Here’s a thought…
“Like the drunk guy at the bar who doesn’t drink.”
LAWRENCE O’DONNELL
Alzheimer’s Association Recruiting Volunteer Facilitators in San Juan County
-- from Linda Whiteside, Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter -- Make a difference in the life of a family caregiver. The Alzheimer’s Association is currently recruiting local volunteers to facilitate Family Caregiver Support Groups in San Juan County, including Orcas Island and Friday Harbor. Family Caregiver Support Groups provide a consistent
Upcoming Art Shows at Orcas Center
-- from Kathleen Youngren -- Intake: Wednesday, January 31, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas Center. Opening Reception: Friday, February 3, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Graphite drawing by Leon Rosenblatt All local, male artists are invited to submit their work for the Gallery Show, and all other
Keep Orcas Issues, News and Views Alive and Independent
-- by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Editor -- More people are reading Orcas Issues, News and Views than ever, but our paid subscriptions and advertising revenues need to keep up. And unlike many news organizations, we haven’t put up a paywall – we want to keep our journalism as open
Eastsound Vision Survey Results: Orcas Residents Value Natural Environment and “Village” Quality of Eastsound
-- from the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) -- Thank you to the 388 Orcas residents who completed all 65 questions in the recent Eastsound Vision survey and to the additional 217 who completed part of the survey. The large number of people completing the survey creates an accurate
Joe Floren: 1929 – 2017
-- from the West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship -- Anne Hay and Joe Floren, 2016 Myron David ("Joe") Floren died on December 31, 2017 at his home in Clackamas, of natural causes. Painting a life requires an appropriate palette. For Joe Floren, that palette would be varied yet
Fire Commission Will Convene Regular Meeting Tuesday
Tuesday, January 16, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- Due to the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Barbara Bedell, Amanda Montague, Jim Helminski, Tim Fuller, Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Staff, and the
Funhouse Commons Hiring Afterschool Program Staff
-- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse Commons is looking for high energy, dependable people who are excited to work a few hours a week with elementary age children as a staff member at our Afterschool Program. The Funhouse Afterschool Program is a mix of structured and
Senator Doug Jones Remembers Martin Luther King
-- from U.S. Senator Doug Jones -- Today, we pause to reflect and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. This is a day that many have come to use as a day of service — honoring the spirit of Dr. King by connecting personally with someone in
2018 Docket: Propose Amendments to Comp Plan, UDC
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The deadline for proposed amendments to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan and Uniform Development Code (UDC) is 4:30 p.m. March 1, 2018. The Growth Management Act at RCW 36.70A.470(2) allows interested persons including applicants, citizens, hearing examiners, and staff of other agencies,
To the Editor: A Poem
-- by Just Leif -- Not A Dream Not a birthright, enchained. Not A Dream with respect for Dr. King, Health's more.. A test: Civics 101 "Pass/Fail" One question: Do you want to pass together, or WIN! on a curve? Materials: you get a candle and a stick, each. One
Ranker Reports on Legislature’s Work
-- from State Senator Kevin Ranker -- With Democrats in the majority in the Washington State Senate, we have begun advancing critical legislation that reflects our progressive values. We have already introduced the Voting Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Evergreen Free College Act, a bill to institute better
Getting Ready to Build? Request a Critical Area Review
-- from San Juan Communications -- If you are contemplating land development such as installation of a well, septic system or driveway, demolition or construction of a building including expansion or exterior remodeling, or shoreline tree removal, please submit a request for a Critical Area and Archaeological Map Review of
Eastsound Water Users Propose Rate Changes
Mon. Jan 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Paul Kamin, Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) General Manager -- At the Dec 14th annual meeting there was a presentation and discussion of a new rate structure proposal. Unfortunately, the attendance at the Annual Meeting was low. Through the
Sheriff’s Report | January 3 – 9, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- January 3, 2018 18-000071 Wanted Person 09:57:14 01/03/18 A Friday Harbor Deputy arrested a wanted male on an outstanding Felony warrant. The male was booked into jail and a report completed. 18-000072 Forgery 10:54:57 01/03/18 A deputy responded to a report of
Inslee Speaks With Interior Secretary About Offshore Drilling Plan
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued the following statement after a phone call with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke regarding the recent draft offshore drilling plan. Zinke recently announced he is exempting the state of Florida from the new plan. “I spoke with Secretary Zinke today
School Board to Meet for Budget Talks
A Special School Board Meeting/Budget Workshop will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. in the school library regarding the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Budget. For more information, contact 360-376-2284.
