Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
Bob Gamble Serves to Make County Government Work
CRC meets Saturday, March 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orcas Hotel Orcas Village and Waldron Island resident Bob Gamble urges all islanders to make their choices known to the County Charter Review Commission, especially on the matter of “3 vs. 6 county legislators (or
March is American Red Cross Month
By Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer, American Red Cross Islands Chapter Since 1918, the American Red Cross has been active in the San Juan Islands. We are capable of setting up disaster shelters responding to fires, accidents, drownings, ferry accidents, cold spells, providing counsel to clients, as well as
Artsmith Presents Renda Dodge at Fire
Artsmith Salon and Writers' Open Mic. Monday, March 5, 7pm, FIRE Smokehouse and Grill. Featured writer Renda Belle Dodge is the author of Inked and The Indie Writer’s Workshop; the Managing Editor of Line Zero,a quarterly indie arts and writing journal; and Managing Editor of Pink Fish Press. Renda regularly
Pruning for Production Class this Sunday
The last class in “Pruning For Production” with instructor Libby Cook takes place this Sunday, March 4th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Indralaya in Eastsound. Learn skills to make your trees more productive: • demonstration and explanation from the instructor • guided hands-on pruning • making strategic
“Open Bowl Project” Raises $765 for the Food Bank
By Madie Murray A cool, rainy day was perfect weather for more than 50 guests to stop by the Wildflour Bakery for a hot bowl of delicious vegetable barley soup. A bonus was that they could pick out a beautiful handmade bowl from a huge selection of bowls
Clothing Dryer Causes Fire
By Kevin O'Brien On Thursday, March 1, 2012, at approximately 8:10 a.m. Orcas Fire and Rescue quickly extinguished a fire in the bathroom of a home in a triplex apartment building located at 443 Pine Street in Eastsound. The occupant of the home, woke to the sound of fire crackling
Eastsound Planning Committee Meets Today
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) holds its monthly meeting today at 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The agenda include two public access times, one at the beginning of the meeting and another at 4:40 p.m. In addition to possible officer elections, there will be updates from County
Charter Review Commission Hears from Clallam County
From the Charter Review Commission Outreach Committee The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) is on Saturday March 3rd at the Orcas Hotel from 7:30 am to 3pm (with a break for lunch). Public input is welcomed and there is time set aside to hear
Guest Speakers Bring Valuable Information to Cancer Support Group
By Sue Lewis The topic of the benefits of exercise for those who are in or recovering from cancer treatment was presented by Scott Heisinger D.P.T. of Orcas Island Physical Therapy to the Cancer Support Group on February 9. Many people, when hit by catastrophic or life-threatening illness, want to
United Way Helps Out Islanders
United Way of San Juan County Awards $78,000 to County Non-Profits From the United Way of San Juan County United Way of San Juan County has awarded more than $78,000 to 16 non-profits in the county. The grants range from $560 to $17,400 to support 24 programs on Orcas, Lopez
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
