Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Test of ballot tabulating equipment scheduled
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the November 5, 2019 General Election is scheduled for October 18 at 11 a.m. The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of
Debra Prinzing highlights upcoming Master Gardener workshop
Saturday, October 19, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School -- from Mo Sloane for San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Debra Prinzing of the “Slow Flowers” Movement Highlights the Master Gardeners Annual Gardening Workshop “Seasonal, Local and Sustainable Flowers, from the Field to your Vase,” is the
Summing up the vacation rental quandry
-- from Gregory Oaksen for The Vacation Rental Work Group -- What can be done to reasonably limit the growing number of vacation rentals in the San Juans? This question was posed to approximately 160 people who attended the second Community Conversation on vacation rentals held on September 25. In
Inslee, Ferguson issue statement on appeals court net neutrality decision
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued a joint statement today on the ruling in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia regarding the Federal Communication Commission’s decision to rescind net neutrality and vacate the FCC’s order preempting state open internet
EPRC to get together for public meeting
Thursday, October 3, 3 - 6p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock for SJC Community Development -- The following agenda will be addressed on Thursday, October 3, 3 - 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station by the Eastsound Plan Review Committee. 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions 3:05 pm
Letter to Editor | Student reacts to Climate Change walkout
-- from Arla Sutton -- Personally, I think that the school staff did a good job of working with us, supporting our first amendment rights, and letting us organize on our own. They walked the fine line between supporting us and fully excusing us (and therefore partially discrediting our "strike,")
FEMA Grant to help firefighters breathe easier
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- The four fire districts of San Juan County have received a regional Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant to replace aging personal protective equipment for firefighters and increase compatibility between agencies, maximizing mutual aid throughout our islands while reducing
An evening with Paul Rucker was stunning
Woman in the Woods production a sell-out -- from Jay Kimball -- Tickets to last Saturday night's Woman in the Woods Productions event sold out in record time. The packed Orcas Center theater audience, elbow to elbow, was often so quiet you could hear the proverbial pin drop. Paul Rucker – visual
Orcas High students named as Commended Students in 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program
-- from Kyle Freeman for Orcas Island High School -- Orcas Island High School is proud to announce that Maya Heikkinen and Ewan Lister have been named as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Corporation, which conducts the
Health Care District schedules a town hall meet with community
Saturday, October 5, 3 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- 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 the desired scope of health care
Letter to Editor | Why Greg Ayers is the best Port candidate
-- from Patrick Shepler -- I am writing today to provide my support to Greg Ayers for Port Commissioner. I have worked with Greg over the past seven years. I’m privileged to know him as a firefighter, fellow healthcare provider, community member, and a friend. Greg is collaborative and an effective communicator. He
Islander finds Model Ts on Flaherty Hill
-- from Mary Poletti -- These gems were spotted on Flaherty’s Hill today at 11:15 am and still again at 1:15 pm. Owners were in search of a Model T timer. Auto Tech graciously referred them to a possible source. They are headed to the ferry with a tow and
Letter to Editor | Thank you, angels of Orcas and San Juan islands
-- from Karen Hiller -- When my husband and I moved to Orcas early in 1998, our dreams and plans, years in the making, were finally realized. We were soon dyed-in-the wool islanders, and have never looked back. Then April 2nd of this year, I received a diagnosis, that every
Education Foundation grant helps with math curriculum
-- from Marny Gaylord and Lorena Stankevich -- For the last school year as well as this upcoming year, Orcas Island School District made the commitment to have the study of mathematics be a district wide focus. To make this happen, the Orcas Island Education Foundation gave the elementary school a
Health District hears UW Neighborhood Clinic Annual Report
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- EDITOR'S NOTE: This post has been updated to reflect the October 1 meeting will be at Orcas Library. Five senior leaders from UW Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) and the UW Medicine Orcas clinic attended the September 17 meeting of the Orcas Island Health
An Orcas insurrection? Second VR workshop adds data, clarifies options
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- On September 25, more than 150 people attended the second workshop on vacation rentals organized by the Orcas Island Vacation Rental Work Group. It was a strong show of continuing interest after July’s initial “conversation” which attracted more than 200. The format
