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
Fire Commission Has New Officers and Programs
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) elected new officers for this year: Tim Fuller is now Chair and Amanda Montague is vice chair. Other commissioners are Wes Heinmiller, Jim Helminski, and Rick Christmas. In another change, BOFC
These Artists Started as Painting Buddies
Friday, March 15, 5 - 7 p.m., Senior Center -- from Marj Franke -- One sunny summer day almost three years ago, Marj Franke and Rosie Kuhn were painting on the deck overlooking Eastsound. They were just freshening up some garden gnomes, and enjoying how the colors not only brightened
MAG School Benefit Concert Hits High Note, Honoring Catherine Pederson
-- from Sharon Ho -- [metaslider id="68183"] The Music Advocacy Group (MAG) school music benefit concert on March 6 saw almost 250 people fill the High School Gym, joining 100 musicians to show their support for keeping Orcas kids learning music, singing, and playing instruments in school. The Choral Society,
Senate Passes Legislation to Protect Southern Resident Orca
-- from Dave Pringle for Senate Democratic Caucus -- The state Senate passed bipartisan legislation today to protect Washington's most iconic animal —the southern resident orca. "The decline of orcas in Puget Sound requires our action on many fronts, including improving their food sources, removing toxins in the water, and
Sonatas for Flute, Harpsichord Featured in Salish Sea Early Music Fest
Sunday, March 17, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Adventist Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Flutist Jeffrey Cohan and harpsichordist Hans-Jürgen Schnoor will perform the sonatas for flute and harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach in Bach’s Flute Sonatas on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 7:30 PM at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church
Rep. Morris Sums Up 2019 Legislative Session at Halfway Point
-- from Rep. Jeff Morris' Office -- House bills move to Senate as session reaches halfway point We recently passed two key deadlines here in the House – one for policy committees and another for fiscal committees. Members have shifted from committee meetings to spending all day (and much of
Dimitri Stankevich Joins Orcas Center as Executive Director
Jim Bredouw completes his volunteer term with great success -- from Dan Burke -- The Board of Trustees of Orcas Center is pleased to announce that Dimitri Stankevich has taken a full time position as Executive Director of Orcas Center. Stankevich will be taking over on March 25 for Jim
Paddleboarder to Preview Solo NW Passage Journey
Monday March 11, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- Karl Kruger near Salt Spring Island on the Race to Alaska Monday March 11 at 6 p.m. local stand up paddleboard enthusiast Karl Kruger will highlight his upcoming trip through the Northwest Passage. He
Be Ready Orcas – Disaster Preparedness Community Meeting
Topic for this Meeting : Your Emergency Food Supply Wednesday, March 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Eastsound Fire Station -- from Natalie Menacho -- Nothing gets our tummies rumbling more than the thought of a food shortage. We'll be hearing from our island's main grocery stores on what to expect in the
Free Movie Screening Highlights Removal of Elwha Dam
"Hell-raising documentary film-making at its best." -Sound on Sight Wednesday, March 13, 7 - 8 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- Return of the River, official trailer www.elwhafilm.com from Jessica Plumb on Vimeo. On Wednesday, March 13, head out to the Sea View Theatre
Deer Harbor Plan Review Meeting Next Week
Wednesday, March 13, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for DHPRC -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (DHPRC) is scheduled to meet in a regularly scheduled session on March 13 with the following agenda on the docket. AGENDA Chair: Call to Order, establish a
Community Development Releases FAQ About New Shoreline Policy
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Department of Community Development (DCD) has issued a new policy about the development of residential appurtenances in the shoreline jurisdiction and has addressed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about shoreline development in a new bulletin. DCD developed these documents to help the public
Only Two-thirds of Ferry Fleet is in Service Statewide
-- from KOMO News -- Nearly one-third of the state ferry fleet is currently out of service, forcing cutbacks and changes to some routes as officials scramble to cover all the bases. Washington State Ferries spokesman Ian Sterling said seven of the fleet's 23 vessels have been pulled from service.
Results of County Accessory Dwelling Lottery Released
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) held a lottery for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits on March 5, 2019. The results of the lottery are available on the SJC Website and below: 1st: PLNOTC-19-0005 - Smith-Zaninovich 2nd: PLNOTC-19-0011 - Marok 3rd:
2015 Orcas Grad Graduates to Grad School
-- from Lorena Stankevich -- Daria Stankevich, 2015 Orcas High School graduate, has just been accepted into graduate school at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education, in Nashville, TN. She will be pursuing a master's degree in Learning and Design. Daria anticipates graduating in June 2019 from Central Washington University
Salish Sea Bill of Rights Edges Closer to Reality
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The campaign to put a measure on the 2020 county ballot giving “rights” to the Salish Sea, first reported here, continues to evolve and move forward as Lopez-based Community Rights San Juan Islands (CRSJI) engages stakeholders and does its homework. Their determination
