Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
The Week Ahead: The Last Full Week of August Already!
Monday, August 20 Asper Open Golf Tournament at the Orcas Golf Club at 5 pm.The Asper Open was put on by Harold Asper who passed away recently and it was played with ONLY 1 club and your putter. For more information, call 376-4400. Orcas Island School Board meeting will be
Letter to the Editor: Manager’s Accountability to County Council an Improvement
Colin Maycock's recent letter to SJI about the charter proposal that would make the County Manager more accountable to the elected Council overlooks an important provision in the Charter Review Commission's recommended changes to the Charter. The CRC was very concerned about protecting County employees from harassment and intimidation. Indeed,
Letter to the Editor: ORS Should Manage a Sustainable Waste Stream
Dear Editor: Thank you for your excellent article re. the San Juan County's Vendor Selection Committee's meeting about the Solid Waste proposals submitted by Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange and Cimarron. My question is: Why is the SJ Vendor Committee thinking Cimarron should be responsible agent for running Orcas's solid waste
Final Review of Lodging Tax Promotional Proposal
There will be a teleconference meeting with the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) on Thursday, August 23, 10:30 am – 11:15 am. Chair Jamie Stephens will moderate the meeting from the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Members will call in to join the meeting. The purpose of
Letter to the Editor: Political Expression, Orcas-Style?
My wife and I moved here last December after retiring from many years of teaching public school. We love the natural beauty of the island, and we have met many wonderful people. It is almost as though there is an Orcas state of mind and behavior. That's why we were
Islanders Asked to be Alert for Wildfire
From Brendan Cowan Director, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management While fortunately the risk of wildfire is far less in the islands than much of the rest of Washington, a Red Flag Warning has been issued for Saturday for Western WA, including the San Juans. This warning indicates the
Split Contract, Recycling Commitment and Financial Viability Probed at Orcas Transfer Review
Miller: County Prosecutor “Confident” on Flow Control Policy By Margie Doyle At the meeting of the Orcas Transfer Station Vendor Selection Committee (VSR) yesterday, Friday, August 17, Patty Miller, who is County Council Chair and Solid Waste Subcommittee Chair, re-stated County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord’s opinion on “flow control.” “Flow
Council to Start Early on Tuesday, Aug. 21
The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 9:00 AM. Special Meeting Agenda item: Discussion and possible action on Orcas Transfer Site Vendor Selection and Discussion of San Juan
The Ultimate Louisiana Party — on Orcas!
Henry Turner Jr. and Flavor bring the Ultimate Louisian Party Tour to Orcas Island Sunday, August 19 at 5 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor play their brand of Louisiana Reggae, Soul, Funk and Blues on their 2012 Ultimate Louisiana Party Tour. The
Letter to the Editor: Opposition to Charter Review Propositions 1 and 2
We write as community members to express concerns about the Charter Review Propositions on the upcoming ballot. We urge you to vote "No" on both propositions 1 and 2, and here is why. Charter Review Proposition 1 recommends that we switch to countywide elections. Countywide campaigns now cost about $50,000;
Water and Weather in the School Garden
By Madie Murray, Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Chair As many know, our school garden is in the process of expanding to approximately 8,000 square feet and to date all the posts, fencing, wood chips and a lot of hard work has been thoughtfully donated to make it happen. As
New Support for Islands’ National Monument Status
From the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau The Washington Tourism Alliance (WTA) has joined 150 local businesses, the San Juan County Council, League of Women Voters, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, Governor Christine Gregoire, the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, Islanders for the San Juan Islands National
History Matinee Goes Back to Confederate General Pickett
George Pickett – once the commander of American forces on San Juan Island – here in the uniform of an officer in the Confederate States Army. From the Orcas Island Historical Society In lieu of its regularly scheduled History Matinee, the Orcas Museum will sponsor Lorraine McConaghy to
Guest Opinion: A Better Way to Hear “the People”
By John Evans Colin Maycock wrote a thoughtful piece about the interplay between elected officials and county employees; current Charter vs. proposed revisions. I would like to offer a somewhat different perspective and support the three amendments proposed by the Charter Review Committee. An important point that sometimes is
The Weekend: Too Much Fun!
Friday, August 17 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival running through Aug. 26, filled with exciting world premiere music and world class musicians. For the complete concert schedule and repertoire visit www.oicmf.org or call 376-6636. To purchase, call 376-2281 Planning Commission Holds Shoreline Workshop,8:30 a.m. at County Council Hearing Room, Legislative
Guest Column: Still Too Many Un-Answered Questions for Council to Make an Informed Vote on the Orcas Transfer Station Contract
By Sadie Bailey The more I search for answers, the more, and deeper, questions are raised concerning the imminent Orcas Transfer Facility Contract decision that Council has on its shoulders. Considering that both Orcas and San Juan are taking longer to make their decisions, I can't help but wonder; what's
