Here’s a thought…
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
The Loft at Madrona prepares for upcoming season
-- from Monica Duthie -- Steve and Monica Duthie of the Madrona restaurant group, are proud to announce our 2019 season with a local management team, and a renewed commitment to local and seasonal fare upstairs in the loft. Chef Avery Adams and general manager drew downing bring their experience
Sheriff’s Report | April 10 – 16, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, April 10, 201919-002508 Malicious Mischief 08:16:43 04/10/19 San Juan Deputies responded to a report of vandalism. The incident was documented and a report was generated. No suspect information exists at this time. 19-002513 Welfare Check 12:26:28 04/10/19 Orcas Island Deputies responded
Kindergarten registration upcoming at Orcas Elementary
Friday, May 3 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Elementary School -- from Maureen Moran | Orcas Island Elementary School -- For families looking to enroll their child in Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year at the Orcas Island Elementary School, we are holding a registration event in the school
Hippity-hop: No detours, delays this weekend at Orcas Rd / Nordstrom construction
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- Two lanes will be open for traffic on Orcas Road and Nordstroms Lane from Friday through Sunday. Please drive cautiously on the gravel roads. Starting on Monday, Nordstroms Lane will be closed again to all traffic except for EMS
The future grew up here: OPALCO hires three local apprentices
-- from Krista Bouchey for Orcas Power and Light -- OPALCO Apprentices at the 2019 Annual Meeting aboard the Tilikum (l-r: Ken Bair-Lopez, Kyle Hofmann-Orcas and Rio Black-San Juan Island). OPALCO has hired three new linemen apprentices – one for each of the crews on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan
Let it flow: Restoring Orcas Island’s native fish presentation
Tuesday, May 7, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Sandi Friel for Orcas Woman's Coalition -- Come learn about six streams in our community that support Coastal Cutthroat Trout and Salmon. Byron Rot of San Juan County Public Works will present an overview of the island’s key
Scientists discover the one thing that great white sharks are afraid of: The ocean’s top predator — almost
-- from Inverse.com -- Great white sharks don’t need much introduction. They have a firm hold on human imaginations and have been around for much longer: For 400 million years these intelligent behemoths have cruised through the ocean practically undeterred by a predatory rival. However, there’s increasing evidence that there is one ocean creature that
San Juan Pilots Assoc. will honor long-time pilot Dennis Willows for 2019
Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m., Friday Harbor Airport Terminal Building -- from Captain Dan Schwartz -- The Port of Friday Harbor and the San Juan Pilots Association are pleased to recognize our 2019 aviation honoree. This joint effort features a different pilot every year. The Honor Wall at the Port
Historical Museums fundraiser to feature 1916 live wedding reenactment
Saturday, May 11, 3-6 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Historical Museums -- This year’s fundraiser for the Orcas Island Historical Museums is Vintage Vows: An afternoon live wedding reenactment with a nod to a 1916 island wedding. The afternoon will feature the wedding of Deer Harbor
Open letter: Montessori lottery is discriminatory
-- from Lili Hein, parent of two students currently in the OIES Montessori classroom -- Open Letter to the Orcas Island School District board, administrators, and families: RE: OISD Montessori Steering Committee - Approved Lottery is Discriminatory. Please amend to equal opportunity for all. Dear Orcas public school stakeholders, On
Port appoints new commissioner, closes in on airport master plan
-- by Katie Wilkins, Orcas Issues reporter -- Members of the public packed the airport conference room for the most recent Port of Orcas meeting on April 11. Many came to find out who would be nominated for the last vacant commissioner seat, and to hear about the status of
UW doc to discuss making sense out of Medicare wellness benefit
Wednesday, April 24, 1 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Seniors can get a yearly “Wellness” visit once every 12 months to develop or update a personalized prevention plan with their medical provider under Medicare. Dr. Michael Alperin, Chief of the UW Orcas
At Fire Commission meeting, a tale of two ambulances
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- There was a lot of discussion of ambulances at the April 15 meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners—specifically, buying one and fixing another. The engine in Orcas Fire & Rescue’s (OIFR’s) newest ambulance, acquired in 2007, had a “catastrophic failure” over
Love classical music? Want to know more about it? Roger Sherman to speak on Bach, Vivaldi
Thursday, May 2, 4 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- With Orcas Choral Society singing a short Bach mass and Vivaldi’s Gloria May 4-5, Roger Sherman will give a free companion lecture, “Bach Meets Vivaldi,” Thursday, May 2, at 4 p.m. at Emmanuel
Want to earn some extra income while helping our community?
-- Posted at request of a valued Orcas Issues reader who has done this job for the last couple of censuses, stating it is both interesting and fun. -- The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. Job Details:We
Silverstein, Garlock and Whitfield retain OPALCO board seats
Switch it Up! Campaign Launches -- from Suzanne Olson for Orcas Power and Light -- 2019 OPALCO Board of Directors On Saturday, April 13, The results of OPALCO’s Board of Director election were announced at the 82nd Annual Meeting on the interisland ferry. In District 3 (Lopez et. al), Brian
