Here’s a thought…
“Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help.”
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
How Are We Doing? A Quarterly Review of County Finances
-- from County Auditor F. Milene Henley -- Third quarter 2016 My first year of college I shared a landline (we called it a “phone” then) with 4 other dorm rooms. The phone sat in the hallway with a lock on the rotary dial (remember rotary dials?). We rarely used it,
Orcas Students Perform at Honor Music Festival
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Western Washington University’s 650-seat Performing Arts Center hosted a performance by students from this year’s San Juan Music Educators Association (SJMEA) Senior Honor Festival on November 11. Nine musicians from Orcas High School’s Strings and Band Classes attended this year’s Festival. Each year
Fall 2016 Precipitation Observations
-- from Paul Kamin, Eastsound Water -- The Seattle area experienced record rainfall in October. Over 9”, more than double the 3.5” average. On Orcas, rain was recorded on all but a handful of days last month, but our 6.5” of rainfall did not break any records. Below is a
Thankful for Orcas Community Resource Center
-- by Sally Buchanan -- The Orcas Island community has so many resources to be thankful for this Thanksgiving month. Highlighting the OCRC, Orcas Community Resource Center, seems especially appropriate. This non-profit organization has been active on the Island for many years as Orcas Family Connections helping families requiring assistance
Letter to Editor | Fears of Nazi Germany
-- from David Kobrin -- Of course no one knows what the future –even the near future – may hold. Still, there is the possibility that the treatment of many in our nation soon may be determined by factors such as country of origin, skin color, religion, disability or gender,
Sheriff’s Report | November 2 – 8, 2016
November 2, 2016 16-008251 Theft 13:24:52 11/02/16 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a theft of apples from a property. Currently there are no suspects. 16-008255 Trespassing 14:48:47 11/02/16 A Deputy was dispatched to an unwanted person incident in Friday Harbor. It was found the unwanted person
Fire Commission to Meet on Monday
Monday, November 14, 5:30 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: November 14, 2016 Time: 5:30 pm Location: Public Meeting
SJ Community Home Trust Seeks Executive Director
-- from Sarah Crosby -- The San Juan Community Home Trust announces the opening of the application period for the position of Executive Director. The Home Trust is a 501(c)3 non profit organization devoted to developing and building homes for ownership by low and moderate income San Juan Islanders in
Bolshoi Ballet’s Brilliant Comedy The Bright Stream at Orcas Center
Friday, November 18, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- The Bright Stream, Alexei Ratmansky’s brilliantly choreographed smash production bursts with vivid life and bright spirits in cinemas throughout the U.S. and Canada in November. Join us for a subversive night of dance streaming at Orcas Center Friday,
Person of Interest | This G.I. Joe Struggles Daily With Gulf War Illness
-- by Lin McNulty -- The first thing this 20-year-old soldier from Fort Bragg, North Carolina noticed was the smell, the overwhelming stench of human waste permeating the desert air as he stepped off the plane in Saudi Arabia in 1990. His grandfather, a British soldier, was a World War
Letter to Editor | Library Board Expresses Gratitude
-- from Tom Fiscus -- The Board of Trustees and staff of the Orcas Island Public Library wish to thank the Orcas community for their resounding support, reflected in the “YES” vote for the Library levy lid lift approved via Tuesday’s ballot. “We are so proud of our community for
Letter to Editor | Support Affordable Housing and Property Tax Equity
-- from Shireene Hale -- Next week citizens will have an opportunity to encourage the San Juan County Council to take actions that will support affordable housing and provide property tax equity. The county is holding a hearing to take comment on the 2017 budget and department goals, which will
Lahari Offers End Of Life Care for Caregivers Course
Thursday, November 17, 1 - 5 p..m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Dennis King -- Sally Coffin, RN from Lahari will be teaching End of Life Care for Caregivers, on Thursday, November 17th, from 1pm to 5pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall Meeting Room. This 4 hour DSHS approved course
Tune Up Your Vocal Chords for Tom Rawson House Concert
Saturday, November 19, 7 p.m., Reserve for location -- from Tom Rawson -- Tom Rawson, folksinger and storyteller from Eastsound is the West Coast’s very own version of Pete Seeger. Armed with longneck banjo and other weapons of mass delight, Tom is a master of warmth and wit who loves
Veterans Rock
-- by Lin McNulty -- Plaque on Vietnam War Veterans Memorial at local American Legion post. It may be a small rock in comparison to others, but veterans at the local American Legion Post consider it a touchstone, a measure of gratitude not often expressed. A small rock
OPALCO Board Meeting
Thursday, November 17, 9 a.m., Lopez Fire Station -- from Bev Madan -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at the Lopez Fire Hall Thursday, November 17 at 9 a.m. Members are welcome to attend.
