Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
League of Women Voters Sets Priorities for New Year
-- from Sarah Crosby -- The San Juan County League of Women Voters membership and interested community members met on Monday, January 9 to plan upcoming educational programs for the coming year. There was an exceptionally high turnout for this meeting and the discussion was interesting and very productive. In
Start the Year with a Salsa Session
Monday, February 6, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local Instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, February 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will offer another session of Salsa with guest teacher Anthony. We
New Area Code? Yeah, But…
-- by Lin McNulty -- Everyone with a landline phone received a notification from our local carrier, CenturyLink, that Western Washington is getting a new area code. Not really a new area code, per se, but an overlay area code. When the changeover goes into full effect July 29, 2017
Would You Like to Direct a Play?
--from Margie Doyle for Orcas Center – Orcas Center is looking for those interested in directing plays. We are also looking for anyone who might want to apprentice or is interested in a directors’ workshop. The first performance dates available for directing are in June 2017 in the Black Box
Construction Continues on Deer Harbor Bridge
-- from John Van Lund -- Utility crews will finish installing conduit and various cables on the permanent concrete bridge. The general contractor will install wood safety railing along the length of the bridge and construct the new Channel Road alignment grade. In addition, crews will place rocks along the
Immortal French Baroque: Viola da Gamba & Friends In Concert
Sunday, February 5, 1 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Two internationally renowned early music soloists will come from Germany and Montreal to perform some of the most famous French Baroque repertoire from the reign of Louis XIV and XV in Immortal French Baroque: Viola da
Letter to Editor | Support School Bond
-- from Bill Wulff -- Vice President Joe Biden recently said, “One side of the aisle thinks health care is a privilege, the other side believes health care is a basic right.” I encourage us to apply the basic right reasoning to our public school. All the children of our
School Board Meeting Handles Heavy Agenda
-- by Ayn Gailey -- In celebration of School Board Appreciation Month, 6th-grade students, Hayden Shaefer and Finn Rubottom, on behalf of the student body, delivered a banner to School Board members at the regular monthly Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meeting. All board members -- Janet Brownell, Chris
Editorial | Community Institutions Depend on Your Vote
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island residents have the opportunity to have their say in our local government when they cast their ballots in the special election. Most island residents have received their ballots and as they cast their votes, due February 14, there is still time to witness
Contractors Will Be Spraying Foam Insulation at Library
Thursday, February 2 to Sunday, February 5 -- from Phil Heikkinen -- As part of our building expansion project, contractors will be spraying foam insulation this week, with the odor noticeable from Thursday, February 2 to Sunday, February 5. Although the spraying will be within the new area, some fumes
Cupid’s Closet Seeks Vendors
February 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Sound Community Hall -- from Margot Shaw -- There are a few more vendor tables available ($25.) for the 8th (can you believe!) annual Cupid's Closet Flea Market, taking place February 11, 10-2 at the West Sound Community Hall on Deer Harbor
Sheriff’s Report | January 18 – 24, 2017
January 18, 2017 17-000346 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:57:26 01/18/17 Deputies arrived at an apartment in Friday Harbor to investigate a disturbance. Deputies arrested a male subject that threatened to kill a neighbor with a knife. January 19, 2017 17-000349 Welfare Check 11:23:24 01/19/17 An Orcas deputy responded to welfare
Letter to Editor | Why I Support School Bond
-- from Kristen Wilson -- There are so many reasons to like this school bond, including the whole list of essential repairs or improvements it will make to our inadequate facilities. If some of these problems were occurring in our own homes most of us would be saying, “We need
UW Medicine and OMF Announce UW Medicine Clinic on Orcas
-- from the Orcas Medical Foundation Board -- UW Medicine and Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) are pleased to announce that we are working in partnership to ensure access to quality primary medical care at the Orcas Medical Center through the creation of a UW Medicine clinic on Orcas Island. UW
Breaking News | Olga Road Closed Due to Man With Gun
-- by Lin McNulty -- Sources tell Orcas Issues that Orcas Fire Department has blocked off Olga Road between Tomihi and Crescent Beach, at the request of the Sheriff's Department, due to a report of a man with a gun. Personnel from Orcas Fire and San Juan County Sheriff's Office
Letter to Editor | Vote “Yes” on Both Levies
-- from San Juan County Firefighters and Paramedics Association, IAFF Local 3911 -- Re: The Expansion of the Board of Fire Commissioners to a Five Member Board There is a ballot initiative to expand the Orcas Island Board of Fire Commissioners from three to five members. By now you should
