Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Land Bank Meeting
||| FROM SJC CONSERVATION LAND BANK ||| The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a regular monthly meeting on August 16, 2024 from 8:30am – 11:15am via Zoom. The meeting will also be available for in person public attendance at the San Juan Island Grange at 152 First Street, Friday Harbor. The
Every farm has a story
||| FROM SARAH RICHARD for SAN JUAN ISLANDS FOOD HUB ||| The San Juan Islands Food Hub (SJIFH) brings people and food together on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan. Rebecca Anglin grows off the grid in the forest, seeking out little microclimates to maintain the growing temperatures and humidity needed
More reasons to protect our eelgrass meadows
||| FROM ALEXANDRA GAYEK ||| Our own local star Joe Gaydos, Science Director of the SeaDoc Society, narrates a fascinating short video in this Cornell University article about the important role of seagrass meadows (which includes our local eelgrass) in filtering human pathogens from the water and keeping shellfish safe to
Letter to Editor | What’s the state of our water resources?
||| FROM KARI MCVEIGH ||| I’ve been informed that misinformation is being spread concerning my public comments about future water availability and I would like to provide clarification about my position on this important issue. I strongly support efforts to understand the state of our limited water resources, so that
Scams and suicide: Seniors at risk
||| FROM TOM EVERSOLE for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Seniors are especially subject to crimes against vulnerable populations. Scammers actively seek seniors to target for their scams and identity theft. Both Orcas Senior Center (OSC) and San Juan County Senior Services address these issues with seniors as best they can.
County welcomes new County Manager
While the organization searched for a new County Manager, the County was supported by an interim leadership team of dedicated staff. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is pleased to welcome a new County Manager and thanks the invaluable support of the interim leadership team. Within
OHS track is closed, under repair
||| FROM SUZANNA SMITH for ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ||| The High School track is under repair this week and will be closed to community access through the end of Thursday, August 15th. Please do not use the track until it reopens on Friday, August 16th. We apologize for any
Meet gardening author at Library
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| The Orcas Island Library is hosting a book discussion featuring Jennifer Jewell. She is a gardener, garden writer, and gardening educator and advocate. Since 2016, she has written and hosted the national award-winning, weekly public radio program and podcast, Cultivating Place, a coproduction
Letter to Editor | O’Day approaches tasks with calm, rational mindset
||| FROM RICK JUSTINIANO ||| I have known Stephanie O’Day for a long time, and I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Stephanie for the position of County Council District 1. Having had the pleasure of working with Stephanie on several professional projects, I have witnessed firsthand her exceptional qualities and
Ferry data from staff and local partners shapes Council request for ‘Executive Relief’ from WSF information
The Council remains grateful for the state’s continued attention and hopeful for additional support. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County remains committed to working with state officials to improve Washington State Ferry (WSF) service in the San Juan Islands. This summer, the County gathered survey data
Island Primary Care: A clinic update
||| FROM RACHEL LAMBERT for ISLAND PRIMARY CARE ||| CLINIC UPDATE Summer 2024 Back to School: Are Your Kids’ Vaccinations Up To Date? As summer starts to wind down, many parents are looking at their to-do lists for getting children ready for school in September. Don’t forget to include an
Water Users Association served with new lawsuit
||| FROM TERI NIGRETTO for EASTSOUND WATER USERS ASSOCIATION ||| The Eastsound Water Users Association was served last Friday at 4:55 pm with a new lawsuit. This lawsuit is related to the recall efforts currently underway. We are required to be in court tomorrow morning at 10:30 am to defend the Association. We
Island Ways: Steamship Authority apologizes to customers after cancelling weekend trips due to crew shortages
The ferry company apologized for inconveniencing customers. ||| FROM BOSTON.COM ||| The Steamship Authority apologized for inconveniencing customers over the weekend after cancelling several weekend trips due to staff shortages. “Due to a crew shortage, the M/V Woods Hole will not run today starting with the 12:20 p.m. trip onward,” the
Chair Yoga
Enhancing balance and wellbeing for seniors and individuals with disabilities ||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with disabilities, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. (no class August 6). This gentle
Guest Opinion | As we work to mend our social fabric
||| FROM LEITH TEMPLIN ||| This past Saturday I had the distinct pleasure of wearing my Cemetery Commissioners hat to attend the Haffey/Reddick service at Woodlawn Cemetery. It was such a pleasure to hear the minister speak about Madeline and her kindness and longevity on Orcas Island. Then to hear
Orcas Island cemetery information
||| FROM LEITH TEMPLIN for SJC CEMETERY DISTRICT #3 ||| Do you know how to get in touch with our local cemeteries when someone asks you or when your family is in need? The Commissioners of San Juan County Cemetery District #3, who manage the Woodlawn and Mt. Baker Cemeteries
