Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Sheriff’s Report: January 27 – February 1, 2016
January 27, 2016 16-000404 Traffic Stop 09:42:57 01/27/16 F On this date I did speed emphasis patrol in the area of Olga Road and Rosario. Stopped the vehicle for speeding and issued the driver a notice of infraction for speeding in the posted 25 MPH zone. 16-000405 Traffic Stop 10:07:24
Letter to Editor: Thank You to Councilman Rick Hughes and Orcas Issues
-- from Moriah Armstrong -- My neighbors, husband and I wish to thank Councilman Rick Hughes for taking the extra time to drive Dolphin Bay Road, review its current road conditions, and meet with residents who live on the 1.7 mile portion of Dolphin Bay Road that was under review. I
Free Weekend For All at The Whale Museum
February 12 - February 14, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger, Whale Museum Communications Manager -- “We love our Community! We love our Museum! We want to get the two of you together.” We are inviting everyone to a “Free Weekend” at The Whale Museum. All admission fees
Rock Island Working with T-Mobile to Accelerate Wireless Internet Services
T-Mobile to offer cellular service in San Juan County -- from OPALCO and Rock Island -- Rock Island will deliver on its promise to bring wireless services to both home and business users in San Juan County via LTE Fixed Wireless by working with T-Mobile USA, Inc. “This is a
Visit Shaw Historic Homestead With Your Valentine
Sunday, February 14, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Tharald Historic Homestead on Shaw -- from Boyd Pratt, San Juan County Land Bank -- Share a historical secret with your sweetie this Valentine’s Day! Join Boyd Pratt, architectural historian, on a guided tour of the privately owned Shaw Island pioneer farm, which is listed
EDC Offers Financial Planning & Retirement Workshop
Friday, February 12, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., San Juan Island Senior Center -- from Victoria Compton -- Tom Zebroski, Certified FinancialPlanner Professional, member of the FinancialPlanning Association, and an Accredited AssetManagement Specialist with Columbia River Advisors in Bellevue, WA. Want to plan better for retirement or to
Help Low-Income Households with OPALCO’s Energy Assist Credit and Project PAL
-- from Suzanne Olson, Public Relations Administrator, OPALCO -- Did you notice the new line item on your January bill from OPALCO? All co-op members began paying about 45 cents per month (average residential bill) to fund the new Energy Assistance Credit to help qualified low-income households pay their electric
Guest Opinion: Local Perspective on Water Issues in Flint
-- from Paul Kamin, General Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) -- It is hard to miss the distressing news of high lead concentrations found in the public water supply in Flint, Michigan. Unfortunately this will be one of the most significant public health system failures in American history, with children being
Citizen Volunteers Needed: Land Bank, Anyone?
-- from Tanja Williamson -- The County Council is searching for a San Juan County citizen to fill an upcoming vacancy on the San Juan County Land Bank Commission. District Two position – partial four year position expiring December 2019 (Orcas, Crane, Obstruction, & Waldron Islands) If you are interested in serving
Ranker Notes Passing of Harriet Spanel
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement [on Feb. 2, 2016] on the passing of former Sen. Harriet Spanel, his predecessor as senator representing the 40th Legislative District. “I am extremely saddened to hear of the loss of Harriet Spanel. She was a dear friend and mentor to me.
Funhouse Expands Mentoring Program for Teens
-- from Rebecca DeMeritt -- The Funhouse is expanding their mentoring program! Due to a grant from the Department of Social and Health Services’ Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DSHS/DBHR), the Funhouse will be reaching into the community to find adults who are willing to share their talents and interests with Orcas
Guest Opinion: How Should We Be Looking at Energy Use and Conservation?
-- by Tom Owens -- OPALCO -- ¨Clean All The Time¨ Energy. Really? Overview OPALCO is now telling us that the energy they provide is ¨clean all the time.¨ This is a very important piece of information because it will influence our decisions on the use of energy. CO2 is
Eastsound Planning & Review Committee to Focus on Streetscapes
Thursday, Feb. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning & Review Committee (EPRC) agenda for its regular monthly meeting calls for a discussion of the Streetscape Standards with County Public Works Director Brian Vincent and County Planner Colin Huntemer on such matters as:
Letter to Editor: Orcas Island Public Schools M&O Levy – Cast Your Ballots
-- from Eric C. Webb, School Superintendent -- It is time once again to cast our votes on the upcoming replacement Maintenance & Operations Levy for Orcas Island Public Schools. Passage of the levy will provide approximately 25% of our overall district budget: 30% Teacher Salaries 90% Music & Athletics 65% Staff Training 75%
Random Howse Presents: Women Songwriters in the Round
-- from Carolyn Cruso -- WHO: Mandy Troxel, Melody Funk, Madison West, and Carolyn Cruso WHAT: Women Songwriters in the Round WHERE: Random Howse, 365 North Beach Rd., in Eastsound 376-1111 WHEN: Friday, February 12th, 7pm, by donation. Join Orcas Island women songwriters, Mandy Troxel, Melody Funk, Madi Jane West
Our Representatives Report: Senate Hearing on Rising Drug Costs Hints at Worse Prices Ahead
Ranker bill would require pharmaceutical companies to make pricing transparent -- from Rick Manugian, Senate Democratic Communications -- It’s been clear for some time that the skyrocketing price of prescription drugs is a major problem for thousands of Washingtonians whom rely upon these drugs, we now understand it is an
