Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss by Birchview Memory Care
@ Orcas Senior Center – Thursday, October 19, 1:30 pm ||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Orcas Island has an elderly population, and all of us know someone, a friend or family member, with dementia or memory loss. Statistically, 1 in 10 people over age 65 live
Leaping Fool writers series returns for new season
||| FROM NIK SCHULZ for THE LEAPING FOOL ||| Welcome to another season of “T H E L E A P I N G F O O L” winter writers series! Our first event will be at The Orcas Island Winery, Thursday, November 9th, 6–8pm. We invite you to submit your writing
Partial solar eclipse
||| FROM JOHN FLEISHER ||| John Fleisher, from West Sound Observatory, was able to capture this morning's partial solar eclipse in a stunning photograph.
Letter to Editor | My Port support goes to Mia Kartiganer for Pos. 3
||| FROM BEA VON TOBEL ||| There are a lot of races on the ballot for this election. As one who has been on both sides of election results, and one who has chosen not to continue as an elected official, I wholeheartedly recommend Mia Kartiganer for position 3. If
Gov. Inslee visits the 40th, reducing building emissions, & funding for local community projects
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. ALEX RAMEL ||| I’ve had the pleasure to spend much of the summer visiting with people in our community and around Washington. I am grateful to the advocates and leaders who have taken the time to help me continue to learn about new opportunities
Killarney becomes first Irish town to ban single-use coffee cups
‘It was a plague’: A blanket ‘bring or buy’ reusable scheme has been introduced in the town, which was getting through 23,000 cups a week ||| FROM THE GUARDIAN || at request of Orcasonian reader Killarney used to accept it as a price of being a tourist town: ubiquitous disposable
As the Paradigm Shifts | Five reasons why I don’t tell people what to do
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| I’ve just come back from a visit with my daughter and her family in Edmonton, Canada. It was probably one of my best visits yet. Why? Because I didn’t try to tell people what to do or how to do things
Sheriff’s Report | October 4 – 10, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 23-007959 Disorderly Conduct 11:40:17 10/04/23 A San Juan Deputy made contact with an intoxicated individual who was yelling and causing a disturbance at the ferry landing. It was determined he was not yelling at anyone in particular. A report
Letter to Editor | In support of Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commissioner
||| FROM JANET BROWNELL ||| While I am not 100% up to speed on all things “fire department” – I do know Brian. He is thoughtful, intelligent, calm, and honest. These are the essential traits for any board – they are especially critical for boards facing complex issues. Brian also has a keen
Hoping for peace
||| FROM HILARY CANTY ||| Waking this week in a world with two active and horrific wars. It is so very tragic for so many and the terror is real. I have no words, but hold the hope for resolution and the support for all who are suffering close. And
Larsen joins bipartisan rural health caucus
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) recently joined the bipartisan Rural Health Caucus to improve understanding and coordinate policies that address rural health issues in Northwest Washington. The Rural Health Caucus, which relaunched on September 20, is led by Reps. Diana
Letter to Editor | Rick Fant for Port of Orcas
||| FROM CHIP LONG ||| As a new to the island resident, what’s immediately apparent is how generous our neighbors can be in volunteering their time and expertise in ways that solve problems, create opportunities, and elevate community life. I’ve found Rick Fant to be such a neighbor. Through my
Nov. 1 deadline for art in the Orcas Library is quickly approaching
||| FROM DAVE KOSIUR for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Want to Exhibit Your Art? Now’s your chance. The Art Committee at the Orcas Island Public Library is seeking applications for the 2024 exhibit schedule. All types of art — painting, sculpture, photography, mixed-media — are acceptable. Interested Orcas Island artists
NTSB probe: Captain was asleep at the wheel during ’22 ferry crash
||| FROM MYNORTHWEST.COM ||| The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found human error was to blame for the crash of a Washington State Ferries (WSF) vessel with 94 people on board. There was only one minor injury, but the crash cost $10.6 million in damages to the boat and the piling
Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson
Welcome to our weekly feature, Occam's Razor, from local artist S.C. Watson.
Make Your Voice Heard: Community health survey postcards on their way to you
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Health & Community Services wants to hear from as many people as possible in the Community Health Survey. We are sending a postcard to all San Juan County residents inviting everyone to make their voice heard. The postcards are set to
