Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
RoseAnn Dolan's Services to be January 24
Services for RoseAnn Dolan, who passed away last Sunday, Jan. 3, will be help at Orcas Center on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Those who may want to contribute photographs of RoseAnn for the service are asked to contact Chris Dolan at 376-6120.
Actors Theater Calls for Plays for Annual Festival
Contributed by Doug Bechtel The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces the fifth annual festival of locally written short plays. What started as a great idea of two Actors Theater Board Members has emerged to be one of the most anticipated events of Spring. For four years in a row
Unitarian Fellowship Welcomes Barbara Gilday
Barbara Gilday will address the Unitarian Universalist Fellowingship on "Surviving Fundamentalism" at the West Sound Community Hall this Sunday, Jan 10, at 11 a.m. Gilday, a registered counselor, Unitarian Universalist Minister, and a Toastmasters International Competition Winner, says: Although news headlines tell us every day about recession, scarcity, wars, etc.,
Sealth Temporarily Out for Repair
David Moseley, Secretary for the Ferries Division of the State Department of Transportation, announced that on Tuesday, Jan. 5, the Sealth was taken out of service due to a damaged engine output shaft. "This incident necessitated moving customers to a central assembly station. The vessel will remain out of service
First Orcas Parks & Rec Commission Meeting Jan. 14
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commission will conduct its first regular public meeting at the Orcas Senior Services Center on Thursday, January 14, at 12:00 P.M. Directors elected to the new board are Ian Lister, Jim Bredouw, Martha Farish, Vicki Vandermay and Bob Eagan. Future regular public meetings
New Baby Whale Sighted in J Pod This Week
Protection of food source and restrictions of boaters argued as key to Orca whales' survival. The first baby orca of the year has been born to J pod, and sited off Vashon Island on Jan. 3. The Center for Whale Research reported in the annual Southern Resident Killer
County Health Officials Following up on Meningitis Death
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Department is following up with relatives and others who may have come into contact with a 54-year-old Friday Harbor man who died of meningitis in his home on New Year’s Eve. The victim, identified by the County Coroner as
Guest Opinion: In EPF Law, County Council Crafts Weapon of Mass Destruction
By Steve Ludwig At the Jan. 5 County Council meeting the CC began writing one of the most potentially destructive bits of legislation ever. It’s a new "Essential Public Facilities" (EPF) Ordinance. Remember the days when people only needed air, water, food and shelter to live? Well now the CC
Council Selects Richard Fralick as 2010 Chair
The San Juan County Council unanimously selected 4th District (Orcas Island West) Council Member Richard Fralick to Chair the Council for the next year and 1st District Member Lovel Pratt as Vice Chair. Fralick, a 28-year resident of Orcas Island, has a long history of community involvement including
Council Urges NOAA to Emphasize Enforcement In Killer Whale Protection Program
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On Jan. 5, San Juan County Council Members signed a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) urging the agency not to establish a “No-Go Zone” for watercraft on the west side of San Juan Island, but rather to emphasize enforcement
Bilbo’s To Reopen This Thursday January 7th
Bilbo’s Festivo, Eastsound restaurant, will reopen Thursday January 7th at 5 p.m. Opening night will bring back the popular "Bilbo’s Date Night," featuring 2 entrees, 2 house margaritas or a bottle of house wine, and a dessert to share, all for $36.00. Owner Sara Kissel is excited to be open
Council Bans Styrofoam Take-Out Food Containers — Effective Earth Day 2010
By Stan Matthews Country Communications Program Manager On Jan. 5, the San Juan County Council adopted an Ordinance banning food service businesses from using Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene) containers for take-out or eat-in packaging. The ordinance mirrors an ordinance passed last year by the Town of Friday Harbor and will take
Auditions for Orcas Center's "Gypsy" this Weekend
Orcas Center will again produce a community musical this spring: Gypsy will be performed April 22-24, 29, 30 and May 1, 2010. The production will be directed by Deborah Sparks, with musical direction by Joe Babcock and choreography by Susan Babcock. Auditions for Gypsy will take place this weekend: Children
Calling All Orcas Idol Singers! Get Ready for Orcas Idol –Season 5
This much awaited, must see, sell out event of the year is scheduled for Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at the Orcas Center at 6:30 pm. Our talented local performers (individuals or duos) return for this island hit show, which is a lighthearted feel good version of American Idol.
Open House Scheduled on Orcas Island Road, Trails & Drainage Improvements
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Informational Open House Thursday, January 14, 2010, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall on Orcas Island, to present the Mount Baker Road and Spruce, Alder and Hemlock Streets projects.
Writers Roundtable Talk on Writers' Ticks this Sat.
"Eliminate Fleas and Ticks!" is the topic for this month's Writer's Roundtable from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Library on Jan. 9. All are welcome to the monthly event, facilitated this month by Jennifer Brennock, who says, "We all have our own ticks- cliches or common words, over-formalized dialogue perhaps-
