Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Candidates Named for OPALCO Election
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- The volunteer member Elections & Governance Committee has selected two candidates as nominees for the OPALCO Board of Directors election, District 2 (Orcas, Armitage, Big Double, Blakely, Fawn, Little Double and Obstruction islands), in April 2018. The following were nominated by a vote
Amateur Radio Class Coming Up
-- from Brendan Cowan, SJC Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County's amateur radio volunteers form a critical communications link between islands and to the mainland in the event of a major emergency or outage. The San Juan County Amateur Radio Society (www.sjcars.org) is hosting a training in Friday
SJIMA Brings Photographic Works of Imogen Cunningham
-- from Barbara Cox,San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- copyright The Imogen Cunningham Trust 2018 The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) will open an exhibition by world renowned Pacific Northwest photographer Imogen Cunningham, courtesy of the Imogen Cunningham Trust and its director, San Juan County resident
Good Reasons for Licensing Your Dog
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- A San Juan County resident traveled to Los Angeles with her dog. A mishap occurred, and the dog ran off. A Los Angeles resident found the dog and called the Auditor’s office, because the dog was wearing a San Juan County
Funhouse Commons Hiring
-- from Maureen Moran -- The Funhouse Commons has an opening for a part-time Administrative Assistant. This role will perform a variety of general office & administrative tasks and provide support primarily to the Executive Director. For more details and a complete job description visit us at www.funhousecommons.org, or email
Flu Season Has Not Yet Peaked; Still Time to Get Vaccination
-- from Shila R Wachtel, RN, BSN for Orcas Family Health Center -- We, in our clinic have seen a number of patients with influenza, i.e. “the flu” over the last two months. This includes symptoms of: Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle or body aches Headaches Fatigue (tiredness)
Applications Open for OICF Grants
-- from Kate Long for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Orcas Island Community Foundation’s primary goal is to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island. To help accomplish this goal, OICF distributes grants from the Community Endowment Fund on an annual basis. The grants are supplemented with
Fidelis Flea Market Seeks Vendors
-- from Margot Shaw -- Calling all vendors. The annual Fidelis Flea Market and Craft Fair, previously held in February, will be Saturday, March 10 this year. No one has to slog through snow or deluge to get there. We’re now taking vendor reservations for just $25 a table. Call
Letter to the Editor: Shinstrom Encourages Vote for Public Hospital District
-- by Dr. David Shinstrom -- I am writing to strongly encourage you to vote for the Orcas Public Hospital District In April. Passage is critical to the survival of primary care medicine on Orcas. Over the past few months I have met several times with members of the Coalition
All Asked to Discuss the County Comprehensive Plan
-- from the Plan Ahead San Juans Steering Committee, updated Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. -- Do you love living in the San Juans and want to ensure your vision is honored? Please join us in a discussion about the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan Update with County Council member
Investing in the Public Health of Our Community
-- by Margie Doyle -- Islanders flock to hear a presentation on possible financial impacts of a Public Hospital District at a Town Hall sponsored by the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC) Leading the search for the grail of sustainable primary and emergency healthcare on the island,
New OCS Principal Sets Focus on Career Readiness
-- from Meredith McKie Griffith -- Under new principal Kirk Haley, Orcas Christian School (OCS) is working to help its students thrive in the workforce after their education - whether as capable tradespeople, professionals with graduate degrees, or anywhere in between. “I tell my teachers, ‘Do not indoctrinate,’ explains Haley. “‘Teach
Eastsound Planning to Review Multiple Permits
Thursday, Feb. 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall --from Erika Shook, San Juan County Community Development Manager -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee agenda for its monthly meeting is as follows: 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions 3:10 pm Additions or Agenda modifications 3:15 pm Approval
New to Medicare? Get Questions Answered in Workshop
Saturday, February 3, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Public Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- If you are turning 65 soon or if you have been on Social Security Disability for two years, you are now eligible for Medicare. You will need to be prepared for a whole new medical insurance experience.
Senate Democrats Condemn Net Pen Operations After Release of Report
-- from Dave Pringle for Senate Democrats -- Senate Democrats responded today after three state agencies overseeing the 2017 Cypress Island Atlantic Salmon Net Pen Failure released a report today highlighting insufficient cleaning, breakdowns in equipment and mooring, missed opportunity to adequately repair and recover the operations, and numerous incorrect
Sheriff’s Office, Coast Guard Searching for Man Threatening Suicide
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- UPDATE: 12:30 p.m. Subject has been found safe. He is suffering from mild lacerations to his feet and mild hypothermia. He was transported to the Peace Island Medical Center where he will be treated and evaluated. I would like to thank the men and
