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
Sheriff’s Report | August 17 – 23, 2016
August 17, 2016 16-006059 Accident-HitRun 07:46:01 08/17/16 Deputies responded to a hit and run in Eastsound. When deputies arrived it was determined there was minimal property damage to property and were unable to locate the responsible person. A report was completed. 16-006061 Domestic Dispute or Assault 08:41:13 08/17/16 Deputies responded
OMC / Island Hospital Contract for Patient Care to Expire in December
-- by Lin McNulty -- With the contract to maintain patient services at Orcas Medical Center (OMC) set to expire on December 31, 2016, Orcas Medical Foundation Board (OMF) and Island Hospital have been in negotiations for close to a year. These negotiations continued this week in a closed-door Executive Session on
OIFR Rescues Dog That Fell Over Cliff
-- from Bryce Hamilton, OIFR - Today, August 27, 2016 at 6:12 a.m., Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) received a 911 call of a missing dog over a cliff on the NW shoreline of Orcas Island. Within a few minutes initial responders arrived on scene. The owners explained that
Celebrate Return of Salmon With Salmon BBQ
Saturday, September 3, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., RSVP Required -- from Daniel Poppe -- The Salmon Homecoming, sponsored by Long Live the Kings and Nootka Marine Adventures, celebrates the return of Chinook to the Glenwood Springs Salmon Hatchery. Join us for a salmon and pizza cookout with local wine,
Orcas EMS Personnel Respond to Sucia Island
-- from Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- The U.S. Coast Guard, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, San Juan County Sheriff Office, and Outer Island Excursions responded to an emergency call at Sucia Island at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2016. There was an incident on the island with an
Response from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District
-- from Acting Chief Scott Williams and representatives of San Juan County Fire District #2 -- We are responding to comments from community members to recent news (see orcasissues.com/coffin-resigns-fire-commission-dicaprio-appointed/) regarding the Fire District. We appreciate that several people took the time to offer their viewpoints. 1. Facilities Maintenance Contract: The
School Music Program Supporters Have Their Say at Board Meeting
-- by Margie Doyle -- Members of the community spoke of the need and benefits of an adequate classroom to accommodate the growing School Strings Music Program, at the regular Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 25. Before nearly a dozen people made their comments, School
Elementary School Year Begins with Back to School Kickoff
Drop-In Tuesday, September 6, 4 - 6 p.m., Orcas Elementary School -- from Cathy Ferran -- Attention Orcas Island Elementary Parents, Grandparents, and Guardians: Did we mention lately how much we appreciate you? Your commitment to our school and children is nothing short of amazing! In an effort to make your life
Person(s) of Interest | Vietnam Vets Remember the Battle They Survived
-- by Lin McNulty -- The last time they were all together was 1968. February 14, 1968. Valentine's Day. And this week six members of 9th Infantry Division, 3-47th Battalion, Bravo Company reunited at the home of Bill Wulff on Orcas to remember, in their own way, a life-altering battle in
Letter to the Editor: Does Eastsound Still Need Architectural Design Standards?
-- by John Campbell, Chairman, Eastsound Design Review Committee-- History: 25 years ago there was a general outcry in favor of minimum architectural standards in response to a big dowdy building that engulfed a treasured old landmark. There are two legal bases for community architectural design standards: good design and
Lopez Deaths Ruled Murder – Suicide
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- At approximately 12:30 p.m. on August 25, 2016, a kayaker 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 death was from a gunshot
Library Progress: Starting the “Next Chapter”
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Orcas Island Public Library Board met on Wednesday, Aug. 24 to finalize documents for the Levy Ballot that Orcas Islanders will vote on this November. They also reviewed the timeline for fund-raising for completion of the "Next Chapter" the expansion to the northwest of
Center for Whale Research: J14 Considered Missing, Possibly Deceased
-- from Center for Whale Research -- J14, a 42-year old female in J pod, is considered missing. Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research last saw her on July 31. Center for Whale Research staff members have since had three on-the-water encounters with the rest of her matriline
Public Meeting on Updated Deer Harbor Hamlet Plan
Wednesday, August 31, 4 - 6 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Club -- from Colin Maycock -- San Juan County Department of Community Development will host a public meeting on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Club, 4319 Deer Harbor Road, Orcas
Flotsam & Jetsam | That’s Hot
— a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin — Recently I had to sweat a few joints under the rental unit, and since I’m clumsy and always end up dripping hot solder all over the place, I raked up a bunch of dead madrona leaves, which are nice and light
Coffin Resigns from Fire Commission; DiCaprio Appointed
-- by Margie Doyle, Updated Aug. 23 at 9 p.m.-- Commissioner Jim Coffin, far left, announced his resignation at the OIFR commission meeting. He will be replaced by TJ DiCaprio (next to him). Barbara Bedell and Wes Heinmiller also serve on the elected board. Fire Commissioner Jim Coffin
