Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
Herlwyn Lutz, Sept. 5, 1934 – Jan. 12, 2012
Services on Sunday, Feb. 5 at Orcas Island Community Church By David Lutz L. Herlwyn Lutz left us quickly on January 12, 2012. Born in Salt Lake City September 5th, 1934, he grew up in Wyoming, Kentucky, and Illinois before hitchhiking west to Seattle at 17. After a
Charter Review Takes On Big Issues at First Meetings
Initiative and Referendum staunchly defended; Full-time Council supported At its weekly meeting at the Orcas Hotel on Jan. 21, the Charter Review Commissioners’ (CRC’s) strong support of the initiative and referendum process, initiated with the Charter form of government in 2005, became the determinant in choosing to
New Book Describes Electromagnetic Pulse Threat
Sheridan Johnston has recently published a 68-page book, In the Blink of an Eye, that discusses the scientific underpinnings of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) – both those created by nature and man-made – assesses the likelihood of a nuclear or solar EMP, and identifies defenses against EMP. The
Sheriffs Make Meth and Coke Arrest
From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office On Friday, January 20, 2012 Jason C. Bell, 31, of Friday Harbor was arrested on a Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act: specifically, delivery of methamphetamine and cocaine. Bell was taken into custody without incident,
Commons to Introduce “Island Enterprise Lab”
Today, January 24, rescheduled from last week at 5:30 p.m. From the Funhouse/Commons In the fall of last year, The Funhouse announced its intention to change its name to “The Funhouse Commons” to reflect a determined effort to expand its focus and become a resource for everyone on Orcas, not
“Orcas Reads” Begins Month-long Community Conversation
Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 3:30 p..m., Emmanuel Church Parish Hall Re-scheduled from last week Orcas Island Library invites you to attend the grand kickoff event for Orcas Reads, a community-wide celebration of the works of Thornton Wilder. The kickoff will take place at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, January 24 at
Get a Handle on Your Finances
First class is Monday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Library By Betty Barats Did your New Years Resolutions include getting a handle on your finances? Do you have a plan? Do you know how to change your financial reality? Financial Literacy and Prosperity Coach Betty Barats, MA is offering
Council Continues Hearing on CAO General Regs
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 8:45 AM. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to continue a Public
The Week Ahead: Even More Meetings as We Play Snow Days Catch-up
Monday, Jan. 23 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce board meeting at 5 p.m. Public is welcome to attend. Tuesday, Jan. 24 On the Threshold: Adventures in Poetry, JoEllen Moldoff, Facilitator. Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney wrote: Poetry is more a threshold than a path, one constantly approached and constantly departed
Letter to the Editor: Council Ignoring Costs of CAO
To the Editor: The San Juan County Council is proposing new rules and restrictions on property owners in the county under what they are calling the Critical Areas Ordinance. The current draft has evolved into a complex document listing sets of new restrictions encumbering both existing homes and undeveloped properties.
Hear “Dorade’s” Story at Sail Orcas Event
Thursday, January 26 at 6 pm at the Orcas Senior Center Dorade is a legendary ocean racing yacht with a fascinating history including strong ties to Orcas Island. This famous yawl was designed by a 21 year old Olin Stephens in 1929 and quickly won its first TransAtlantic
Orcas Boy Choir Seeks Additional Voices
First rehearsal Monday January 23 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m By Rachel Bishop The Orcas Boy Choir is having its first rehearsal on Monday January 23 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in Martin Lund's music room (band room) at the public school. The choir is open to all boys aged
Laslo-White Declared Winner of Junior Talent Competition
by Lin McNulty On Saturday afternoon Orcas Has Talent, Jr. Division provided a delightful way to dispense with the chilling memory of last week's snowstorm. Let there be no doubt Orcas Island has talent, especially in the junior category. The rousing afternoon kicked off, literally, with the lively
“Orcas Has Talent” Auditions Make for Lively Show
Updated Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP) again hit it out of the park with their "Orcas Has Talent" audition shows at the Grange yesterday afternoon and evening. (See accompanying story on the Orcas Has Talent Junior auditions that were held yesterday afternoon.) Sixteen
“Orcas Reads” Makes Time Capsule
By Holly King, Orcas Island Public Library The Orcas Island Library continues "Orcas Reads," its celebration of the works of Thornton Wilder with the creation of a ‘time capsule’ for our lobby display case. In Wilder’s play, Our Town, the characters seem largely unaware of the details of their lives
Harry Patton Highlights History Matinee
Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Museum In the second of a continuing monthly series of Sunday afternoon gatherings featuring Orcas ‘old-timers’, the Orcas Island Historical Society will be hosting long-time Doe Bay resident Harry Patton who will relate historical and humorous events that occurred
