Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Gobblin Up Halloween
You may know him as Harry Patton, but today he's Halloween Harry, AKA Pumpkin Patton.
Letter to Editor | Join Me in Voting for Randy Gaylord
-- from Diane Boteler, MD -- I am voting to re-elect Randy Gaylord for San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney. I have been fortunate to know Randy as a friend and fellow Orcas Islander for more than 20 years. I know Randy as a smart attorney with deep integrity. Among his
Guest Editorial: Pittsburgh Reflections and National Tragedy
-- by Mark Levine (Congressional Delegate, Virginia ) -- Pittsburgh Reflections I am a Jew. I know some want to take my life For being a Jew. I learned about Anne Frank When I was just five years old. I’ve imagined living in the concentration camps. I’ve imagined dying in
Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with Author Paul Zitarelli
Saturday, November 3, 6 p.m., Mia's Café -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- On Saturday, November 3, at 6 p.m., Orcas Library and Mia’s Café present Author Paul Zitarelli. In his new book “36 Bottles of Wine,” Paul curates a shortlist of 36 bottles to try –
First Sunday: Vegan Potlucks Are Back
First Sundays, Nov 4, Dec 2, and Jan 6, 6 p.m., Odd Fellows — from Lili Hein — This monthly gathering on the first Sunday of every month, celebrates a compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in on the lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, come home with recipes,
Is Your Medicare Part D Policy Out of Date?
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- You may be spending too much money for your Part D insurance plan. It is not just your body that needs an annual check-up. Your Medicare coverage also needs to be reviewed each year to see if it still fits you. In the first SHIBA
County Seeks Participation in Updating Human Services Transportation Plan
Wednesday, November 14, 2:30 - 4 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from San Juan County Communications -- Over the next two months, San Juan County Health & Community Services is undertaking a process to update its Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) originally created in 2010 and then updated in
Demolition Phase at Orcas Landing Project
-- from Stephanie Connor for San Juan County Public Works -- Construction at the Orcas Landing Marine Facility is now in full swing. Last week ended with the contractor, Mike Carlson Enterprises, Inc. (MCE), potholing for utilities to coordinate their relocation. They begin this week with demo and removal of
EDC Offers Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Workshop
Tuesday, November 13, 12 - 3 p.m., Heritage Bank -- from Summer Martin-Groseclose for EDC -- Business owners and bookkeepers will learn the details of Washington State’s new paid family and medical leave law at an informative workshop this November. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and
Reminder: Orcas Family Health Fundraiser This Weekend
Saturday, November 3, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Karen Key Speck -- Orcas Family Health Center and Dr. Shinstrom is proud to present its tenth annual fund raiser to benefit the OFHC's "Care For All" program. Despite the Orcas Hospital Taxing District's hard work toward laying the groundwork as
San Juan Islands Museum of Art Expands its Staff
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Lane to the position of Director of Operations, as we transition from an all-volunteer staff,” said co-presidents of the Board, Karen Woldvedt and Diane Martindale. Peter has been a
Debra Lekanoff to Visit Orcas, San Juan
Friday, November 2, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Mia's Cafe -- from Cindy Wolf -- Democratic State Rep candidate Debra Lekanoff will be appearing this Friday on Orcas and San Juan Islands as follows: Here are the details for both of the events on November 2: 10:15 am - 12:15
Letter to Editor | Class of 2025 Says Thanks for OIEF Grant
-- from Orcas Island Middle School Sixth Graders/Class of 2025 -- The Orcas Island Middle School sixth graders would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) for their generous grant of $2,600. The grant helped to offset the costs of our recent trip
Letter to the Editor: Remembrance
-- by Phil Peterson -- At his inaugural John Kennedy pledged that America would “pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” Our country provides more individual liberty, opportunity and prosperity to its people
Application Deadline Extended for Free Construction Basics Training at FH High School
-- from Glenn Hendrick for Economic Development Council -- The application deadline has been extended for the Construction Basics course offered by the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC). The training will be a free program intended to benefit both participating students and local construction companies in need of
Public Notice | Hospital District Public Hearing
Tuesday, November 6, 4 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Board of Commissioners, San Juan County Public Hospital District #3 -- PUBLIC NOTICE SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT #3 dba ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 2019 BUDGET AND 2019 LEVY Notice is hereby given
