Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Letter to Editor | Gratitude to Our Fire and Rescue Team
-- from Larry Parker -- I want to express my extreme gratitude for the work of the staff and volunteer team of Orcas Fire and Rescue. On Christmas Eve I got the call that no one ever wants to get--"the garage and car next to it are burning!" By the
You Can Observe Testing of Ballot Tabulating Equipment
Tuesday, January 10, 10 a.m., County Elections Office -- from San Juan County Communications -- The upcoming February 14 Special Election will have voters on Orcas Island deciding on two measures. The Orcas Fire District is asking voters to increase the number of commissioners from three to five and the
Cancer Survivorship Group Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 12, 5 p.m. at Orcas Community Church Fireside Room --by Sue Lewis -- To celebrate the beginning of 2017 and the annual making of New Year's Resolutions, members are encouraged to share their plans for keeping on track and meeting goals. It is encouraging to hear the thoughts
Pertussis Cases Continue in San Juan County
-- from San Juan County Health and Community Services -- San Juan County Health & Community Service continues to investigate new cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in the county. To date, six cases have been identified in children residing on San Juan Island. None of the children have been hospitalized.
Women of Orcas: We Can Do It
-- from Donna Riordan, Anne Bertino, Martha Fuller -- Rosie the Riveter used to say, “We Can Do It!” Since the November election, women across the country have been organizing in new ways to ensure that our voices are heard. Here on Orcas, we’re working formally and informally to identify proactive
Parents of Quirky Kids Meeting on Tuesday
Tuesday, January 10, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Beth Jenson -- It's the Second Tuesday of the month and that means... it's time for our Parents of Quirky Kids Support Group. It's free, it's drop in (no registration necessary), and for parents of kids of all ages,
Larsen Urges San Juan County Residents to Share Affordable Care Act Stories
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Facing a Republican-led White House, Senate and House seeking to dismantle the Affordable Care Act with no plan to replace it, Rep.Rick Larsen (WA-02) is urging San Juan County residents to share their stories about how the Affordable Care Act has helped them or someone
Inslee Statement on Democratic Caucus Education Funding Task Force
-- from Tara Lee -- “The work of this task force is incredibly important and instrumental in making sure legislators can focus on our number one priority starting on the first day of the legislative session. “Task force members were charged with developing recommendations about how to accomplish the remaining
Preliminary Navy Findings from Drinking Water Testing near NAS Whidbey Island
-- from Marcie Smith West -- The following update is provided as part of the Navy's ongoing community drinking water testing for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances). As of Dec. 30, the Navy has received 104 preliminary lab results from drinking water sampling at private residence wells
OIFR Personnel Make Cliff Rescue on New Years Eve
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Fire & Rescue spent a few hours on New Years Eve at Obstruction Pass in response to a man over a cliff calling for help, arriving to find a 25 year old male perched on a small ledge twenty five feet below the vertical edge and
Go Camping this Summer
-- from San Juan County Parks Staff -- San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year ‘round! Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park for any dates
Fine Art Show at Orcas Center in January Features Local Artists
-- from Bev Leyman -- The art show at Orcas Center is not to be missed. The fine art pieces are the works of Orcas island artists Mary Jane Elgin, Andrea Hendrick, Marilee Holm, Ann Jones, Heidi Lindberg, Pat Littlewood, Janis Mattox, Ruthie Newman, and Kathleen Youngren. All of the
Open Letter Re: Cherry Point Terminal
-- from Susan Malins -- To: Colonel John G. Buck, Commander, Seattle District, ACOE Subject: Please release the final EIS for the BP Cherry Point tanker terminal. Dear Colonel John G. Buck and Associates: I live in a beautiful region and people from all over the world flock to Orcas
Enchanted Forest Cabaret: Naughty Pirates in Neverland
Thursday - Saturday, January 12 - 14, Wednesday - Saturday, January 18 - 21, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Enchanted Forest Cabaret –Naughty Pirates in Neverland is an entertaining, swashbuckling musical adventure presented on the OffCenter Stage of Orcas Center for seven performances, January 12 -
LWV Begins Year with Pizza and Program Planning Session
Monday, January 9, Noon - 2 p.m., San Juan Library -- from Sarah Crosby -- In these partisan times, where do you go to talk about solutions to issues in a non-partisan way? Your League of Women Voters of the San Juans is a grassroots organization which is political. We
UU Chalice Group Will Meet on Sunday
Sunday, January 8, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us on Sunday, January 8 for a Chalice Group discussion led by Suzanne Olson on the topic of "Bringing Forth and Letting Go: Clarifying our Intentions." 11:30 am Benson Hall Emmanuel Episcopal Church Please bring finger
