Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
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
Letter to Editor | OI Boosters thank local doctors
||| FROM KATE LONG for ORCAS ISLAND BOOSTER CLUB ||| The Orcas Island Booster Club extends a heartfelt thank you to Drs Buxbaum, Fleming, and Russell for their most recent service at our Sports Physical Clinic on August 7. These generous doctors volunteered their time to ensure that students are
Recreational shellfish harvesting remains closed
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| On June 18, 2024, all San Juan County beaches closed to recreational shellfish harvesting. This county-wide beach closure does not mean that commercial shellfish operations are closed. You can see which commercial areas are currently “closed” at Shellfish Growing Areas Closures (wa.gov) or sign up for alerts here. Commercial
New Primitives – Funky R&B Reggae on the Green
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Join us on Sunday, August 18 at 5pm on the Village Green for New Primitives as part of the FREE Summer Concert Series from Orcas Center, Country Corner, OrcaSong Farm, and GiveOrcas/OICF. New Primitives was founded in Minneapolis in 2003 by drummer,
Ukulele Kanikipila: Musical fun at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Experience the joy of making music at Ukulele Kanikipila, Hawaiian for "play music," every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center. This gathering is open to everyone with an interest in playing music for two hours each week.
Plant questions answered
||| FROM DIANNE MACONDRAY for SJC MASTER GARDENERS ||| August is a time to enjoy our beautiful weather and our gardens. But, if you have gardening questions or problems be sure to visit the San Juan County Master Gardeners at the Orcas Island Library entrance on Wednesday, August 14 between
Letter to Editor | In response to a recall process initiated for EWUA directors
||| FROM CHRIS BEAN-HEARNE ||| I am a member of the Eastsound Water Users’ Association - I have been for over 30 years. My opinion of Jim Nelson, Teri Nigretto, Mike Cleveland and Leith Templin is that they are immensely capable as directors of EWUA. They have integrity, honesty and
