Here’s a thought…
“Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.”
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
Learn How to Make Your Executor’s Job Easier
Monday, March 20, 1 - 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, Senior Services Specialist, Senior Center Having a Will, Advance Directive, and Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Finances may not be enough. Considering all the tasks that fall into the lap of one’s Executor, creating an
Letter to Editor | Building a Bridge
-- from Sandi Friel -- When the time finally came to replace the ailing Channel Road Bridge in Deer Harbor, San Juan County took the high road. Instead of top-down decision-making, County Councilman Rick Hughes encouraged Public Works to reach out to the community and let the residents guide the
Editorial | Sheriff’s Office Professionally Handled Potential Deadly Incident
-- by Lin McNulty -- On Jan. 27 of this year, San Juan County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a request to check on the welfare of an Iraq War veteran on Orcas Island. The call came in at 11:10 a.m. on a Friday morning. The deputy arriving on the scene contacted
Ageism Among the Aged – That’s Whacky!
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- I know plenty of individuals in their 60s, 70s and 80s who don't want to hang around with "old people." These old people may be the same age, yet, they are seen as different, because they are seen as old. Isn't that fascinating? When is
Guest Opinion: Trees in Eastsound Swale Essential to Good Development
-- by Sadie Bailey -- I really appreciate the thought that went into Charlie Carver's Letter to the Editor on March 6 (see orcasissues.com/waterfront-development-not-waterfront-reclamation/ ).Thank you for caring about Eastsound; so few Orcas people understand what we are up against here. I would add one thing to your concerns that’s
Letter to Editor | Grateful that School Music Matters to Orcas Community
-- from Catherine Pederson, President, Music Advocacy Group -- Last Sunday supporters of our Orcas School Music Program filled the school’s Old Gym for the 20th Anniversary School Benefit Concert presented by our community’s Music Advocacy Group. Our community is rich in its support of the arts. This concert is
Free Workshop on Business Feasibility for Entrepreneurs
Monday, March 20, 12:30 - 2 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- 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 for a FREE workshop to learn
No Discover Pass Needed for State Parks’ 104th Birthday
-- from Jacqueline Daigle -- Washington State Parks turns 104 years old on Sunday, Mar. 19, and visitors are invited to help celebrate by enjoying a state park for free that day. With the 2017 spring and summer seasons just around the corner, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission reminds
Panel Will Discuss Living and Dying Well on Orcas
Saturday, March 18, 2 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Didier Gincig -- Molly Roberts, Suzi Rose, Meika Neenan, and Dorian King (Hospice NW) will serve on a panel discussion about options and consequences of choices regarding where and how individuals live their remaining days on or off the island.
Letter to Editor | Thank You Anonymous Donor
-- from Superintendent Eric Webb -- A special thank you goes out to the anonymous donor who supported our 6th grade class by providing this team building opportunity. The donor supplied the money for the sweatshirts, with the understanding that all students would be involved in the design process. Students
‘Defending Healthcare for All’ Presentation
Saturday, March 18 6 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Join San Juan County Democrats and Our Revolution as we host Martha Korester, PhD in a community update on the efforts for “Defending Healthcare for All” on Saturday, Mar. 18 at 6 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall,
Senior Center To Host March for Meals Fundraiser
Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- We will be holding our annual fundraiser for our Meals on Wheels program on Mar. 18. Orcas is proud to be the only island in the San Juans that serves three meals/ week. Let's keep
Funhouse Has First Ever “Mentor Day” at Camp Orkila
-- from Krista Bouchey -- [metaslider id=50754] The Funhouse Commons and Camp Orkila partnered last Saturday, Mar. 4, to offer the Funhouse mentors and mentees a high energy team building experience. Camp Orkila staff organized and ran several stations, allowing the mentors and mentees to engage in activities like archery,
Sheriff’s Report | March 1 – 7, 2017
March 1, 2017 17-001124 Animal at Large 16:14:16 03/01/17 A Lopez Island deputy was sent to check on sheep out in the roadway. The sheep were out in a pasture when the deputy arrived. Nearby residents were contacted to help determine the owner. 17-001128 Animal Bite 17:06:38 03/01/17 PIMC contacted
Blood Drive Returns on Thursday
Thursday March 16, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Leif -- Orcas Fire & Rescue, Lions, and Kiwanis wish to invite you to celebrate Spring by donating a little of your time and some blood to help another. We were the victim of our own
Inslee Statement on Anti-Semitic Vandalism at Temple De Hirsch Sinai
-- from Governor Inslee’s Communications Office -- “Yesterday’s act of vandalism at the Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle is the latest in a wave of anti-Semitic threats against our state’s Jewish community. “We can’t ignore the reality that these threats have increased in recent months. Right here in Washington —
