Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Share the BOUNTY at Darvill’s This Wednesday
Wednesday, November 15, 6 p.m., Darvills Bookstore -- from Jill McCabe Johnson for Artsmith-- As islanders plan locally-inspired meals for the holidays, you might want to turn to the locally-inspired book, BOUNTY, a 124-page collection of photographs, profiles, and recipes for a behind-the-scenes look at Lopez Island farms and farmers.
Be Part of Leadership San Juan Island Class XIV
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) continues recruiting for Class XIV, with applications due by Monday, November 27 at 5 p.m. Since 2004, LSJI has contributed to the vitality of San Juan County by helping community members become better leaders and citizens. Sessions help participants develop
Letter to Editor | Waking a Patriot
-- from Alex Tamayo-Wolf -- Our family would like to thank the Orcas Island Christian School for a memorable Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony last Friday. With many veterans, POWs, and Purple Heart recipients in our own family, we are emotionally invested in veterans. The thoughtful parade that began the
Wanted: Day Park Volunteers
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Parks & Fair -- The San Juan County Parks, Recreation, and Fair Department is inviting community members to become day park volunteers (opportunities available on different islands). Volunteers can participate in weekly monitoring and/or light litter pick-up, and are invited to participate in
Eastsound Vision Survey Closed; Full Results Due Soon
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Planning Review Committee -- The EastsoundVision.com online survey “closed” on Monday November 5. A committee of volunteers have been working on processing the results for public distribution. The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee and the Survey Team would like to thank those who invested
Paris in New York in February
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Paris Wilson, junior at Orcas Island High School, has been invited to return to play violin with the 2018 Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall in February. Selection for the group was by audition. “We processed more than 18,000 nominations this year,” said the Honors
Assessed Value, Levy Rates Notices Mailed
-- from San Juan County News -- The assessor’s office mailed change of value notices on November 1 with 2017 values for 2018 tax calculations. Assessed values represent 100% of market value as best determined by current market data as of January 1, 2017. Many properties increased in value, which
2018 Dog Licenses Available November 15
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- Tucker, a 13-year old black lab with a distinctive skill, received the first dog license of 2018 at the Auditor’s Office. Dog tags will be available for all dogs starting November 15 at eight San Juan County locations. Tucker recently retired from his
Mr. Music: Ken Speck Now a Hall-of-famer
-- from Karen Key Speck -- On Friday, November 3, 2017, Orcas islander Ken Speck received the Indiana Broadcasters Association / Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Richard M. Fairbanks Hall of Fame Award. Orcas Island Bandleader, Philanthropist, Star Trekkie, Percussionist and Realtor Ken was chosen for induction into the Indiana Hall of
Kid-made Art and Wares Wanted
Saturday, November 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Sharon Ho -- It’s that time of year again. The 5th Children's Christmas Market will be taking place the Saturday after Thanksgiving and kindly hosted by Salmonberry School. Located on Henry Road, the Children’s Market will be across
Salmonberry to Hold Teach-in: Buddhism, Tibet, Peace
Friday, November 17, 9 - 3 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from Paul Freedman for Salmonberry School -- On Friday, November 17 from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. at the conference room in the Orcas Public Library, Salmonberry School invites the community to attend a day-long teach-in on Buddhism, Tibet, and
Sheriff’s Report | November 1 – 7, 2017
November 1, 2017 17-007698 Juvenile Problem 11:07:02 11/01/17 A Deputy responded to the Lopez Island School regarding a juvenile complaint. It was determined a distressed elementary student was attempting to leave the school campus without permission. School administration took appropriate measures to keep the juvenile safe. 17-007700 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 13:35:50
Letter to the Editor: School Observes Veterans Day
-- from Tom and Karen Ritter -- A tribute to the military veterans of the United States of America was conducted on Thursday November 9th at Orcas Island Public School. This special event has been conducted for five years and each time it becomes more dramatic and “professional.” Early this
From Keyboard to Cockpit and Back: How One Islander Served His Country
-- by Lin McNulty -- We aren't often aware of what islanders may have done before they arrived on Orcas. Many of us may be familiar with the piano stylings of Ron Myers, who, along with his wife Jo, moved to the island in 1992. His history as a fighter pilot,
Orcas School Honors Veterans’ Service to Our Country
-- by Sam Gailey, Orcas Issues reporter -- Air Force Attorney Tom Fiscus at Orcas Island Schools' Veterans Day assembly, 2017 For 98 years, Americans have remembered those who served our country in uniform by celebrating Veterans Day, and on November 9, at the Orcas Island Schools, students,
Guest Opinion: Public School Employees Union Seeks Wage Support
-- from members of the Orcas Island Chapter of Public Employees Union-- Thank you Orcas Island Community for passing the OISD Bond and Levy, this will provide funding for necessary school improvements! The Orcas chapter of the Public School Employees union is currently in negotiation with the OISD Administration concerning
