Here’s a thought…
“Donald Trump’s name appears in the Epstein files more than Jesus Christ’s name appears in the Bible.”
JACK COCCHIARELLA
Business owners, nonprofit leaders invited to risk reduction workshop
Thursday November 21, 10 - 11:30 a.m, Heritage Bank in Friday Haarbor -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Over 40% of small business owners in the U.S. report having been involved in or threatened with a civil lawsuit, and many business owners are at risk for losing
A new lease on life at 70 — Who me?
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- Harriet and Daniel met while working in the financial industry. They’ve been married 20 years. Both in their mid-70’s now, they clearly state that who they are now is so different than who they were 20 years ago. Harriet shares that she was all business
‘Sharing Paradise’ topic of upcoming LWV gathering
Monday, November 18, Noon - 2 p.m., San Juan Library -- from Hayley Day for League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will host "Sharing Paradise: The Balance of Tourism and Preservation in the San Juans" from noon-2 p.m., Monday, November 18 in
You’re invited to join this basic dog handling class
Sundays, November 17 - December 29, 10 - 11 a.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Gwen Stamm -- Class will be taught by Lesley Liddle with assistance from Gwen Stamm and Tracy Harachi. Course fee $130. Nov 17 – Orientation without dogs (Odd Fellows)Nov 24 – 1st session bring dog
Here’s the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee agenda
Wednesday, November 13, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- Call to order is 4 p.m., on Wednesday, November 13 for the monthly Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee meeting at Deer Harbor Fire Station. Agenda follows: Call to
Eastsound, West Sound, all around the…island?
||| BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| When I want our East-Coast relatives to understand what Orcas is like, I have to compare it with something that they already know. I use Manhattan Island, the hub of New York City, as my example. You might be surprised at how apt a comparison
Letter to Editor | Sincere thanks for campaign support
-- from Greg Ayers -- I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who supported my campaign. And congratulations to the newly elected Commissioners. I wish them all the best for responsible stewardship of our Port in this next chapter.
Sheriff’s Report | October 30 – November 5, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 201919-009168 Vicious Animal 13:28:47 10/30/19An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to an animal problem at the Orcas Island Ferry Terminal. The reporting party advised that two loose dogs were running around and biting other animals. The animals were caught.
Letter to Editor | Many thanks for the support
-- from Mia Kartiganer -- Many thanks to everyone who supported and voted for me. And for those who did not I will work diligently to assure your disappointment is short lived. Thanks to Greg Ayers for the kind words and encouragement as he conceded. Congratulations to all of our
Learn how to hire a contractor in upcoming Senior Center session
Friday, November 15, 1 - 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Trying to find a contractor, or to understand the difference between an estimate and a quote? How about how to deal with an insurance company over a home repair issue? Join us
County Council again rejects call for VR moratorium
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- Nearly 40 people packed the County Council chambers and an adjacent room for the Commissioner’s regularly scheduled meeting on November 5. Most hailed from Orcas, their purpose to advocate for a vacation rental (VR) moratorium that was the culminating takeaway of three
DOWL statement on cancelled public Port meeting
-- from J. Garcia for DOWL -- The November 13, 2019 meeting has been cancelled. DOWL will attend the January 2020 Port Commission meeting via phone and present an update to the Commissioners. The Port of Orcas website and Master Plan page has been updated with Chapter 4 Alternatives for
NAS Whidbey SAR conducts MEDEVAC from Orcas Island
-- from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) from Orcas Island in the early morning hours of November 6, 2019. The SAR crew responded to a call to transport a 47-year-old male
Editorial | Chasing down a [non-]story
-- by Lin McNulty, Editor, Orcas Issues -- It seemed it could be a story for the ages when it captured the curiosity of this Editor on September 15 when San Juan County Public Works sent us a press release for the latest update on West Beach Road construction. Hidden
Armistice Day service to be joined by local musicians
Sunday, November 10, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us for a service on Armistice Day led by Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz with music on Sunday, November 10 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church's Benson Hall, at 11:30 a.m. Some food for thought: "Armistice Day
Senior Center will host Senior Money Project
Wednesday, November 13, 1 - 2 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Orcas Senior Center is excited to host The Senior Money Project created by CENTS (Consumer Education and Training Services) on Wednesday, November 13, 1 - 3 p.m. People are swindled out
