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“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Time to Laugh with British Wit: Island Stage Left Brings “Blithe Spirit” to the Fairgrounds
Weekends, Nov. 3 through Dec. 4 in Friday Harbor By Helen Marchin-Smith It's time to mark your calendars for a good laugh! Island Stage Left presents its fall play opening Friday, November 3 and running through December 4 at the County Fairgrounds. Following the example of Noel Coward
Whale of a Show: A Lot of Fun Packed into One Evening
Friday November 4 at 6:00pm at Orcas Center Back by popular demand, Whale of a Show is a lot of fun packed in to one evening. In this premier show case of Orcas’ young talent, elementary, middle and high school kids ages 6 – 18 years, shine on
Council on Nov. 1: Early CAO Discussion, Budget Hearing Videoconference
The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 8:45 AM. The purpose of the special meeting is to continue the Public Hearing on an Ordinance Regarding Critical Area Regulations for
Hunting Technologies of the Last 12,000 Years
Saturday, October 29, 4-5 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall Daniel Meatte, Archeology Program Manager at WA State Parks, is offering a talk and demonstration on Hunting Technologies of the last 12,000 years. This talk, sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Museum, will examine the prehistoric technology used to
Learn English Language this Fall
George Karnikis will again conduct a six week course in E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) free of charge, beginning on Tuesday November 1. In the 1990s, George became certified as an ELL teacher, mostly so that he could prolong his vacation stays in his native Greece (George
The Weekend Gears Up for Halloween on Monday
Friday, October 28 Fall Festival at Camp Orkila: Grab a hot dog, press some cider, climb the rock wall, aim for the archery target, get your face painted, and, at 6 p.m., hop aboard a family fun Hay Ride Also: Zip line! Foor 3rd graders and up, 285 lb weight limit. Must
Discuss the Ferries “Fragile State”
In a recent Crosscut regional news service (www.crosscut.com) article, WSF observer C.B. Hall reported on "The Fragile State of Washington's Ferries." Crosscut asked: "A recent disruption in ferry service to the San Juan Islands illuminated just how close Washington's ferry system is to the edge. Can a new government task
Organic Apple Crisp Sale Supports Montessori School Scholarships
From the Montessori School Orcas Islanders are in for a sweet treat! The bountiful harvest from our hundred-year-old orchard at Orcas Montessori School provides a key ingredient for the school’s fall fundraiser. In recent years, Islanders have enjoyed classic apple pies and apple crisps. This fall, the school is selling organic apple crisps.
Gov. Gregoire Announces “Dreadful” Budget Reduction Alternatives
From the Office of the Governor Gov. Chris Gregoire today presented a list of budget reduction alternatives as a starting point to the conversation lawmakers must engage in to resolve the state’s budget deficit. “These budget alternatives will impact real people,” Gregoire said. “They’re all around us. They’re in our
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Preserves Natural Treasure
Our Land Bank is just such a wonderful institution! It has preserved treasures such as Turtleback Mountain, Watmough Bight and Deadman Bay, providing incomparable recreation and inspiring scenic views in perpetuity. It is difficult to imagine our islands without the secure protection the Land Bank can afford to wetlands and
Brownell, Averna and Morgan Receive Top Chamber Awards
With the motto "Progress through Partnership," the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce announced priorities, plans and member awards at their annual meeting last night at Rosario Resort's re-named "Beach House" (formerly the Discovery House). The Chamber's Executive Director Lance Evans and Chairman of the Board Michell Marshall orchestrated
Are Corporations People? Presentation Coming Next Sunday
Sunday, November 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall The public is invited to a free community forum, "SuperCitizens: How Corporations Claimed the Rights of People." The event will be an Interactive Presentation on Corporate Personhood, facilitated by Brian Gunn of Involved Democracy, which says,
Letter to the Editor: Waste Fee Unfair to Businesses
The county of San Juan has proven it cannot manage solid waste or the waste of our money. A YES vote cost all residential users more per year, but it will hit businesses much harder. Those costs will be passed on to consumers in higher prices for goods and
Celebrate “Day of the Dead” at Darvill’s Bookstore
Celebrate "Dia de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead) on Sunday, Oct. 30 at Darvill's Bookstore in Eastsound. Stories, Crafts, and Treats with Lynne Howe will be offered from 2 to 3 p.m. Call 376-2135 for further information.
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Renewal Now Explained
To The Editor: We were disheartened and dismayed to see our local papers Editorials and the Guest Editorials concerning the Land Bank renewal. In reading them, about three-quarters of the editorials are PRAISING the efforts of the Land Band and pointing out the important acquisitions the Land Bank has secured
Orcas “Boosters” are $3,000 Short of Winter Goal
From the Booster Club The Orcas School Booster Club has “stepped into the batters' box” to support all athletic programs at our school. We are committed to the success of our students through participation in a strong, scholastic, athletic program. The Boosters would like to publicly thank the Orcas Island Community
