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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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
In Memoriam: Cristine Chandler, 1950-2012
Christine Chandler, 1950-2012 Cristine Chandler passed away at home, in her sleep, on Thursday morning, July 26. Jim, her husband of almost 30 years, was at her side. For the past five years, Cristine and Jim have lived on Orcas Island. Cristine was president of the Buck Mountain
Letter to the Editor: CAO Fears
from Janet Alderton Some organizations have spread fear about what you will be able to do with your property under the proposed Critical Areas Ordinance. In reality, the proposed buffers will generally be the same or smaller than current wetland buffers. For a parcel draining to a wetland with the
County Arts Council Seeks Board Members
The San Juan County Arts Council is seeking 4-5 new members for the Board of Directors to be elected at the annual membership meeting in November, 2012. There are openings for board members from Orcas and Lopez and possibly San Juan as the Board attempts to fill upcoming vacancies and
“Eat Away” to Support the Athletics Booster Club
From the Orcas Island Booster Club The Orcas Island Booster Club invites you to help us “Eat Away” at our Fall Sports Fund Raising goal. If you are looking to fill up this weekend on good food while at the same time supporting local student athletes, the OIBC has you
Guest Opinion: Proposed Charter Amendments Explained
By Larry Hendel of Islanders for Better Government The four Lopez members of the Charter Review Commission (CRC) are sponsoring a forum, primarily for people on Lopez Island, on August 16 at 5 pm at the Community Center to explain the CRC’s three proposed amendments to the Charter and
Gleaners Looking to Harvest Summer Crops
By Domenic Verbano We are looking for people who own land who will allow us to come pick from their abundant blackberries, apples, pears, and other extra fruits and veggies that you may have, but do not need. Also, if you know of a piece of land where it is
Guest Opinion: New Athletic Policy Encourages Parent-Student-Public Dialogue
By Justin Paulsen When it comes to decisions that affect the safety and security of our children, it seems that those decisions are always met with a high level of scrutiny and emotion. This could not be more true than with the recent adoption of a few changes to our
Solid Waste & Budget Subcommittee Meetings this Friday
From Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council Budget Subcommittee will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, August 10, 2012 in the Large Conference Room, Legislative Building, 55 Second St., Friday Harbor, beginning at 8:30 AM. Agenda items include: discussion on long-term budget sustainability; discussion of Budget
