Here’s a thought…
“Even under the best circumstances, the transition to this new AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history.”
BILL GATES
County Boards and Commissions Need You
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: https://sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
Apply for Low-income County Housing Grants, Loans
-- for Non-profits and developers -- San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $28,000 in 2014 for projects that help make housing available to local residents of very low income. The Low Income Housing Fund, created by the state legislature in 2002, is funded by a
Opportunity for Five Boys to See the Mariners
-- from Vala Ross -- Are you a boy between the ages of 8 and 12 who loves baseball and follows the Seattle Mariners? (Or do you know a boy who does?) If so, you may have the opportunity to see the Mariners play the LA Angels in their last
Here Comes the Dental Van
Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20 -- from Hilary Canty -- The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International returns to Orcas on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20th. Services provided during the clinic will be free of charge to qualifying community members, thanks to the donation of skills
Laura Robinson Eagan: September 9, 1955 to July 27, 2014
Memorial: Sunday, September 14, 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from the family of Laura Eagan -- Our amazing, beautiful and talented Laura Tonkin Robinson Eagan - mother of Oceania Eagan Welsh of Seattle and Brendan Eagan of Orcas Island, and sister to Deborah Robinson of Vashon Island - passed too
Council Agenda for Tuesday Meeting on Orcas
Tuesday, September 9, 10 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Ingrid Gabriel -- COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ON ORCAS ISLAND 10:00 AM CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE EXCUSED ABSENCES (if any) NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 25 & 26, 2014 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF CORRESPONDENCE CITIZENS’ ACCESS
Man with Texas ID Found Dead in Moran State Park
-- from Randall K. Gaylord, San Juan County Prosecutor/Coroner -- On Saturday, September 6, 2014, a fisherman found decomposed human remains with a wallet in a collapsed tent located off-trail in a secluded area of Moran State Park near the bridge over the Cascade Lake lagoon. The wallet contained a
New Funding Gives Increased Preschool Accessibility and Quality
"It's our torch to carry now." -- By Margie Doyle -- "We can't wait around," Joe Cohen says, "We can do something now for our community and we will." Cohen is speaking of the Early Childhood Education Initiative that is now underway, beginning a three-year "demonstration project" that will make
Guest Opinion: Bredouw an Unsung Local Hero
-- from Bob Phalan -- He quietly slipped out of view. As long as I have known him, Jim Bredouw has been doing something to help his community - especially the children of Orcas Island. Soon after he landed here in the late 80's Jim saw a need for a
Guest Opinion: Shape Stormwater Projects We’ll Be Paying For
-- by Gulliver Rankin -- If you have concerns about the quality of our drinking water and streams, property damage from flooding events or development regulations dealing with stormwater, I want to encourage you to attend the September 16th Public Works Open House at the Eastsound Fire Hall. From 11-1
Cancer Support Welcomes Rena Patty
-- from Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Support Group welcomes Rena Patty as guest facilitator for our September 11 meeting. Rena is a life-long resident of Orcas Island and a certified trainer with Center for Nonviolent Communication. Empathic listening and honest expression are core practices of Nonviolent Communication. Rena will
Shaw Island Tharald Historic Homestead Tour and Talk
Saturday, September 13, 2014, 1 p.m., Shaw Island -- from Tanja Williamson, San Juan Couny Land Bank -- Historic Tharald Homestead on Shaw Island The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to view the Tharald Historic Homestead on Shaw Island on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Meet
Sucia Island Work Party a Success
-- from Tina Whitman -- [metaslider id=31561] FRIENDS of the San Juans wishes to thank the 29 volunteers from Orcas, Lopez, San Juan, and Shaw Islands as well as LUSH Seattle store volunteers who participated in a shoreline work party at Fossil Bay on Sucia Island. Following a beautiful boat
“Berto” Brings Openness and Acceptance to Emmanuel Episcopal Parish
-- by Margie Doyle -- "Berto" who serves the Episcopal Congregation and Orcas Island. Jose Roberto Gándara-Perea, “Berto’s” life path has drawn him from Puerto Rico to Germany, from the Dominican Republic to Belgium, from Harlem to Orcas Island. Now, since August, it has brought him to a
Sheriff’s Report: August 21 – September 2, 2014
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Distler -- August 21, 2014 14-005079: Missing Person—Deputies responded to a reported missing person. A short time later the person in question was found sleeping on the beach. 14-005081: Hit & Run Accident—A Deputy responded to the Friday Harbor High School parking lot and found a
OPAL Gala Celebrates 25 Years and 100 Affordable Houses
Saturday, September 20, 5:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Judy Whiting -- [metaslider id=31538] OPAL’s upcoming annual benefit dinner on Saturday, September 20, at Orcas Center will be a grand celebration of milestones. “We’re not only celebrating OPAL’s first 25 years,” said trustee and event chair Helen Bee, “but we’re
