Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
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
See Christopher Evans, Anwyn Thompson in “Chocolate Factory”
-- by Margie Doyle -- See Grampa (Tom Fiscus), Charlie (Anwyn Thomson) and Willie Wonka (Christopher Evans) at Orcas Center this weekend This weekend, Orcas Islanders again present much-loved community theater, this time "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," based on the 1964 novel by Roald Dahl Charlie
Passing the Torch: Sara Boyle, New Lead at Orcas Senior Center
(This is the second in a series of articles about new leadership at Orcas Island institutions) --by Margie Doyle, updated Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. -- Jami Mitchell and Sara Boyle at the Orcas Senior Center Sara Boyle brings new enthusiasm and direction as she joins the leadership
Don’t Miss Out, Comprehensive Plan Survey Ends Nov. 30
-- from San Juan County News -- Time is running out, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD. San Juan County is conducting a survey to get feedback on the Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement. We have already received some great feedback but something is missing... YOUR THOUGHTS! The survey is intended to
Grange Gifts Local Students With Dictionaries
-- from Linda Peth for Orcas Island Grange -- Orcas Island Grange gifts students from Orcas Christian School (l) and Salmonberry School (r) with their own dictionary. The Orcas Island Grange No.964 is proud to support the organization’s dictionary project through its “Words for Thirds” program. Through the
How to Talk With Your Teen About Sex: Parent Workshop
Wednesday, November 15, 6 - 8 p.m., School Library -- from Jean Henigson -- Beth Jenson, LMHC and Dr. Julie Gottman are presenting a free parenting workshop titled How to Talk With Your Teen About SEX (Even When It's Awkward) this Wednesday, November 15 from 6-8 p.m. in the Orcas
Share the BOUNTY at Darvill’s This Wednesday
Wednesday, November 15, 6 p.m., Darvills Bookstore -- from Jill McCabe Johnson for Artsmith-- As islanders plan locally-inspired meals for the holidays, you might want to turn to the locally-inspired book, BOUNTY, a 124-page collection of photographs, profiles, and recipes for a behind-the-scenes look at Lopez Island farms and farmers.
Be Part of Leadership San Juan Island Class XIV
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) continues recruiting for Class XIV, with applications due by Monday, November 27 at 5 p.m. Since 2004, LSJI has contributed to the vitality of San Juan County by helping community members become better leaders and citizens. Sessions help participants develop
Letter to Editor | Waking a Patriot
-- from Alex Tamayo-Wolf -- Our family would like to thank the Orcas Island Christian School for a memorable Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony last Friday. With many veterans, POWs, and Purple Heart recipients in our own family, we are emotionally invested in veterans. The thoughtful parade that began the
Wanted: Day Park Volunteers
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Parks & Fair -- The San Juan County Parks, Recreation, and Fair Department is inviting community members to become day park volunteers (opportunities available on different islands). Volunteers can participate in weekly monitoring and/or light litter pick-up, and are invited to participate in
Eastsound Vision Survey Closed; Full Results Due Soon
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Planning Review Committee -- The EastsoundVision.com online survey “closed” on Monday November 5. A committee of volunteers have been working on processing the results for public distribution. The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee and the Survey Team would like to thank those who invested
