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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Orcas Park and Rec to Interview Potential Directors
In order to interview four finalists for the district's new Director position, the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commission (OIPRD) is conducting two Special Public Meetings at the Eastsound Fire station. The OIPRD Special Meeting on Wednesday, July 18, will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the
Heroin and Cocaine Bust on San Juan Island
From the Office of San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou A 25 year old Friday Harbor man was arrested early Sunday morning on charges of Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act- Possession of Heroin with Intent to Deliver, and Possession of Cocaine. The arrest came as the result of
A Dance of Gratitude from Sendai Japan
Koji Oyushi will join Tokiko Oyama from Sendai, Japan, to thank the Orcas community on Wednesday, July 18 Wednesday July 18 at the Odd Fellows Hall at 7:30. Susan Osborn brings members of her Japanese community to Orcas Island to perform "A Dance of Gratitude." Tokiko Oyama and
Changed Time for Solid Waste Vendor Selection Meeting
From San Juan County Public Works The Vendor Selection Committee meeting for the Orcas Island Solid Waste Site scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 8:00am to 4:30pm has been changed to 2 pm until 4:30 pm. The location remains at the Orcas Landing Conference Room. The meeting is open
Olga Daze this Saturday — Come On Out!
Olga on Orcas, by Susan Mustard From Barbara Wheeler Rain or shine, the annual Olga Daze celebration will take place this Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring wonderful food, continuous live music, the world's shortest parade, gigantic "Barn" sale, fine silent auction, and quilt
Burglary, Vandalism at Public School Break-ins
From San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou Sheriff’s deputies on Orcas Island are investigating two recent school burglaries, the first reported July 7 at the High School, and the other reported July 10 at the Elementary School. Property taken in the High School burglary includes new mobile radios for school
OPALCO System Fares Well in Electrical Storms
OPALCO’s system stood up to the test in the recent back-to-back electrical storms over San Juan County. System Engineer Joel Mietzner said “it is unusual to get electrical storms in our area and particularly two such storms back to back.” However, OPALCO’s system is built out with voltage arrestors to
Upcoming Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
By Marcia Spees Indian Island is the small island you see in the bay when going through Eastsound. It is accessible via a tombolo (revealed pathway at low tide) in daylight only a handful of days a year. Here on Orcas a cadre of local people, The Indian Island Marine
Orcas Park and Rec Strives to Standardize Operations
Orcas Park and Rec, a taxing district, was formed with Orcas voter approval in 2010 By Ken Brown At their regular July 12 meeting, the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) knuckled down to four significant issues in running the facilities and programs agency: how to handle existing
Letter to the Editor: Happy Birthday, Dan Kenney
Well Dan, you made it to 90 years old as you predicted when that loving, happy, friendly canine Buddy arrived in your life ten years ago. I remember that you said it to me in a grumpy way! He sure did perk you up Dan and we loved him for
OPAL Recognized for Exceptional Board Leadership
Allen Smith, OPAL Board President, with Wally Gudgell, recipient of the winner of the "Peter Fisher Award for dedication to the cause of fair housing on Orcas Island," OPAL Community award, in May 2011. Smith will accompany OPAL Executive Director Lisa Byers to the BoardSource Leadership Forum on Sept.
Interested in Marine Technology? Apply for Scholarships Now!
By Margie Doyle Thanks to the San Juan County Economic Development Council, scholarships in career change and advancement are available to eight motivated persons. Recent high school graduates and those workers looking for a career change are encouraged to apply for eight (8) full scholarships to Skagit Valley College's Center
Letter to the Editor: Mayor Murphy’s Election Benefits Children’s House
I'm Murphy, the new Honorary Mayor of Eastsound and I'm excited about my new position serving the Orcas Island Community. First, I want to thank April for her "outstanding" job as mayor and I wish her well in her retirement. In addition, I want to thank all of the candidates
County-wide Power Failure after Friday the 13th Thunderstorms
Summer lightening, July 13, Orcas Island. Photo courtesy of Patty Pirnack-Hamilton After molar-rattling thunderstorms and intermittent power outages on Friday evening, July 13, OPALCO power and light cooperative reported at 9:18 p.m. that there was a county-wide outage caused by a mainland substation failure. Power was
Letter to the Editor: Rutledge Family Benefit Thanks You!
Thank you SO much to everyone who contributed to the Rutledge Family Benefit Auction at Rosario Resort. It was incredible to see the turn out and support for Peter and his family. From donors to bidders, islanders were unbelievably generous. What a special place to call home. We raised over
“Translating Rilke” at the Writer’s Roundtable
The Writer’s Roundtable, monthly writer's group, will meet July 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library. The topic for this month will be "Translating Rilke" by John Friedmann. Rainer Maria Rilke, a Bohemian-Austrian poet writing in German and French, was born in Prague 136 years
