Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Guest Opinion | Discovering Lincoln on Orcas Island
-- from Pamela Doerr -- Last summer a visit to the Country Corner laundromat became the setting for an unexpected historic moment. Usually a boring task, this conveniently-located complex turned into a lesson which revealed to me how close we really are to our Nation's presidents. As we celebrate President
Local Students Explore … Edible Insects
-- from Russel Barsh -- Are easily-grown insects such as crickets the sustainable food of the future? The United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) thinks so, and promotes international research identifying edible insects and ways of raising them. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently granted hundreds of thousands
Stewardship Network Accepting Good Steward Award Nominations
-- from Amy M. Nesler -- The "Finnie" is awarded in honor of environmental stewardship. Nominate your candidates by March 1. Look out Oscar, the Finnie is coming! Its award season here in the San Juans. Know someone who deserves to walk the stewardship red carpet? Nominate them
Author Spagna to Read at Darvill’s on Living Lightly
Friday, February 24, 5:30 pm at Darvill's Bookstore -- from JoEllen Moldoff for Artsmith -- Ana Maria Spagna returns to read from her nonfiction book, Reclaimers, about removal of the White Salmon River dam, and her new middle-grade novel, The Luckiest Scar on Earth, about the adventures of a back-country,
Free Workshop on Business Feasibility for Entrepreneurs Offered
Tuesday, February 28, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Victoria Compton -- All entrepreneurs wonder if there is a market for their business ideas, or if they will make money from them. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for a free workshop to learn
Dvořák’s Rusalka Streaming to Orcas Center
Sunday, February 26, 1 p.m, Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s Rusalka by Dvořák streaming Live in HD on Sunday, February 26 at 1 pm. Islanders will be smitten by the enchanting opera about a mermaid who gives up her voice to
Deer Harbor Bridge Work Nears Finish
-- from John Van Lund -- Crews continue final removal of fill from the temporary bridge, while drivers get accustomed to the two-way traffic across the bridge. The yellow shaded area in the rendering above shows the location of the now-demolished temporary road embankment and bridge, which was used to
County’s Town Hall Talks Revenues and Challenges
-- by Margie Doyle -- County officials met with about 20 Orcas Islanders at a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 to give a repeat "Taking Care of Business" presentation prepared for county employees on the achievements of the County in 2016 and the challenges facing county government in
Getting the Job Done Without Trying
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- This week, my friend Marj had a second knee replaced, just ten months after her first knee operation. She is coming home today just two days after the surgery. Amazing. There is no dilly-dallying these days when it comes to hospital recuperation time. They expect
From Our Auditor: Voter Turnout
(Reprinted from Sept. 2016 by request) The ninth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. (View first article HERE. View second article HERE. View third article HERE. View fourth article
School Board Will Convene Special Monthly Meet on Thursday
Thursday, February 23, 4:30 p.m., School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- Orcas Island School District Eastsound WA 98245 Notice of a Special (Monthly) Meeting Thursday, February 23, 2017 Agenda 4:30 PM CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING - School Library 1. Pledge of Allegiance *2. Approve Agenda *3. Approve
Fire Commission to Meet on Tuesday
Tuesday, February 21, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patricia Ayers -- Agenda Regular Meeting San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 February 21, 2017 5:30 PM Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Barbara Bedell, Amanda Montague, District Secretary Patricia Ayers, Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and
Men, You’re Invited to a Breakfast at Community Church
Saturday, February 25, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith -- All island men are invited to attend a men’s breakfast at Orcas Island Community Church on Saturday morning, February 25. Recreational chef Stan Armstrong and friends will be creating something fresh and unique out of
At Orcas Center, Joan of Arc Displays Courage and Quiet Conviction
Saturday, February 25, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- The National Theatre production of Saint Joan is broadcast live from London to Orcas Center Saturday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. Bernard Shaw’s play depicts Joan of Arc, a young girl who declares a bloody mission to drive
Sheriff’s Report | February 8 – 15, 2017
February 8, 2017 17-000715 Attempted Suicide 09:38:30 02/08/17 A deputy responded to an overdose in Friday Harbor. The person was transported to the hospital for treatment. 17-000718 Mental Health 13:20:00 02/08/17 A Deputy was summoned to Peace Health Medical Center in response to a subject that was being uncooperative with
Shepler to Speak on Causes of Death
Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 8 a.m. at the Skillet -- from Chris White for Orcas Lions -- Battalion Chief and Paramedic Patrick Shepler of Orcas Fire and Rescue will speak next Wednesday Feb 22 at 8 a.m. to the Orcas Lions and Sunrise Volunteer members regarding the four most common
