Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Stolen aircraft, crash-landed, and break-ins indicate Colton Harris-Moore's back on the rock
Bea vonTobel, Orcas Island Port Manger, wrote to Port neighbors today: In case you've been under a rock all day, here's the latest news, which will be : a Cirrus SR22 was stolen last night from a locked hangar in Anacortes, flown to ORS, and landed badly on
Father & Son Diepenbrocks to Help in Haiti
Orcas Islanders Steve Diepenbrock and his son Taylor left yesterday on a 2-week "reconnaissance trip" to Haiti to help with the setup of [intlink id="rosedanie-cadet-returns-to-haiti-to-rebuild" type="post"]Rosedanie Cadet's farm production project in Limbé, Haiti[/intlink]. Steve and Taylor plan to clear the site , help make a base camp for
Exchange Supporters Pack County Council Meet
The fire engine garage at the Eastsound Fire Station was packed as proponents of “Reduce, Re-use, Recycle” gathered en masse to support the Orcas Island Exchange. The occasion was an official meeting of the San Juan County Council on Orcas Island on Feb. 8. After determining by a show
Lady Vikings Drop Final Game of Basketball Season — Playoff Game at Home Feb. 18
“We finished a great season, with a 13 win, 4 loss record,” said Vikings Girls’ Basketball Coach Terry Moran-Hodge. This despite the 45-29 loss to La Conner in the last regular game of the season on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The team is still 2nd seed in the Tri-District
Tax Bills to Be Mailed Near End of February
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County’s property tax bills will be mailed approximately two weeks later than usual this year as a result of delays caused by a changeover to a new computer software system. Treasurer Jan Sears said today, Feb. 10, that 2010 tax bill
Writers' Valentines at Roundtable this Saturday
The monthly Writer's Roundtable will meet to consider "The Romance of Words: A Valentine for Writers." All are welcome at this meeting on Saturday, February 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library. Writers Roundtable Moderator JoEllen Moldoff says,"Join fellow writers for conversation, writing and sharing work in progress.
Bond appears to fail with only 55% approval — levy passes
Updated Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. The San Juan County Elections office reports that, as of Feb. 10, Orcas Islanders appears to have approved the Orcas Island School District's proposed levy, but denied a proposed bond measure. With 1,000 votes left to count, the School Facilities Improvement General Obligation Bond
Community Foundation Helps with Financial Reporting
The Orcas Island Community Foundation has set dates for two best practice workshops. The first is ‘Creating Meaningful Financial Reports’, offered by Kathy Wehle, a CPA and Financial Consultant who now lives in Seattle and on Orcas Island. The goal of this workshop is to give attendees a better understanding
Senator Ranker Reports at Half-Way Mark
Week Five We’re nearing the half-way point of the 2010 session, and already we’ve faced some difficult decisions and I know there are many more to come. We’re looking at how to balance the needs of our children, our elderly, our law enforcement officers, and the realities of our
Participants Sought for Sustainable Living Fair in May
The Sustainable Living Fair will take place on Saturday, May 1<, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Eastsound Village Green, alongside the first Farmers Market of the season. Those who would like to display products, plans or information are invited to participate. "The first Sustainable Living Fair last
Prevent H1N1 Flu by Immunizations and Hand-washing
Orcas Island School Nurse Iris Graville gave an update last week on the ongoing issues re H1N1 influenza. "We need to remain diligent to keep H1N1 influenza under control." Recent studies report that no state has more than 50% of its children fully immunized against H1N1 and approximately 80% of
Fadem Leads Exploration of Austen and Trollope
Two Masterworks of English Literature will be presented by Richard Fadem in an 8 -week class beginning Wednesday, February 24, from 10:00 to 12:30 at the Parish Hall. A fee of $20 will be collected at the first class. All are welcome! The class will begin with the novel Mansfield
Letter to the Editor: Support the Exchange Feb. 8
Now is the time to show your support for the Exchange on Orcas Island! The County Council is making important decisions that will affect the cost of dumping garbage and recycling at the Orcas transfer station and your access to and the continuing viability of the Exchange. In response to
County Council Meets Monday on Orcas for Eastsound Planning and Country Corner Hearing
Recent EPRC meeting clarifies objections to County's LAMIRD plans for Country Corner The County Council comes once again on Orcas Island on Monday, Feb. 8. On the agenda are reports from the Eastsound Planning Review Committee and hearings about the proposed Country Corner commercial LAMIRD (Limited Area of More Intense
KT Laslo Wins Orcas Idol 2010
KT Laslo was the people's choice for Orcas Idol 2010, singing her heart out and charming the audiences through three rounds of competition to win the award over nine other contestant acts. For the first round of Jazz-Pop songs, KT sang "I'll Stand by You." Along with the
Council on Orcas,Voting Deadline, Tax Help and the Return of Moqui
Sunday, Feb. 7 Five Bells Quintet Orcas "Brass" perform at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Center. An international program celebrating the 2010 Winter Olympics, opening in Vancouver B.C. on Feb. 12. Orcas Island Rowing Associations’ Indoor Rowing Fest “erg” race at the Odd Fellows Hall at 2 p.m.
