Here’s a thought…
“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like?”
Sheriff’s Report: January 6 – 12, 2016
January 6, 2016 16-000085 Accident-NonInj 09:55:15 01/06/16 On 01/06/16 at 0955 hours I found a vehicle off the roadway in the area of False Bay Rd. and Bailer Hill Rd. with the driver still in the vehicle. Fire responded to assist and the driver was treated and released. Minimal vehicle
Funhouse Commons to Offer ‘Stepping-Up Fridays’ After-School Program
First Friday of each month -- from Eve Batchelder, DVSAS -- Wanted: An adventurous team of 5th and 6th grade boys and girls excited to lace up their hiking boots, pull on their rain jackets, and join us as we venture into the great outdoors! In partnership with DVSAS, the Funhouse
Annual Homeless Count January 28
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County’s 2016 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 28. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and many other community support service
Domestic War Games Coming to a Beach Near You?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Photo: Tacoma News Tribune On Monday, January 11, Truthout.org posted an exclusive story, entitled "Navy Uses US Citizens as Pawns in Domestic War Games," detailing the Navy's plans to conduct combat training on Washington state's Puget Sound shores. Truthout's story begins: Beginning in mid-January, Navy
Library Board Planning Retreat
Tuesday, January 19, 9 a.m., OPAL Meeting Room -- from Mary Pugh -- The Library Board of Trustees will have a Planning Retreat beginning 9 a.m. at the OPAL Meeting Room, 286 Enchanted Forest Road, on January 19, 2016. This is an open public meeting, although there is no public
Historical Society Annual Meeting to Feature Olga Symphony
Saturday, January 23, 3 - 6 p.m., Senior Center -- from Pegi Groundwater -- [metaslider id=41112] History lovers are in for a treat! Three members of the Olga Symphony will share the 33 year history of that beloved island group in a fun song and picture presentation at this year’s
Residents: Time to Book Your Summertime San Juan County Staycation
Reserve Between January 21 and February 26 -- from Ashley King, San Juan County Parks -- Resident Reservations are just around the corner! Plan your “staycation” for the summer at a San Juan County park SJ County Parks & Fairgrounds is once again offering early camping reservations at any of
Letter to the Editor: Libby Cook Thanks Many for Recovery
-- from Rebecca Cook -- ‘V’ is for victory when it comes to Libby’s recovery. In spite of the six long weeks of due diligence, careful walking, resting, no lifting, and some mental confusion, in the end, it was worth it. After her six week appointment on Thursday, January 7,
Evergreen State Decommissioned — Really
State’s oldest ferry's storied history comes to end, BUT will soon be up for sale -- from Washington State Ferries -- SEATTLE – Built in 1954 when “Mr. Sandman” topped AM radio pop charts, the Evergreen State is now set to sail into history and into the dreams of Washingtonians.
Letter to the Editor: Support the Orcas Schools’ Maintenance and Operations Levy
-- from the Orcas Island School Board -- We are constantly humbled by the support we receive from you all year round. The volunteers who give of their time, the donors who contribute so generously, and the taxpayers who literally provide the funding we need to stay in business. All
Guest Column: Does OPALCO Really Have Clean Electricity ?
-- by Tom Owens -- From my perspective, there is the ¨Inconvenient Truth¨ about OPALCO’s electric energy (or any electric energy on the WECC grid). Electric energy is far from clean and on the margin (for new loads or new conservation) the generating plants that increase or decrease to meet
Letter to Editor: Thank You OIFR Responders
-- from Art Lange -- I have seen many letters to the editor expressing thanks for what OIFR responders did to help the person writing or someone close to them. As a reader of these letters, I always found them to be thoughtful and gracious and well said. I have discovered that
Les Pêcheurs de Perles to Stream
Sunday, January 17, 1 p.m., Orcas Center — from Artha Kass for Orcas Center — Orcas Center’s jam-packed and rich January – August 2016 Season kicks off on Sunday, January 17 at 1 p.m. with the Met: Live in HD’s new production of Bizet’s Les Pêcheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers). It features
LWV Looks at Money in Politics
-- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will discuss the hot topic, "Money in Politics" on Monday, January 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the San Juan Island Library. The public is welcome.
Uncle Harry’s 2016 Predictions
---Via ‘Honest Harry’ Patton, Raconteur—Wordsmith—Humorist -- Harry Patton on a formal occasion Having contemplated Orcas Issues' recent list of 2016 Predictions, it is felt that some significant ones have not yet been addressed; ones that occasionally have a bearing, or are of interest in some way, to each
Orcas Medical Foundation Addresses Fleming Resignation
-- from Orcas Medical Foundation Board -- As most islanders know by now, Orcas Medical Center (OMC) will be losing a valued physician. Dr. Camille Fleming has resigned her OMC/Island Hospital position as of January 21 and accepted an offer from a larger mainland facility. We, as members of the Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF)
