Here’s a thought…
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it.”
MARK TWAIN
Letter to Editor | Our Revolution County Voting Guide
-- from Our Revolution Steering Committee -- Shortly after the November, 2016 election, a San Juan County branch of Our Revolution (OR) was formed. As were so many people at the time, we were concerned about the outcome of the election and the need to work against the direction of
Letter to Editor | Asher Has My Wholehearted Endorsement
-- from James T. Powers -- I write to wholeheartedly endorse Jeff Asher for the position of Sheriff of San Juan County. I have known Jeff for over 20 years, having met him in my then capacity as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I was stationed
Guest Opinion: County Development Potential Needs Discussion
-- by Joe Symons -- At the San Juan County/Department of Community Development (DCD) Orcas Island workshop held at the Eastsound Fire Hall last Wednesday (Oct 10, 2018), I showed maps that describe the development potential at buildout for rural parcels in San Juan County (SJC). (Maps shown at the
School Receives Chickenpox Alert from County
-- from Eric Webb for Orcas School District -- The following is a Chickenpox Alert from San Juan County Health & Community Services. At this time Orcas Island School District does not have a student with a confirmed case of the chickenpox. Three school- and preschool-aged children have CONFIRMED cases
Health Care District Nears Finalizing Its 2019 Budget
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) had another short meeting on Oct. 9, devoted mostly to the budget. Superintendent Anne Presson presented a draft of the formal budget to the commissioners based on figures from the OIHCD finance committee’s financial model.
Senior Center Is Busy, Busy, Busy
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Support Orcas Seniors by Shopping on Oct 18th at the Co-op! Please support the Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit by shopping at the Orcas Food Co-op on Oct. 18 for 3% Thursday Community Shopping Day! For this day only, 3% of all
Letter to Editor | Approval of I-1631 is Urgent Call to Action
-- from Katie Fleming -- As a mom of two young children, this week was another hard one for me in regard to climate change and the future of younger generations. On Monday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the leading international body for the assessment of climate change,
School Bond Construction Update
-- from the Orcas Island School District -- For the most recent information, from timelines to color schemes on the 2017 Bond and Levy, please see the attached presentation created by Mahlum Architects. Mahlum's David Mount delivered the attached presentation to the Orcas Island School District Board on Sept. 27.
Lifeforce Report to Southern Resident Orca Task Force
-- from Peter Hamilton of lifeforcefoundation.org/-- Our full response to Governor’s Inslee Orca Task Force: “It is Black and White: No More Compromises! Keep the SRKWs Alive!” (see link at the end of this article) covers issues that may not be addressed by the Governor’s Task Force. his report includes
Orcas Food Co-op Calls for 2019 Community Hero Application Submissions
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- The Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program serves as an umbrella for “3% Thursdays,” “Register Round Up” and “Coins for Community.” Selected organizations will be the recipient of funds gathered through the following: 3% Thursday: 3% of the gross receipts on
Community Listening Forum Upcoming
Wednesday, November 7, 8 - 11:30 a.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Erin O'Dell for Community Resource Center -- In 2016, the Washington Department of Social and Health Services established a goal of decreasing poverty by half by 2025 in a way that eliminates disparities. To inform this goal, we
Letter to the Editor: Disdain Fear-Mongering Candidate
--by Anthony Simpson-- I received a dire email from a candidate for prosecuting attorney warning of Methamphetamine and Heroine in our schools. This is a fear tactic to get your vote and is not supported by data.The state of Washington has an active, ongoing survey program of drug use in
SmileMobile (Dental Van) Coming to Orcas
October 30 – November 2, 2018 -- from San Juan County Communications -- The Arcora Foundation - SmileMobile, which travels the state offering dental services to children and pregnant women who might not otherwise have access to dental care, will be on Orcas Island. The SmileMobile, a brightly painted 39-foot
Letter to the Editor: Jewett Upholds Standards of Our Judiciary
-- by Judith L. Chovan -- The recent political drama over the appointment of a Supreme Court Justice has added another dose of angst to our society, in part because of the standards we expect from our Judiciary – no overt political partiality, calm demeanour, and honesty. I share the
League of Women Voters Holds General Election Candidate Forums
Wednesday, October 17, 5:15-7:15 p.m, Orcas Senior Center -- from Hayley Day for League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold candidate forums prior to the November general election. The forums feature those running for the state legislative district 40 position, as
Guest Opinion: County Council Fails our Orcas
-- by Janet Alderton -- Instead of taking bold actions to help the starving Southern Resident Killer Whales, our County Council at its October 8, 2018, meeting voted to do only the minimum required by a recent Growth Management Board ruling on the County’s Shoreline Management Plan. During the public hearings on this
