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
Letter to Editor | Mia is the one we have been waiting for
-- from Sadie Bailey -- Qualifications, problem solving and "can-do" attitude are great selling points in a Public servant. Both candidates for Seat 4 have made great accomplishments in their respective fields and lives. But it's the HOW of attaining and using life skills that is more important to me.
Flamenco song, dance, music comes to the Grange
Wednesday, October 30, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Savannah Fuentes -- Seattle-based Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes brings her latest show, Sky, An Evening of Flamenco, to the San Juan Island Grange October 29 and the Orcas Island Grange October 30. Joining Savannah will be singer/percussionist, direct from Spain, Diego Amador jr.
Letter to Editor | Ayers works to keep community informed
-- from Jim & Betsy Nelson -- We are writing to support Greg Ayers for Port Commissioner. Greg will be an effective leader of our Port. He is dedicated to sharing information and listening to the community—he has taken advantage of opportunities to share his thoughts on the Port, the
After-school art class will start up next month
-- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Island Park and Rec -- We are offering an after-school art class with Ms. Brook! Don't miss this opportunity! Ms. Brook's After School Art class will be on Wednesdays starting 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 and 12/18 from 2-4 p.m. for ages 5-8. No
Orcasional Musings | Water? Electricity? Oh, and gold!
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| In 1946, my family moved from the rural south shore of Long Island into hyper-urban New York City. One of the things that sticks most strongly in my mind from that move is that we had to buy new clocks! While the rural
Sheriff’s Report | October 16 – 22, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, October 16, 201919-008791 Boating Problem 11:18:35 10/16/19Sheriff's office personnel were called to assist a vessel dragging anchor in gale conditions. The vessel was successfully secured and the owner contacted. 19-008798 Animal at Large 14:54:25 10/16/19A Lopez Island Deputy euthanized an injured
County provides clarity on levy rates
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Ballot Proposition No. 2 is asking the voters to continue an existing levy lid lift first approved by voters in 2009 and renewed in 2014. The current voter approved levy lid lift costs property owners 16 cents per $1,000 of assessed value in
Letter to Editor | Is this levy lift still necessary in today’s economy?
-- from Lovel and Boyd Pratt -- We usually fill out our ballots as soon as they arrive in the mail. However, we need more information before we can vote on Proposition 2. We completely support the programs funded by Proposition 2’s levy lid lift. In 2009, during the great
Letter to Editor | Greg Ayers has my endorsement for Port
-- from Rex Chadwell -- I endorse Greg Ayers for Port Commissioner. Our airport and other ports are a vital part of our island community. Ayers brings to the table a lifetime of experience, both in knowledge and hands-on experience, which is a rare combination. One can look to his
Your ultimate guide to Orcas Center’s Rocky Horror Show
October 31 - November 9, Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- The Rocky Horror Show is the only true audience partici-(SAY IT!)-pation show. People yell back lines at the stage, dress up in costume, sing and dance in the seats, and throw props at various times
County explains new assessed values and levy rates
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Assessed values are higher this year for many properties, but higher assessed values do not necessarily mean an equal increase in taxes. Taxing districts are limited to a 1% increase in their budgets, with some exceptions, so higher assessed values usually result in
Vacation rental working group enters action phase
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- At Wednesday night’s public meeting of the Vacation Rentals Working Group, chair Yonatan Aldort announced that representatives will attend the November 5 County Council meeting and recommend that the Council establish an immediate county wide moratorium on issuing vacation rental permits. This
Health District: 2020 budget draft, FQHC designation, LifeWise presentation
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- A long meeting on October 15 offered a lot of information for the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District. The meeting began with a telephone discussion with consultants concerning the advantages of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike status, and
Preservation Trust director tapped for elite group
-- from Craig Canine for San Juan Preservation Trust -- Angela Anderson, Executive Director of the San Juan Preservation Trust, has been tapped to join the Land Trust Leadership Council, an elite group of nationally recognized leaders in the land trust field. “As an exceptional land trust executive director, you
Letter to Editor | Guimond is faithful, rational
-- from Walt Corbin -- It is a fault in our society that most of us don’t get involved with local issues unless we perceived we are getting gored. Adding to that is the fact, many are just stressed out making a living. But we need citizens to act as
Emmanuel’s Halloween labyrinth walk tradition continues
Thursday, October 31, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Karen Blinn for Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- All children 1-100 years are invited to walk the pumpkin-lined labyrinth to reach the Great Pumpkin at the center where they will receive a pumpkin stamp on their hands and are
