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“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Guest Opinion: Why Should You Care about Today's Field Trips and Workshops?
By Patty Miller I am writing to you to make sure that you are aware of [today Nov. 12] Critical Areas Ordinance field trips and workshops. The field trip will start at 11:30 am at the Outlook Inn parking lot. It will be a walking tour of some wetlands in
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys to perform at Ecotopian
By Anita Orne Fine dining and fabulous fiddling come together on Saturday, November 14, when JP and the OK Rhythm Boys play at the Ecotopian Restaurant in Eastsound. JP and the OK Rhythm Boys features popular fiddler JP Wittman, backed up by Anita Orne and Gordon Koenig. The
Tickets Now on Sale for Food for Thought Benefit
Contributed by Janet Brownell Tickets are now on sale for THE Orcas Island Education Foundation fundraiser event of the year. The annual Food for Thought auction benefit is November 19th at Camp Orkila. This year many of our local artists have created fantastic works of art out
Letter to the Editor: Council Thanks Voting Public
The San Juan County Council would like to express its appreciation to the voters of San Juan County for their generous support by approving the San Juan County tax levy lift in the November 3rd, 2009 election. Our citizens demonstrated their commitment to preserve our quality of County services in
Vikings State Playoff Game on Saturday to be Webcast
Contributed by Bob Phalan The Orcas Vikings football team will begin state playoffs this Saturday at Mount Vernon High School. The Vikings finished the 2009 regular season 8-2 and undefeated in League play. Defending 2B State champs Napavine, will be the opponent. The Vikings are riding a seven
American Legion Helps Community Honor Veterans
Veterans of the United States Armed Services were honored today at Orcas Island High School, as representatives of Post 93 of The American Legion spoke in a ceremony honoring the history of Military Veterans, including those who are Prisoners of War and Missing in Action. "Our might lay
CAO update: Buffers and Mitigation Baffle Eastsound Water Providers at Nov. EPRC Meeting
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) spent much of their Nov. 5 meeting discussing the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) update, which is the subject of field trips and public discussion on Orcas this Thursday, Nov. 12. New this month to the EPRC was member Ted Tidrington. Present were EPRC
Guest Chef at Orcas School Cafeteria this Friday
Continuing their innovative programs, the Farm to Cafeteria folks at Orcas School presents Chef Charles from The Kitchen who will be preparing and serving lunch at school this Friday, the 13th of November. On the menu will be chili, with or without Lopez Island Meat ( and lots of veggies
H1N1 Vaccine Priority Expanded to Include 25-64 Year Olds with Chronic Health Problems
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County health officials announced today, Nov. 9, that the groups currently given priority for receiving H1N1 vaccinations now includes adults 25-64 years of age who suffer from a chronic health problem that places them at greater risk of suffering serious
EPRC Debates Planning Commission Changes to Country Corner LAMIRD Plan
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) with new member Fred Klein dissenting, voted on Nov. 5 to send a letter to the Planning Commission and the County Council, recommending that the Country Corrner LAMIRD be accepted with changes that indicate their desire to have storage uses allowed as a discretionary
Solar Power on Orcas Island Brings Energy Savings
Oil is dirty, costly and unsustainable. Sunshine is clean, free and accessible – providing solar power as an energy source is one of the ways in which our culture is changing. An Eastsound waterfront home is the scene for the installation of solar electric panels that will produce
Madrigal Dinner Concert Features A Cappella Septets – Ticket Sales Close Today
The Madrigal Dinner Concert planned by Orcas A Cappella Singers next Monday, Nov. 16, comes after a summer spent with the 24-member group dividing into sextets and septets to choose and rehearse their madrigal songs. The Eastsound group, composed of Stan Miller, Phil Burbo, Marilyn Andrews, Karen Blinn,
The week ahead: Veterans Day on Nov. 11 to honor those who serve
Monday, Nov. 9 PTSA Writers' Workshop for Kids series kicks-off with a presentation by local screenwriter Janet Brownell: "Eloise at the Plaza: From Script to Screen". In the school library from 3:15 to 4:30 and is designed primarily for kids fourth grade and older, though all are welcome. There is
Letter to the Editor: Poem "Invisible Shackles"
Invisible Shackles By Marilyn Parman Our economy and its polarity Viewed at the top with hilarity No health care without money Viewed by med business as so funny The homeless are only human waste As seen by the elite with oh so much taste Our democracy is nothing but folklore
OPALCO Recycles Old Transformers for Re-Use
OPALCO sent two trailers full of old transformers back to the manufacturer to be recycled. The manufacturer buys them back from OPALCO, refurbishes them, brings them up to current standards and puts them back in service.
Chef Christina Teaches Tarts to F2C Kids
By Madie Murray A chilly November Monday outside, but a warm and toasty classroom inside at the public school set the stage for Chef Christina Orchid to teach Mandy Randolph’s Farm to Classroom kids how to make pumpkin tarts from scratch. The pumpkins were locally grown by Rhonda
