Here’s a thought…
“An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.”
SPANISH PROVERB
“Books and Beyond” Vision Drives Library Expansion Plans
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Public Library We love to get together and read! Kids at the 2013 Library Tea by Margie Doyle To many of us, public libraries are as sacred as the U.S. Constitution and the right to vote. They remain, in the words
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Meeting
Orcas Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 2011 Wednesday, October 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Rosario Beach House from the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Membership meeting on Wednesday, October 23 (5:30 pm – 8 pm) at the
Now More Than One Way to Get “Flown Off”
by Lin McNulty A recent mass mailing from Island Air Ambulance may have been the first many of us heard about a seemingly local MedEvac Membership program. In the process of attempting to learn more about the services being offered as "peace of mind for less than the cost of
How Does Our Village Grow? EPRC To Host Open House
from Gulliver Rankin Chair EPRC Wednesday October 16, 4 — 7 p.m., Senior Center Aerial views of Eastsound in 2003 (courtesy of Public Works) and 1976 (courtesy of Pat Pomeroy). If you want your voice heard, like maps and knowing what is planned for Eastsound, come talk with
Planning and Creating an Island Resource Hub
from Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation has issued a Letter of Interest to all community members who would like to participate in the development and implementation of a “Community Resource Hub” for the island. The broad goals for a Community Resource Hub
Naturalist’s Notebook #4: Mermaid’s Hair
The micro-photo of Ditylum was taken by a volunteer last summer. by Russel Barsh The onset of fall rains and persistent mild temperatures have produced a late bloom of the bright green marine diatom Ditylum brightwelli in East Sound. Like all diatoms, Ditylum are encased in capsules
Orcas Election Forum Sponsored by LWV & PTSA
from Diane Martindale of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJ) and the Orcas Island Parent-Student-Teacher Association (PTSA) In preparation for the upcomingNovember election (Ballots will be mailed to County residents by Oct. 22,) the LWV-SJ and Orcas PTSA are jointly sponsoring an election forum on Monday,
Tax Break Removal Notices to Go Out This Week
from Stan Matthews County Information and Internet Manager This week, in the wake of an Attorney General’s opinion, the first of dozens of notices will go out to owners of properties in San Juan County which have been benefiting from a tax break for which they do not appear
Guest Column: Does the Gov’t Shutdown Affect You?
by Louise Carnachan I’m alarmed by the polls that indicate that most people don’t feel the impact of the government shut down. I guess it all comes down to what services you need at the moment. These past two weeks I’ve seen numerous issues at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research
Letter to the Editor: Paulsen Provides Needed Change for School Board
An effective school board plays the important role of keeping the Orcas Island School District on track. The school board sets policies; establishes the vision and goals for the district; and holds the district administration accountable for results. This fall we have three board members running for re-election. Two board
Reimagining Orcas Island: Building Resilience Amid Turbulence
Monday, October 14, from 6 to 9 pm at Odd Fellows Hall from the Orcas Island Library The Orcas Island Library presents “Reimagining Orcas Island: Building Resilience Amid Turbulence” We face an array of unprecedented challenges: A global financial house of cards Depletion of energy and other critical resources
Port of Orcas Hires Tony Simpson as Manager
At their regular October 10, 2013 meeting, the Port of Orcas Commissioners completed their three-month process in hiring an airport manager to succeed Bea vonTobel, who will retire at the end of this year. Chair Audrey Wells noted that thirty-two people submitted applications for evaluation by the commission. From that
Learn Leadership Skills in the SJ Islands
Graduates of the 2013 cohort of Leadership San Juan Islands, from far left: Lee Taylor, Kim Secunda, and Lucas Limbach. Row 1: Cathy Kromer, Cindy Gutierrez, Armando Nunes, and Christopher Aiken. Row 2: Michelle Loftus, Katie Fleming, and Kai Sanburn. Back Row: Russell Guerry, Faith Van De Putte, Sheldon
Apply to Serve on OPALCO’s Board of Directors
from Bev Madan of OPALCO OPALCO’s Board of Directors is seeking to fill a vacancy. Interested OPALCO members residing in District 4 (Shaw, Crane, Canoe or Bell islands) should submit a cover letter and brief resume to: Chris Thomerson, President, Board of Directors, 183 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
OICF Makes Exciting Report to Community
by Lin McNulty OICF distributions in 2012. Through the third quarter of 2013 DAF distributions are $994,561. “The past year,” says Steve Jung, Chair of the Orcas Island Community Foundation Board of Trustees, “has been a bell ringer for OICF.” The mission of OICF is to foster philanthropy
Editorial Column: Do Island Characters Characterize Island Character?
by Lin McNulty My first two summers on Orcas Island were spent living in the middle of a sheep field near Buck Bay. We lived in a 10x10x10 octagon with no plumbing or running water. We had one leg of electricity, which meant we could run a refrigerator (placed outside),
