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“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Orcas Park & Rec District Reports to the Community
Orcas Park & Recreation District Progress Report to Community May 2011 By Martha Farish In February 2011 Orcas Island voters approved funding for the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD). The first half of annual tax distributions will begin in May 2012. To begin legal operations, provide a few
OPALCO Plans Power Outage for San Juan Island District
Planned power outage overnight May May 26-27 All of OPALCO’s District 1 including San Juan Island, Brown, Henry and Pearl Islands will experience a planned power outage beginning at 11:45 pm on Thursday, May 26th and ending by 4:00 am on Friday, May 27th. The planned outage is necessary for
Guest Column: Anchor Out! For Safety and For Salmon
By Tina Whitman, Friends of the San Juans The 2011 boating season is officially upon us, and our waters will begin to fill with local and visiting boaters. When boating in the San Juans, you can help protect the underwater prairies of eelgrass essential to fish, crabs and
To Kill a Mockingbird: Call for Actors
Orcas Center has recently announced that auditions will be held for the play To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee; the play will be produced February 2012, directed by Director Robert Hall. The Orcas Center production is scheduled to perform February 10 – 18th, 2012 for Black History Month. It
County Prosecutor Files New Charges Against Colton Harris-Moore
From the Everett Herald By Jackson Holtz Prosecutors in San Juan County filed a litany of new charges Tuesday [May 10] against Colton Harris-Moore, the so-called Barefoot Bandit. Included in the 16 criminal counts are the alleged theft of two airplanes, three boats and numerous burglaries of homes and business
Remember Seniors’ Coupon Book Moneysavers
By Milly Vetterlein What always wants to go out with you,pays for itself and never forgets to say "Thank You"? Your "Orcas On the Go" coupon book is the answer. This is a reminder that there only two weeks left to use the handy moneysavers in the current book. The
Is Board Service in Your Future? Don’t Miss Boot Camp!
Nonprofit “Board Boot Camp” is just around the corner! Board Boot Camp is an intensive three hour introduction to skillful nonprofit board service. With more than 100 nonprofit and service organizations on Orcas, and countless more on San Juan and Lopez, chances are you have been asked to serve on
Council Members Advise EPRC on Orcas Planning
At the May 5 Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting, Council Members Richard Fralick and Patty Miller, and Senior Planner Colin Maycock, made recommendations to the Eastsound's planning group regarding workings with the County on changes to the Eastsound Sub-area Plan, updates to the Critical Areas Ordiance, protection of the
Angel Michaels Directs Orcas A Cappella in “Lovely & Lively” Songs
Updated May 11 at 11:30 a.m. Concerts on Orcas, Lopez and Shaw The public is invited to welcome and congratulate Angel Michaels in her debut performance as Director of the Orcas A Cappella Singers this month. The Singers, now in their eighth year, will perform under her direction
Shape the Future at the Funhouse thru FAN
The Funhouse Activities Network (FAN) is a volunteer group open to anyone interested in contributing their time, talents, or treasure to benefit the children of Orcas Island. Anyone who cares about Orcas kids is welcome—and parents are especially vital—we want your help designing programs, mitigating problems, and providing direction to
Meet Jim Litch, New MD at Orcas Medical Center
From the Orcas Medical Center website, orcasmedicalcenter.com Dr. Jim Litch, MD, DTMH, has joined the staff of Orcas Medical Center. He lives on Orcas Island with his wife, Dr. Rachel Bishop, and their two children. Jim is experienced in family medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, men’s health
Renowned Community Kitchen Founder Comes to Orcas to Benefit Food Bank & Farm to Cafeteria
Robert Egger, the founder and President of DC Central Kitchen, a community kitchen in Washington D.C.,will be sharing his experiences in food assistance across the nation, the role of non-profits and creating effective solutions. Eggers will be at a fundraising event for the Orcas Island Food Bank and
OIEF “Egg Hunt” Underway May 10
By Madie Murray A sneak preview of some of the beautiful and original egg-art our Island artists have created for the annual Orcas Island Education Foundation Food for Thought Benefit auction will take place at the following businesses having them on display between May 10 and May 18:
Horticulturist Cautions: Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins
The featured speaker for the Orcas Island Garden Club meeting on May 18 will be Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, who will help us recognize The “Rights” of Spring: Avoid Seven Deadly Sins When Planting Trees and Shrubs. Linda Chalker-Scott has a Ph.D. in Horticulture from Oregon State University and is an ISA certified
Wanderers Return to Sing Folk Music
By Bill Buchan The Wanderers and Tom Rawson return to Orcas Island with their singable music, performing this time at the Senior Center. The Wanderers are the duo of Carl Allen and Bill Murlin. They feature folk songs from the 1950s to today. They focus on good harmonies backed with
Orcas Medical Foundation Posts Q&A About Possible Anacortes Hospital Affiliation
By Ed Wilson In April, Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) announced a planned affiliation with Island Hospital of Anacortes. To keep people informed, OMF has posted a detailed “Questions & Answers” link at orcasmedicalcenter.com, under “NON-PROFIT.” The preliminary plan calls for Island Hospital to manage the Orcas Medical Center (OMC) practice beginning
