Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Letter to Editor | Thank you, angels of Orcas and San Juan islands
-- from Karen Hiller -- When my husband and I moved to Orcas early in 1998, our dreams and plans, years in the making, were finally realized. We were soon dyed-in-the wool islanders, and have never looked back. Then April 2nd of this year, I received a diagnosis, that every
Education Foundation grant helps with math curriculum
-- from Marny Gaylord and Lorena Stankevich -- For the last school year as well as this upcoming year, Orcas Island School District made the commitment to have the study of mathematics be a district wide focus. To make this happen, the Orcas Island Education Foundation gave the elementary school a
Health District hears UW Neighborhood Clinic Annual Report
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- EDITOR'S NOTE: This post has been updated to reflect the October 1 meeting will be at Orcas Library. Five senior leaders from UW Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) and the UW Medicine Orcas clinic attended the September 17 meeting of the Orcas Island Health
An Orcas insurrection? Second VR workshop adds data, clarifies options
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- On September 25, more than 150 people attended the second workshop on vacation rentals organized by the Orcas Island Vacation Rental Work Group. It was a strong show of continuing interest after July’s initial “conversation” which attracted more than 200. The format
Author Jack Nisbet to visit the Library
Friday October 4, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- Author Jack Nisbet will be at the Library with his new book, The Dreamer and the Doctor, chronicling the remarkable adventures of John Leiberg as he performed landmark plant and Forest Reserve surveys across
Letter to Editor | Orcas Center artwork disrupts tranquility of the space
-- from Dick Bronson -- Went to the performing arts center last Sunday for the Willie Thomas memorial. While waiting for the doors to open in the auditorium I walked into the area where various art is displayed. Included among the displays were five pictures that, in my opinion, all were very
Historical Parks announce closure of American Camp visitor center until Spring
-- from San Juan Island Historical Parks -- American Camp Laundress Quarters San Juan Island National Historical Park announces its closure of the American Camp Visitor Center effective, September 23, 2019. The closing of the visitor center is in preparation of the construction of a new, permanent facility on the
Space: Final frontier of aging
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Space abounds in our lives. How we choose to be with that space is a powerful choice. It doesn’t really matter what you or I choose. Each of us are on our human/spiritual journey and will make of the space of our lives as we
New ferry fares take effect October 1
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised of fare changes for Washington State Ferries (WSF) beginning October 1, 2019: The last day of the summer peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares is Monday, September 30. On Tuesday, October 1, single vehicle fares will return to their non-peak
In Memoriam | Erin Bea McCarthy
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- Our dear friend, and much-loved island woman, Erin Bea McCarthy, age 62, passed away on September 21 after a brief illness. Erin lived on Orcas since the late 80s and was known to many as the owner of Paradise Upholstery. Numerous island homes are enhanced
Silver? Gold? What’s that about?
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| What's so special about silver and gold, to make these metals more precious than the others, and to cause them to be the objects of value upon which money has traditionally been built? There's a bunch of important metals within Groups 10 and
Fall sailing schedule takes effect on Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Starting Sunday, September 29, the Fall sailing schedule goes into effect. The San Juan Islands will be served by four vessels with one daily round-trip to Sidney, BC via Friday Harbor. Drivers can make reservations online at www.takeaferry.com or by calling 1-888-808-7977 (WA & BC) or
Veterans invited to forum with Rep. Rick Larsen
Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Friday Harbor American Legion -- from Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host six Veterans Forums next month in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom and San Juan counties. The forums begin Tuesday, October 1 and run through Saturday, October 5.
Veteran Navigators returning for Orcas Island visit
Saturday, October 26 , 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jana Daniel-Webb, MEd, Orcas Community Resource Center -- If you served in the US Military, we would like to help you access VA Benefits. The Veteran Navigators are returning to Orcas Island on October 26. Enrollment
Chowdry joins SJIMA board
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Island Museum of Art -- Linda Chowdry has joined the board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) and the island community after relocating to Friday Harbor last year. Of art Linda says, “My small personal art collection brings joy to
Letter to Editor | My take-aways from VR conversation
-- from Brad Brown -- Last night I was at a meeting where I got the sinking, scary feeling that by the decisions being made by the people there I could lose my home. The meeting was advertised as toward “Vacation Rental Control.” My wife and I run a business
