Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
Sheriff’s Report: October 7 – 13, 2015
October 7, 2015 15-006020 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 09:16:54 10/07/15 On October 07, 2015, I was dispatched to an Olga address on found property resulting from a probable trespasser. Evidence was recovered.No suspect (s) known. A report was taken. 15-006022 Citizen Dispute 09:41:13 10/07/15 On October 7, 2015 A San Juan Resident
Letter to the Editor: Petitions to Get Big Money Out of Politics
-- by David Turnoy -- Thanks to the community for your interest in the campaign to get big money out of politics. A number of people contacted me for petitions, and they are now gathering signatures. Dominic Verbano suggested that we set up a site for people to download
Conscious Conversation on Agriculture and Nature at SJI Grange
Wednesday, October 21, 7 pm, San Juan Island Grange Hall -- from Boyd C. Pratt, San Juan Island Grange -- San Juan Island Grange #966 continues its fall evening program series with Conscious Conversation on Agriculture and Nature on Wednesday October 21, 2015 at the Grange Hall. The program begins at 7pm. The
Letter to the Editor: Heinmiller Has Great Background for OIFR Commission
-- from Coleen O’Brien -- I’m voting for Wes Heinmiller for the position of Orcas Island Fire Commissioner because he is a terrific fit for the position. He has knowledge of the fire department’s strengths as well as the needs. He has a history of bringing groups together and he
Peace Island to Present Advance Directives for End-of-Life Care
Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. t Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor -- from Lori Polevoi, for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- Ross Fewing, director of the Center for Mission at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, will discuss “Advance Directives for End-of-Life Care”
Taming the Overgrown Garden
Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center -- from Jan Jacobsen -- Orcas Island Garden Club presents “Taming the Overgrown Garden,” with Cass Turnbull. Cass Turnbull’s name is synonymous with good pruning. As the founder and president of Plant Amnesty, her mission has been to “end the
Episcopal Church Welcomes Spanish-speaking Members with Latin-themed Potluck
-- from the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- A bird's eye view of the Latin-themed potluck at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall This past June, Fr. Berto Gandara, of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, began offering a once-a-month misa (Episcopal mass) in Spanish for the Spanish-speaking community on Orcas Island. The
Letter to Editor: Heinmiller a Solid Fire Commissioner Candidate
-- from Art Lange -- I am writing to recommend Wes Heinmiller to you as a candidate for Fire Commissioner. Wes is an accomplished business owner and an active member of our community. He is bright, energetic and honest, qualities that are critical for elected officials representing us all. Wes is committed to
From Our Gov’t Reps: Morris Lauds Improvements to State Route 20
New lighting and signal timing will reduce congestion, pollution -- from the Office of Rep. Jeff Morris -- WSDOT recently completed a series of improvements to State Route 20 between Anacortes and Burlington. Representative Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon), who has been working for the last decade to improve traffic along
Epic Jealousy, Subterfuge, Evil, Revenge Streams to Orcas Center
Sunday, October 18 at 1 pm, Orcas Center .-- from Artha Kass, Orcas Center -- On Sunday, October 18 at 1 pm the Met: Live in HD production of Otello streams to Orcas Center. Often cited as Italian opera’s greatest tragedy, Otello is a miraculous union of music and drama,
Where is Your Fire Hydrant Hiding?
-- from Paul Kamin, Eastsound Water Users -- Notice something different at a fire hydrant in your neighborhood? Eastsound Water is attaching reflective color discs on our fire hydrants. The discs have multiple benefits. Their reflective surface helps our firefighters more easily locate hydrants after dark. When responding to any
One-day Costume Making Workshop with Brook Meinhardt
Saturday, October 24, 1-3 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Rebecca DeMerritt, Funhouse -- Struggling with coming up with a fantastic idea for a costume? Join artist Brook Meinhardt for a special one-day costume-making workshop at the Funhouse and create your amazing Halloween costume early! Learn how to work with different materials
Love and Rockets: Healthy Teen Relationships
Six Wednesdays 7-9 pm, starting October 28, Camp Orkila Alumni House -- from Rebecca DeMeritt, Funhouse Commons -- Join Beth Jensen, LMHC, for a six-week workshop: Love and Rockets: Teen Relationships that Feel Good. This workshop is for High School Teens, Wednesdays 7-9 pm, starting October 28, at Camp Orkila
Guest Opinion: Understanding OPALCO’s Broadband Initiative
-- by Joe Cohen -- I would like to comment regarding the ongoing ‘debate’ concerning OPALCO and the Rock Island acquisition and broadband initiative. The question(s) I seek to ask are the following: 1. What was (is) the ‘business case’ for the broadband initiative (and the Rock Island acquisition)? 2.
Fire and Rescue District Meeting: Expect Budget Work, Organizational Contracts
Thursday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall --by Margie Doyle -- Contract for permanent Fire Chief and and OIFR organizational structure may be the highlights of the regular Fire Commissioners' meeting this Thursday, but acting Chief Mik Preysz says the focus of this fall's work is
SJ County Council to Hold Executive Session re: Litigation Potential
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 9:00 AM. Special Meeting Agenda item: an Executive Session to
