Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Council Adopts Resolution to Seek “Best Available Science” for Critical Areas Ordinance
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council adopted a resolution Tuesday, Feb. 16 to seek public participation and hire consultants to identify scientific research to use in the state-mandated process to update the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance. The ordinance – which spells out protections for
Farm Internship Bill Advances through Legislature
A Washington State Senate bill co-sponsored by State Senator Kevin Ranker, would allow internships for aspiring farmers – providing firsthand experience in their future line of work. The bill has now moved forward to consideration by the Legislature's House, after winning approval in the Senate on Feb. 16. The Senate
Shinstrom Nominated for Public Service Award
Contributed by Karen Key Speck Congratulations to Orcas Island family physician Dr. David Shinstrom who has been nominated for the 2010 Washington State Jefferson Awards for Public Service. Initiated in 1972 to create a “Nobel Prize” for public service, Seattle’s City Club Jefferson Awards honor ordinary citizens who
A Weekend of Stories, Seeds, Plays & Improv — & the Friends Book Sale Too!
Friday, February 19 Antoinette Botsford tells Haitian Stories at the Senior Center at 12:15, right after the lunch to encourage donations for Rosedanie Cadet’s Haitian project. “Though I have never been there, the Haitian stories touched me, and perhaps fed the “Creole” part of my own heritage,” Antoinette says. Middle
Crewfeast 2010, a "Fun-Raiser" on March 6
"Crewfeast" is the new name of Orcas Island Rowing Club's annual banquet. The banquet on March 6 is a fund raiser but it's more a celebration for the club, says organizer Martin Taylor -- "an opportunity to get together and socialize with the extended friends, family and community
Potential Traffic Delays Next Week on Point Lawrence and Mount Baker Roads
San Juan County Public Works Department’s consultant PanGeo will be conducting road soils testing on February 24, 25, and 26. The plan is to test at the Point Lawrence Road Cascade Creek culvert crossing on the 24th and on Mount Baker Road from Terrill Beach to North Beach on the
Global Dance Party at Orcas Center
Orcas Center, in cooperation with Seattle Theatre Group, presents two performances of a highly entertaining and energetic dance concert featuring more than 60 teen performers on Saturday, February 27. Global Dance Party is the culmination of a dance program hosted by Seattle Theatre Group, which promotes events in
What is Jump Time 2012? Find out Feb. 26
Contributed by Samara Shaw Join Shantparv Rolloff, Herlwyn Lutz, Marshal Bliss, Dustin Fox, and Samara Shaw for a panel discussion on the meaning and significance of these times leading up to 2012. We are at the end of an age. Call it what you will: The Purification. The Shift. The
Orcas Rowing Club Celebrates Annual Banquet at Camp Four Winds
The Orcas Island Rowing Club will hold its annual banquet celebration at Camp Four Winds Lodge on March 6, beginning at 6 p.m. Event organizers promise "No auctions, just good food,good company and good fun." Ticket costs are $35 per person for a 4 course dinner, appetizers and entertainment. There
Ranker Bills to Protect Marine Resources Advance
“Our Puget Sound and coast face an era of unprecedented activity,” State Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, said last week. “Important existing uses and new proposals are competing for what once seemed like limitless space. In order to maximize the benefits our Sound and ocean provide — both ecologically
Off-Islanders Totally Improvised Theatre Comes to Doe Bay on Saturdays, Feb. 20 & 27
"The Off-Islanders" will come to the Doe Bay Yoga Studio, on the campus of the Doe Bay Resort, for two shows only, on Feb. 20 and 27. The troupe features improvisers from Seattle, San Francisco, and Melbourne, Australia. Doe Bay is hosting a 9-day improvisation workshop led by
Orcas Island Sustainability: Seed and Plant Exchange this Sunday at West Sound Hall
Contributed by Phil Heikkinen A Community Seed & Plant Exchange will take place this Sunday, Feb. 21 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall. Who should attend: Anyone with extra seed or plants/bulbs/tubers/etc. (any) to share (Labeled containers or envelopes please. Note either “purchased” or “saved”
NW Youth Orchestra Features Aldort Brothers and Marié Rossano this Saturday
Orcas Center will present the Academy Chamber Orchestra on Saturday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will feature outstanding solo performances by gifted, award-winning young musicians, including Orcas Island’s Oliver Aldort (cello) and Marié Rossano (violin) from Seattle. The Academy Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is the Northwest’s foremost
Planning Commission to Continue Wireless Hearing to March 5
Oral testimony will not be heard at Feb. 19 meeting By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On February 19, the San Juan County Planning Commission will formally open the public hearing on personal Wireless Communications Facilities, then immediately continue the Public Hearing to March 5, 2010 at (or after)
Letter to the Editor: Change Corporate Domination
I'm writing to speak to Senator Kevin Ranker's remarks about his vote in the Senate to suspend the rule requiring a 2/3 majority before increasing taxes. I’m sure Senator Ranker has had to make very tough decisions. Many in our state have been devastated by the economic crisis caused by
Southern Teaches Energy Management 101
Nancy Southern, Energetic Life Coach and Master Social Worker, will teach an all-day class on “Tapping In to Peace and Happiness During Times of Change and Transformation” on Saturday, March 6. A discount is offered for those who register by Feb. 22. Southern quotes Singer/Songwriter Rickie Byars Beckwith, who said,
