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
Michael Sky Update
To my many friends and neighbors: as you may have heard I am going through a fairly nasty form of cancer. However, early reports that I had just three weeks to live were not entirely accurate. Here’s the current story:
Peace Island Medical Center Briefing Set for Bidders and Vendors
By Howard S. Wright Constructors Howard S. Wright Constructors (HSWC) will host a bidders and vendors briefing for the PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center [in Friday Harbor] project on Monday, February 28, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting will be held at the San Juan Fire District
Independent Planner to Facilitate Talk following “Finding Our Way” Screening on Feb. 26
Planners Consider Role Change as Negotiators, not Regulators Next Saturday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m., several Orcas faith and fellowship organizations invite the public to a viewing of the documentary, “Finding Our Way,” and then to a gathering to consider the movie’s application to our lives. The event
No ADU Drawing Required This Year – More Permits than Applicants
County Building Official Rene Beliveau reports there will be no need to hold an ADU permit lottery this year. With a total of 11 permits for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) available in 2011 and only 5 qualifying applications submitted before the lottery deadline each applicant will have the opportunity to
“The Curious Savage” Brings Flaky Humor and the Value of Foolishness to Grange Stage
In the depths of winter, the Actors Theater of Orcas Island would be hard pressed to stage a more effective pick-me-up than the sweet, sassy and provocative “The Curious Savage,” which opened last weekend and plays this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The play’s action takes place
Local Artists Showcase at the Off Center Next Sunday
Once again, local musicians will be featuured at the "Black Box" in the Orcas Center next Sunday. This time, the featured artists are: Cara Alboucq - singer/songwriter, Marlene Dickey- singer/songwriter, Blue Tarp Acoustic with Walter O'Toole, Peter Vinson and Justin Rorabaugh, The Dust Bunnies with Randy Jezierski-Drums, Randy
Red Cedar Circle Event Coming Feb. 26
Everyone is invited to attend a Red Cedar Circle event at the Odd Fellows Hall beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 26. The Red Cedar Circle was started about 25 years ago by a Northwest Coast Native American, Johnny Moses. Johnny is intending to come to this gathering and he
Orcas Meeting for Solid Waste Planning Feb. 24
From San Juan County Public Works Department The Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Update team is returning to Orcas for a community planning meeting on Thursday Feb. 24, 2011, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. This is an opportunity to speak for local values, present an organized
Scenic Byway Plan Seeks Final Public Input
Comments Due February 28 By Liz Illg, Scenic Byway Coordinator The SJISB partnership is now seeking feedback from the public on the first four sections of the plan and the ideas for a logo. The sections, along with an executive summary (that features the logo options) and a comment sheet
Guest Column: Building a Consensus for A Way Forward on Orcas School Facilities Issues
Community meetings planned for two Saturday afternoons, March 19 and 26 with two evening sessions in between By Fred Klein Here is the opportunity... Just imagine. Being in a room with 59 other Orcas islanders committed to finding a way to move forward to ensure that the [intlink id="11249" type="post"]facilities
Celebrate Native Plants the Weekend of February 26
From the San Juan County Land Bank Start by attending the Master Gardener Native Plant Sale from 9 – 12 Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the San Juan County Fair Grounds in Friday Harbor, the Orcas Grange, and Sunset Builders on Lopez Island. Even if you didn’t get your order
Letter to the Editor: Literally Reading “Common Sense Alliance” Message
Fear Mongering I just received a card from the Common Sense Alliance and neither my wife nor I could make much sense out of it. If you read literally the quoted “Facts” that allege the County has hidden information from you while working on changes to the Critical Areas Ordinance,
County Council Workshop on Best Available Science & Solid Waste
Council Workshop on Monday, Feb. 28 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Workshop on Monday, February 28, 2011 in the Large Conference Room of the Council Offices at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA beginning at 8:30 a.m. Agenda items include: 1) Report
Weekend Events to Engage All Types
Friday, February 18 San Juan County Land Bank Commission meets at the Orcas Senior Center 8:30 to 11:20 a.m.Public Comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Citizens are encouraged to bring any topics of interest for discussion. Please call 360-378-4402 for more information. Everyone is welcome! American Legion Salmon Derby
OPALCO Makes Improvements to Olga Substation
The OPALCO engineering department and line crew have made significant improvements to the Olga Substation and the lines out to Deer Point and Obstruction Pass on Orcas Island. Residents in those areas have been very patient with temporary planned outages while the work was in progress and, as
Letter to the Editor: Help the Cause, Buy a Brownie, Save the World
Great Things Are Born From Island Market Bake Sales! I’ve witnessed countless teams be fully uniformed, transportation to state playoff games, 4-H dominate county fairs and friends medical bills be paid because most of you bought a brownie at a bake sale. My daughter Emma lives with Fatima, a 16
