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“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Health Care Commissioners Are Working Hard
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- After their marathon special meeting the day before, the commissioners of the Orcas Health Care District continued doubling down, adding an extra hour to their regular meeting on June 12. And they got a lot done. The commissioners will confirm adoption of
Sheriff’s Report | June 6 – 12, 2018
– from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office – Wednesday, June 6, 2018 18-003682 Agency Assistance 10:36:55 06/06/18 A Deputy investigated a complaint of child abuse on Lopez Island. The case was referred to CPS for further investigation. 18-003684 Harassment 11:16:25 06/06/18 A Lopez Island resident reports receiving several late night
In Memoriam | Kurt Thorson
-- from the Family of Kurt Thorson -- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kurt Thorson on June 11th, 2018. Kurt captured the beauty around him with his camera and created things of beauty with his hands. He was kind, loving, resourceful, creative, funny and
Letter to the Editor: Uphold the Constitution
-- by Nick Power -- There has been a lot of ink spilled regarding the sign ordinance and the fact that the County has unquestionably been violating the First Amendment rights of all citizens since the day it was enacted in 1998. Most distressingly, the County has known that it
Ecology Removes Burned, Sunken Boat from Judd Cove
-- by Lin McNulty -- Photo: Dan Vekved Troy Wood, Program Manager of Washington State Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Derelict Vessel Removal Program, has advised Orcas Issues that the vessel Sanctuary, which burned and sank in Judd Cove on Tuesday, June 5 has been removed. The boat
Health Care District Holds Complex Meeting
-- by Leif-- Orcas Island Health Care District Commissioners met Monday June 11 to discuss together with community participants a full slate of issues. The agenda posted June 8 provided the framework. The context of this meeting is the impending June 30 demise of the OMF, Orcas Medical Foundation, accelerated
All Residential Burn Permits Expire Today, June 15
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Residential burning is now closed until Fall; all permits issued are expired. Residential burn permits are issued for the burning of brush and limbs in areas of the islands that are not within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). Campfires will continue to be allowed
School Music Wraps Up A Notable Year
-- from Sharon Ho for Music Advocacy Group -- [metaslider id="60585"] The Orcas School music program bids farewell to two graduating seniors this year, a Band percussionist, Liam Griskey-Watson, and Strings violinist, Joanne Mietzner. Both have been stellar musicians. Joanne played in the San Juan Music Educators Association (SJMEA) Senior
Solstice Parade Will Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary
Saturday, June 23, 11:30 formation, Haven Road -- from Laura Gibbons -- Scenes from the Orcas Island, WA, Summer Solstice Parade Everyone is invited to celebrate the 20th Annual Summer Solstice Parade on Saturday June 23rd at noon in Eastsound. The theme is “Animals, Plants and Bugs,” a
Guest Opinion: Complete Buildout Scenario Requested as County Considers Docket
-- by Joe Symons -- Re: Hearing on Docket Applications scheduled for 15 June 2018 The docket application is located at: https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/14573/2018-02-27_Introduction_Symons I write to encourage Council to fully support the Docket application that I submitted in February 2018. The application requests a thorough buildout/impact analysis of the development potential
Islander Pens New Book, A Pilgrimage in Japan
Friday, June 22, 2 p.m., Darvills -- from Joan Stamm -- In 2012, Joan Stamm and her sister Gwen began a Buddhist journey to the thirty-three temples of Kannon (Guan Yin), an ancient pilgrimage route in Western Japan travelled for over a thousand years. That journey is now a book
Co-op 3% Thursday Donates to Coffelt Farm Stewards This Month
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Two years ago, Orcas Food Co-op launched a Community Shopping Day program called 3% Thursdays. On the third Thursday of each month 3% of the gross receipts of Orcas Food Co-op are donated to pre-selected community organizations. Last month, 3% Thursday
Interested in Researching Your Family Tree?
Tuesday, June 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy and history-whether you have years of experience or are just getting started. The meetings take place on
Master Gardeners at the Ready for Farmers Market
Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmers Market -- from San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Please come see the Master Gardeners this Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Farmer’s Market in Eastsound. Bring your plant problem samples in a ziplock bag with
Chamber of Commerce Community Parade: Celebrating ‘Retro Orcas’
Saturday, July 7, Noon -- from Lance Evans for Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- “Retro Orcas” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 7 in Eastsound. "The Chamber Board wanted to have a theme that lets all islanders enjoy the history of
Funhouse 5K Race Coming Soon
Wednesday, July 4, 9 a.m., Village Green -- from Maureen Moran for Funhouse Commons -- The annual Funhouse Commons 5K race is coming up soon on the 4th of July and we encourage you to sign up as a team with your co-workers, family and friends, or as an individual.
