Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Playground-on-the-Green project breaks ground
-- from Margaret Payne -- Local contractors begin construction of the Playground-on-the-Green, using native rocks and trees in an ”Island Hopping” design; completion expected summer 2020. With funding from a county Lodging Tax grant, OICF’s “Give Orcas” campaign, a Ginny Lu Wood Legacy Grant (OICF), Island Market, and numerous private
Kruse Reviews | A Very Stable Genius
-- Book review by Jens Kruse -- Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig, Pulitzer Prize winningjournalists at the Washington Post, have written an important book about the three plus years between Trump’s acceptance of the Republican nomination in July of 2016 and the opening of the impeachment inquiry. At the end
Status report on recent Supreme Court public records case
-- from San Juan County Communications -- As your councilmember and neighbor, I have been asked several questions about the Supreme Court case the county was involved in last December. I decided to write this to clarify the court’s decision. --Bill Watson, San Juan County Councilmember District #1 The Supreme
Sheriff’s Report | February 6 – 11, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Thursday, February 6, 202020-000896 Sick or Injured Animal 09:04:11 02/06/20 A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a report of animal sick. An informational report was completed. 20-000900 Trespassing 12:46:29 02/06/20 A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a report of Trespassing.
Remember that recent islands-wide visitor survey? Results are now available
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Results are in from the Islands-Wide Survey about Tourism and Visitor Management in the San Juan Islands. Conducted by Confluence Research and Consulting, the 2019 survey canvassed residents and businesses on a variety of issues related to the impacts
Letter to Editor | Cheesy thank you from OIEF
-- from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation -- Thank you to the over 150 people who turned out for the 3rd Annual Grilled Cheese Showdown. It was a mighty tasty evening. The voting was REMARKABLY close -- but the winner of this year's grilled cheese was Cheryl Helm
Orcas Rotary invites community to a special presentation
Friday, February 21, 5 to 6 p.m, Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Jeanne S. McPherson, PhD -- Susan Martin, PhD will speak on Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons: Challenges and Opportunities in the 21st Century on Friday, February 21 from 5 - 6 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Susan Martin
Jon Boogz answers a few questions before next week’s Orcas Center performance
Norm Stamper’s January 28, 2020 WIWP interview with movement artist, choreographer, and director Jon Boogz. Edited for length. Norm Stamper – Who were your early influences as a movement artist? Jon Boogz – Well, I started dancing at age 4 and can remember watching all kinds of artists: tap, ballet,
Spring and soccer: They’re both just around the corner
-- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park and Rec -- Spring is almost here! Take a look at all the Spring Soccer opportunities Orcas Island Park and Rec is offering! Pre-k Soccer, ages 3-5 3:30-4:15 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays April 21 - May 21 Pee Wee Soccer, ages 5-7, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays
Fire Commission will meet in special session tomorrow
Friday, February 14, 9 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station Commissioners: Tim Fuller, Janet Marlow, Jim Helminski (absent), Wesley Heinmiller, Rick Christmas (absent); Chief Scott Williams; District Secretary Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the community. Welcome and Introduction Public Comment Financials January 2020 Financial Report – Chief Williams
Person under investigation for novel coronavirus locally
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County has its first person under investigation related to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global outbreak. A person under investigation is a person with symptoms consistent with coronavirus infection and who has either recently traveled to an affected area, or has
‘A luxury prison camp’: Washingtonians on cruise ships held captive by coronavirus, uncertainty
-- excerpt from Seattle Times -- Meanwhile, somewhere off the coast of Thailand, Lydia and John Miller of Orcas Island have been walking 10 miles a day around the deck of the Holland America Westerdam, which was refused entry to five ports because of concerns about the coronavirus — even
Letter to Editor | A letter to voters
-- from Bev Leyman -- It is very important to register and vote in every election. Your vote is your voice. In San Juan County, the deadline for in-person registration and voter updates closes at 8 p.m. on March 10, the date of the Presidential Primary. Your Presidential Primary Voter’s
Point Lawrence Rd single lane closed near Doe Bay
-- from Colin Huntamer for Public Works Dept. -- Earlier today San Juan County Public Works installed a single lane road closure at Point Lawrence Rd (Near Doe Bay) due to erosion caused by the recent heavy rains. A single line of travel remains OPEN to all traffic. At this
Fish For Teeth bringing mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor
Friday - Saturday, March 6 - 7, Mullis Community Center -- from Hayley Day -- Fish for Teeth sponsors a mobile dental van for dental clinics on San Juan Island, three times a year. Islanders can receive affordable dental care, thanks to the local nonprofit Fish For Teeth, on Friday,
Three shades of beige shades installed at Food Bank
-- from Orcas Island Food Bank -- Providing shade from the sun, relief from wind and snow and a little privacy at all times, the new roll-up shades recently installed in front of the food bank building are the result of a thoughtful suggestion by former Food Bank board member,
