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
Free “Knowing Your Child” Seminar Returns
February 18, from 5 to 8 p.m., Senior Center Returning by popular request on Saturday, February 18, Catherine Henderson, Ph.D., A.R.N.P., will “continue the conversation” from her fall seminar titled, “Knowing Your Child and Your Child Knowing You.” The seminar will be at the Senior Center from 5 to 8
Oh-oh, Flu Has Arrived
From San Juan County Health Department Flu has arrived on San Juan Island and is starting to appear on Lopez island as well, according to the San Juan County Health Department. The department monitors the County’s schools for signs spreading communicable disease and it reported that there is no doubt
Steve Vierthaler to Retire from Sheriff’s Dept.
Sergeant Steve Vierthaler will retire after over 35 years serving Orcas and Lopez Islands for the County Sheriff Department next week, on Feb. 22. With Raymond Harvey staffing the front office, Vierthaler recounted some stories from his years on duty. It's a testament to Vierthaler's straight-forward approach that
Letter To the Editor: Deer Harbor Inn Serves as Emergency Center
During the past year we have read of major earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, forest fires, etc. across the globe. Thus far the San Juans have remained unscathed from such cataclysmic events but no place is immune from unexpected disaster. The County’s Disaster Management, Fire and Police Departments all have basic plans
Concerned Islanders Face Coal Train & Shipping Impacts
Islanders encouraged to write letters and ask for hearings to Dept. of Natural Resources Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) Irthlingz Environmental Organization, San Juan Conservation District rounded up a roomful of concerned citizens for a forum on Feb. 8 on the impacts of a proposed coal train terminus/shipping
Kids Help World Concern with Flea Market Enterprise
By Sue Lewis The Lighthouse Christian Children's Church chose World Concern for the recipient of the proceeds from their bake sale at the Fidelis Flea Market in West Sound on Saturday, February 11. World Concern provides livestock for families in third world countries to assist them in becoming
Guest Column: Be One of a Thousand
By Janet Brownell The Orcas Island Education Foundation is looking for 1,000 generous donors. Last week, the Orcas Island School District had to make $120,000 in mid-year cuts. Some of this was because of a drop in enrollment, some of this has to do with state cuts to such programs
Canine Capers: That Which is Unique
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
The Week Ahead: A Season for All Tastes
Monday, February 13 Explore alternative modes of transportation on Orcas Island including shuttles, bikes, rideshare, etc. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Chamber from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Eastsound Fire Station for anyone interested. The Chamber would like to create a committee to take the lead on Orcas
Announcing a Series of Pruning Classes
From Food Masters In addition to demonstration and explanation from the instructor, participants will have a chance for guided hands-on learning. Please bring pruning tools if you have them. All classes will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a Sunday: February 19th - “Backyard Pruning” Led by instructor Libby
A Vote for Creating Social Capital, One Hour at a Time
By Mark DeTray Thanks to the efforts of a core group of local volunteers, the task of establishing a county-wide time bank (aka, time exchange) is well underway. The local time exchange initiative is now ready to adopt a name and motto. To this end, all county residents are invited to
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Education Foundation, the School Library Stays Open
Thank you OIEF for paying to keep our library open for the rest of the year, because we love our library. It made us feel really sad when we heard it was going to have to close. Because it has all of our favorite books, and when it rains outside
Nuts & Bolts of Sports & Parks Concern OIPRD
By Ken Brown The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD), created by voters in 2009, continues to hold regular meetings to create a program that takes care of parks and programs under its jurisdiction. Last Thursday, Feb. 9, the OIPRD district commissioners looked at funds, systems parks and specifically,
Letter to the Editor: Annual Heritage Seed Exchange — Thank you!
It truly was another amazing event. On February 4th the seed saving group quickly filled West Sound Community Hall. A frenzy of veggie and flower seed exchanges commenced. Literally hundreds of seed varieties were shared. In addition to sharing rare seed, local favorites, and newer heirloom varieties; the sharing of gardening &
OPALCO Seeks New Directors
The OPALCO Board of Directors has set Saturday, May 5, 2012 as the date for its 2012 Annual Meeting and election of directors. The Board has appointed a nominating committee of three members from District 2 (Orcas, Armitage, Big Double, Blakely, Fawn, Little Double and Obstruction Islands). This committee will
Free “Knowing Your Child” Seminar Returns
Saturday, Feb. 18, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Senior Center in Eastsound Returning by popular request on Saturday, February 18, Catherine Henderson, Ph.D., A.R.N.P., will “continue the conversation” from her fall seminar titled, “Knowing Your Child and Your Child Knowing You.” The seminar will be at the Senior Center
