Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Fire Commissioners to Meet
Monday, March 18, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Fire Commission -- Commissioners: Tim Fuller (Chair), Rick Christmas, Jim Helminski, Amanda Montague, Wesley Heinmiller, Chief Williams, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue staff, and the community. Call to Order Welcome and Introductions Additions or modifications to the
Land Bank Rejects Funding Ultimatum from Coffelt Farm Stewards — UPDATED
But Remains Committed to Investing in Farm’s Future -- from Lincoln Bormann for San Juan County Land Bank -- At its monthly public meeting on Friday March 15 in Friday Harbor, the San Juan County Land Bank Commission denied a request for $1,225,000 in new and upgraded infrastructure at Coffelt
James Reid Band in First-Time-on-Orcas Performance for Recovery In Community
Monday - Tuesday, April 1 - 2, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susan Hull -- The multi-faceted James Reid Band, featuring Orcas’ own singer/songwriter James Connell and partner Reid Spencer of North Carolina, will perform in two Tales Tall & Tender concerts at Orcas Center April 1 & 2
Marsha Waunch to Retire as Animal Protection Shelter Manager
-- from Orcas Animal Shelter Board of Directors -- In the late 1980s a group of volunteers came together to work on behalf of Orcas Island’s unwanted, abandoned and lost animals, arranging for and providing foster homes for animals in need and reuniting lost animals with their owners. Originally collaborating
Week in Review for Legislative Bills
— from Governor Inslee’s Office — The legislative session hit the halfway mark this week, and with that comes the House of Origin cutoff. This means most bills need to have passed out of at least one chamber in order to keep moving forward. Gov. Inslee thanked legislators this week
Poetry Class: A Love Story with the World
Mondays & Wednesdays, April 10 - June 19, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., San Juan Center -- from Cathy Degnan, San Juan Center --P “The fate of poetry is to fall in love with the world” ~Poet and playwright, Derek Walcott Some call poetry the caviar of literature. Others call
Remodeling? Building a Tiny Home? These Classes are Just the Thing You Need
-- from Cathy Degnan for Skagit Valley College -- It is that time of year for building and remodeling projects! The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College is running two separate building related classes. One class will discuss tiny home building in San Juan Country and the other will
Comp Plan Lull as Data Takes Shape
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The County Planning Commission met on Friday March 15 with a modest agenda. Minutes from the last meeting were approved (go here to read them), Tim Blanchard’s term as chair and Pete Moe’s as Secretary were officially extended and Camille Uhlir was
Coffelt Farms to Begin Dismantling Operations
-- from Coffelt Farm Stewards -- Dear Members of our Community, The Coffelt Farm Stewards, staff, and volunteers thank you for your support of our efforts to remain a viable organization. The arrangement of the Coffelt Farm Stewards operating on county owned property is complex and layered. At yesterday’s Land Bank
Darvills to Host Local Authors
Wednesday, March 27, 6 - 7 p.m., Darvills -- from Nancy Ayer -- One of America’s oldest fully restored sugar and rum plantations is the subject of a book that will be available at a book signing and talk at Darvills on March 27 from 6-7 p.m. The book, Estate
Sheriff’s Report | March 6 – 12, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, March 6, 201919-001639 Theft 17:09:16 03/06/19 A Deputy responded to a report of a Theft in Friday Harbor. Upon arrival the Deputy found the suspect to be GOA. The Deputy gathered the needed information and a report was made. Investigation ongoing.
Art Matters: WIWP’s Second Annual Gala, Fundraiser
Saturday, March 30, 5:30 - 8:30, Rosario Beach House -- from Michell Marshall, Woman in the Woods Productions -- Woman in the Woods Productions is excited to bring Poetry Grand Slam Champion and TEDx speaker, Alex Dang, to the Rosario Beach House for our second annual gala and fundraiser on
NextGeneration Educates Younger Students on Harmful Effects of Tobacco with “Kick Butts Day”
-- from Paris Wilson, NextGeneration Public Relations, Orcas Island High School -- The Orcas Island High School club NextGeneration will once again organize and host “Kick Butts Day,” joining thousands of students nationwide to encourage and empower youth to stand up against and seize control against “Big Tobacco.” On March
Letter to Editor | The Lambing Event
-- from Joan and Gwen Stamm -- Every year people go to Coffelt Farm to celebrate the birth of new born lambs. It is truly a life affirming event that ushers in spring. But do people realize that in a few short weeks these same lambs will be slaughtered for
Call for Photographers Who Print
-- from Dave Kosiur and Derk Jager -- If you are a photographer who prints, join us. More and more photos are being viewed on computers and smartphones than ever before, yet there’s a time and place for photographic prints. Do you print some of your photos? Either from film
A Turning Point in Health District–UW Negotiations
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- After a lot of work by both parties in March, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) and the management of UW Neighborhood Clinics (UW) have made major progress on agreeing on an acceptable contract for medical services on
