Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Critical Areas Ordinance update Q&A on Thursday at the Senior Center
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce announced today that the San Juan County long-range planner Shireene Hale will be at the Senior Center Thursday morning to answer questions about proposed revisions to the Critical Area Ordinance in an informal setting. Critical areas are identified as wetlands, fish and wildlife habitats,
Turtleback Management Plan accommodates usage by hikers, bikers and horseback riders
The Turtleback Mountain Preserve Management Plan was approved by the County Council six months ago, and on June 22, Ruthie Dougherty, Land Bank Steward, gave a report to the County Council on the progress toward providing public access and multiple use along the trails in the Preserve. As Turtleback Mountain
Editorial: Not too late to save Orcas Rec
Are we going to sit idly by and let the Orcas Recreation Program be the first local casualty of the Great Recession of 2009? This would be unconscionable, but here's how it could happen, as soon as next week: The County Council meets on July 1 to finalize the budget
Commencement Speech at Orcas Island High School
By Kathleen Collister, June 13, 2009 on the occasion of the Commencement of the Orcas Island High School Class of 2009 Graduates, families, friends, honored guests, colleagues: It is an honor to be chosen by the senior class to give their commencement address and I am humbled by it…and
Orcas to Council: support Rec program, mind the rabbits, curb street vendors
The San Juan County Council quickly progressed through its agenda at the June 22 meeting on Orcas Island, while hearing from the public about the Orcas Recreation Program (its county funding scheduled to be completely cut), an infestation of rabbits, and the latest version of an ordinance
Bond Committee meeting looks at costs of building designs
At the most recent school bond meeting with design architect Carlos Sierra conferencing via telephone, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) bond committee went through the latest version of the Educational Specification Update page-by-page. The June 16 meeting gathered representatives of various school departments, such as the library, the music
The Barto family moves into Moran Mansion at Rosario
The 100th anniversary celebration of the Moran Mansion at Rosario was a family affair, as members of the Moran family, whose ancestors moved into the now-historic landmark on June 21, 1909, gathered with the two-generation partnership of the Barto family, who purchased the estate at auction last September.
Orcas Rec gives kids choices this week
On Monday, June 22, several day camps and sports clinics offered through Orcas Island Recreation Program will begin. There is still room to register for any of the following programs: Day Camp for Children Ages 3-6 runs at Salmonberry School this week from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Activities include
The week ahead: tours and meetings and entertainment too!
Sunday June 21 Moran Centennial House Tour and Celebration. This self-guided tour features 4 homes built by Robert Moran, including two privately owned homes, and a stop at the Historical Museum for a special Moran exhibit. From 11 to 4:30 p.m. Centennial Celebration at 4 p.m. in the mansion with
Solstice Parade – what a glorious day!
People came out into the streets of Eastsound to greet the Sun after a long cold lonely winter The Bee brigade swarmed through the streets The kids marched and watched the Solstice Parade Old and young, Orcas Islanders
Ferries: the Hiyu to replace the Sealth for a week — report on latest ferry meeting
Beginning today, June 20, the 34-auto Hiyu will operate on the San Juan inter-island route for approximately one week. The Hiyu the ferry system’s only backup vessel — will replace the 90-auto Sealth on the inter-island route. In a news release sent yesterday, June 19, from Susan Harris-Huether,
Simply do not wait to see "Waiting for MacArthur"
Review by Lin McNulty Sandy Thompson owns the stage in Actors Theater of Orcas Island production of Waiting for MacArthur! And she has a talented, radiant supporting cast which is to die for. To die for — a phrase we bandy about so lightly. Yet, this character was, in fact,
Island Hardware and Supply holds a celebration for "Our America"
By Dyan Holmes The popular Anniversary Celebration for Island Hardware and Supply, Inc. is this Saturday, June 20, at 21 West Beach Road. In previous years, the store's birthday was called an anniversary sale. "This year it's more of a celebration. We're celebrating 'Our America' and our friends," says Paul
School is out — so the library's summer reading program is ready to start
By Nita Couchman Orcas Public Library Children's Librarian The 2009 Summer Reading Program, "Be Creative," begins Saturday, June 20, at the Orcas Island Public Library. The program runs from June 20th to August 22nd, and is open to children from preschool through middle school. Parents of preschoolers are encouraged to
Skatepark get spruced up and a new exit ramp
On Tuesday, June 16th a large crew of volunteers came to the Skate Park to work. They did an amazing amount of concrete repair and other maintenance. According to Funhouse Director Pete Moe: "The work party turned into a serious project-from filling some cracks to pouring eight yards
Specks share their "Trek-nology" as Seaview Theater screens latest Star Trek Movie
When someone says "Live long and prosper" to you, what's the only appropriate response? Why, it's "Peace and long life," as any bona fide Trekkie will tell you. Just ask Ken and Karen Speck, who have proudly displayed some of their extensive Star Trek memorabilia, collected over the
