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
Keep an Eye Out for Atlantic Salmon to Assist Lummi Nation
-- from Nick and Sara Jones -- The Lummi Nation small-boat fleet is coming to San Juan County to mop up escaped net-pen Atlantic Salmon. Tribal fisher-folk have been working for a week in the waters surrounding Cypress Island to remove these non-native fish from our environment. Now the fleet
Guest Opinion | Say No to Longview Coal Terminal
-- from Michael Riordan -- (Reprinted in part with permission of Seattle Times) The state Department of Ecology will soon make an important permitting decision that could well pit Washington state against the federal government. The proposed Millennium Bulk Terminal-Longview project must obtain a Clean Water Act Section 401 permit
Make Your Own Blend at Wine Workshop
Sunday, September 17, 5 - 7 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Barbara Bentley -- Join the Friends of the Orcas Library at wine-blending workshop. Led by Jocelyn Bentley-Prestwich, from Cathedral Ridge Winery, workshop participants will create their own blends. Starting first with a tasting of varietals from Hood River and the
Texas Pets Need Towels, Blankets, Leashes
-- from Toby Brown -- I am collecting towels, fleece blankets, and leashes for the dogs and cats of south Texas. FedEx has agreed to ship 5 large dog crates full of towels to the San Antonio animal care services who is distributing them along the Texas coast to shelters
Burn Ban Enacted For All of San Juan County
All burning is closed except charcoal or propane BBQs for the county. State Parks has additionally shut down the use of charcoal so they are only allowing gas or propane BBQs and cook stoves. -- from San Juan County Fire Marshal -- As of today, August 31, 2017, there is a
Living With Chronic Disease? Here’s a Free Workshop
Wednesdays, September 6 - October 11, 1-3:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell for Orcas Senior Center -- Do you live with a chronic disease like arthritis, diabetes, depression, COPD, obesity, back problems, or another chronic condition? Or are you the caregiver for someone who does? The Orcas
Team Island Girls Needs Support for Upcoming Susan G. Komen Walk
-- from Dottie Cornelius -- For nine years, team Island Girls has represented Orcas Island in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, 60-mile walk in Seattle. Each team member is required to raise $2,300. Team captain, Dottie Cornelius says, “While some think this to be a very high standard, the truth
Coalition Pursues Hospital District Petition
-- from the Coalition for Orcas Health Care -- In several days, volunteers for the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC) may respectfully request your signature on a petition for a Public Hospital District on Orcas. Who? What? - you might ask. The COHC is a diverse group of Orcas
Guest Opinion | Why Is It OK for the County Council to Protect “Illegal Immigrants”?
-- from David Turnoy -- Now that the council has passed an ordinance protecting undocumented residents from being asked their documentation status by our local deputies, a number of folks are questioning why this wasn't allowed to go to a vote of the people. Others are questioning the council for
Poetry, Writing, Molecular Biology Among New School Custodian’s Passions
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- Welcome to our new Orcas High School Custodian, Bruce Van Noy. Bruce was born in Seattle, raised in North California, and educated in genetics and molecular biology at the University of California, Berkeley. He also studied poetry with Barney Childs at
Hyak Out, Kitsap In, Capacity Reduced for Some Sailings
After taking the vessel out of service to investigate an issue on M/V HYAK, maintenance crews have found a failure in one of the vessel’s ship service generators, which must be replaced before returning the vessel to service. The 144-vehicle HYAK will remain out of service for up to 2
UW Medicine Names Chief of Orcas-Lopez Island Clinics
-- from Brian Donohue, UW Medicine Public Information -- UW Medicine is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael D. Alperin has accepted the position of chief of the UW Medicine Orcas Island and Lopez Island Clinics effective November 1, 2017. Alperin is currently chief and clinical director of primary care at
Community Church to Host Community Fall Party
Sunday, September 10, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith -- Come one, come all. Orcas Island Community Church is throwing a party for our community on Sunday, September 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come join us for a free barbecue lunch and
Samish Indian Nation Marine Debris Clean Up Map Honored
-- from Amber Benson -- The Samish Indian Nation announced today that its map tracking marine debris clean up in the tribe’s traditional territory has been honored with a second place award in the 2017 Esri Storytelling with Maps Contest. The map was created using geographic information systems (GIS) technologies by Casey Palmer-McGee, GIS/Database
What is the Difference Between a Bond and a Levy?
-- from Orcas Island School District Staff -- The funding of schools is complicated and often misunderstood. The bulk of the operating revenue comes from the state, the federal government and then through local property tax levies. None of those cover capital projects (that’s why we need bonds). We also
New Para-educator Drawn to Working With Kids
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- Jessie Housman was born and raised in the Bay Area of CA. Jessie has always been drawn toward jobs working with children. She was a Youth Rock Climbing instructor; Pre-school Teacher; and most recently she has been working at the Funhouse
