Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
New Vehicle Licensing System Coming On Board; Expect Delays
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Washington State residents with vehicle and vessel transactions due in December are urged to complete them by Friday, December 9. On Monday, December 12, the Washington State Department of Licensing will implement, statewide, a new state-of-the-art computer system for vehicle and vessel title
Sheriff’s Report | November 23 – 27, 2016
November 23, 2016 16-008784 Controlled Substance Problem 08:54:05 11/23/16 A student at the Friday Harbor High School was found to be under the influence of marijuana while in class. The student was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia so the school administration contacted the Sheriffs Office. Juvenile Services
Guest Opinion | Our Health Care Quandary
-- from Alison Shaw -- The Quandary: We have three practices on Orcas directed by three MDs. All three struggle at times to make ends meet and depend to some degree on personal and private contributions. Dr. Shinstrom manages by taking little or no salary. That’s extraordinary! Dr. Russell, as
Orcas Center Seeks Executive Director Applicants
-- from Tom Fiscus, Board Chair -- The Board of Trustees of the Orcas Center for the Performing and Visual Arts, announces that it is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director. Orcas Center is the premier performing and visual arts venue located on Orcas Island in the beautiful
San Juan County Issues Pertussis Health Alert
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Three San Juan Island children have been diagnosed with Pertussis, or “whooping cough.” San Juan County Health & Community Services is currently working with the families of these children to investigate the pertussis cases. None of the children have been hospitalized. Pertussis is
Islander in Need of Assistance Following Strokes
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- On Monday, November 27, Babs Parrott was boarding an early ferry back to Orcas Island. She stumbled and hit her head. She took a nap and when she woke up her left arm and leg were numb. Babs had to get to work so she
Orcas Center Welcome All Members, Old and New
Monday, December 5, 5 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Margie Doyle, Interim Executive Director, Orcas Center – On Monday, December 5, Orcas Center hosts a complimentary membership kick-off event, inviting all to an evening of fun. We’ll be showing clips of our 30-year history of productions – come see and enjoy
Last County Flea Market of 2016
-- from Ashley King, Program Coordinator, San Juan County Parks & Fair -- County Fair Flea Market Saturday morning, Dec. 10 on San Juan Island Mark your calendars, last Flea Market of 2016 at the San Juan County Fairgrounds! Saturday, December 10th 9am-Noon From jewelry and handmade goods
Letter to Editor | Thanks for Successful Holiday Festival of Arts
-- from Arron Redford -- On behalf of the Senior Center, and the seniors who depend on the Senior Center services, we wish to thank you for participating in this years’ Holiday Festival of Arts. The vendors, musicians and volunteers all gave generously of their time and talents to make
Sights and Sounds from Standing Rock Walkout
-- by Cara Russell, with Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=48514] “How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us. If we do not own the freshness of the air and the sparkle of the water, how can you buy them?”
Cancer Survivorship Group Holiday Tea & Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m., call 376-4198 for details --from Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will celebrate the holiday season with a Holiday Tea at the new home in Eastsound of Bogdan and Carol Kulminski. To allow arrivals in the daylight, the Tea will begin at 4
EPRC Chair Resigns – Update
-- by Margie Doyle -- Greg Ayers current chair, announced his resignation from the Eastsound PlannIng Review Committee (EPRC) county advisory group at its monthly meeting on December 1. The group currently consists of Ayers, Fred Klein, Bob Maynard, Jeff Otis and Dan Vekved. It already is looking for an
Vikings Basketball Season Tips Off
-- from Justin Paulsen -- Orcas Viking Basketball tips off the 2016/2017 season Friday! Come check out the Vikings as they take on Bush Academy. JV plays at 4:00. Girls Varsity at 5:30 and Boys Varsity at 7:00. Concessions will be open throughout the Varsity games, so come enjoy dinner
Santa Coming to Deer Harbor on Saturday
Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m., Deer Harbor Marina -- from Tom Averna -- The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary is hosting Santa’s Ship on Saturday, December 3, at 10 a.m. at the Deer Harbor Marina. You are invited to welcome Santa at the marina, then follow him to the Deer Harbor
Fireside Chat to Focus on Holiday Feelings, Emotions
Thursday, December 8, 4 - 5 p.m., Peace Island Medical Center -- from Lori Polevoi -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center’s fall series of Fireside Chats continues on Thursday, Dec. 8, with the topic “The holidays are crazy: A discussion of feelings and emotions.” The chat, led by Gary Waters,
Community Foundation Launches GiveOrcas Campaign
-- from Kate Long -- Remember Flat Lance? He was the handsome, full-size, cardboard cut-out of Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Director Lance Evans who championed the Orcas Island Community Foundation's 2015 GiveOrcas Holiday Catalog. In 2016 we have a new flat person and you have the opportunity to win $$
