Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Deer Harbor Bridge Weekly Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The bridge replacement project experienced minimal impact from last weekend’s wind and rain storms. West abutment activities will include installing rebar, forming the abutment wall, and placing concrete in the abutment wall. Crews on the east abutment will continue excavating the cofferdam and
Letter to Editor | Jarman is Diligent, Willing, Responsive
-- from Dale Heisinger -- Others have written letters of support for Bob Jarman, and I feel compelled to join that list. I have been on a board with Bob and have worked with him on a committee looking at the health care needs of SJC. I have been impressed
School Board Agenda for Thursday
Thursday, October 27, 5 p.m., School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- Notice of a REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Thursday, OCTOBER 27, 2016 AGENDA 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING - School Library. ADJOURN to a CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - School Library Conference room. The Board may adjourn
Letter to Editor | Keep Bob on the Job
-- from Becky Sundstrom Shanks -- As a long time islander, teacher, farmer, wife and mother, I am very grateful to Bob Jarman for all he has done and continues to do for our county. I, and my family, have known and worked with Bob for many years. His commitment to the job,
Monster of a Hit Coming to Screen at Orcas Center
Saturday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- National Theatre Live’s thrilling broadcast of Frankenstein returns to Orcas Center for an Encore Saturday, October 29 at 7:30 pm. The NT Encore of the play Frankenstein, by Nick Dear, based on the novel by Mary Shelley,
Letter to Editor | Caring, Open, Honest Describes Durland
-- from Dick Carleton -- Michael Durland has amazing analytical skills that are applied to getting work done just right. The job always turns out better. His long tenure on Orcas Island breeds understanding. He does think of others first and has a good sense of what is best. He
Wildlife Biologist Brad Hanson to Speak on Orca Travels
Saturday, October 29, 2 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Michael Riordan -- Three pods of Southern Resident Killer Whales, commonly known as Orcas, spend most of the summer months in the waters around the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands, where they forage for Chinook salmon. Until recently,
Sheriff’s Report | October 12 – 18, 2016
October 12, 2016 16-007777 Accident-NonInj 11:50:53 10/12/16 A Lopez deputy was dispatched for minor damage to a vehicle after a helicopter landing at the medical clinic. A report was taken. 16-007778 Welfare Check 13:15:44 10/12/16 A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a welfare check in regards to a male subject
“Raise a Glass to the Library” at Island Hoppin’ Brewery Event
Tuesday, October 25, 3 - 7 p.m., Island Hoppin' Brewery -- from Martha Fuller -- On Tuesday, October 25, from 3 to 7 pm, Island Hoppin’ Brewery will host a fundraiser for the Orcas Island Library’s Books and Beyond: the next Chapter expansion project. A portion of all sales during
Letter to Editor | Watson is Sharp, a Quick Study
-- from David Dehlendorf -- There are several good reasons to vote for Bill Watson for San Juan County Council. Bill is a software engineer with 36 years experience with a variety of tech companies, including 20 as manager of small development teams and major business units at Microsoft and elsewhere.
Orcas Chamber of Commerce Presents Annual Awards
-- by Margie Doyle, corrected Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. -- Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, greeted another standing-room-only audience of Chamber members and guests at the Chamber's annual dinner at Rosario Resort's Beach House on Thursday, Oct. 20. Evans quipped that the traditional
$2.7 Million Apprenticeship Grant Awarded State from Federal Dept. of Labor
-- from the office of U.S. Representatvie Rick Larsen -- Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Jim McDermott (WA-07), Dave Reichert (WA-08), Adam Smith (WA-09), and Denny Heck (WA-10) today [Oct. 21] announced that Washington is being awarded a
Flea Market at the Fairgrounds Tomorrow
Saturday, October 22, 9 a.m. to Noon, Fairgrounds Main Building -- from Ashley King -- Rain or shine, there will be shopping at the Fairgrounds tomorrow! Crafts and Flea Market items, even a bake sale—you don’t want to miss this market. Come find your new favorite treasure—whether it be home
Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Deer Harbor Plan Updates
-- from Colin Maycock -- The Planning Commission held a public hearing this morning on the proposed updates to the Deer Harbor Plan and unanimously voted to recommend approval, as written, to the County Council.
Letter to Editor | Regarding the Upcoming Elections
-- from Ed Suij -- There is a saying that “If you don’t change direction, you will wind up where you are going.” Life on the planet is in peril, we have entered the Anthropocene and the 6th great extinction. Humans are having the equivalent effect of the meteor impact that
Odd Fellows Will Be Halloween Central
Monday, October 31, starting at 4 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Tom McDonough -- There's something for everyone Monday October 31 at Halloween Central, aka the Odd Fellows Hall, 112 Haven Road First, starting at 4 p.m. and going to 6 p.m.: have a blast at our free Family
