Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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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
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
