Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Rick Hughes Sworn in as County Councilman from Orcas
Judge Steward Andrew swears in Richard Hughes as San Juan County Councilman, Dec. 31, 2016 -- by Margie Doyle -- Rick Hughes was sworn in as San Juan County Councilman on this blustery Saturday morning, under the administration of oath by District Court Judge Stewart Andrew. Hughes was
Vege Potluck and Movie to Start the New Year
Sunday, January 1, 6 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from Lydia Miller -- This monthly gathering on the first Sunday of every month, celebrates compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in on the lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, come home with recipes, and enjoy yummy food. Everyone is welcome
Marine Lecture Series Focuses on Rhinoceros Auklets
Tuesday, January 10, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Jean Lyle -- Fledge your winter nest and come find out what’s happening with sea birds. Rhinoceros auklets are one of the most common and peculiar-looking birds in the Salish Sea. A relative of the more colorful,
Letter to Editor | A UW Clinic Accessible to All
-- from Bob Waunch -- Merchants, tradesmen, teachers, students, parents, real estate agents, restaurant staff, business owners, lawyers, contractors, heavy-equipment operators, arborists, consultants, retirees: All of us are likely to have medical issues at some time – hopefully minor, but some will be serious. Even when our outstanding Orcas Island
Sheriff’s Report | December 21 – 28, 2016
December 21, 2016 16-009345 Domestic Dispute or Assault 06:14:23 12/21/16 Lopez Island Deputies responded to a suspected domestic violence incident on Mud Bay Road on 12/21/16. The reporting person stated he heard loud threats of violence coming from an unknown location near his residence. The Deputies were unable to locate
What is Your Vision for Future of Eastsound?
-- from Fred Klein -- How important is the future of Eastsound to you…?… What will it be like in twenty years?... And what role would you like to play in answering that question? How shall we answer the question of the Future of Eastsound...?...shall it be...allowed to evolve on
OPAL Rental Housing Project Not Funded by State in 2016
-- from Judy Whiting -- There will be no state funding for affordable rentals on Orcas in 2016. That’s the disappointing news from the Washington State Housing Trust Fund. It means construction of OPAL Community Land Trust’s new rental neighborhood, named April’s Grove, will be delayed at least one year.
Orcas Center Revises Deadline for Director Applications
— from Tom Fiscus, Orcas Center Board Chair — (Update: application deadline is Feb. 1, 2017) 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
Aging & Independence Workshop at Senior Center
Tuesday, January 10, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Rosie Kuhn -- Aging and Independence Are You Growing Independence, Killing It, or Letting it Go Quietly? Through the aging process, each of us witness so many changes occurring in our bodies, in our minds, and in our spirits.
Go Jump in the Lake! with Orcas Island Rowing
Sunday, January 1 at 11 a.m. Sharp The Polar Bear Plunge 2016 --photo courtesy JoEllen Moldoff Orcas Island Rowing is once again encouraging all the brave souls on Orcas Island to take a quick dip into Cascade Lake on New Year's Day, January 1st. This is a fundraiser
In Memoriam | Richard Hughes, 1932 – 2016
Friday, December 30, 11 a.m., Olga-Doe Bay Cemetery -- from Evans Funeral Chapel -- Richard Hughes, 84, of Eastsound, Washington, passed peacefully at Providence Hospital, in Everett, Washington, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bellingham, Washington in 1932 to Vic and Connie Hughes. As a young boy,
Fire Commission Calls Special Meeting
Friday, December 30, 12 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Notice of Special Meeting With Agenda Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Meeting Called by: Wesley Heinmiller, Chair, Board of Fire Commissioners Date: December 30, 2016 Time: 12:00 pm Location: Public Meeting
Guest Opinion | UWNC and Orcas Island Healthcare
-- from Dick and BJ Arnold, Carol Boring, Dale Heisinger, JoEllen Moldoff, Patsy and Stu Stephens (reprinted from Dec. 22) -- In our opinion piece published the week of December 11, we expressed our desire to integrate our three Orcas Island practices into the Medical Center with UWNC as the administrator.
MN Investigation of August Lopez Murder-Suicide Victims Reveals Sexual Allegations
[Editor's Note: On August 25 of this year, San Juan County Sheriff's Department responded to a call from a kayaker who reported a deceased male on the beach at the 3500 block of Fisherman Bay road on Lopez Island. The Sheriff’s Office responded and discovered a second male also deceased. The cause of
Lifetime Members “Live Fully” with Weight Watchers
-- from Carol Kulminski -- Since Weight Watchers held its first meeting at the Funhouse on January 5, 2013, many members have achieved Lifetime status with Weight Watchers. This means that the members can come to meetings free, get all the printed materials, and all the digital tools as long
Jazzin’ with the Classics for Christmas
Wednesday, December 28, 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Music at Emmanuel presents the tenth annual Yuletide Baroque: Jazzin' with the Classics for Christmas, featuring soprano Linda Tsatsanis, jazz flutist, pianist and clarinetist Martin Lund, classical flutist Jeffrey Cohan and special guest, virtuoso vibraphone player Tom
