Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Girls soccer program begins today
-- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Island Park & Rec -- Come join the Hummingbird's Girls Soccer Program coached by Chama Anderson and OHS Girl soccer players. Come learn how to become comfortable with the ball at your feet, learn basic intermediate soccer skills and teamwork. Also, develop your ability
Junior SeaDoctors night, free dinner at Camp Orkila
Wednesday, February 5, 6:30 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from SeaDoc Society and Camp Orkila -- On Wednesday, February 5, the SeaDoc Society and Camp Orkila will serve a free spaghetti dinner as part of the inaugural Junior SeaDoctors Night. There will also be a kid-friendly marine science presentation complete with
Ayurveda: Feeling the Kapha blues?
-- from Jule Eron -- Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical science, teaches everything is made up of the five great elements: earth, water, fire, air and ether. Each of us is a unique combination of these elements, which are influenced by our inputs, our environment and our relationships. The damp, dreary
Fire Department to hold public sessions on Prop. 1
Friday January 31, 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue will be holding two one-hour public information sessions on San Juan County’s Proposition 1 this Friday, January 31 at the Eastsound Fire Station.
Community set to celebrate Annie Moss-Moore as she retires from Orcas Center
Sunday, February 2, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center cordially invites you to the retirement party of Annie Moss-Moore on Sunday, February 2 from 1 - 3 p.m, as we celebrate her 14-year tenure. A backbone of Orcas Center, Annie
From Olympia | Weekly recap of legislative session
-- from the Office of Governor Inslee -- The 2020 Legislative Session, which kicked off Jan. 13, is in full swing. Legislators heard a variety of bills, including some of Gov. Jay Inslee’s request legislation around greenhouse gas limits, vaping and gun safety. Other governor priorities include a ban on high
Update on vacation rental permits
-- from Island Stewards, Vacation Rental Work Group -- As of 23 January 2020, almost 2200 people have signed the petition asking County Council to impose an immediae moratorium on the issuance of Vacation Rental Permits. Immediate action steps: If you haven't already, Sign the petition.County Council will discuss vacation rental compliance on Jan
Agricultural community to get together for Hoedown
Friday, February 7, 6 - 9:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Rhys Hansen for San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit -- Those who love local food (and farmers) are invited to join the agricultural community for a Hoedown at Odd Fellows Hall on Friday February 7 from 6 - 9:30
Aging Like a Guru | What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? Age!
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- A long time ago, this question was popping up in self-empowerment materials: “What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?” It’s one of those questions that I avoid answering. “What’s the point of answering this question?” I ask. I finish with: “It’s such a
Port Commission calls urgent meeting on Monday
-- by Lin McNulty, Editor, Orcas Issues -- Monday, January 27, 2:30 p.m., Port Office The Port of Orcas Commissioners have scheduled an urgent meeting on Monday, January 27. The 2:30 p.m meeting at the Port Office will discuss short term solutions to airport management, following the resignation of Dwight
Guest Opinion | When paradise isn’t, but could be
-- from Kevin Carter, Gregory Kramer, and Jari Andrea Brenner -- Orcas Island is this perfect backdrop for creating and living your best life, but for some, there is an undercurrent of intolerance and, in some cases, blatant racism. What will you do to nurture your oasis? Most of the
‘The Democracy Rebellion’ now available on YouTube
-- from Hedrick Smith -- It's been a couple of weeks since our film, THE DEMOCRACY REBELLION, began airing on PBS stations across the country, and the response to these stories of grassroots political reforms has been fantastic! "Your brilliant program is the only bright spot in my day. I
Orcasional Musings | Colonoscopy? Over my dead body!
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| One of the "features" of aging past 50 is the quinquennial colonoscopy, "just to make sure that nothing bad is happening in there." And now it was time for me to get mine. Not only is the process annoying and uncomfortable, but it is
Sheriff’s Report | January 15 – 21, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, January 15, 202020-000343 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:45:39 01/15/20Deputies were dispatched to a domestic violence call on Decatur Island. There was evidence of violence. The suspect was arrested and booked into the SJC Jail. 20-000350 Traffic Hazard 11:39:03 01/15/20A Deputy responded
OPALCO Board rescinds dam resolution in favor of collaboration with membership
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- At the January 23 board meeting on Lopez Island, the OPALCO Board voted unanimously to rescind Resolution 2-2019, which was enacted in September 2019 in support of the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS). There were 17 members at the meeting to comment
What’s this new tax for Emergency Communication System?
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- San Juan County Proposition No. 1 Sales and Use Tax for Emergency Communication System and Facilities WHY IS AN UPGRADE NEEDED?Current emergency radio communication in San Juan County faces two major issues. Emergency radio coverage throughout San Juan County
