Here’s a thought…
“We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don’t care for.”
MARIE VON EBNER-ESCHENBACH
Burghardt Fund Exceeds Challenge Target
-- from Sharon Ho -- In June this year, at the Music Advocacy Group (MAG) annual meeting and reception, the board received a remarkable challenge. Four generous island donors stood up and pledged to match, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000 in donations from the community before the end of
Senator Ranker to File Bill to Ban Atlantic Salmon Farming
-- by Lynda V. Mapes for the SeattleTimes.com -- Cooke Fish Farms locations and payments from the SeattleTimes.com Under fire after a collapse and massive escape last summer, Atlantic salmon net-pen farming would be banned in Washington under legislation that will be filed by Sen. Kevin Ranker this
EDC Presents: Datapalooza!
Wednesday, December 6, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Victoria Compton for San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Need more data and information to make knowledgeable decisions about your business or as a community legislator or leader? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council
Letter to Editor | Support for UW Medical Center
-- from Penny Buttke -- As we approach this season of gratitude, high on my list is living in a community that has forward thinking residents who have stepped up to achieve the unique goal of health care for all on Orcas Island. Their first accomplishment has been to attract
“Hoarders” Seattle TV Show Seeks…Hoarders
-- from Chris Bull for Screaming Bull Productions -- A&E’s hit show “Hoarders,” nominated for an Emmy and winner of the Critic’s Choice Television Award, is looking for the biggest, baddest hoards in the Northwest! If you have a friend or family member in need of help, create a submission
December Show: Art from Around the World
-- from Pat Littlewood -- The Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee is reaching out to all Orcas art collectors to participate in the upcoming unique show of “Art from Around the World”, featuring work of art assembled by local residents sharing some of their favorite pieces of indigenous art with
First Town Hall Meeting – Public Hospital District
-- from Alison Shaw for the Coalition for Orcas Health Care -- The Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC) wants to hear from as many folks in the community as possible. Toward that goal, it has planned four Town Hall-style meetings over the next few months to hold a community
“Willie Wonka” Opening Night Tonight at 6:30
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=56516] Magic happens on Orcas tonight -- old-time Orcas magic with longtime talent nurturer Dider Gincg bringing out the best in the cast of "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" from the youngest oompah-loompahs to the posse of grandparents that inhabit this modern-day fairy
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
Library Board Special Meeting Tomorrow
Friday, November 17, 1 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Phil Heikkinen -- The Library Board will hold a Special Meeting at the Library on Friday, November 17, 2017, at 1 p.m. to discuss a proposed landscaping pilot project. The meeting will be held in the small group meeting room adjacent
New Task Force Looks Into Community Long-Term Care Options
-- from Beth Helstien -- Over the last few weeks, many of you have shown concern about the limited availability of long-term care, rehabilitation and housing for our county’s aging and at-risk, or complex-care populations. This subject has reached crisis-level with the closure of Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands;
Whidbey Conducts Friday Harbor Medevac During Windstorm
-- from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) from Friday Harbor to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, Wash., on Wednesday, November 14, 2017. The SAR alert crew received an urgent call
Sneak Peek at the Exchange
-- by Margie Doyle -- A sneak peek of the New Exchange, opening Nov. 24. Photo by Danielle Wheeler "Here we go!" Tim Blanchard and fellow ORS/The Exchange board members and staff welcomed major supporters and contributors to the raising of the New Exchange building at the Orcas
State Parks Considering Long-term Boundary Revisions for Two Orcas Island Parks
Wednesday, November 29, 6 - 8 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Toni Droscher, Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is beginning a public process to consider expanding the long-term park boundaries of Moran and Obstruction Pass state parks on Orcas Island. The public is invited
“Out” is Now “In” at the Orcas Waste Transfer Site
-- from Orcas Recycling Services -- One of the most notable changes coming this month will be a completely revised traffic pattern. This change, mandated by San Juan County, will keep vehicles from circling on and off Orcas Road. Most importantly: EVERY driver will enter at the western gate, and
Guest Opinion: Senator Ranker Hopes to Move Forward on Many Fronts
-- from State Senator Kevin Ranker -- Last week, with the election of Manka Dhingra, Democrats gained control of the Washington State Senate and we finished building the west coast Blue Wall along with Oregon and California. Now, we begin implementing an agenda that truly represents our core values. We
