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
Pastels by Ann Jones at Orcas Artworks
The Orcas Island Artworks features pastel paintings by Ann Jones through the months of April and May. In Ann’s new work, the painting surface is an integral part of the painting. She prepares her surfaces with acrylic paint and gesso, creating a sculptural ground of spontaneous, random patterns.
A Busy Morning for Orcas Fire and Rescue
On Thursday, March 29th, 2012, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Orcas EMTs responded, with the On-duty Paramedic, to a home in Eastsound to assist a young mother in active child labor. No transport options were available by Helicopter, fixed wing air ambulance, or the Sheriff’s boat Guardian due to severe wind
OPAL Honors Rita and Steve Bailey at 22nd Annual Meeting
By Judy Whiting Orcas community members Rita and Steve Bailey were honored by OPAL Community Land Trust at its 22nd annual meeting on March 28. The Baileys received the Sky Award recognizing volunteer service that builds and sustains community. “It would be hard to find two people on
Only on Orcas: Celebrate Shakespeare, Merchants, Solutions, Chefs, Odd Fellows, Eagles, Free Speech & Non-Event Athletic Fundraiser!
Friday, March 30 Drawing Solutions: How Visual Goal Setting Will Change Your Life Author Patti Dobrowolski will sign and read from her book at Darvill’s from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Call 376-2135. (See “Lunch and Learn workshop on Saturday, March 31) Live music with Bedfellow at Doe Bay Bedfellow
PTSA Meeting to Focus on Peer Pressure & Prevention: Questions Wanted
By Barb Skotte The upcoming PTSA meeting scheduled Thursday, April 12th, will feature kids from Orcas High School's Point Blank school leadership group. Point Blank is a chapter of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), is dedicated to fostering prevention, and is advised by Orcas' Point Blank advisor/Readiness to Learn specialist Julie Pinardi. This is your
Guest Opinion: CAO Fears
People are confused and frightened by CAO misinformation. At a recent meeting, the organizer said that standing water of 100 square feet will make your property unusable. The truth is that 100 square feet of wetland will not make your property unusable. The proposed CAO does not regulate "low importance"
Have a Great Time & Help the Junior Crew Team!
Saturday, April 7 Annual Club Dinner at Orcas Center By Martin Taylor Orcas Island Rowing Club invites all to indulge with them in their once-a-year celebration of all things Orcas and rowing. They call the evening “Pure Pleasure” because it’s an evening of undiluted feasting and entertainment.
Food Worker Test and Card Now Available Online
By Stan Matthews San Juan County Website and Communications Program Manager San Juan County’s Health and Community Services Department has announced that food worker education and testing is now available online from any computer which can access the Internet. The online food handling safety instruction and test costs $10 and requires
Common Sense Alliance Adds Attorney to its Team
From the Common Sense Alliance Common Sense Alliance (CSA) is pleased to announce the addition of Sandy Mackie, a leading land use attorney of the Perkins Coie Law Offices, Seattle, to its team of professionals: including practicing attorneys, civil engineers, licensed and certified hydrologists, geologists, and business leaders. We look
Rep. Larsen Will Hold Telephone Town Hall Focused on Seniors
On Wednesday, March 28, it was announced that U.S. Representative. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold a telephone town hall tomorrow (Thursday) at 1 p.m. Pacific Time. Larsen will discuss the budget proposals being considered by the House of Representatives and issues concerning senior citizens. Constituents will be invited to ask
The New Light Bulb Law and You
From Tim Hance We've all heard about the coming ban of standard 100-watt incandescent bulbs. Contrary to rumor, you will not be forced to buy Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs). "You will still be able to buy incandescent," says Noah Horowitz of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). "The only
Charter Reviewers Define County Administrator’s Role
From the San Juan County Charter Review Outreach Committee The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) is on Saturday March 31st at the San Juan Grange from 8:30 am to 2pm (with a break for lunch). Public input is welcomed and there is time
Letter to the Editor: Council Uged to Recommend BLM Lands for Nat’l Conservation Area
San Juan County Council Members, We are writing to urge you to support Interior Secretary Salazar in his recommendation to the President that the BLM lands within our county receive permanent protection through the National Conservation Area/National Monument status by proclamation. The legislative NCA process sponsored by Senator Cantwell and
Popularity of Orcas Issues Polls
Well, folks, you didn't seem too keen to relate to a Shakespeare character, so tonight we're adding a new poll, our third. You may be interested to know that we had 148 votes on our poll test, with 116 of our readers (78 percent) saying they lived on Orcas Island
Science Fair Winners Announced at the Funhouse Commons
Orcas High School juniors Garett Pietsch and Chase Drake won the 2012 Science Fair's first place scholarship award for their joint black-powder cannon. The Funhouse Commons Science Fair held on Saturday, March 24, awarded the third prize scholarship to Christopher Ghazel for his study of lenses, and the
Betsy Nelson Displays Artwork at Orcas Center
Opening Reception April 6 at 5:30 p.m. The Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee announces Betsy Nelson's artwork will be exhibited in the April Art Lobby Show and in the Madrona Room's "On and Off the Wall" exhibit during the month of April. The Opening Reception for the show
