Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
PeaceHealth, UW Collaborate on Residency Program
-- from Lori Polevoi for PeaceHealth -- PeaceHealth, in collaboration with the University of Washington School of Medicine’s Division of Emergency Medicine, is hosting four Emergency Medicine physicians this summer in a newly created rural residency program at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor. All of the physicians
Zip Out at Camp Orkila
-- from Camp Orkila -- Ride the Zipline at Camp Orkila! YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line! We will be holding by-appointment only Community Zip Day on Saturday, July 25 from 9 am-1 pm.
Time to Eradicate That Toxic Tansy
-- from Judy Jackson -- It is tansy ragwort season again, one of the county’s worst weeds, and the plants are beginning to flower along roadsides, in fields and in residents’ yards. Highly toxic, its alkaloids are present in all plant parts. Cattle, horses and goats consuming either growing plants or
Crow Valley Pottery Presents Potter’s Fest
Reception Friday, July 17 from 4 - 7 pm at Crow Valley 'The Cabin' -- from Michael Rivkin for Crow Valley Pottery -- Crow Valley Pottery presents its annual Potter's Fest, opening Friday, July 17th. The show features hand made ceramics from artists on Orcas Island and in the Pacific
Sheriff’s Report: July 8 – 14, 2015
-- from Robin DeLazerda -- July 8, 2015 15-003789 Wanted Person 09:53:33 07/08/15: A deputy was driving through Jensen Alley when the deputy observed a male subject that had an outstanding warrant from Department of Corrections. The subject was arrested in a nearby apartment. 15-003791 Assault - Aggravated 11:52:04 07/08/15: A deputy received a report
County Grants $471,050 in Lodging Tax Awards
Historic Preservation Grants of $4,771 also awarded -- by Margie Doyle -- (Updated July 17 at 2:30 a.m.) At its July 7 session, the San Juan County Council approved awards of up to $471,050 to various county applicants, to be used in 2016. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) which
Granny Wins Children’s House Mayoral Race
-- from Susan Anderson, Director, Children's House -- Granny Wins! At 103 years of age, orca Granny proved experience counts most to voters. Named Honorary Mayor of Eastsound on July 4, Granny beat out three canines and a parrot to win this year’s annual race, a benefit for
Volunteer to Help with Hearts and Hands
-- from Didier Gincig -- Imagine yourself as an elder needing to get to town but being unable to drive. Imagine coming back from a hospital stay and being exhausted by preparing a meal and doing the dishes. Many of our elders face such challenges. Fortunately, volunteers from Hearts and
Eat and Run Fantastic Fundraiser for the Funhouse
-- by Margie Doyle -- Overall winner Michael Bea, is greeted at the Finish Line With 60 runners, adults, children and youth, the Funhouse Commons' 4th annual 5K race on July 4 was again a profitable and fun fund-raiser for the island non-profit which "fosters fun and learning."
Begin With Love: A Benefit for Chama Anderson
Tuesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. at Morningstar Farm at the Barn -- from Suzanne Olson -- Clint McCune will host an evening of music at Morningstar Farms on Orcas Island to benefit Chama Anderson, former Lady Vikings Soccer Coach, who was seriously injured in a vehicle accident last month.
Ferry Fleet Activates Back-up Vessels
With two ferries out for repairs, others sail in to accommodate demand -- from Washington State Ferries -- In order to meet demand and keep the system moving, all available back-up Washington State Ferries (WSF) vessels will be called into service while two larger ferries are out for emergency repairs
Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us
Author Talk & Book Signing on July 22 with David Neiwert -- from Jenny Atkinson of the Whale Museum -- Come to The Whale Museum on Wednesday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. for an Author Talk & Book Signing with David Neiwert, author of the newly released book Of Orcas
School Superintendent Explains Early Wednesday Dismissals
School to Dismiss Wednesdays at 2:05 for Teacher-to-Teacher Training -- by Eric Webb, Superintendent of Orcas Island School District -- So, what is a Professional Learning Community or PLC? One might describe it as an ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action
Elwha Out for the Summer
Ana/SJ's - Elwha Out of Service Through Summer Season -- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- The 48-year-old Elwha will remain out of service for approximately four months while crews perform emergency repairs to a drive motor. We realize having one of our mid-sized vessels out for an extended period
Olga Daze: 20+ Years and Still Going
Saturday, July 18th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Olga -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Festivities in Olga begin in front of the Community Club at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 18th.The day will be better than ever this year, with something for everyone. Come for breakfast at the Bake Sale,
Guest Opinion: Can We Reclaim Water?
-- from Bill Gincig -- I have been following all of the statements and comments concerning Eastsound Water and have asked myself what can I do. I can conserve water, which I do and continue to pay the same rate, which doesn’t make any sense. But of more importance is
