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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“Whistle Blower” Lawsuit Settled with Former Information Services Director
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Former County Information Services Manager George Johnson and the Washington Counties Risk Pool have reached settlement terms on Johnson’s lawsuit alleging that his August 23 dismissal from the County was retaliatory. Johnson receives $105,000 and his attorney, Jack Sheridan of Seattle receives
Women Take Time to Rejuvenate
Wellness Weekend March 2-4 From YMCA Camp Orkila Twice a year, a glorious event just for women takes place at YMCA Camp Orkila. Women’s Wellness Weekends offer participants the opportunity to renew, refresh, and try something new. The totally optional schedule includes fitness classes, adventure activities, crafts, massages, and other
The Last Weekend in February
Friday, February 24 “Feed Yourself – Feed Our Community” purchase a bowl to benefit the Food Bank and then fill it with soup, at the Wildflour Bakery in Eastsound on Main Street, from 4 to 6 p.m. "The Artist" on screen at the Seaview Theater. George Valentin is a silent
Public Hearing on Wetlands/CAO
San Juan County Community Development and Planning office Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on 8:45 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the San Juan Island Grange, 152 First Street, Friday Harbor. The subject of the hearing will be an
Accident Blocked Orcas Road This Morning
UPDATE: San Juan County Public Works Operations Manager Russ Harvey reports Orcas Road has reopened. The section of Orcas Road between Nordstrom Lane and Crow Valley Road was closed for more than two hours today after a moving van ran out of control, rolled onto its side,
Letter to the editor: Leonardo da Vinci’s London Show
The recent showing of “Leonardo Live” at the Orcas Center was an experience; an experience in disappointment, frustration, and sometimes outright anger at the U.K.’s National Gallery for misrepresenting what most of the viewers thought was going to be an enlightened experience of da Vinci’s genius. Instead, we got
Letter to the Editor: Lost Dogs Found
Yea! Our two dogs are home after being lost for nine nights in the woods! We would like to thank everyone for their hard work, positive thoughts, and help in finding them. Special thanks to Bruce and Becky Harvey, Wanda Evans, Toni, Carol Jo, Raenya, and everyone on the East
Shoreline Consultants to Present to Council this Monday
By Colin Maycock, Senior Planner, San Juan County Representatives of the SMP Consultants, (the Watershed Company and Herrera Inc.) will make a presentation on the Inventory and Characterization Report to a joint session of the Planning Commission and County Council on Monday, February 27th [in Friday Harbor]. The presentation is expected to
OPALCO Board Seeks Candidates
Do you care about the future of energy here in the islands? Want to serve on OPALCO’s Board of Directors? District 2 (Orcas, Orcas, Armitage, Big Double, Blakely, Fawn, Little Double and Obstruction Islands) elections are coming up on Saturday, May 5. The Board has appointed a nominating committee of
Guest Column: Council Member Pratt Writes Olympia
(Following is a letter written by San Juan County Council Member Lovel Pratt to San Juan County/40th District Representatives in the State Legislature. She asks that addresses to 40th District Representatives be included. They follow this letter, and are also included in the sidebar on the front page of the
Charter Review Committee Continues to Hear from Gov’t. Officials
From the San Juan County Charter Review Commission The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) is on Saturday February 25 at the San Juan Grange from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (with a break for lunch). Public input is welcomed and there is time set aside
Letter to the Editor: Art, Plays, High-Def, Volunteers, Partners & More at Orcas Center
Dear friends and neighbors---have you noticed how much the Orcas Center is doing to make a huge variety of cultural events available to our community at a nominal fee? The art exhibits, which change monthly, are simply extraordinary. The current one put up by the Orcas Island Historical Museum is
EDC offers Free Workshop on Biz Plans & Finance
Wednesday, March 7, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. From the San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Wednesday, March 7, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Angels Thanks Help
Updated Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m. Orcas Angels would like to thank the community for yet another successful Prime Rib Dinner! This dinner would not have been possible without our supporters and attendees, volunteers, FIRE, The Lower Tavern, The American Legion, Pepsi and Country Corner. This dinner was so successful
Lodging Tax Grants Totaling $350K Will Consider New Projects
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Applications are now being accepted for a total of $350,000 in San Juan County Lodging Tax tourism grants. The County’s Lodging Tax revenue increased by nearly 8 percent in 2011, compared with the previous year. That enabled the County to match the
Island Ceramicists Create Bowls for Food Bank Fundraiser
By Madie Murray "Feed Yourself - Feed Our Community" On Friday, February 24 from 4 to 6 p.m., the Wildflour Bakery will be filled with an array of bowls made by Orcas potters and other crafts people waiting to be filled with home made vegetable barley soup. Those who arrive
