Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Funhouse Commons welcomes new Mentor Program Coordinator
||| FROM FUNHOUSE COMMONS ||| The Funhouse Commons is thrilled to announce Jesse Fabrikant will be joining us as our new Mentor Program Coordinator! Jesse moved to Orcas Island from Davis, California in 2019 when his partner was offered a job at Sucia State Marine Park. Fabrikant shares: “We moved
Editorial | I’ve got a preposition and a couple other tidbits to discuss with you
||| BY LIN MCNULTY, theORCASONIAN EDITOR ||| Every once in awhile, we receive a request from someone looking to re-connect with an old acquaintance, to look up a childhood or college friend. The requester kind of assumes that a local news site would be a good spot to check-in --
Act in Granny’s memory on World Oceans Day and during Orca Action Month
||| FROM CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH ||| WWe've recently spent quite a bit of time reflecting on our five-decade-long ORCA SURVEY research of the Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW). The importance of mothers and grandmothers in the fish-eating orca community stands out as a valuable discovery. Unfortunately, while many female
Statement from State Department of Health about your lottery eligibility
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recognizes many people have experienced challenges while trying to confirm their records were transmitted to the Washington State Immunization Information System (WAIIS) and they are eligible for the “Shot of a Lifetime” lottery drawing. DOH
San Juan County Council agenda for Tuesday, June 8
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| PRELIMINARY AGENDA: Discussion items may be added and/or the order or content changed at the discretion of the Council Chair. If there is a change in location, the alternative meeting location will be visibly posted at the location indicated above. Public Hearings will
Skagit Valley College registration is going on now for Summer AND Fall
||| FROM ARDEN AINLEY for SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE ||| Did you know you can register now for Summer AND Fall quarters at Skagit Valley College? Summer classes begin July 6 and Fall classes begin September 21, offering Online, Hybrid, and In-Person options. Applied Bachelor’s — Bachelor of Applied Science in
Vaccine data reconciliation between state and federal sources will take time
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is aware there are differences between vaccination data displayed in the state’s data dashboard compared to vaccination data in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID Data Tracker. The CDC reports 7,843,092 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Boaters encouraged to ‘Be Whale Wise’ for Orca Action Month
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| After what felt like a very long winter, Puget Sound residents are excited to get out on the water and enjoy the beauty of our region. June is Orca Action Month, a time to celebrate and protect one of our region’s most iconic
Charter Review Commission recommends climate czar, tourism plan
||| BY MATTHEW GILBERT, theORCASONIAN OP-ED REPORTER ||| On June 1, the County’s Charter Review Commission (CRC) released the results of months of deliberations on desired changes to the current county charter. CRC chair Kevin Ranker described the charter as essentially a county’s “Constitution. It creates a structure from which
Unique coating transforms ANY surface into a light-responsive pathway (maybe even Prune Alley?)
||| FROM DAILY MAIL ||| A unique paint-like coating has been developed that could revolutionise street lighting across the globe. UK-based company Nevana Designs has developed a light-responsive formula called STARPATH that makes ordinary pathways glow in the dark by absorbing UV rays during the day. The coating, which can be applied to any
County Board and Advisory Committee Vacancies and Positions
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| District 1 - San Juan: Stuart, Johns, Cactus, Flattop, Ripple, Speiden, Battleship, Barren, Pearl, Henry, O'Neal, Brown, Turn, Dinner, Goose and San Juan comprising precincts 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 101 and 102. District 2 - Orcas: Skipjack, Bare, Waldron, Patos, Sucia, Ewing,
Island Hospital offers upcoming childbirth education series, cholesterol class
||| FROM RACHEL LAMBERT for ISLAND HOSPITAL ||| Island Hospital offers online childbirth education class series Island Hospital is offering a four-week online class series designed to prepare parents-to-be for the arrival of their new baby. Classes are Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. starting July 6th and are taught by Teri Shilling,
Montessori’s open house for new enrollments is just around the corner
||| FROM MEGAN JONES for MONTESSORI SCHOOL ||| Wondering what the differences are between our island preschools? Come see our newly renovated facility and learn about what Montessori really is. We encourage you to join us on June 12, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. See our school, meet our
Island Hospital recognized in Top 100 for Orthopedic Excellence
||| FROM LAURA MORONEY for ISLAND HOSPITAL ||| ANACORTES, Washington – For the second year in a row, Island Hospital received top honors by Healthgrades, a leading online resource that evaluates hospital quality. The two recent honors from Healthgrades include: America’s 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery™ 2021 Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
EDC has the scoop on grants, loans still available
||| FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ||| Grants for Theaters, Museums, and Performing Arts (SVOG) STILL OPEN! Grant for live venues, theaters, producers, performing arts, museums, movie theaters, talent agents. Click here to apply: Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (sba.gov). Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Update - FAQs about funds returned. Loans still available!
“If We Only Knew…” Eth-Noh-Tec will spill their secrets in forthcoming production
40 years of mishaps and miracles, betrayals and triumphs, tragedy and comedy – no more secrets in Eth-Noh-Tec’s anniversary online concert! ||| FROM DANA SHERRY, ETH-NOH-TEC MANAGING DIRECTOR ||| Have you ever wondered what makes a relationship last? What makes an arts organization last? What makes activists keep making good
