Here’s a thought…
“There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.”
ALFRED KORZYBSKI
In Memoriam | Robert Cowles Otis, August 1, 1927 – October 22, 2019
Memorial: Saturday, November 16, 2 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from the family of Bob Otis -- If Bob Otis wrote his own obituary he may have said something like this …. I loved life, but I loved Barbara above all else. I married my true love and best friend.
Health District town hall: Many questions, many—but not all—answers
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District’s Town Hall on Oct. 28 was standing room only, as more than 100 community members gathered to hear the commissioners’ report and to ask a wide range of questions. The meeting began with a comprehensive but
Letter to Editor | Petition for moratorium on new vacation rental permits
-- from Vacation Rental Work Group -- Please express your concern about the proliferation of vacation rentals to the San Juan County Council by signing the petition for a moratorium to formulate and enact reasonable and fair regulations at: www.change.org, San Juan County Council Members Petition More information about this
Letter to Editor | Why we should support Referendum 88
-- from Cindy Wolf -- Approving Referendum 88 on I-1000 means YES on affirmative action, without quotas. I like quotas, as they hold people to measurable accountability, but if we cannot have quotas, let's institutionalize the idea of fairness. Human beings are inclined to mentor, hire and promote those most like
Letter to Editor | Initiative 1000 needs your support
-- from Eleanor Hoague -- I have been seeing a large number of signs around Orcas urging people to vote no on Referendum 88 saying "Keep Discrimination Illegal." THIS IS HUGELY MISLEADING. The referendum is a public vote on I-1000, the affirmative action ballot measure approved by the Legislature this spring.
Beachwatchers wanted for coastal observation and seabird survey team
November 17, 12 - 6 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team -- On November 16, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver a free training session in Friday Harbor. Another training session will
Gear down: Big day planned by Whale Museum
Saturday, November 16, 9:30 a.m., San Juan Grange -- from Tracie Merrill for Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum (TWM) is holding an exciting Gear Down Workshop for Marine Naturalists on Saturday, November 16. This event will be held at the San Juan Island Grange Hall and doors open at
Rock on! Learn about Orcas Island geology
Monday, November 4, 1-2:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Do you want to know what the rocks are around your house and what lies below the ground surface? Come learn about the complicated and unique geology of Orcas Island on Monday, November 4 at
Ocean Night at Sea View: Know, connect, protect your sea
Wednesday, November 13, 7 - 8 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- On Wednesday, November 13, head out to the Sea View Theatre for an inspiring live presentation about what it means to connect with an ecosystem—especially the one you call home like the
Lions Club, Food Co-op, Senior Center join to fight diabetes
-- from Stephen Bentley -- The Orcas Island Lions Club, Food Co-op and Senior Center are collaborating to sponsor a Diabetes Support Group. The target date for the group’s first meeting will be shortly after the year-end holidays. Perhaps joining this support group can be a life changing New Year’s
Time now to get ready for the Holidays with Emmanuel
Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Joanne Cundy for Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- The leaves have turned yellow, gold, and red. There are pumpkins everywhere. But Emmanuel Parish St Agnes Guild is thinking Holidays are coming! In past years we have hosted a Holiday
Women’s Coalition hosting Rep. Lekanoff for town hall meeting
Sunday, November 3, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Wolf for Orcas Women's Coalition -- Orcas Women's Coalition is hosting an Orcas Island Town Hall with Hon.Debra Lekanoff, LD 40 Washington State House of Representatives Sunday November 3rd, 201910:30am-11:30amEastsound Fire Hall All people are welcome. Please
Sewer, Water District begins plans to expand treatment facilities
-- from Eastsound Sewer & Water District Board of Commissioners Last year the Eastsound Sewer & Water District commissioned an engineering report to evaluate the existing wastewater treatment plant in Eastsound and provide a recommendation for what would be needed to meet the needs of the Eastsound community into the
State Parks announces final free days for 2019
Day-use visits are free on Veterans Day and the day after Thanksgiving -- from Washington State Parks -- Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer its two final free days of 2019 in November. On these free days, day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass for vehicle access. The last
EDC to offer free Tree Worker Basics course on Orcas Island
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., December 5 2019 thru January 23 2020 -- from Glenn Hendrick for San Juan County EDC -- In partnership with Rain Shadow Consulting, the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer a free 6-week training in tree work and arboriculture, beginning December 5. This course is
SJI burglar in custody, suspected of more crime
-- from Zac Reimer, Undersheriff -- On Saturday, October 26 at approximately 11 p.m. Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a residence on Kasnyku Ln off of Misty Isle Dr. It was reported that the suspect entered an occupied home. That suspect was taken into custody a short time
