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
OPALCO Announces Board Candidates for April Election
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- OPALCO’s Elections & Governance Committee has interviewed and approved a slate of candidates for the 2019 Board of Directors election. There are seven board members representing four districts and 20 islands. Everybody votes in all elections regardless of their home district. The Candidates
Library Meeting Rescheduled after Snowstorms
ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY DISTRICT Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. at the Orcas Public Library Ø Welcome & Introductions Ø Additions or Modifications to the Agenda Ø Routine Matters Approval of Minutes from January 9 Regular Meeting Approval of Minutes from January 18 Special Meeting Vouchers &
Yakima Out Once Again, Reduction in Cars Results
from the Washington State Ferries (WSF) Monday, February 18, the 87-car M/V Tillikum has replaced the 144-car M/V Yakima as the number 2 vessel on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route until further notice. This is a 57-car reduction in vessel capacity. Drivers may experience loading delays. We apologize for the
League of Women Voters Newsletter: Get Ready for the Week of Gov’t Action
Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. Welcome to League Action! If you are a returning participant, thank you for your actions, and more opportunities are below. If you are new to this Legislative Newsletter, here are some helpful tips to get you started. Support the League by donating to our Advocacy or
Orcas Senior Center Receives United Way Award
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- United Way of San Juan County has awarded the Orcas Senior Center (OSC) Nonprofit funds to help support a feasibility study of options to help island seniors access qualified home maintenance and repair services. By 2020, more than half of Orcas
Oil Sheen Spotted Near Cayou Quay Marina
-- from Janet Alderton -- At around 1:22 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, my contractor, Greg Smith, noticed the rainbow sheen of an oil spill in Deer Harbor. He immediately told me about the spill. The spill was west of the Deer Harbor Marina, but a south wind and tides
Early Camping Reservations Open for San Juan County Parks
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Parks & Fair --E San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round! Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park
Superintendent Gives Guided Tour of Old Gym
— from Eric Webb, Orcas School Superintendent — In an effort to keep students, families, employees, and the community informed of the progress of current construction projects, I will record a short update each Friday of the week’s developments. This week, we turn our focus to a tour of the
Week in Review for Legislative Bills
— from Governor Inslee’s Office — The Legislature continued hearing multiple bills this week despite intense weather that temporarily closed some government agencies. Two major behavioral health bills unanimously moved out of a Senate committee and onto the next legislative step this week. One bill would expand options to send people with
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Norm Flint for Help and Safety
from Jay Kimball The Odd Fellows would like to express their gratitude to Norm Flint for all he is doing with his snow plow, to help clear the streets, driveways, and creating safe access to businesses around town. He plowed the area around the Odd Fellows Hall helping give safe passage
Board of Health to Discuss Medical Air Transport
Wednesday, February 20, 11:30 am., County Council Hearing Room -- from San Juan County Communications -- On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, the San Juan County Board of Health will be discussing medical air transport, a critical Access to Care issue, at their regularly scheduled Board meeting. The meeting will start
“We Have 1 Foundation” Invites All to Biweekly Improvisational Jam
Saturday, February 23, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Samara Shaw -- "We Have 1 Foundation" presents "Release!" Orcas Island dance celebration with DJ/Producer - Kwaku, and Singing/Music/Movement Improvisational Jam with Samara Shaw at the Grange, February 23 and every 2nd and 4th Saturday thereafter. 7-9 p.m. Community Sound Healing
Fire Commission Meeting Set for February 19
-- from Marla Johns for OIFR -- Regular MeetingSan Juan County Fire Protection District #2February 19, 2019 Present: Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller Amanda Montague, Jim Helminski, Tim Fuller, Rick Christmas Chief Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the community. Call to order Welcome and Introductions Additions or Modifications to
Poets from African-American Writers’ Alliance Coming to Library
Thursday, February 21, 6 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- As part of the Library’s Black History Month events, we are excited to partner with the African-American Writers’ Alliance to bring three leading poets from the Seattle Chapter for a reading at the
Sheriff’s Report | February 6 – 12, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, February 6, 201919-000967 Vehicle Theft 10:15:43 02/06/19 A Deputy met with a Lopez Island resident regarding a vehicle theft complaint. The stolen vehicle was subsequently located after another resident found it on Lopez Island. There will be an investigation to try
Have You Been Hacked? Upcoming Technology Class
Thursday, February 21, 3 - 4 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- As part of the Technology Grant received from the Orcas Island Community Foundation, David Johnson from 376Tech will be teaching the next technology class on Thursday, February 21, from 3 p.m. to
