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“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Commissioners Seek Feedback
Happy New Year! As many of you know, the Land Bank was renewed for 12 more years in a close county-wide election this past November. Because there has been a lot of community discussion over the past several months we, as the two Orcas Island Land Bank Commissioners, had the
Drug Traffic Charges to be Brought Against San Juan Student
From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office On Friday, January 6, 2012, an extensive narcotics investigation by Sheriff’s Office detectives culminated in the arrest of an 18 year old male Friday Harbor High School student. Charges are pending on multiple counts of Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act involving
Little Bit of Music, Gov’t, B-Ball, Theater and J Edgar this Weekend!
Friday, Jan. 6 Lady Vikings Basketball JV @ 3 pm; Varsity @ 4:30 pm vs. Mount Vernon Christian in Orcas High School gym. 'J. Edgar' on-screen at the Seaview Theater. 'J. Edgar' explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th
Kari Koski Honored by the Marine Resources Committee
By Jeff Hanson Kari Koski, who is leaving her role as the Director of the Whale Museum’s Soundwatch Boater Education Program program after 18 years, was honored by the San Juan Marine Resources Committee (MRC) with the Master Steward Award on Wednesday, Jan. 4, just the second
Writer’s Roundtable Plus Two Writing Classes this Month
JoEllen Moldoff, poetry facilitator, announces important events for writers, beginning this month. The monthly Writer's Roundtable will consider "Flowers For Your Salad: Writing in the New Year" on Saturday, January 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library. JoEllen says, "Jumpstart your writing in the company of writing friends. Newcomers
Car-Bike Collision in the Rain
Updated Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. An Orcas Elementary student was involved in an accident at the intersection of North Beach and School Roads on Wednesday, Jan. 4. The student was struck by a car while riding his bike through the intersection. Orcas Island Elementary/Middle School Principal Kyle Freeman said,
Fun and Learning Opportunities Upcoming at Funhouse
CLASSES FOR TEENS AND ADULTS Improvisation Theater Workshop for Adults: Samara Shaw Join Samara for a series of eight classes at The Funhouse Commons. Play games, let loose, have fun! Cost: Donation accepted in support of The Funhouse Commons. Mac 101: Gene Nery Learn the fundamentals: e-mail, photos, music, Internet,
Indulge in Pure Pleasure Dinner with Rowing Club
Friday, Jan. 20, Camp Orkila at 5 p.m. By Martin Taylor Orcas Island Rowing Club invites all to join with them in their once a year celebration of Orcas and rowing. The evening has been renamed to "Pure Pleasure." It's an evening of feasting and entertainment being held at the
Eastsound Committee Plans Big Meeting Tomorrow
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 5, calls for a meaty agenda: Update from County Council: Richard Fralick and or Patty Miller --Solid Waste, CAO, SMP and other council news; Project Review: Comment on CDPD Draft Policy 'Retail
Gudgells Add to Main St. Waterfront with Porter Waterfront Square
Susan and Wally Gudgell, owners of Fishing Bay LLC, adding another retail/guest suites building on the Eastsound waterfront, between the Windermere Real Estate building and the Jillery/Allium/Madrona building, historically known as Porter's Gas Station. The small building, set back from Main Street, is the completion of the building
Carol Blaney Tully 1930-2011 Services on Jan. 20
Carol Joy Blaney Tully was born to Anton and Joy Hookanson on June 26, 1930 in Los Angeles, California. Camping and hiking in Yosemite with her mother and father as she grew up gave Carol a fondness for travel and adventure. She also studied piano and violin
Orcas Rowing Club’s “Frozen In Time” Plunge Was A Blast!
By Martin Taylor Hundreds of hardy locals and not- so- locals, along with an even larger crowd of onlookers, took the plunge at Cascade Lake to ring in the New Year. At precisely 11 a.m. on Sunday January 1, the shout went up to "charge" into the lake.
Killer Whales’ Workaday World at next Marine Science Lecture
Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall From the SeaDoc Society The next Marine Science Lecture will be entitled "Tracking Killer Whales: Spew, Poo and Goo." It will be given by Dr. Brad Hanson of NOAA Fisheries. Some people think it is glamorous to
Have a Pizza for the Food Bank!
By Madie Murray One of the wonderful things about our Island is that there are so many creative ways to help out our neighbors, and the Doe Bay Cafe has one of them with their Pizza Night Local Benefit. In January, every Thursday Night when they have Pizza
Start the Week With a Holiday — That’s the Idea!
Monday, Jan. 2 New Year's Day observed. All gov't offices closed -- Post Office, Schools, Library. Some businesses closed for inventory. Tuesday, Jan. 3 End of Christmas Vacation. Back to School and Work. Wednesday, Jan. 4 Marine Resources Committee Regular Meeting at Islanders Bank Community Meeting Room, Friday Harbor from
A Poem for New Year’s Day: 53
53 By E.E. Cummings may my heart always be open to little birds who are the secrets of living whatever they sing is better than to know and if men should not hear them men are old may my mind stroll about hungry and fearless and thirsty and
