Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Library Looks to Fill Local Small Works Roster
-- from Janet Marlow for Orcas Library District -- Orcas Island Library District has entered into an agreement with the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MRSC) for the creation of a small works roster and is currently seeking local vendors to add to the roster for 2019. Service
Year in Review with Councilman Hughes
-- by Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Issues reporter, reprinted upon request -- Orcas Island residents gathered at the Senior Center Monday night [Dec 17, 2018] where San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes reported on a successful year in 2018 along with anticipations for next year and beyond. The presentation began with
Friends of Moran is Co-op’s January Hero
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program includes 3% Thursday, Register Round Up and Coins for Community. On the third Thursday of each month 3% of the gross receipts of Orcas Food Co-op are donated to pre-selected community organizations. Last month, the
Celebration of Life: MaryAnn Carpenter
Sunday, January 13, 3 p.m., American Legion -- from Kimberley Kimple -- In loving memory of MaryAnn Carpenter, please join us in a potluck Celebration of Life this Sunday, January 13t at 3:00 p.m. at the Legion on Orcas Island.
Letter to the Editor: County Kicks the Can on Comprehensive Buildout Analysis
-- by Joe Symons -- A year ago, in Feb 2018, I submitted a formal docket application (https://doebay.net/sunshine/PCDocketsubmission.pdf) requesting that San Juan County do a comprehensive buildout/impact analysis as part of the comp plan update process. Many residents joined the application as co-applicants.I am very discouraged that a decision to take no
Food Co-op Gears Up for Co-op Election Season
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Co-op election season is almost here. In March we will have our Annual Member Meeting and Board Election and we want you to participate. The Board of Directors has several open positions available for enthusiastic Owners who want to engage with their co-op community. Voting for the
UU Chalice Group to Explore “Forgiveness”
Sunday, January 13, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us for a Chalice Group to explore the topic "Forgiveness" led by Kathy Hendrickson. Some food for thought: "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.” ― Oscar Wilde Plan to stay after for a potluck coffee
Soroptimists Expand Women’s Emergency Fund to All of San Juan County
-- from Heather Spaulding -- To broaden our actions in the Soroptimist mission of improving the lives of women and girls, Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor has expanded it Women’s Emergency Fund from San Juan Island to San Juan County. The Women’s Emergency Fund provides emergency assistance to any woman whose
Learner Limbach Explores Run to Serve in U.S. Congress as WA’s 2nd District Representative
-- by Margie Doyle -- Learner Limbach of Orcas Island explores run for US Representative Learner Limbach is considering embarking on a new venture in his young career serving the public. He is “seriously considering a run to represent Washington's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.” Limbach emphasizes that
Letter to Editor | This Non-profit Needs Our Help — Now
-- from Miguel Villarreal -- The 11 Million Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989, imposed on the Pacific NW coast Island Oil Spill Association (IOSA ) has been responding to spills in the San Juan Islands since 1985, when an oil spill was spotted at Wasp Pass and a group of
Eastsound Plan Review Committee Meets Thursday
Thursday, January 10, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will convene a regular meeting on Thursday, January 10, 3 - 6 p.m., at the Eastsound Fire Station. 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions3:10 pm Additions or Agenda modifications 3:15 pm
Letter to Editor | I Began the New Year With a Broken Hip…
-- from David Shinstrom, M.D. -- A huge thank you to the considerate Orcas community, Orcas Family Health Center, and PeaceHealth St. Joseph's Hospital. As many of you are aware, last week I broke my hip, or more precisely, I had an intertrochanteric fracture of my femur. I have now recovered
Special School Board Meeting to Approve Contracts for Construction
THURSDAY JAN 10, 2019 at noon in Orcas Island SchoolThe special meeting calls for action on two agenda items:*1.) Approve Resolution 2019-01 Recommending Award of Construction Contract for the Orcas Island 2017 Bond Projects and Old Gym Modernization Project.*2.) Approve Resolution 2019-02 Certifying the Intent to Construct the Orcas Island
Meeting of County Democrats on Saturday, Jan. 12 in Friday Harbor
--by David Turnoy -- Fresh off a successful 2018 campaign season, the San Juan County Democrats are ready to begin their activities for 2019. Our first meeting will be this Saturday, January 12, in the community meeting room at Skagit Valley College in Friday Harbor from 11:45 until 2:30. This
Annual Homeless Count to be Conducted January 24
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County’s 2019 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 24. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, emergency cold weather shelters, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and many
Genealogy Club Will Meet on Tuesday, January 15
-- from Kathi Ciskowski -- The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy--whether you have years of experience or are just wanting to begin now, you are welcome to join. The monthly meetings happen on the third Tuesday of the
