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
Free Adventures in Boating Safety Class Offered
Saturday, November 4, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mullis Street Fire Station -- from Chuck Dalldorf for Coast Guard Auxiliary -- The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Island Detachment is offering a free "Adventures in Boating" course on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the fire station located at 1011 Mullis
Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy Holds Orcas Kickoff Meeting
-- by Susan McBain -- The Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy, a statewide organization with chapters throughout Washington, held its Orcas kickoff meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall on Oct. 21. The purpose was to introduce the organization and its plans to the Orcas community, to outline its proposed
OPAL’s Bonnie Brae Has Become Orcas Halloween Central
-- by Lin McNulty -- Sometimes, community traditions cannot be systematically traced to their origin. That is partially accurate regarding the beginning of the Bonnie Brae neighborhood trick-or-treaters. The last residents, 24 families, moved to the OPAL Bonnie Brae neighborhood in July 1999. The neighborhood took just under five years
Ecology’s Notice of Final Action on San Juan County’s Comprehensive Shoreline Master Program Update
-- from Chad Yunge, Dept of Ecology -- The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) is pleased to announce its final action approving the San Juan County (County) Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update. The effective date of the County’s comprehensive SMP update is October 30, 2017. Ecology will publish a notice
How About Trick or Treating for Books?
Tuesday, October 31st from 3 - 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Nita Couchman for Orcas Library -- Kids and parents are invited to stop by the Community Room at the Orcas Island Public Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a book on
Park and Ride Grand Opening on Halloween
Tuesday, October 31, 1 p.m., Orcas Village Park and Ride -- from Jesse Douglas-Seitz for San Juan County Public Works -- The Orcas Village Park and Ride after chipseal and hydroseeding San Juan County will hold a grand opening at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 31 2017 for the Orcas
Great Pumpkin Labyrinth Walk on Halloween
Tuesday, October 31, 4 - 6 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Fr. Berto Gándara for Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- All children from 1 - 100 are invited to walk the pumpkin-lined labyrinth to reach the Great Pumpkin at the center where they will receive a pumpkin stamp on their hands
Letter to Editor | Let’s See More Visuals on Comp Plan Build Out
-- from Jim Jonassen -- While the update of the County’s Comprehensive Plan is underway one of the most needed and informative set of graphics is not yet available. That would be a set of GIS maps showing the current “build out”, and another showing the “build out” when all
Boo…what? Boo-seum!
Saturday, October 28, 12 - 3 p.m., Orcas Historial Museum -- by Carol Kulminski -- Don’t miss the chilling, thrilling excitement at the Orcas Island Museum this Halloween. Saturday, October 28, 12-3 p.m. visit Orcas Island Historical Museum for Halloween crafts, guided tours, and more. Come in costume for the photobooth! Entrance to the
Orcas Center Announces Box Office Manager Opportunity
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center has an exciting job opportunity available for someone who loves the arts and people. The Box Office Manager / Volunteer Coordinator is the face and voice of Orcas Center. Box Office management includes ticket sales and performance promotion, which centers
Letter to Editor | Vote: This Vital Election is Not a Snoozer
-- from Joe Thoron -- In our house, ballots arrive in the mail and then quickly get buried under other papers, library books, and unfinished homework. The current election might feel like a snoozer, but it's actually an important one for our kids and our quality of life. Please take
County Dems Pen Health Care Resolution Open Letter
David Turnoy Chair, San Juan County Democrats PO Box 95 Eastsound, WA 98245 Oct. 20, 2017 Dear (Senator Murray, Senator Cantwell, Congressman Larsen, or Party Chair Podlodowski): We hope this letter finds you well and busily engaged, as always, in the successful conduct of the people’s business. The San Juan
Letter to Editor | Investing in the Future
-- from Leah Cardinell -- I am writing this letter, first and foremost, as an appreciative alumnus of Orcas Island School District. As a little kid, I was always proud to tell people where I was from. I believe that I felt that way because just being a part of
Coast Guard, Community Leaders Brought Together for Increased Boating Safety
-- from Chuck Dalldorf -- San Juan Islands County Council President Rick Hughes speaking at the Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Islands Detachment Meeting – Provided Photograph At a meeting of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s San Juan Island Detachment last week in Friday Harbor, San Juan Community leaders
EDC Looking to Hire Program Coordinator
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- San Juan Economic Development Council announced a position vacancy for a Program Coordinator to coordinate the development, scheduling, marketing, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of EDC programs, with a focus on trades training programs. Description of Duties and Tasks: Essential duties and
Dreams: Worry or Wonder?
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Anxiety is a response to life without control. It also is the response to dreams and imaginings within which we lack control. Worrying is a form of dreaming, isn’t it? When we dream negative scenarios adrenaline courses through our bodies, and the corticosteroids swirl and
