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
Center for Whale Research on Orca Death
-- from Kenneth C. Balcomb, Center for Whale Research -- J28 was born in mid-winter 1992/93 in or near Puget Sound Washington, and was the first of four known calves born to J17 in the J9/J5 lineage of southern resident killer whales (SRKW – see family tree) inhabiting the inshore
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Make an appointment for Monday, November 14 -- from Terry Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday November 14 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom
Healing Arts Center Celebrates with Semi-Annual Fair
Saturday, November 12 & Sunday, November 13 Registration is now open at the Healing Arts Center; sign up ASAP to get the appointment you want. Practitioners will be offering massage/bodywork, acupuncture, and more at greatly discounted rates, only $50/hour & $30/half-hour. New: Seaweed foot soaks, just $10. All proceeds fund
Letter to Editor | Library More Than Just Books
-- from Steven and Rita Bailey -- Our library is more than just books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs. It is a warm and welcoming place for our children to spend rainy winter afternoons. When our children were younger, we read books together and then took a stack home. As they
Another Orca Death
-- by Amy Smart from the Victoria, B.C. Times-Colonist -- Now that mother J28 has died of apparent malnutrition, her calf J54 is not expected to survive. Photo courtesy of Ken Balcomb Hopes for the recovery of southern resident killer whale populations have cooled one year after a
To Our Readers: Orcas Issues Publisher Margie Doyle to Work for Orcas Center
Dear Orcas Issues readers; Recently I was approached to help the Orcas Center during the period when they look for a new executive director. In this position, I will primarily be enabling the Center staff to continue their excellent work in providing community entertainment, lectures, classes, meetings, rehearsal and event
County Publishes Preliminary 2017 Budget
-- from San Juan County -- The 2017 Preliminary Budget for San Juan County has been published. The theme of the 2017 Budget Message is “Building for the Future.” With the effects of the Great Recession now largely behind the County, the goal for the 2017 budget is to look
Fire Commission Meeting Was Brief
-- by Lin McNulty -- The Board of Fire Commissioners held a streamlined, smooth special meeting on Wednesday, October 27 to a small audience of, in addition to OIFR staff, one attendee who came out for the late-evening meeting. Discussion Items: Acting Fire Chief Scott Williams submitted a Memo of
Whale Museum Honors Southern Residents Who Have Passed
Wednesday, November 2, 3 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Jenny Atkinson -- Please join us on Wednesday, November 2nd at 3:00 p.m. as we honor the lives and commemorate the deaths of passed Southern Resident orcas. At this annual Day of the Dead celebration we will pay tribute to Sooke
SJIs Museum of Art Opens New Phase of Development
-- from Diane Martindale -- After many years on the board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA), serving as chairman of the board and executive director, and guiding the construction of the permanent museum in Friday Harbor, Charlie Bodenstab has retired. “I wholeheartedly wish SJIMA success in
Letter to Editor | Jarman Has Our Vote
-- from Rex and Lisa Guard -- We will cast our vote for County Council District 1 for Bob Jarman. Bob has a proven track record which should be applauded by our community. Rather than sailing off into retirement Bob is standing up for the citizens of San Juan County.
PeaceHealth, San Juan Hospital District Amend Subsidy Agreement
Following is a joint statement released by Bill Williams, chair, San Juan County Public Hospital District #1, and Merry-Ann Keane, chief administrative officer, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center: Representatives of San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 and PeaceHealth have jointly drafted an amendment to the subsidy agreement that details,
Become a Master Gardener this Spring
Applications are due November 1 -- San Juan County WSU Master Gardener program -- Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Training Program. Volunteer trainees will receive over 60 hours of training, both in the classroom and on-line. The training is taught by
It’s Time for Clay Café
Sunday, November 6, 2 - 5 p.m., High School Art Room -- from Geri Turnoy for A-OK -- On Sunday, November 6, 2016, A-OK (Art for Orcas Kids) will host another fun-filled afternoon at The Clay Café from 2-5pm at the High School Art Room. A-OK is a program of
Support Eastsound Post Office; Report Hospitality Abuses
-- by Margie Doyle -- Eastsound PostMaster Donna McNeil has a quandary. When homeless people started sleeping in the lobby of the post office in Eastsound, she allowed it, because, well, she has a heart. But now people are abusing the privilege, leaving messes, and worse, putting directories in boxes
Letter to the Editor: Bob Jarman, a Man to Look Up To
My name is Teagan Hudson. I am 14 years old. I am Bob Jarman’s granddaughter. Many of you have probably met me as I have spent a lot of time on San Juan Island, that time including sitting in my grandpa’s booth at the fair in both this election and
