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Charter Review Proposals to be Aired at Forum
By Ralph Gutschmidt The Eagle Forum of San Juan County presents a Town Hall this Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. (so people can take the interisland from other islands). The Town Hall will be a review of the proposal before voters about the County Charter Review. The Charter form
Letter to the Editor: Sendai-Orcas Generosity Benefits Both
Dear Editor, Our heartfelt gratitude to all who welcomed our Japanese visitors, dancers Tokiko Oyama and Koji Ogushi; makeup artist Mitsue Nakashio, and translator, Yayoi Akabane, and supported their performance July 18 at the Oddfellows Hall in Eastsound. They were so moved by our communities support after the earthquake and
Comparing the Cost of San Juan County’s Government with Pacific County
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager We’ve received a number of questions as a result of a letter that has been circulated and published in some media which compares San Juan County’s government with the government in Pacific County and raises questions about taxes and the cost of
Storytelling in the School Garden
The garden area is a popular place to hear stories told by our school librarian, Maria Doss. Thursday, July 26 The Potato Patch Collective and Farm to Cafeteria is presenting a tea, gardening and storytelling party led by School Librarian Maria Doss as a special event occurring during
Delay the Recycling Decision, Attendees Say
from Ed Sutton Nearly 50 concerned citizens met at the Eastsound Fire Station on Monday evening to hear a presentation on the Orcas Transfer Station by the local non-profit Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange. That group had previously submitted a proposal to the County to operate the solid waste facility on
Group Wants to Bring Community Mural to Templins Building
from Dick Sorensen Ray’s Pharmacy has graciously donated the north-facing wall of the Templins Building for a mural project to be beautified by the community, for the community. A formation potluck, to discuss and answer questions, will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1 at the Funhouse/Commons. We
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Recycles/Exchange Meeting Tonight
Monday,July 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Friends of Orcas Recycling Services: Thank you for your support, of The Exchange and our current proposal to manage Orcas Island solid waste in the future. Please: sign our petition (available at The Kitchen), and contact all of our County
Marine Scholarship Grant Awarded to County EDC
Steve Hushebeck (TOFH Council), Greg Hertel (POFH Commissioner), Mike Ahrenius (POFH), Don Wick (EDASC), Victoria Compton (EDCSJ Executive Director), Ron Nelson (Island Co. EDC), Lovel Pratt (SJC Council), Melanie Drecksel (USDA Area Director) Deadline for Scholarship Applications is July 31 On Friday, July 20, representatives of the Town
JP & the OK Rhythm Boys to Play Concert in the Park
Sunday, July 29, 6-8 p.m., Village Green JP and the OK Rhythm Boys to rock the Village Green. Pack a picnic, bring your friends, and join Orcas Island’s favorite fiddle trio, JP and the OK Rhythm Boys, for a Concert in the Park. JP and the OKRBs features
Canine Capers: When Good Intentions Go Bad
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears like a rabbit. Both dogs have very short legs and were originally found in California
High Energy Called for in Week Ahead: July 23-30
Updated July 23 at 2 p.m. Monday, July 23 Special County Council Meeting for CAO in Legislative Building in Friday Harbor: 9 a.m. Wetlands Section of the Critical Area Ordinance (CAO) staff review of Planning Commission Draft and review of key scientific papers used in Wetlands Section (2nd touch). 1
Join Marine Stewards for Final 2012 Research Days at Indian Island
Community scientists with the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory participate in beach seining earlier this year. Photo courtesy of Andria Hagstron. By Marcia Spees Join local volunteers and scientists in intertidal research at Indian Island for the last big low tides of the summer. Indian Island is the
Chamber Music Festival 15: Stature Expands with Outreach to Hamlets and Lopez Island
The Miró Quartet, 2012 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s “Quartet-in-Residence”From left: Daniel Ching, William Fedkenheurer, John Largess, Joshua Gindele. Photo courtesy of Miró Quartet Press Packet Miró Quartet comes to Orcas hamlets and Lopez Island By Margie Doyle The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, begun on a weekend
Letter to the Editor: Exchange Proposal Answers Plan B
Dear Council members; I am a long time Orcas Island resident who wants to see local control of our solid waste facility. I believe wholeheartedly that the Exchange proposal is the one that will work best for Orcas. The expertise of the crew at our solid waste facility needs to
Early Start for CAO before Regular Council Meet Tuesday
The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 8:30 AM. Special Meeting Agenda item: Uplands Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas Section and Marine Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation
Actors Theater Solicits Donations for New Theater Seating at The Grange
For the past ten years, Actors Theater of Orcas Island (ATOI) has been using seats donated to them third-hand by a theater in Monroe. These seats have reached the end of their life and need to be replaced. Actors Theater President, Doug Bechtel, says "the largest complaint we receive is
