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
OPALCO Votes in Rate Increase, Effective March
At the March 15th board meeting in Friday Harbor, the Board approved a rate increase of approximately 3% across the board, as well as some changes to the deposits and fees schedule, in order to meet the current budget’s operating expenses. The rate increase is effective with the March billing.
Thor Hansen Brings Feathers to West Sound
Wednesday, April 4 at 6 p.m. at West Sound Community Hall Thor Hanson works as a conservation biologist and has studied Central American trees and songbirds, nest predation in Tanzania, and the grisly feeding habits of African vultures. He is a Switzer Environmental Fellow and a member of
Deer Harbor Easter Egg Hunt with Water View!
The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary invites the children (and parents) of Orcas Island to an Easter Egg Hunt on the lawns of Deer Harbor Inn located at 33 Inn Lane just off Deer Harbor Road. This year, the event is scheduled on Easter Sunday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m. This
Letter to the Editor: United Way of SJ Founder Passes
Carol Ellen Dockstader Marble passed peacefully in her home on the evening of March 18 having battled the debilitating lung disease Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. We at United Way of San Juan County are especially grateful to Carol as one of our founding members. Her vision has helped countless islanders over
Who Do You Think You Are? Library Class Can Help
Do you want to find out if you come from kings or scoundrels? Was your family on the Mayflower? Are you related to the person sitting next to you at the Genealogy class? Explore these questions and others without having to leave Orcas. Genealogical research is getting easier and more
Eastsound Merchants Bring Great Hoppin’ Saturday on April 7
By Michael Rivkin The Downtown Merchants of Eastsound have again joined forces to organize and present a fun-filled Holiday Event for the enjoyment of both locals and visitors alike! The Great Hoppin' Saturday! Easter event is planned for Saturday, April 7, in beautiful downtown Eastsound! As in the group's previous
Week Starts Slow but Watch Out for those Playwrights, Starting Thursday!
Tuesday, March 27 Granny's Attic Collection on Tuesdays until April 24. Drop off hours are 11 - 3 and we will accept gently used items in good condition but no clothing or electronics. We will also accept small pieces of furniture. Call Jane Heisinger at 376-2677. Grief Recovery group will begin
Mount Baker Road and Trail Improvement Project Bids to Start Soon
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The final phase of the Mount Baker Road improvement project on Orcas Island is scheduled go to bid his spring, with construction taking place during the summer. The project includes road safety improvements, wetland restoration and construction of a pedestrian trail. The
Senior Center Comes Up with Deductions and Bargains
By Milly Vetterlein Senior Center Advisory Committee April is the time of year when the word "deduction" comes to mind and the Orcas Senior Center Advisory Committee offers these timely suggestions. Every Tuesday in April, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., items can be dropped off at the Center for
Moran Park Friends Sponsor Spring Clean-Up
From the Friends of Moran State Park The annual Spring Clean-Up Day needs volunteers! Itʼs coming soon! The Friends of Moran State Park sponsored annual Spring Clean-up Day is Saturday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. With the Park budget cuts and staff cuts, this year it's crucial
Canine Capers: The Way You Think About Things
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
T’ai Chi Chih Classes Return to the Senior Center
Joan Roulac will teach an eight-week T’ai Chi Chih series beginning April 2 at the Orcas Senior Center. The fee for the series is $98. A free T’ai Chi Chih introductory class will be offered Monday morning April 2nd at 9:30 a.m. Level 1 classes start at 9:30 a.m.; Level
Ferry Spring Schedule Begins Today
From Washington State Ferries (WSF) WSF begins operating its spring 2012 schedule on Sunday, March 25. The schedule is green and can be found at terminals, on vessels, and on our website. International ferry service between Anacortes and Sidney,British Columbia, through the San Juan Islands, is resumed with
School Grapples with Budget, Regs and Roof
Booster Club and Education Foundation Keep Programs Alive Much of the regular Orcas Island School District board meeting on Thursday night, March 22, dealt with how to move forward in the face of new state education funding formulas, enrollment uncertainties, and the eternal search for expense cuts and revenue
Park & Rec Proposes Lease to Run Buck Park
By Ken Brown Representatives from The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) attended the March 22, 2012 Orcas Island School Board meeting. Commissioners Martha Farish, Bob Eagan and Ian Lister came to discuss the timetable for the lease and transfer of Buck Park from the School District to the
Check Out the Funhouse Commons for Great Activities
Adults and Teens Biology for Adults: Topics include basic biochemistry, DNA, genetics and evolution. March 27 - April 17. Tuesdays. $100; $75 for members. Recording Studio: Private or group sessions available. Call us! Youth Spring Soccer: Starting after Spring Break. Stay tuned for more details. Spring Running Club: April 4
