Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
County Switches Up Departments
-- by Margie Doyle -- Sam Gibboney, seated at left, speaks to the County Council on Orcas Island in Feb.2012. To her left is former Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy. At its Oct. 20 meeting, the San Juan County Council agreed to proceed with a reorganization of the
A First for the Salish Seed Project
-- from the County Land Bank -- Land Bank Seed Saving project helps Garry Oak Restoration on Turtleback Mountain Our first seed crop from the Red Mill Farm nursery traveled to its new home - Turtleback Mountain Preserve on Orcas Island. A mixture of native grasses and wildflowers,
School Board Retreats to Set Priorities
-- by Ed Sutton -- The Orcas Island School District Board and administration met on Saturday, Oct. 10 in the afternoon to discuss District priorities for the immediate future. The retreat is a yearly opportunity for them to discuss at some length the opportunities and challenges facing the District. Following
Council May Attend Special Ferry Reservation Meetings
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- The SJC Council may be attending two ferry reservation meetings: on Oct 21, 2015, Wednesday from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM at the San Juan Yacht Club on Oct 22, 2015, Thursday from 4 to 6 PM at the Shaw Island Community
Letter to the Editor: Remington Well-Qualified for Fire Commissioner
-- by Tom Averna -- I am endorsing Julie Remington for the Fire Commissioner's position in the upcoming election. Julie is the ONLY candidate with real world fire department experience. She knows how the fire department works. With her on the board of Commissioners it won't be on the job
2016 County Draft Budget Released
-- Employee costs are greatest county expense, Master Plan to be developed -- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- On Monday, October 19, County Auditor Milene Henley and County Manager Mike Thomas will present the San Juan County Council with a preliminary 2016 budget proposal designed to maintain county services
If Trashion is Your Fashion, Don’t Miss the Show!
-- from Linda Peth -- If you missed the entry deadline for the Trashion Fashion Show, not to worry! Whip up an outfit and join in the fun on Saturday October 24 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island Grange! Music, songs, laughs, prizes with dessert and beverages to follow.
Rep. Morris to hold “Community Coffee” meetings
Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Bellingham -- from the office of Washington House Democrats-- Representative Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) will be hosting an open meeting for constituents to ask questions and give their feedback about what is happening in Northwest Washington and Olympia. “I look forward
Daniel Kammen to Speak on “Getting the Carbon Out”
-- from Orcas Currents -- Dan Kammen, Orcas Currents speaker on Oct. 25, and on San Juan Island at Brickworks on Oct. 23 On Sunday, October 25, internationally acclaimed energy-policy expert Daniel Kammen will deliver an Orcas Currents lecture on “Getting the Carbon Out: Decarbonizing Energy Systems.” His
Food Co-op to Host Food for Change Screening, Potluck
Sunday, October 25, 4 - 6 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Regina Zwilling, Orcas Food Co-op -- October is National Co-op Month and the Orcas Food Co-op is hosting a community showing of Food For Change, a new film that looks at the current resurgence of food cooperatives in
Orcas Center Presents A Dance Treasure from Moscow
Saturday, October 24, 6:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass, Orcas Center -- Bring the family and come with us to the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow on Saturday, October 24 at 6:30 pm to see Giselle, one of the most well known and cherished ballets in the world. This
Learn Healthy Eating at PeaceHealth Fireside Chat
Thursday, October 22, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Peace Island Medical Center -- from Lori Polevoi -- Dietitian and diabetes educator Kristen Rezabek will discuss “Good Nutrition for Good Health” on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in a free, public community education program hosted by PeaceHealth Peace Island
Gallery Walk for County Art Museun
-- from the San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Joe Miller's "The Black Luminous Sea" San Juan artist, Joe Miller will give a gallery walk around his striking colorfold watercolors at IMA on October 25 and 30, both at 11:30 a.m. Join Miller on a personal walk
Confused About Medicare? Help is Available
Monday, October 19, 12:30 pm, Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Come to the Orcas Public Library on Monday, October 19 at 12:30 to learn how Medicare works and what your coverage options are in San Juan County for 2016. The information will be provided by SHIBA volunteers who
Sports Bring Us Together
-- by Justin Paulsen for the Boosters Club--- Cheerleaders at the Saturday game on Lopez Something very unique is happening in our little sports world today. This morning, the Lady Vikings Volleyball team will head to Lopez to play against the Lobos in a non-conference match between the
Fall Carnival at Community Church
Saturday, October 31, 6 - 8 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith, OICC -- The community is invited to an annual fall carnival at Orcas Island Community Church from 6 to 8 p.m. on October 31. The free event will include fun activities and games, face painting
