Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Farmers Market Moves Indoors for Fall Festival
Saturday, October 6, 11 a.m - 2 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Orcas Island Farmers Market -- Orcas Island Farmers Market is moving to the Odd Fellows. Help us kick off the Fall Market season and join us for Fall Festival. We will have food vendors, delicious baked goods
Editorial | Public Input to Health Care District
-- by Susan McBain-- The five commissioners of the new Orcas Island Health Care District have been working practically around the clock since they were sworn in in May. The tasks they have completed in five months have constituted nearly full-time jobs for several of them. Their work has saved
Letter to Editor | Affordable Housing Sorely Needed
-- from Ginna Magee -- As someone who spends about 70% of my limited income on rent and utilities, I am writing in support of the Yes for Homes referendum that will be on the ballot in November. There are too many people that live and work on this island
First-ever Nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert Set for Wednesday
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- At approximately 11:20am PST on Wednesday October 3rd, FEMA will conduct the first ever NATIONWIDE test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS). This means that all cell phones that are turned on, within range of a
Renowned Author, Scientist at Sea View Tomorrow Night
Monday, October 1, 7 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox -- Animals like killer whales, harbor seals, crows, and ravens - long-lived species that we all consider to be intelligent, surround us. But can we say scientifically how smart these animals are? The SeaDoc Society, with support from
Ferry Fares Return to Non-peak Rates, Along With Fare Increases
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised of several fare changes for Washington State Ferries (WSF) beginning October 1, 2018: The last day of the summer peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares is Sunday, September 30. On Monday, October 1, single vehicle fares will return to their
Outdoor Burning Soon by Permit Only
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Burn season is right around the corner and the San Juan County Fire Marshal’s Office and the San Juan County Fire Chiefs Association would like to remind you of a few things to improve the safety of your burning this season. Burning rules
A-OK Starts a New Year of Art in the Schools
-- from Geri Turnoy, A-OK Coordinator -- Art for Orcas Kids (A-OK) is starting the school year off with new talent in our classrooms, and even more exciting opportunities for our students. Three new teaching artists have joined returning A-OK instructors Brook Meinhardt, Colleen Stewart, and Robyn Gordon. We welcome
Fire Commissioners Call Special Meeting to Address Vacancy
Monday, October 1, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Board of Fire Commissioners -- The Board of Fire Commissioners will be holding a special meeting on Monday, October 1. The agenda is as follows: Welcome and Introductions Additions or Modifications to the Agenda New Business Appointment
Sheriff’s Report | September 19 – 26, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, September 19, 2018 18-007273 Vicious Animal 08:44:13 09/19/18 A Deputy investigated a report of a dog in chickens. 18-007274 Runaway Juvenile 08:50:39 09/19/18 A Deputy assisted DSHS with a placement issue of a juvenile. 18-007275 Welfare Check 09:58:35 09/19/18 Deputies responded
Workshop: Everything You Need to Know About Medicare
Tuesday, October 2, 10 a.m., Orcas Public Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65 soon? Been on Social Security Disability for at least two years? Then you are about to become part of Medicare. That means that much of what you know about health insurance is about to become
Letter to Editor | Sheriff’s Office Takes Sexual Assault Reports Seriously
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- I wish to take a minute to respond to a recent article that was posted in the Island Guardian and the San Juan Islander. While I cannot comment on the specifics of these cases as they are active investigations, I do want to set
Senior Preparedness Family, Companion, and Caregiver Presentation
Wednesday, October 3, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Senior citizens, especially those with medical issues and limited mobility, can be vulnerable in the event of a disaster. In an emergency, would your elderly family members or clients be prepared to stay
Letter to Editor | Dr. Ford and Brett Kavanaugh
-- from Cindy Wolf -- Here's the thing...we know it happened. Women who grew up or went to school with those boys know it happened. We were at the parties, at the frats and in the dorm rooms. We drank too. We smoked pot with those boys. We liked sex.
Child Rape Suspect in Custody
Sean Michael Hunter. Photo courtesy of Jackson County Jail, Medford, OR -- by Lin McNulty -- The search for an accused child rapist from San Juan County, Sean Michael Hunter (AKA Sunshine), ended last night when he was picked up in Medford, Oregon on a San Juan County
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes on Housing Initiative
-- from Sarah Crosby, San Juan Community Home Trust -- I am writing to urge county voters to vote for the Housing Initiative on the November ballot, Proposition #1. Every Needs Assessment that has been done in recent years by either the County or private organizations has reported that housing
