Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Meeting Today at Noon: A Game Change as the CAO Update Includes Agricultural Areas
Today, Nov. 4 Agricultural Stakeholders from noon to 2 p.m. in Eastsound Fire Hall Washington State mulled for over four years if agricultural areas should be included in the required Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) updates. Last July, it decided that agriculture was indeed a critical component of the protective ordinance
TGIF? The Weekend Awaits! What Calls to You?
Friday, November 4 Issues and options in the Agricultural Component of the CAO update, noon to 2 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Sponsored by the county Agriculture Resource Committee to inform the broader agricultural stakeholder community Terry Johnson’s Seventh Annual Art Students Exhibit Opening Reception from 5:30 to 7
Farmers Bring Bountiful Island Produce Indoors
Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall Orcas Island Farmers and Artisans bring their wares under the roof of the Odd Fellows Hall on Haven Street in Eastsound during the iffy fall season. Freshly harvested beets, potatoes, kale, collard greens, turnips, onions, carrots and
Shining Stars Song and Dance Workshop for Kids
Caryn Simmons, Director of Morningstar Farm Singing Camp, will lead a troupe of kids aged 7-15 through a weekend song and dance workshop at the Funhouse/Commons in Eastsound on North Beach Road. The schedule, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will bring song, dance,
Artsmith Salon is Back with Prizewinner Brenda Miller
Brenda Miller is the featured guest at the Artsmith Salon on Sunday, November 6 at 7 pm at Kangaroo House Bed and Breakfast in Eastsound. Thre will also be an open mic at the event. Brenda Miller is the author of Listening Against the Stone (Skinner House Books, 2011), Blessing
A Day in the Life of the Orcas Island Food Bank
By Madie Murray It’s a few minutes to five on a chilly Thursday evening when volunteers start arriving at the Food Bank building on Madrona Street to hand out free groceries to individuals stopping by this night. About 10 are already in front chatting and commiserating, waiting for the door
Cultivating Hope in Hard Times: the Workshop
Friday, Nov. 4 at 10 am - 3 pm Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall Internationally renowned teacher/author Andrew Harvey will speak at a workshop on "Cultivating Hope in Hard Times" on Orcas Island. Harvey is a scholar, activist, mystic, author of more than 30 books,and founder of the Institute for Sacred
Legislators Slated to Attend Ferry Community Partnership Meeting in Anacortes
Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Anacortes Public Library From the Ferry Community Partnership State Representatives Larry Seaquist, Jeff Morris, and Kristine Lytton will be in attendance this Saturday, Nov. 5 when the Ferry Community Partnership hosts a meeting from 9 a.m. to 11
Son Pleads Gulty to Murder of Mother and Arson
From the San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Sentenced in Juvenile Court for Murder, Adult Court for Arson Taylor D. Hammel, 16, of Friday Harbor, Washington, pleaded guilty today, November 2, 2011, to two charges in connection with the tragic death of his mother, Sharon Hammel, and starting a
Letter to the Editor: Support Moana Kutsche for Charter Review Commission
Please join me in support of Moana Kutsche as our future Charter Review Commissioner. I have known Moana for almost a decade and whenever we discuss local issues I have been quite impressed with her knowledge and her ability to display a thorough understanding of the issues. As a Charter
Orcas Boosters Achieve Winter Goal of $11,000
From the Orcas Island Boosters With profound gratitude to the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF), Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) and many generous community members, the Orcas Boosters are pleased to announce that we have achieved our Winter Sports Fundraising Goal of $11,000. This money will be passed on to the
Letter to the Editor: Many Back Land Bank Renewal
Many in our community support the Land Bank renewal. Listed below are names of supporters gathered at the San Juan County Fair booth willing to have their name used in an ad to support a YES vote for renewal of the Land Bank. And over 2600 San Juan County voters
Student Art Exhibition in Honor of Mary Anne Stone
Terry Johnson's Seventh Annual Student Exhibition opens with a reception November 4, 5:30-7 p.m. , at the Orcas Center. "The exhibition is of new works from the students of 2011, and is in honor of long time student, friend, and risk taker Mary Anne Stone. Working with this
Eastsound Planners Meet Tomorrow
Thursday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will meet with Orcas County Council members and the public. Discussion of a letter to be sent to the County Council from the EPRC about Fiber Optics. County Council Members Richard Fralick and/or Patty
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Annual Revaluations Are Coming To the County
By Charles Zalmanek, County Assessor Current State law allows for counties to perform property tax assessments either on an annual basis or on a cyclical basis not to exceed reappraisal of real property every fourth year. In 2009, the legislature passed a law requiring that by 2014, all counties
