Here’s a thought…
“We must do democracy. That goes far beyond simply casting your vote. We must all actively champion the causes that ensure the common good.”
MARTIN LUTHER KING III
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
The Kitchen Back in Business: Farm to Plate Since ‘98
-- from Kelly Rose -- The Kitchen is back, and they’re cookin’ with gas. Actually, they’ve been cooking with gas for 18 years, serving organic, locally sourced fare to hungry islanders and visitors, but now with improved facilities and new culinary adventures to explore. On a blustery December morning I
NAS Whidbey SAR Conducts Christmas Eve Medical Evacuation
-- from Mike Welding -- NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Friday, December 24, from the Lopez Island medical clinic to Skagit Valley Hospital. The SAR crew of five launched
Salish Sea Stands to Hold First Organizational Meeting
Monday, January 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Mark Mayer, Orcas Action Pod -- You are invited to be part of Salish Sea Stands. We are a group dedicated to protecting the Salish Sea through community involvement in cooperation with the Friends of the San Juans.
Celebrate New Year with Moran Free Day
-- from Jacqueline Daigle -- Friends of Moran State Park wishes everyone a very happy new year. On Sunday, January 1, 2017, Washington State Parks will not require the Discover Pass to visit state parks. So, come out and join us for a hike around Cascade Lake. We’ll meet up
Just How Windy Was It?
-- from National Weather Service -- Wind speeds below 35 mph were omitted. Values with a (s) are sustained winds. Values with a (p) are peak winds. The rest are gusts. Location......................Speed..........Time/Date Lopez Island.................56 mph ........0805 PM 12/26 Friday Harbor Airport.....50 mph(p)......0618 PM 12/26 Lopez Island.................44 mph(s)......0825 PM 12/26 NW
