Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
San Juan Businesses urge President to Declare National Monument
From Tom Reeves, San Juan Islands National Conservation Area Momentum grows as local leaders join Sen. Cantwell, Rep. Larsen, Gov. Gregoire, San Juan County Council and San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau in call for preservation Washington State—Over 150 local business owners in the San Juan Islands have signed a
Elementary School Thanks Volunteers
Monday, June 18 at 9 a.m. in the Orcas School cafeteria Orcas Island Elementary School is honoring all those who have volunteered for the school in some way this past year at a very special school wide assembly on Monday, June 18 at 9:00 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Teacher
Orcas Island Rowing Offers Sculling Class
Martin Taylor Community Journalist Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) is offering a beginning sculling (rowing) class for adults. Rowing is a great sport. It is a low impact fun outdoor exercise. Once you become involved in rowing you will be a rower for life. The sport is addictive
Fun Week at Agave
By Kathy Lunde Community Journalist Thursday, June 7 marks the return of Thursday Night Trivia at Agave in Eastsound. Join your friends for 5 rousing games to test your knowledge on various subjects. The cost is $2. per person, with teams of up to 4 players allowed. The winning team
Lineman Job Opening
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative has an immediate full-time opening for a Journeyman Lineman. Please visit www.opalco.com for an application and complete job description.
Council Authorizes Shoreline Report Revisions
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Council, meeting Tuesday, [June 5] agreed with a staff recommendation to send the Draft Shoreline Master Program’s Inventory and Characterization Report (“I&C Report”) back to the consultants who compiled it for revisions. The report provides an overview of
Mojo Makes Tracks North after Stranding
From the SeaDoc Society Quick, what’s the most unusual use for an orange traffic cone? If you’re Joe “MacGyver” Gaydos, a traffic cone makes a perfect anesthesia mask for doping down a 255 pound rehabilitated Stellar Sea Lion. Last week, Joe provided anesthesia and vet care as Wolf
Guest Column: San Juan Style Connects the Ages
By Teddy Deane In the last article I asked the question “Is there a San Juans Style?” I was (am) looking for something that sets all of our art here apart from anywhere else and gives it a special meaning or character. I got several replies, including one from SJCAC member
Eastsound Planners Zero In on Road Improvements
By Margie Doyle Thursday, June 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall At its upcoming meeting tomorrow, June 7, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) has scheduled much of its focus on alley, road and street improvements in the Eastsound Sub-area and Urban
Sea Doc Conducts Marine Mammal Stranding Training
From the SeaDoc Society SeaDoc provides regional veterinary support for marine mammal stranding and rehabilitation. Next week we’ll be working with the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network to provide two introductory sessions for new volunteers. The Stranding Network, administered by the Whale Museum, is an incredibly cool opportunity
Council Sub-committees to Meet this Friday
The San Juan County Council Budget Subcommittee will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, June 8, in the Legislative Building, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 8:30 a.m. The San Juan County Council Solid Waste Subcommittee will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, June 8, in the Large Conference Room, Legislative
Flamenco Song and Dance at the Odd Fellows
Saturday June 9 at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall A night of Flamenco featuring: the powerful voice of Oscar Valero of Valencia, accompanied by Pedro Cortes on guitar; and the stunning dance of Savannah Fuentes will come to Orcas Island on Saturday, June 9. "Real Flamenco, straight
Charter Review Commission Finalizes Recommendations to the County
By Margie Doyle At the Saturday, June 2 meeting, 19 members of the County Reveiw Commission met to review the titles of the three propositions they recommend be placed on the November ballot. They voted, 18 in favor and one in opposition, to send the following ballot titles
Poetry: The summer of our lives
The summer of our lives there are those of us held in the pull of Orcas we are the lucky ones there is a place for us where body and spirit are at home in one place and none of us owns it we are merely stewards physical and spiritual
Turtleback Hike Teaches Forestry Tricks
Saturday, June 16 from 11 a.m. t0 2 p.m. From the San Juan County Land Bank The forests of Turtleback Mountain tell a story rooted in geology, first peoples, settlement, industry, and conservation. This history will be illuminated by our guide, Carson Sprenger, a forester and restoration ecologist
Marilyn Anderson’s Advocacy of School Music Honored
In a small ceremony on Monday, June 4, Marilyn Anderson was honored for her contributions to the Orcas Island School District, especially for her efforts through the Music Advocacy Group. A highlight of the event, held in the Elementary School Music Room, was the unveiling of a plaque
