Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Still time to contribute to Odd Fellows scholarship wood raffle
-- from Didier Gincig for Orcas Odd Fellows -- The Odd Fellows provide scholarships to Orcas High graduating students. The scholarship is given to students who have exhibited meaningful community spirit and other qualities that align with the Odd Fellows values of friendship, love, and truth and deep community engagement. Our
Letter to Editor | Why we need to support Prop. 2
-- from Phil Heikkinen -- When you look in the Voters’ Guide at the dozen programs and services to be funded by this proposition, you may think as I had that most of them already have existing stable funding sources. However, they simply don’t. We should not take for granted the
School Board special meeting will tour new construction area
Friday, October 18, 10 a.m., Orcas School -- from Orcas Island School District -- The Orcas Island School District will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 18 for a Board tour of the new construction area at the High School.
Health Commission has some updates to share with community
Monday, October 28, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) is hosting a Town Hall meeting to update the community on where OIHCD stands in delivering on what the Commissioners hoped to achieve
Guest Opinion | Tim Eyman’s I-976 severely impacts ferries
-- from San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee (see below for names) -- Tim Eyman is back on the ballot with another $30 car-tab initiative, I-976. You may have seen the TV ads or visited www.no976.com on the web. Among a long list of cuts, I-976 would have an immediate
Need help with Medicare?
Wednesday, October 23, 1 p.m., Senior Center -- from Pegi Groundwater -- There are a lot of changes for Medicare insurance holders this year. Kaiser is leaving. Premera is coming with two new plans. Everyone who had Kaiser has guaranteed eligibility to buy a Medigap plan if they wish. Drug
Letter to Editor | Ayers is smart, engaging, effective
-- from Tony Ghazel -- For all the years that I have known Greg Ayers, I found him to be smart, engaging and has a keen ability to distill complex issues into manageable components where one can make decisions with authority and confidence that the end result is a benefit
Center for Whale Research shares summary of latest Orcas encounter
-- from Center for Whale Research -- Encounter #81 - October 3, 2019 Mark left Victoria harbour on Mike 1 at 1220 to survey the Juan de Fuca Strait to the west of Race Rocks. At ~1315 he came across a pair of humpbacks east bound off of Secretary Island so
In Eastsound? Have a landline? 911 may not work for you – Resolved
Resolved (2 p.m.) Call 360-378-4141 if you have an emergency -- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- The wind blew in about noon. It took out power for awhile. It left parts of Eastsound landlines without a connection to 911. If you have a cell, calling 911 will still work.
Port presents status update on Master Plan – Cancelled
Monday, October 28, 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Dwight Guss for Port of Orcas -- The Port Master Plan meeting that was scheduled for Monday October 28 has been canceled due to a conflict with the Health Care Meeting on that same date. I will notify all when
Harvest your autumn energy in this upcoming workshop
Saturday, November 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., North Beach Inn Lodge -- from Stephanie Rosenblatt -- Fall is a time to Reap, Keep and Release. Stephanie invites you to an insightful and personal day of understanding the importance of living in harmony with seasonal energy, consciously clarifying thoughts and
Letter to Editor | Women’s Coalition endorses Mia Kartiganer
-- from Orcas Women's Coalition -- In keeping with our mission to promote women's voices in politicalleadership, the Orcas Women's Coalition is pleased to announce we stand inunanimous agreement to endorse Mia Kartiganer for position #5, Port ofOrcas, in the general election this fall. The Steering Committeeinterviewed Ms. Kartiganer and
Guest Opinion: What’s driving this Port expansion?
-- from Gregory Oaksen -- When the ex-mayor of Jackson Hole, Wyoming was visiting Orcas Island he was asked what could have been done to avoid the overdevelopment that despoiled Jackson Hole. He said expanding the airport was a major mistake. Unfortunately, we seem to be heading in the same
Historical Museum to transform into a haunted Boo-seum for Halloween
-- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Historical Museum -- Saturday, October 26, will be the kick-off party for the Boo-seum with crafts, storytelling, games, treats, and a photo booth. There is a not-so-scary tour through the Haunted Museum and one very scary room for those who dare! There is something for everyone
Letter to Editor | Ayers supports our community
-- from Sigrid Mather -- Much has been beautifully said here as to why Greg Ayers will be the wisest choice for Orcas Port Commissioner to represent and protect your interests. I will only add that Greg's daily devotion to the support and betterment of our community is enhanced by his
Lummi Nation stands with Yakama Nation in call for removal of dams
-- from Kurt Russo for Lummi Nation -- Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, at the traditional fishing site of Celilo Falls on the Columbia River, the Lummi Nation stood with Yakama Nation as Yakama Chairman JoDe Goudy called for the removal of the John Day, the Dalles, and the Bonneville
