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
Guest Opinion: Protect Your Credit in Equifax Breach
-- by Cathy Vierthaler, Island Business Services -- You have probably heard by now about the Equifax data breach affecting more than half the US population. Here are some concrete steps to protect your credit. It is important for all of us to protect our credit, not just the wealthy.
Sheriff’s Report | September 6 – 12, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- September 6, 2017 17-006290 Sick or Injured Animal 09:14:42 09/06/17 A deputy investigated a report of animal neglect on San Juan Island. Investigation continues. 17-006296 Malicious Mischief 12:49:04 09/06/17 A deputy investigated a vehicle being tampered with in the town of Friday
Orcas Women’s Coalition Hosts Rep. Lytton at Quarterly Meeting
Sunday, Sept. 17 from 4-6 p.m. at the Orcas Public School Cafeteria -- from Gretchen Krampf for Orcas Women's Coalition -- Orcas Women's Coalition on the move Orcas Women's Coalition (OWC) is a vibrant, energetic network of women and transgender people on Orcas Island, working together to create
Report to the Community: First Day as a UW Medicine Clinic
The OMF Board received the following in an email note from Debra Gussin, Executive Director of UW Neighborhood Clinics, on Tuesday morning regarding how things went at the Clinic on its opening day as a UW Medicine Clinic. The Board felt they should share it with you, the community: Day
OPALCO Survey Results Show Support for Community Solar
-- from Suzanne Olson for Orcas Power & Light -- More than 1,200 members responded to an online survey about Community Solar, measuring preferences, appetite, and collecting narrative comments. In a nutshell, the membership is very interested in Community Solar so long as it doesn’t affect rates. A request for
Famed Pianist to Perform on Shaw
-- from Alex MacLeod -- Well known pianist and composer Grisha Krivchenia will perform Sunday, September 24 at 4 p.m. at the Shaw Island Community Building. His performance will be a fundraiser for Shaw’s volunteer EMS team, which is raising money for a new ambulance. Grisha is well known in
NT Live’s Yerma is Stunning, Searing, Unmissable
Thursday, September 21, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Yerma, broadcast live to the Orcas Center screen on September 21, 7:30 .m.. The incredible Billie Piper (Penny Dreadful, Great Britain) plays a young woman who is driven to the unthinkable
Come See How the Food Bank Works
Meet our amazing volunteers! -- from the Food Bank Board -- We’re sure there are many members of the community who would like to see the inside of our Food Bank and learn how we distribute food and other essentials to our clients but never had the opportunity.
Council to Hold Shoreline Plan Public Hearing
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- The SJC Council’s Tuesday, September 19 Public Hearing to Adopt a Shoreline Master Program Ordinance will be postponed from its originally published time. The Public Hearing on the Shoreline Master Program Ordinance will open as advertised at 9:15 AM on September 19,
Editorial: Turn Concerns into Solutions
-- by Margie Doyle -- When presented with the petition circulated by the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC), an initiative to form a public health taxing district, I was put off by its legal title: a Public Hospital Taxing District. Would I support another taxing district to build a
Island Sinfonia Celebrates 33 Years with an Invitation
-- from Karen Blinn for Islands Sinfonia -- Celebrating the start of its 33rd season of making musical memories for all ages, the Island Sinfonia Board and current members extend an open invitation to new and returning musicians for the first of the season’s rehearsals to be held September 23
Time Flies: Flu Season Approaching
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot! San Juan County Health and Community Services will be offering the following flu vaccine clinics: By appointment: Call 360-378-4474 to schedule San Juan Health & Community Services | 145 Rhone
5th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival: At the Edge
Friday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m.at Orcas Center; refreshments from Cocina Latina served at 6:30 p.m. -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Wild and Scenic Film Festival features 14-year old filmmaker on Sept. 22 at Orcas Center Celebrate the equinox with the Wild & Scenic Film
Who Is the Coalition for Orcas Healthcare?
-- by Art Lange -- Several writers of comments to Orcas Issues letters have asked: who are the members of the Coalition for Orcas Healthcare? The following members of our community are members: BJ Arnold*, Dick Arnold*, Carol Boring*, Hilary Canty*, Joanne Cundy, Camille Fleming*, Martha Farish, Richard Fralick, Julie
County Fair Still “Buzzes” With Winner Listings
-- from San Juan County Parks & Fair -- Another great Fair that was truly “all the buzz.” A huge thank you and a round of applause to the many volunteers, exhibitors, performers, and sponsors that made another wonderful Fair possible. Check out the “Best Of” the Fair award listings and
2017 Green Home Tour Almost Here
Saturday, October 7, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Island -- from Ryan Palmateer for San Juan Islands Conservation District -- The 2017 Green Home Tour is here. Join us October 7 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound at 10 a.m. for an introduction to Green Building Technology, Networking and
