Here’s a thought…
“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.”
Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve Reaches Finish Line
-- from Craig Canine -- We did it! After two years of fundraising, the $4.2 million Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve has come to a successful completion. The 141-acre ridgeline, which includes open grassy knolls and stately old-growth Douglas firs, is now permanently protected. The San Juan County Land Bank made
Artists: Show Your Work in Orcas Center Places and People Show
Intake on February 1, Reception on February 3, Orcas Center -- from Andrea Henrick -- Orcas Center invites all visual artists to bring in their painting, photography, sculpture, prints, mixed media on Wednesday, February 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Places and People covers lots of subjects.- famous (or infamous)
Washington State Ferries Spring Cover Contest
-- from Washington State Ferries -- It’s cold, windy, and in some cases snowy outside, a typical Pacific Northwest winter, but this ought to put a spring in your step! We’re looking for a fresh new look for our spring 2017 sailing schedule. Middle schoolers, put your thinking caps on,
Local Celebration of MLK Day Scheduled
Monday, January 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Sharon Abreu -- This year's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event in Eastsound will be on Monday, January 16 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Emmanuel Parish Hall. Everyone is invited to bring a song, poem, thought, short story,
Deer Harbor Bridge Work Continues
-- from John Van Lund -- Construction crews will pour concrete to form the bridge end diaphragms. In addition, they’ll set up the Bidwell finishing machine, a concrete roller paving machine which will be used to form the bridge deck surface. Crews will also begin constructing the new Channel Road
EPRC Briefed on Numerous Projects
-- by Lin McNulty -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee met for a three-hour session on Thursday, January 5, in the Eastsound Fire Station public meeting room for updates to a number of projects in the works, or upcoming. Following is a quick breakdown of their discussions: Jim Jonassen on
Sheriff’s Report | December 28, 2016 – January 3, 2017
December 28, 2016 16-009469 Domestic Dispute or Assault 02:41:08 12/28/16 A Deputy was dispatched to Discovery Way, Eastsound, reference domestic violence. Deputies arrived and conducted an initial investigation and a report was completed. 16-009470 Accident-NonInj 03:25:39 12/28/16 A deputy was dispatched to a Single Vehicle Traffic Accident. The reporting deputy
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
