Here’s a thought…
“The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.”
ROBERT LYND
In Memoriam | Marilyn McGuire, 1936 – 2022
||| FROM TOM PEARCE ||| Marilyn McGuire, 1936-2022 Jane Marilyn McGuire, previously of Eastsound, WA, passed peacefully in Atlanta, Georgia under the Full Hunter Moon with her family by her side on October 9, 2022. Marilyn was a woman of exceptional beauty, humor, determination, and intellect who ultimately
State ferries hit home run with Seattle Mariners-inspired name changes
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ||| SEATTLE – Gov. Jay Inslee has directed that the names of all Washington State Ferries be temporarily changed to honor the Seattle Mariners. All 21 vessels in the fleet will be renamed starting Thursday, Oct. 13, after team players and personnel. The names will remain in
Wildfire smoke will likely linger across Washington into the weekend
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – Wildfire smoke is sticking around several parts of Washington and forecasts show smoke will likely get worse before it gets better. Breathing in smoke is not good for anyone. Days of consistent smoke exposure can take a toll on your health, making it especially
Lopez’s Village Road temporarily closed
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Public Works announces the temporary closure of Village Road on Lopez Island. The section between Washburn and Eads Ln is closed today through next Thursday, October 20. The closure is a safety measure to protect the community and crews
Letter to Editor | Krebs’ commitment to community earns my vote
||| FROM CRAIG BAILEY ||| With the upcoming elections in November, I wanted to take some time now to talk about our Sheriff, Ron Krebs. I’ve known Ron since I moved to the Island in 2012 and have always been impressed with his commitment to our community. Whenever we’ve discussed what
It’s Medicare open enrollment time
||| FROM PEGI GROUNDWATER for SAN JUAN COUNTY SHIBA VOLUNTEERS ||| Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity each year, October 15 through December 7, to review their insurance coverage and make sure that their current plans will be the right ones for them in the coming year. Why review your Medicare
OCS clothing bank is returning
||| FROM KATHY ROOSMA for ORCAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ||| Clothing Bank is returning this fall! After taking a break because of covid, Clothing Bank will be held at the Orcas Christian School gym on Saturday, October 29 from 2-5 p.m. and on Sunday, October 30 from 10:30-5 p.m. This is
Letter to Editor | OI Booster volunteers helped make homecoming memorable
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND BOOSTER BOARD ||| The Orcas Island Booster Club recognizes those who helped make this year's Homecoming festivities successful and fun. We understand the power of traditions and Homecoming is a big one! We are so thankful to have dedicated community members who volunteer their time every
OICMF Musician-in-Residence Monique Mead Oct. 17-21
||| FROM LINDA SLONE for ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL ||| Monique Mead Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is thrilled to welcome violinist and educator Monique Mead back to Orcas beginning Monday, October 17, as Musician-in-Residence for five exciting days of ensemble coaching, private and public music mentorship,
OIHCD releases draft of strategic plan for comment
||| FROM TOM EVERSOLE for ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) promotes the health of the Orcas community by funding island-appropriate facilities, services and staff. It works as a catalyst bringing together all health care stakeholders to support a community approach to care that
Letter to Editor | Rank Choice Voting: A really bad idea
||| FROM PAUL DOSSETT ||| Rank choice voting changes the traditional democratic principle that the candidate with the most votes wins. Under RCV, the ballot lets the voter choose multiple names in order of preference. If no candidate wins a majority, the bottom contender is eliminated and that person’s votes
Port Commission meeting to evaluate employment candidates
||| FROM JEANNIE SHARPE for PORT OF ORCAS ||| Topic: Special Meeting-Airport Manager Time: Oct 10, 2022 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) This Meeting will be on Zoom and in person at the airport terminal. When Executive Session starts participants will be asked to wait in lobby. CALL
Health Care District Board to meet tomorrow
||| FROM KIMBERLY KIMPLE for ORCAS HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| The Agenda and Materials for the October 10, 2022 Special Board Meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) will be posted October 8. You can access the agenda and meeting materials at the link below. Meeting Documents – Orcas
Anyone interested in Toni Morrison reading group on Orcas?
||| FROM JESSICA GIASULLO ||| I am starting a Toni Morrison reading group in November, probably on Wednesdays. We will meet once a month at the library. Our goal is to read and discuss all of her novels as well as some of her essays. The format of each meeting
Sun Days on Orcas | Being healthy in a nutshell
||| SUN DAYS ON ORCAS by EDEE KULPER ||| Recently I heard a few radio ads that said something like, “We know, it’s hard to eat right.” I remember hearing someone say years ago that she had no idea how to eat right. Shelves are packed with books on how
County answers frequently asked questions about upcoming road levy
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County publishes answers to frequently asked Road Levy questions. November's ballots will include Resolution No. 20-2022 - a proposition to increase the county road levy from $0.56 to $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed value. The $0.44 increase will be used to
