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
2012 “Food for Thought” Event Has New Focus
from Janet Brownell, Preisdent Orcas Island Education Foundation Usually around this time, you would be reading a call to artists to come make something out of a fish, or a box, or an egg for the Orcas Island Education Foundation’s annual event. This year we are doing something a little
Solid Waste Management Plan Meets SEPA Review
From the San Juan County Development and Planning Department Notice of SEPA Determination on the County’s Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review. An Environmental Checklist for the San Juan County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan was reviewed, and it was determined that
Multiple Musical Groups to Perform for School Music Benefit
Updated Feb. 29 at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at 3 p.m., Orcas Middle School Gym From the Music Advocacy Group The15th Anniversary of the Annual School Benefit Concert, presented by the Music Advocacy Group (MAG) takes place this Sunday, March 4, at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island
Land Bank Purchases Conservation Easement in Lopez’s Center Valley
The San Juan County Land Bank has purchased a conservation easement over a 100-acre property owned by Buffum Bros Farms, Inc. The property lies between Fisherman Bay and Dill Roads at the entrance to Lopez’s Center Valley. The transaction was made in partnership with the Washington Recreation
Student Chef Entry Deadline Draws Near
By Madie Murray Sponsors are signing up, excitement is mounting, recipes are being formulated and the deadline of March 5 is drawing ever so near for the third annual Student Chef Competition. Students and OISD employees matched up for the afternoon grades 7-12 competition and K-6 students looking
You Are Invited to Read to a Child
From Susan Stolmeier Would you like to read to children on March 2nd? Read Across America will be celebrated at Orcas Island Elementary on Friday, March 2nd (Dr. Seuss’ Birthday). If you would like to one of our special readers email Susan Stolmeier at sstolmeier@orcas.k12.wa.us or call the elementary
County Administrator Addresses Info Services Manager’s Termination and Purchasing Issues
From Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager [County Administrator] Pete Rose feels that it would be appropriate to reiterate and support the statements made in the County’s news release. [Feb. 24, 2012) Concerning the Termination of the IS Manager: The County administration stands by the information in Friday’s news
Class Highlights Flowers, Food, Fun
Tuesday, March 6, 5 p.m., at Chiladas Learn the secrets of flower arranging in this 'Hands On' event hosted by Leslie Ginnes and Julie Fraser. Learn how to: extend the life of cut flowers add a professional flair to simple arrangements incorporate playful features as you express your creativity Margaritas,
OPALCO Offers Scholarship Program & Youth Rally
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 23 What do college-resume building, making new friends and screaming down an avalanche water slide all have in common? They are all aspects of OPALCO’s Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program and Youth Rally. The OPALCO Board of Directors established a scholarship program in honor
Island Illustrated Journaling with Susan Zwinger
Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11, 2012 Mid-winter is a great time to increase your writing skills and stir those creative juices. We all live in such a magnificent setting, yet forget to stop, see and listen. Learn to deepen your nature watching and increase your joy through journaling. Using her
Letter to the Editor: Who is the Freedom Foundation?
Practically the very last thing the citizens of San Juan County need is for the Freedom Foundation, from Olympia, WA, and its media affiliate Citizens Action Network, to expose the evils of the county’s Community Development & Planning Department and Friends of the San Juans. Just possibly, without their
Music of Bach Family to Come to Orcas Center
Monday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m., Orcas Center (Madrona Room) The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents harpsichordist Jan Weinhold from Lübeck, Germany and baroque flutist Jeffrey Cohan in The Bach Family, with music by Johann Sebastian Bach and sons Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
Canine Capers: Breeds: When I was Young, I had the Coolest Jack Russell…
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
Funhouse Commons to Hold Coop Biz Workshop
Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Funhouse Commons, 30 Pea Patch Lane in Eastsound Pete Moe, The Funhouse Commons Executive Director, announces The Island Enterprise Lab at the Funhouse Commons is hosting a workshop on "Cooperative businesses --or co-ops-- what they are, how they work.” Professional
Letter to the Editor: Are the Friends of the San Juans Friendly?
Friends? Or Enemies? On Wednesday, February 22, the group currently known as Friends of the San Juans held a public meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. The meeting was held because of a YouTube video entitled “San Juan County regulations are not friendly towards small organic farmer.”
Letter to the Editor: Auditor Responds to Whistle Blower “Misinformation”
I’ve never been one to get sucked into a war of words. I prefer to let the occasional false accusation or misinformation die a natural death, rather than prolong its ugly life by feeding it. County Administrator Pete Rose, however, believes that it is both appropriate and necessary for
