Here’s a thought…
“Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one’s own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.”
SHERI S. TEPPER
School Board Meeting: News from the Numbers
-- by Margie Doyle -- Enrollment, staffing and generous donations dominated the September Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting last week. With board members Tony Ghazel and Chris Sutton absent, the board and public heard from Business Manager Keith Whitaker, who said that, as of the end of September,
OIFR Wraps up Eight Hour Rescue
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire and Rescue -- Crews from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue units have been on scene since approximately 10 a.m. for a stranded hiker in the Northwest corner of Mountain Lake. A person hiking the area of Summit Trail in search of a lost
County Republicans Host Discussion on Hirst Decision
Saturday, October 7, 12:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter for San Juan Republicans -- In October 2016, a Washington State Supreme Court decision changed how counties decide to approve or deny building permits that use wells for a water source. In the Whatcom County vs. Hirst, Futurewise, et
How Do You See Eastsound in 2036?
-- from Jeff Otis -- CLICK FOR FULL IMAGE A History of Eastsound Visioning: In January and February of 2017, looking ahead to the updating of the County’s Comprehensive Plan, the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) asked a volunteer group of 35 islanders to develop a Vision
Master Sculptor to Present Class at SJIMA
October 7, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Master sculptor, Michael Peterson, is presenting a class on October 7 at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). It will be an overview of
Orcas Currents Lecturer Barry Barish Wins Nobel Prize
-- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- Caltech Professor Emeritus Barry Barish, who delivered an engaging Orcas Currents lecture on the subject in July 2016, has just been awarded a share of the 2017 Nobel Prize in physics for his crucial contributions to the discovery of gravity waves. These
Eastsound Planning to Dig Deep into Comp Plan
Thursday, Oct. 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) is scheduled to devote half its time its Comprehensive Plan Recommendations. Approval of the minutes and a report from County Councilman Rick Hughes will open the meeting,
Larsen Calls on Congress to Save Lives, Prevent Gun Violence
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement urging Congress to take action on legislation to prevent gun violence: Thoughts and prayers can comfort, lend strength, and help heal – but they cannot prevent gun violence. Gun safety legislation can, specifically by:
Funhouse Commons on 2017 Green Home Tour
-- from Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse is excited to be one of the Orcas Island stops during the 2017 Green Home Tour this October 7th. Hosted by the San Juan Islands Conservation District, the tour provides a first hand look at the latest green technologies that increase energy and
Hearing Examiner Denies Propane Storage Permit
-- by Margie Doyle -- San Juan County Hearing Examiner has decided to deny the Conditional Use Permit requested by Inter-Island Propane to install a 30,000 gallon propane tank and distribution center at the corner of Seaview Street and Aeroview Lane. The 30-page decision may be found at: PCUP-17-0018_Interisland Propane
Governor Responds to Transfer of 1M Atlantic Salmon
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz today responded to Cooke Aquaculture’s plan to transfer 1 million Atlantic salmon smolts from Rochester to an existing net pen in the Puget Sound. “We are very concerned about Cooke Aquaculture’s plan to
Whale of a Show Returns, Forever Young
-- by Ayn Gailey, Orcas Issues staff reporter -- [metaslider id=55564] Whale of a Show is a great community tradition, showcasing the children of Orcas Island and their performing arts talent. Spearheaded by Didier Gincig at Orcas Center, this year’s annual event was shared with a full house of parents,
Three Opportunities to See Miró Quartet Next Week
-- Linda Slone for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Think you don’t like classical music? You will have three very affordable opportunities (four, if you’re old enough) to discover it just might be OK. Come hear the internationally renowned Miró Quartet in unusual settings on and around Orcas next
OPALCO Open House: Community Solar, Communications, Long-Term Planning
-- by Susan McBain -- OPALCO held its annual Open House for members at the Orcas Senior Center on September 28. General Manager Foster Hildreth, Manager of Operations and Engineering Russell Guerry, and Rock Island Executive VP Gerry Lawlor were accompanied by OPALCO board members Winnie Adams and Mark Madsen
Help Odd Fellows Pick a Halloween Movie
-- from Tom McDonough for Orcas Odd Fellows -- Join the Odd Fellows for two free Halloween movies ... twice the horror ... twice the laughs. Help pick the the Odd Fellows Halloween Movie for Saturday October 28!. The first movie is Saturday, October 28, 6 p.m. at the Odd
County, Montessori Awarded HUD Block Grant
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County and the Orcas Montessori School are pleased to announce the award of a Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block grant in the amount of $436,000. This grant will fund the expansion project at the Orcas Montessori School. The County
