Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Funhouse Commons to Offer Second Season of ‘Stepping-Up’ After-School Program
-- from Trillium Swanson -- The Funhouse Commons is offering a second season of Stepping Up, the outdoor exploration club for students in grades 5 - 8. Last year participants visited local parks such as Judd Cove, and camped out on their June outing at Obstruction Pass State Park. The
FH School of Massage Enrolling for 2017-2018
-- from Richard Davenport -- Friday Harbor School of Massage is now enrolling for the September 2017 through April 2018 massage professional program. All of the instructors at the school are local massage therapists. Classes will be held at in downtown Friday Harbor, for ease of access from the ferry.
DH Plan Review Committee Meeting for Wednesday Cancelled
-- from Wes Heinmiller -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Public Meeting Deer Harbor Fire Station #24 January 11, 2016 Cancelled due to lack of quorum. Questions, Comments or Concerns please contact Colin Maycock – 360-376-3199, colinm@ca.san-sanjuan.wa.us., or Wes Heinmiller – 949-300-8888 wes@charternorthernlight.com Details of the Deer Harbor Plan and related
Letter to the Editor: Thanks San Juan – Orcas Deputies
-- from Michele Wiley -- In recognition of NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY #LEAD, I want to thank our Sheriff's Deputies, more recently Jason on Orcas Island, who saw my lights on and open sign still up to check on our office. As it turns out, I was working late,
OPALCO Rate Increase Takes Effect This Month
-- from Suzanne Olson -- When Co-op members get their power bills in January, the 2017 rate increase will be included. The Board-approved budget included a 5% revenue increase, which will affect the average bill by roughly the same amount. The rate increase will be applied to the energy usage (kWh) portion
Orcas Christian Free Community Dinner
Tuesday, January 10, 5 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Lynsey Newman -- We hope that you plan on joining us for dinner this Tuesday, January 10. This free, all-you-can-eat Asian meal will be served in the lunch room from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. On the menu is Chinese
Business Owners: You Are Invited to an Eastsound Vision Meeting
Thursday, January 19, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- In cooperation with the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to a meeting to learn about the Eastsound Vision workshops and meetings taking place
Countywide Stand for the Salish Sea on MLK Day
-- from Stephanie Buffum -- Monday, January 16 on San Juan, Lopez, Orcas and Shaw Islands, and the interisland ferry Islanders are invited to take part in a countywide "Salish Sea Stands" day of action on MLK Day, Monday, January 16 against the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion to the United
Letter to Editor | Now is the Time for School Bond Approval
-- from Velma Doty -- It is not easy to support the school bond for more dollars to finish the long range improvements, after all it looks so great now, and to us on the outside we can say “good enough.” Is it wise to postpone this next phase ?
Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve Reaches Finish Line
-- from Craig Canine -- We did it! After two years of fundraising, the $4.2 million Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve has come to a successful completion. The 141-acre ridgeline, which includes open grassy knolls and stately old-growth Douglas firs, is now permanently protected. The San Juan County Land Bank made
Artists: Show Your Work in Orcas Center Places and People Show
Intake on February 1, Reception on February 3, Orcas Center -- from Andrea Henrick -- Orcas Center invites all visual artists to bring in their painting, photography, sculpture, prints, mixed media on Wednesday, February 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Places and People covers lots of subjects.- famous (or infamous)
Washington State Ferries Spring Cover Contest
-- from Washington State Ferries -- It’s cold, windy, and in some cases snowy outside, a typical Pacific Northwest winter, but this ought to put a spring in your step! We’re looking for a fresh new look for our spring 2017 sailing schedule. Middle schoolers, put your thinking caps on,
Local Celebration of MLK Day Scheduled
Monday, January 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Sharon Abreu -- This year's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event in Eastsound will be on Monday, January 16 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Emmanuel Parish Hall. Everyone is invited to bring a song, poem, thought, short story,
Deer Harbor Bridge Work Continues
-- from John Van Lund -- Construction crews will pour concrete to form the bridge end diaphragms. In addition, they’ll set up the Bidwell finishing machine, a concrete roller paving machine which will be used to form the bridge deck surface. Crews will also begin constructing the new Channel Road
EPRC Briefed on Numerous Projects
-- by Lin McNulty -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee met for a three-hour session on Thursday, January 5, in the Eastsound Fire Station public meeting room for updates to a number of projects in the works, or upcoming. Following is a quick breakdown of their discussions: Jim Jonassen on
Sheriff’s Report | December 28, 2016 – January 3, 2017
December 28, 2016 16-009469 Domestic Dispute or Assault 02:41:08 12/28/16 A Deputy was dispatched to Discovery Way, Eastsound, reference domestic violence. Deputies arrived and conducted an initial investigation and a report was completed. 16-009470 Accident-NonInj 03:25:39 12/28/16 A deputy was dispatched to a Single Vehicle Traffic Accident. The reporting deputy
