Here’s a thought…
“The less a statesman amounts to, the more he loves the flag.”
KIN HUBBARD
Tourists, Tourists Everywhere
by Lin McNulty Do Eastsound streets and sidewalks seem unusually crowded this summer? Lance Evans from the Orcas Chamber of Commerce says that everywhere he goes on the island these days, there is talk about how busy this summer has been. Traffic at intersections controlled by a stop sign has
Life Church Kids Complete Fundraiser for Samaritan’s Purse
Collecting "Change for Change" By Carol Kulminski The children of Life Church, Orcas Campus, recently completed a service project by walking to Island Market and greeting people. They explained that their “Change for Change” Samaritan’s Purse project was collecting money to help families who lost their homes in
School Board to Assign Advisors; Accept Donations
Thursday, August 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the School Library At the last regular meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors tomorrow, the consent agenda calls for a roster of advisors to help OISD classes and clubs. The board will review the assignments on the consent
Ranker and Attorney General Add Comments to Hospital Discussion
State Senator Kevin Ranker issued a statement praising the State Attorney General’s response to his question about health care access provided by public hospital districts. The Washington State Attorney General’s office responded, in part, as follows: By letter previously acknowledged, you have requested our opinion on the following question:
Water, Stone and the Woods Exhibit in Friday Harbor
Water and Stone and the Woods, exhibit by Tom Small and Randall Tipton at Waterworks Gallery in Friday Harbor August 24 - Sept 14 Tom Small - Recent Stone, wood and glass sculptures. Randall Tipton - Abstract landscape paintings "Water, Stone and the Woods," an exhibit by Tom
Orcas Medical Center to Add New Physician
By Susan McBain New OMC addition, Dr. Fleming with Quinn and Sofia. Dr. Tony Giefer of Orcas Medical Center has announced that Dr. Camille Fleming will be joining him and Jean Bried, PA-C, at Orcas Medical Center later this year. Camille Fleming, MD, MBA, is an experienced family
Signed!
by Lin McNulty Smiles galore! From left, ORS Board members Mark DeTray, Michael Greenberg, Pete Moe, Council Members Rick Hughes, Jamie Stephens, Bob Jarman, and ORS Board member Susan Malins. Photo: Lin McNulty It was a long day, beginning at 10 a.m., for the San Juan County Council
Council Signs Transfer Station Contract With Orcas Recycling
From Stan Matthews County Interim Information Services Manager The San Juan Council unanimously approved a contract with Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) to provide solid waste and recycling handling services at the Orcas Island Transfer Station. ORS and San Juan County Public Works expect that ORS will begin operations in September.
PeaceHealth Clinic to Install New Electronic Health Record
from Amy Cloud, Public Information Officer PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center New System to Help Clinics Document Care, Share Record with Patients To better serve patients by using newer health care technologies, PeaceHealth clinics are switching to a new electronic health record (EHR) known as Epic. The clinic at PeaceHealth
Chamber of Commerce Offers a New Position
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is seeking a part-time employee to join the staff at the Chamber office & Visitors Center. If you are island-knowledgeable, people-friendly, and a multi-tasker, then this might be the right opportunity for you. Candidates will also have familiarity with PC computers (Word, Excel &
Lummi Tribe Holds Political and Cultural Key to Coal Decision
By Floyd McKay of Crosscut.com James carving a totem pole as statement of protest to coal exporting at Cherry Point. Paul K. Anderson/Chuckanut Conservancy photo Lummi master carver Jewell James is taking another ceremonial totem pole on a long trip, but this time it won’t be going as
Letter to the Editor: Big Thanks from OICMF
On an island such as ours~ Those are the words that come to mind for each of us and, we imagine, for every island non-profit during the times of year when key events and activities are happening. It is because of an island “such as ours” that Orcas Island has
The Somewhat True Tale of the Sneaky Zucchini Houdini
by Cara Russell The beloved (or not) zucchini. The other morning I had coffee with an individual, an islander whose identity shall and should remain a mystery. The reason for their anonymity--they are harboring a little secret. For the sake of the story, I’ll give this person a
Reminder: ORS Hearing on Monday
San Juan County Council will travel to Orcas Island on Monday, August 19 at 10:15 a.m. to conduct a public hearing at the Eastsound Fire Station for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed San Juan County Solid Waste Systems Operations and Service Agreement (Orcas Solid Waste Facility) between
Eastsound Water Use Surprising
from Paul Kamin EWUA Curious minds ask why? EWUA produced more water in July 2013 than in any month since 2005. EWUA’s high meter readings for July suggests that people are using more water. Recent system improvements have allowed EWUA to keep up with this increased demand without any trouble.
Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous
from Mark Smaalders Wooden boats of all sizes attend the Rendezvous, from rowboats to motor launches, and daysailers to historic tall ships. The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands is holding the Twelfth Annual Wooden Boat Rendezvous 2–4 September 2013 at Deer Harbor, Orcas Island, Washington.
