's creation, Don Giovanni, regales the ladies THE MET: LIVE IN HD’s third opera of the summer Encore Series is Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, airing at Orcas Center on Friday, July 6 at 7:30 pm. Don Giovanni is one of opera’s most notorious and fascinating anti-heroes.
Local Writer and Artist Release e-Book
Six Inches Tall by Skip Snaith, and illustrated by Tina Rose. What would you do if you suddenly found that you were only six inches tall? That's the premise of the new digital book released (recently) by local writer Skip Snaith and local artist Tina Rose. Inspired by
Historical Day Fair Issues Last Call for Vendors
By Eirena Birkenfeld Office Administrator. Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum Vendors, don't miss the last call to apply for booth space at our Annual Historical Day Fair on Saturday, July 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Eastsound Village Green. The Community Parade will take proceed down
County Auditor Releases 2011 Annual Report
From County Auditor Milene Henley San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley has announced the publication of an annual financial report for the County for fiscal year 2011. The County has always prepared an annual report for the State Auditor. That report consists of a number of statistical “schedules,” many of
Letter to the Editor: Community Fun Reigns at Solstice Parade
The sun smiled on all of us as we celebrated in the streets and on the Eastsound Village Green at the 14th Annual Solstice parade and celebration. Thank you everyone for sharing your music, dance. song and colorful, creative merrymaking. Thank you to our sponsor, San Juan County Parks and
Letter to the Editor: Ray’s Pharmacy Sign Stolen — Please Return
In an effort to improve the look and feel of historic Templin’s Center, all the signage around the building was removed to paint. One of the signs (the Main street sign) for Ray’s Pharmacy was stolen from our loading dock. We, as a family, are doing our best to help
Ninja Camp at The Funhouse Commons
July 2—August 31, 9 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Ninja Camp 2011 campers with Counselor Merrick Parnell. Recognizing that parents want to ensure their kids are safe, supervised, and engaged during the summer; but often don’t have a lot of money to pay for summer activities, The Funhouse Commons is offering
Sign up For Solid Waste System Email Alerts
By Stan Matthews San Juan County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Public Works Department has set up an email news service to provide interested residents with the latest information about the upcoming changes in the solid waste system. Online sign-up is a simple one-step process at: https://www.co.san-juan.wa.us/mail/optin.aspx
Re-use and Recycle Party and Event Trash
By Helen Venada, Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division Party goers, event planners, and other Zero Waste fans… Did you know you can now add paper cups to your commingled recyclables? They MUST have no liquid in them so drink it up or pour
Artists & Donors Teach Students How to “Pay it Forward”
Mathew Chasanoff, at left, with his kindergarten class, and their artwork. Artist Michelle DeLong is at far right, and donor Millie Vaccarella is next to Michelle By Janet Brownell, Orcas Island Education Foundation President Orcas artist Michelle DeLong helped Mathew Chasanoff's kindergarten class make a large collage/painting
Orcas Firefighters Douse Chicken Coop Fire
From Kevin K. O’Brien, Fire Chief/CEO, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue On Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 10:53 a.m. Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded with eight apparatus and 14 emergency responders to the Hemlock neighborhood in Eastsound for the report of a structure fire. On location, Firefighters found a
