Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Thor Hansen to Speak on “Feathers”
Did you know? The Aztec emperor Montezuma demanded feathers as tithes from vassal kingdoms and built a palatial aviary with thousands of live birds cared for by three hundred full-time servants? A mountain climber would have to wear eleven pairs of polypropylene long johns to achieve the same heat retention
Gaylord to Pursue Barefoot Bandit County Charges
By Randall Gaylord, SJ County Prosecutor Colton Harris-Moore Pleads Guilty to 7 Federal Charges, Including Bank Burglary in Eastsound On Friday June 17, 2011 Colton Harris-Moore pled guilty to seven charges brought in Federal District Court in Seattle. One of those charges included a burglary of the Islanders Bank in
FEAST for All! Schedule for Teens and Adults
The Farm Education and Sustainability (FEAST) summer program begins next week with a documentary about the sustainability of bees in the face of industrialization and continues through the summer, with the support of community farmers, poultry raisers, naturalists, shepherds, energy experts, blacksmiths and harvest preservers. The FEAST program
Solstice Parade Shines Through the Mist
The Orcas Solstice Parade danced through the streets of Eastsound at noon today, oblivious to the misty rain, although many carried bumbershoots, and parapluies, otherwise known as umbrellas. The groups assembled at the Odd Fellows Hall and concluded at the Village Green, where music and a fashion
Tribute to Barbara Mason-Urschel June 30
By Holaday Mason My mother, Barbara Mason- Urschel was born 4/30/1928 in Racine, Wisconsin to Marjery and Nick Burrell. She and her older brother Jim were raised in Madison, Wisconsin near Lake Wingra park which inscribed in her a love for the beauty of the natural world, a love
Colton Harris-Moore Pleads Guilty Today
Colton Harris-Moore, aka “the Barefoot Bandit,” pleaded guilty to federal charges today, including the burglary of Islanders Bank on Orcas Island on September 5, 2009, using tools stolen from Ace Hardware in Eastsound. San Juan County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord, who attended the hearing in Seattle today, said that he
Council Votes to Raise Solid Waste Tipping Fees
New fee goes into effect July 1 On Tuesday, June 14, 2011 the San Juan County Council enacted ordinance No.16 -2011: to increase tipping fees approximately five percent for self-haul customers beginning on July 1, 2011. The Ordinance, entitled "Setting the Fees for Solid Waste Handling Services Provided
Letter to the Editor: Student Science Club Salutes Kwiaht
Parents of the Orcas Island Science Clubbers (grades 3-7) would like to thank and acknowledge KWIAHT, and specifically Russel Barsh and Madrona Murphy as well as their associates (Jack Bell, Charlie, and Amanda) for their unwavering commitment to promoting science and educating kids, especially re the local ecosystem -- teaching
Fire Commissioners Deal With Building, Plan & Personnel Changes
Maxx Jones’ Severance and Chief Harris’ Replacement Discussed at June 14 Meeting By Ken Brown The Orcas Island Board of Fire Commissioners began their June 14 meeting with a discussion of the Department of Natural Resources agreement. This agreement delineates who is in charge and what constitutes a Fire
New Family Festival for the Glorious Fourth!
By Lance Evans, Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our First Annual Festival on the 4th! This will be a fun-filled daytime event taking place on Monday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Village Green.
Hillstomp, Bird Walk, Truckapalooza, Solstice Parade, Poetry “Scents,” Crossroads’ Tea Party: All One World on Orcas this Weekend
Friday, June 17 Martin Lund’s One World Music Festival – Viva La Musica! turns up the heat for the ninth edition of “One World Music Festival”, a Funhouse fundraiser. Sold out, but standby tickets may be available at 6:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center for the 7:30 p.m. performance.. To
“Customer Experience” Surveys Garner 160 Responses
From San Juan County Economic Development Council Orcas Businesses Singled Out for Giving "Great Customer Service" A recent “customer experience” survey distributed on all three islands garnered 160 responses from residents, business owners, organization executives, managers, and employees. The survey was meant to gather information to better understand what we,
All Are Welcome to Join the FEAST
Summer agricultural program for teens -- and adults -- start up again Once again, the gardens and fields of Orcas will yield rhubarb, lettuce, broccoli, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, and flowers -- and zucchini. And once again, the farmers, blacksmiths, beekeepers, myco-remediators, and animal husbandry folks will be sharing
Ninja Camp All Summer! Or Cardboard Camp with Artist Brook Meinhard in July
Eastsound's Funhouse offers camps for kids Figure out your child's summer activities for the Summer? School is out today! Sign up for The Funhouse Day Camp! Ninja Camp starts June 20 and goes until August 26. Camp hours are Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join
African Animals Inspire Art Show
By Ruth Offen "Tales from Africa: Work inspired by African Animals" will be featured at Waterworks Gallery in Friday Harbor, from June 25 to July 23. Featured artists are Jaime Ellsworth - Oil Paintings, and Barbara Duzan- Beaded and Bronze sculpture, Plus artists from Kenya: Elijah Ooko Peter
Council Urges an End to Inflammatory Rhetoric
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Council, Tuesday June 14, endorsed and signed a letter “To the Media, County Staff and People of San Juan County,” asking each to “join our effort to ensure that the County’s governmental processes are open and the
