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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Crossroads Lecture Series Reveals Biological Roots of Human Similarities and Differences
The Orcas Crossroads Fall Lecture Series concludes on Saturday night, October 29, with “Early Humans and You: Discovering the Past through our Genes.” In this lecture, award-winning writer Steve Olson describes one of the most profound insights to be gleaned from the Human Genome Project: the remarkable unity
Guest Column: Buffers Protect from Local Pollution
In a recent letter, Dr. David Hyde asserts that much of the water moving through and around the San Juans come from Canada. He is correct; most of our marine waters come from Canada not Puget Sound. His conclusion that pollutants from Puget Sound are minimal here should provide some comfort.
Hiyu Out of Service Again
Washington State Ferries reported at 10:30 a.m. this morning (Oct. 23) that the interisland ferry, the Hiyu, is currently out of service while it undergoes repairs. Updates will be posted as they arrive.
Tough Times Parenting Teens? Join Other Parents
From Readiness to Learn Thursdays, Nov. 3 to Dec. 8 (with Thanksgiving break) at the Public Library Marta Nielsen, former Girl Scout Regional Director (Vermont), Salmonberry School teacher and Director of Orcas Island Prevention Partnership, will conduct an interactive program for parents of teens and 'tweens, aged 12 to 18 years,
Letter to the Editor: Sauer Responds
I was hoping the campaign for Commissioner of Eastsound Sewer & Water District Position 5 (the position I have held since 2009) would be an honest evaluation of the District’s current and future needs as they were addressed at the recently held League of Women Voters candidate speaker's program. Instead,
Jean Henigson Offers Children’s Dance Classes
Jean Henigson teaches Pre-Ballet and Creative Movement Dance Classes on Saturdays, through November 19: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Ages 3 – 4 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Ages 5 – 7 Call Henigson for the fee at 376-6549. Beginning Nov. 1, she will teach ballet, folk and jazz dance classes for older children,
Doe Bay’s Brotherton one of “Most Influential 2011”
Joe Brotherton, owner of Doe Bay Resort, has been named by Seattle magazine as one of the "Most Influential People of 2011." Brotherton, along with Adam Zacks, Chad Clibborn, and Kevin Su, were called out as "the masterminds behind the Sasquatch music festival and Doe Bay Fest. "[They]know
Letter to the Editor: Control Recycling by Voting No
Dear Citizens, Vote “NO” on the solid waste parcel user charge. Help our citizens control recycling in a meaningful and sustainable manner. Co-mingled recycling is the direction the County continues to go, so say "NO". • Voting for more taxes will NOT make our Public Works Department more efficient. • Increased taxes
Guest Opinion: Some Thoughts for the Proposition Two Opposition
By Steve Garrison Badly managed and governed – True, it could have been better managed and personnel costs appear excessive. However, the solution might be better management, not throwing it over. Two to three times as expensive as those on the mainland -- Not surprising, given the logistical challenges of
The Notorious Don Giovanni, Live at the Met, Comes to Orcas
Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Orcas Center Don Giovanni is one of opera’s most notorious and fascinating anti-heroes. He can be see at "The Met: Live in HD"’s second opera of the season at the Orcas Center next Sunday. At the core of director Michael
Higgy Bear and Caramel Apples at the Museum
From the Orcas Museum Monday, Oct. 31 at the Historical Museum from 3 to 6 p.m. Trick-or-Treaters! Don’t missing learning all about Mrs. Rice and Higgy the Bear, a real life story from the annals of Olga history, in which Mrs. Rice (owner of the Olga Hotel) is
Guest Column: Sea Level Rise Mapping for San Juan County
By Tina Whitman Scientist, Friends of the San Juans Do you ever wonder what areas on your island are going to be flooded first when the sea level rises? To help answer this question Friends of the San Juans and scientists from Coastal Geologic Services researched and mapped sea level
Fall Healing Arts Fair Coming Up
Saturday and Sunday, October 29–30 The Healing Arts Center welcomes the community to attend their Fall Healing Arts Fair, on Saturday and Sunday, October 29–30. This fundraiser, offered twice a year, lets people try out the practitioners’ services at a greatly discounted rate. Acupuncture and several types of massage are
Administrator Presents Preliminary Budget to Council
"Major challenge" in 22.4% increase in the cost of employee health coverage By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Program Manager San Juan County Administrator Pete Rose began his budget message [to the County Council on Oct. 18] by saying, “A funny thing happened on the road to recovery” and proceeded on
Council Starts Early Next Monday
The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Monday, October 24, 2011 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 8:45 a.m. Agenda items include: (1) Council discussion with the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and (2) Law and Justice Department Budget
Letter to the Editor: San Juan Preservation Trust Endorses Renewal of San Juan County Land Bank
Dear Editor: The San Juan Preservation Trust, the non-profit land conservation group in the San Juan Islands, traditionally steers clear of political campaigns. With our private, market-based approach to protecting special places from development, the Preservation Trust’s constituency attracts people from every political persuasion. We understand that much of our
