Here’s a thought…
“I’m calling on Washingtonians – please, don’t be a spark this weekend. Your choices could literally save lives.”
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS DAVE UPTHEGROVE
Orcas Montessori School Turns 30
-- from Emily McGerty -- Orcas Montessori School, together with San Juan County, has received a HUD Community Block Development Grant for a major building expansion. The funds will allow the school to continue its tradition of growing with the needs of the Orcas Island community - a very fitting
Letter to the Editor: Our Vote for Art Lange
--by Rollie Sauer and Madie Murray -- Madie and I have known Art Lange for more than ten years and found him to be fair, considerate of others, generous, very intelligent, and an excellent fisherman. I know this personally as Art and I have shared five years together on the
Orcas School District Partners for Construction Trades Education
-- from Cathy Ferran, for OISD -- Orcas Island School District and teacher Brett McFarland are proud of our recent efforts to provide Adult Education in the construction trades. For this we partnered with the SJC Economic Development Council, Orcas Island Community Foundation, Kiwanis Club and private donors. Many thanks
Literary Arts Featured at Orcas Center This April
-- from Kathleen Youngren -- The Orcas Center is excited to host and partner with the first annual Orcas Island Lit Fest April 13-15, 2018. The Center will be the main venue for most of the festival’s offerings, including readings, panel discussions, author Q&As book-signings, and a book fair. In
SR 20 Construction Starts April 2
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Customers travelling to the Anacortes terminal during the spring and summer should be aware of construction planned at the intersection of SR 20/SR 20 Spur (Sharpes Corner) in Anacortes. Around-the-clock lane reductions will start on Monday, April 2 and are expected to be in
Tech Talk: What Have They Got On You?
-- from David Johnson and Lisa Steckley -- Wonder what Facebook keeps about you? Take a look… download your history and spend a rainy day being amazed at what they have collected about you. This info is used to track, profile and sell. Most but not all of the information
Reminder: Community Foundation Presents Medical Providers Roundtable
Thursday, March 29, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kate Long for Orcas Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation presents a Medical Providers Roundtable on Thursday, March 29, from 5 - 6:30 p.m., in the Eastsound Fire Station. All are welcome to come and learn more about
Peace Island Medical Center Featured in Case Study
-- from Hilary Andrade for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- The telepsychiatry program at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center was recently featured in a case study for the March 2018 publication of the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Members in Action. The telepsychiatry program is a service of PeaceHealth Peace Island that
Letter to Editor | Boteler Brings Experience, Intelligence, Responsiveness
-- from Lance Evans and Janet Brownell -- With strong encouragement we ask you to vote for Diane Boteler for Public Hospital Commissioner #4. First, let us say that we are impressed with all of the candidates running for this office. Their depth and breadth of experience is remarkable. That
SAFE San Juans Sponsors 5K Twilight Glow Run
Saturday, April 7, 7 p.m., Orcas Athletics -- from Luann Pamatian for SAFE San Juans -- Join us on April 7 for SAFE San Juans 2nd Annual Twilight Glow Run 5K. This is in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This well lit-fun run will feature glow sticks, glow paint, a post-race
Supreme Court Justice Stevens Calls for Repeal of 2nd Amendment
-- by John Paul Stevens in the New York Times -- Rarely in my lifetime have I seen the type of civic engagement schoolchildren and their supporters demonstrated in Washington and other major cities throughout the country this past Saturday. These demonstrations demand our respect. They reveal the broad public
State Parks Announces Two Free Days in April
-- from Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to celebrate Spring and Earth Day with two free days at state parks in April. On free days, visitors don’t need a Discover Pass for day-use visits by vehicle. The first free day is
Reminder: Tim Forbes Birthday Party March 26
Monday, March 26, 6 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Jack Blackburn and John Clancy -- Tim Forbes — builder, permaculturist, adventurer, and lover of life — will be celebrating his 69th birthday on Monday, March 26, from 6 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. The party is
Letter to Editor | In Support of Art Lange for PHD Commissioner
-- from Ed and Kristen Wilson -- After 27 years on Orcas Island, watching Art Lange work with multiple non-profit organizations and governing boards, we can say without hesitation that Art is the hardest working, most open-minded, consensus-building community leader we’ve known. To say that Art always does his homework is
Letter to the Editor: “Billy Elliot” Gets a Community “Wow!
-- by Annie Moss Moore -- Not much of a letter writer, but wow. A big hug to everyone involved with Billy Elliot! All the emotion of real, human experience of gain and loss bound together with the dazzling precision of a Busby Berkeley musical. A tale of community that
Letter to the Editor: Fire Commissioners Revise Public Information Policies
-- by Pierrette Guimond, a concerned citizen -- The Community voted to increase the Board to five Commissioners and I was supportive of that process. The Commissioners elected by the people, represent the people and hopefully make good decisions with our tax dollars that support a great department and dedicated
