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Health Commissioners Set Agenda for Weekly Meeting
Tuesday, May 22, 4 – 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patty Miller for Orcas Health Care District -- Orcas Health District Commissioners will convene a regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 22, from 4 - 6 p.m., at the Eastsound Fire Station to address the following agenda: Call to Order
Master Gardeners to be Available for Plant Consultations
Wednesday, May 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Dianne Macondray for Orcas Master Gardeners -- The Master Gardeners of Orcas will be available on Wednesday, May 30, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Driftwood Nursery to answer plant problem questions. Please bring samples of your
Ian Lister, 1961-2018
-- from the Lister Family -- Ian Lister Ian Lister, beloved husband, father and brother, died on April 19, 2018. Ian was born February 16, 1961, to Margaret (Baird) and Roderick Lister at Madigan Hospital at Fort Lewis, Washington. The youngest of five children, he grew up in
State Parks Announces Three Free Days in June
-- from Washington State Parks and Recreation -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to enjoy three free days at state parks in June. On free days, visitors don’t need a Discover Pass for day-use visits by vehicle. The first free day is Saturday, June 2, in
Orcas Elementary to Offer Kindergartners Wednesdays in the Woods
-- from Krista Bouchey for Orcas Elementary -- Next year, kindergartners at Orcas Elementary School will have the opportunity to spend more than half the day outside on the campus of YMCA Camp Orkila. Students will benefit from a weekly outdoor experience led by professional educators and naturalists and supported
School Board to Meet
Thursday, May 24, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- The Orcas School Board will convene in a regular meeting on Thursday, May 24, at 5 p.m., in the School Library to address the following agenda: CALL TO ORDER IMMEDIATELY ADJOURN to a CLOSED EXECUTIVE
Former Mayoral Candidate Has a New Agenda
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- Hi, I'm Toby and I'm looking for other Bernese Mountain Dogs to march alongside me in the Pet Parade. Last year, Toby, an attractive Bernese Mountain Dog was a candidate for Orcas Mayor, campaigning as “Another chance to vote for Bernie." He lost.
No New Business on Fire Commissioner Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 21, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Board of Fire Commissioners -- Fire Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Barbara Bedell, Amanda Montague (by phone), Jim Helminski, Tim Fuller, Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Staff, and the community are invited to attend a meeting on Monday,
A Songwriting Class in the Afternoon, Then a Concert in the Evening
Class: Saturday, June 2, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Library Concert: Saturday, June 2, 7 p.m., The Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- On Saturday, June 2, local singer songwriter Mandy Troxel is bringing two songwriting friends, Jaspar Lepak and Avery Hill, to the island for two unique opportunities for island
Annual Pet Parade Just Around the Corner
Saturday, May 26, 11 a.m. - Eastsound -- from Vala Ross for Kaleidoscope -- In tradition of Memorial Day celebrations on Orcas Island, Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center would like to join us for our 28th Annual Pet Parade! Locals and visitors are sure to have a fun time
Sheriff’s Report | Thursday, May 9 – 15, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Thursday, May 9, 2018 18-002969 Found Property 05:59:24 05/09/18 Complainant brought a sleeping bag to the Sheriff's Office, stating he had found it along the construction area on Tucker Avenue. The bag appears to be in good condition, and will be turned
Island Co. Judge Reverses Seaview Propane Tank Denial
-- by LIn McNulty, Managing Editor -- Inter-Island Propane 30,000-gallon fuel storage tank in Friday Harbor Ruling that the "Conclusions Based on Findings" by San Juan County Hearings Examiner Sharon A. Rice are defective both procedurally and substantively, Island County Superior Court Judge Alan R. Hancock issued a ruling
Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Welcomes Terri Rodgers As Director
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Park and Recreation -- After months of interviewing and vetting candidates, Orcas Island Park and Recreation District is pleased to announce the selection of Terri Rodgers for the position of director. Rodgers, a native Texan, moved to Orcas Island from Austin with her family
Join Orcas Food Co-op’s Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk
Sunday, May 20, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Food Co-op -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Join renowned instructor Ryan Drum for an informative plant walk beginning at the Co-op. You will sample native and introduced wild plants, discussing their individual nutritional and healing benefits in
PeaceHealth Webinar: Five Surprising Lessons From Stroke Survivors
Tuesday, May 22, 1 p.m., Online -- from Hilary Andrade for PeaceHealth -- This year alone, according to the American Stroke Association, nearly 800,000 people in the United States will experience a stroke. Knowing how to recognize the symptoms can make all the difference. To promote awareness during National Stroke
Letter to Editor | Why I Support Debra Lekanoff for 40th District
-- from Cindy Wolf -- Debra Lekanoff is an experienced, progressive public servant. Decisive and forward-thinking, she recognizes every decision today impacts future generations. Community is her strength, and she is committed to finding real solutions for the long term good of the 40th. She believes people have the right
