Here’s a thought…
“There are many forms of patriotism and telling the truth is one of them.”
ANDERSON COOPER
Letter to the Editor: Helping Those Before They Are in Crisis
--by Vincent Shu, MD -- I am saddened anytime someone commits suicide, especially when this happens in our community. A memorial celebration for one of our own was held last weekend. In San Juan County in 2016, we know about 19 suicide attempts resulting in six suicides. In 2017 there
Sign Up Now for an Educational Opportunity Abroad
-- from Arden Ainley for Skagit Valley College -- Sign up for the trip of a lifetime as three Skagit Valley College professors lead a study-abroad immersion learning opportunity in Spanish art, music, language, and culture on March 21-29, 2019. Intended for students as well as lifelong learners of all ages,
Sheriff’s Report | February 28 – March 6, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- February 28, 2018 18-001364 Sick or Injured Animal 09:40:40 02/28/18 A deputy responded to a walk in report of a Friday Harbor resident wishing to speak to a deputy about an animal issue. The Deputy made phone contact with the reporting party,
Sigh…Daylight Savings Time Begins Very Early on Sunday Morning
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday morning, March 11, at 2:00 am. The full sailing day of Saturday, March 10, starts and ends on Pacific standard time. Terminals and vessels will turn their clocks FORWARD one hour at the end of the business day Saturday. Vessels that have trips
Letter to Editor | Art Lange Will Serve Us Well
-- from Steven Jung -- I write to support the candidacy of Art Lange for Commissioner of the proposed Orcas Island Public Hospital District. Having known and worked with Art for over 15 years, I believe he represents the prototype for an excellent Public Hospital District Commissioner. To encapsulate this
Council Schedules Public Hearing on Vacation Rental Code Amendment
Tuesday, March 13, 9:15 a.m., Council Hearing Room -- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council has scheduled a hearing on potential amendments to the San Juan County vacation rental regulations. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor,
It’s An Art for Fun Paint pARTy
Friday, March 16, 5:45 - 8 p.m., San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Debbie Pigman for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Our next "Art for Fun, a paint pARTy!" is March 16. Kristen Abramson will lead folks in a step-by-step process to complete their own painting
School Board Sets Conservative Enrollment Numbers
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Orcas Island School District set a conservative enrollment number of 730 students for the 2018-19 school year at its monthly board meeting on Thursday, March 1. The full board -- Chair Janet Brownell, Greg White, John Fleming, Josh Culp and Diane Boerstler -- debated
Guest Column: Choosing
-- by Joe Symons -- The Comprehensive Plan is the roadmap for the future of this set of islands we call home. Many may reasonably and appropriately imagine that the vision crafted by fellow residents over 20 years ago is truly operational and has provided the basis for how we,
Literary Arts at Orcas Center this April
-- from the Visual Arts Committee for Orcas Center -- Art of the Book exhibit at Orcas Center as part of LitFest may feature work by Siouxy Duncan The Orcas Center is excited to host and partner with the first annual Orcas Island Lit Fest April 13-15, 2018.
Dr. Vincent Shu on Role of Nutrition in Prevention and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet at the Community Church Fireside Room on March 15 at 5 p.m. Our guest speaker, Dr. Vincent Shu, will discuss the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of Prostate Cancer. He says, “It is all about what
Come to the School Garden for Seed Swap
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Orcas School Garden -- from Ashley Randall -- Everyone is welcome to gather in the public school garden on Saturday, March 10 for a community seed swap. The swap will run from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bring seeds, bulbs and cuttings
Fidelis Flea Market and Craft Sale Approaching
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Sound Community Center -- from Lynn Baker -- Need some spring bling? Head to West Sound Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for crafts, objects artistic and practical, and mouth-watering baked goods. It’s the annual spring sale by Fidelis,
Guest Column: Bills to Protect from Oil Spills and Farmed Fish Spills
-- by Stephanie Buffum, Friends of the San Juans, Executive Director -- The passage of SB 6269 marks another critical step forward to increase Washington state oil transportation safety. Similarly, the phase out Atlantic salmon net pens in Washington received significant bi-partisan support. These bills represent a victory for Washington
Ranker: Busy, Productive Legislative Session
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker (D-40, Orcas Island) -- With Democrats controlling both the Senate and House for the first time in five years, the Legislature finished on time and passed a budget plan that will cut property taxes, fully fund our children's education, dramatically expand mental health programs for
Drop Off Donated Items for A*OK Sale
Friday - Saturday, March 9 - 10, 12 - 3 p.m. -- from Jane Heisinger for A*OK -- A*OK (Art for Orcas Kids) crew has found a place to have people drop off items for their sale which is next week on March 17 at the school cafeteria. This week
