Here’s a thought…
“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.”
LWV Presents Public Health and Religious Influence Forum
-- by Cara Russell -- Last Monday, November 18, the League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJ) held a Membership Meeting at the San Juan Island Grange. The two-hour meeting was open to the public, and nearly 100 San Juan County residents attended. The topic under discussion was
Share Thanksgiving With Community at Odd Fellows
-- by Lin McNulty -- Thursday, November 28, 4:30 pm, Odd Fellows Hall: The Community Thanksgiving potluck at Odd Fellows Hall is a popular and long-standing tradition. And everyone is welcome! This is a great community event, and an opportunity to spend time with fellow islanders in honor of the
Orcas Issues Invites You to Go “Cold Turkey”
-- by Margie Doyle, Editor -- Our website upgrade is happening this week! And while the upgrade is in process, we'll all be going "Cold Turkey" without the presence of OrcasIssues.com on the Internet! We'll be unavailable for a period of time on Tuesday, Nov. 26 and Wednesday, Nov. 27,
Fire & Rescue Holds 2 Meetings Tuesday
Orcas Fire & Rescue's Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The meeting is called by the Board of Fire Commissioners -- Barbara Bedell, Chair; Clyde Duke, and Jim Coffin. On the agenda are: Fire District Tax Levy- The current tax levy
Parkinson’s: Way to Go!
— by Ted Grossman — The Tobriners Bang! Was the sound as Frances Tobriner tumbled from the kitchen table to the floor one summer day on Orcas Island. “Bang” again when Frances was serving food to her friends. But this woman who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
Calling All Woodworkers, Architects, Designers, Contractors…
-- from Joan Fletcher -- Woodworking bowl, an example of the craftsmanship on display at the February woodworkers exhibit The Visual Arts Committee of The Orcas Center will present a woodworking show in February 2014. Bring your furniture, bowls, sculptures, and carvings to display the variety, craftsmanship, and
It’s Countdown Time!
-- from Madie Murray -- When this article was placed (Nov. 23), the Farm to Cafeteria online fundraiser was 73% percent funded with just 7 days left to reach our goal. It’s very easy to make it 100 percent before Thanksgiving! You don’t need to get dressed up to go
Property Valuation Notices In the Mail
— from Charles Zalmanek, County Assessor — Notices of Value for 2013 were mailed on Wednesday, November 21, to 11,078 San Juan County property owners representing a total of 14,020 parcels. No Notices were mailed for approximately 4,000 parcels whose values did not change in value since 2012. This is
OPALCO: the Little Co-op That Could
-- by Margie Doyle -- OPALCO line crew installs an additional microwave radio link as a part of the temporary emergency communication solution. OPALCO contributed photo. A small rural electricity co-op came to the rescue when national telecommunications corporation giant CenturyLink was faced with disaster earlier this month.
Orcas Issues Thanks our Generous Supporters!
-- by Margie Doyle, Editor -- At Orcas Issues: News and Views, we're dedicated to providing valuable community information. But we think that's more than just the daily "news." We value the history and background of our lifestyle, government and pleasures; the nuances and differences in our highest-held principles; the
Fire Chief’s Report: Oct 7 – Nov 10, 2013
— from Kevin O’Brien, Chief, Orcas Fire and Rescue — Notable Alarms Deceased Patient Monday, October 13, OIFR responded to the Raccoon Point neighborhood to assist Evan’s Funeral home with moving a deceased patient requiring a mortuary transport. Multiple Vehicle Accident Friday, October 18, OIFR responded to a three-vehicle
Athletic Center Pool Getting an Overhaul
-- by Cara Russell -- Orcas Athletic Center pool ready for a re-tile. Photo: Cara Russell The Athletic Center building is getting some much needed repairs and updates. Starting November 18, through the next two months, Owners Clyde and April Duke have shut down and drained the Orcas
Last Farmers’ Market of the Season
— from Robin Duis — Flowers and vegetables for sale this Saturday at the last Farmers Market of the season This Saturday will be the last Orcas Farmers’ Market of the season. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. “This will
Editorial: Fifty Years Ago This Very Day, on a Friday
-- by Lin McNulty -- There are some unfortunate, startling events in life in which we remember exactly where we were when we heard the news. The JFK assassination is certainly one of those moments in my life. I have never before revealed my initial reaction; in retrospect, within a
OPALCO Board Enthusiastically Supports Broadband Acceleration
-- from Suzanne Olson -- In front of a packed room at their regularly scheduled meeting in Friday Harbor, the OPALCO Board issued and approved the following motion: Our island communities are suffering economic damage and safety issues caused directly by inadequate phone and Internet infrastructure. Therefore, OPALCO shall accelerate
Eastsound Stormwater Street Project Begins December 2
-- from Stan Matthews, San Juan County Information and Internet Manager -- Crews will begin work on A Street in Eastsound in front of the Post Office the week of December 2, weather permitting, to install stormwater collection piping and catch basins. This project will begin to alleviate longstanding drainage
