Here’s a thought…
“Deep breath. Deep breath. The air is free. You can take as many as you want.”
BUDDHIST MONK
County Will Test Vote Counting Equipment
Monday, June 18, 10:30 a.m., Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the August 7, 2018, Primary election is scheduled for June 18 at 10:30 a.m. The test works by tallying
Turning 65? New to Medicare?
Wednesday, June 20, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65 soon? Been on Social Security Disability for two years? Then you are now eligible for Medicare. It is a whole new medical insurance experience with its own vocabulary, rules, and deadlines. Come to the Community
Art Just For Fun – Try It in Summer Classes
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The Art For Fun classes at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor have begun for the summer. Especially designed for those who think they can’t paint or just want to have fun, talented
Election Monitors on High Alert in Mayoral Race
-- from Susan Anderson for Children's House -- Election officials suspect Tinker of tinkering with campaign financing. The race for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound is quickly heating up, with a cry for election monitors to begin investigating campaign irregularities. Currently leading the pack of four is Ginger, a
Changing Face of Eastsound
-- by Margie Doyle and Lin McNulty -- [metaslider id="60402"] Change is inevitable, a sign of both vitality and decay. Taking a walk through Eastsound recently, Orcas Issues publisher Margie Doyle had camera in hand to capture just some of the recent changes in our seaside village.
Health District Commissioners Schedule Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget
-- by Susan McBain Orcas Issues reporter --Correction made June 13 at 11 a.m. “Making sausage” and “fitting the puzzle pieces together” gave way to a new metaphor at the June 5 meeting of the Orcas Island Health District commissioners: “drinking from the fire hose.” That’s how Commission Chair Richard Fralick
San Juan Grange Holds Lecture on Sense of Place and Active Hope
Monday, June 18, 6 - 7:30, San Juan Grange -- from Shann Weston for San Juan Grange -- Do you have a sense of humor? Can you see it or measure it? No, but you DO know when you (or someone else) have lost it. In the same way, a
Orcas Food Co-op’s Low Tide Seaweed Walk with Ryan Drum
Saturday, June 16, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- The Seaweed Ramble is an Orcas Island tradition. Join renowned instructor Ryan Drum for this informative workshop on seaweed and water plants in the San Juan Islands. Ryan Drum has over
Agenda for Health Care District Meeting on Tuesday
Tuesday, June 12 4 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station The regularly scheduled meeting of the Orcas Health Care District is set for Tuesday, June 12, 4 - 7 p.m., at the Eastsound Fire Station. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment III. Minutes a. Approval of minutes June
Sheriff’s Report | May 30 – June 5, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 30, 2018 18-003499 Accident-Injury, Traffic 15:33:32 05/30/18 A Deputy responded to an accident in the Eastsound area. A bicyclist reported they were nearly struck by a speeding vehicle, which caused them to swerve and crash their bicycle. A report was
Letter to Editor | Thank You, Thank You from OIEF
-- from Orcas Island Education Foundation Board -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation would like to thank everyone who attended our “Food for Thought” fundraiser on June 2. It was a fun evening, we raised funding for next school year, and as one guest said, “the vibe was perfect.” It could
Health Care District to Meet in Special Working Session
Monday, June 11, 3 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patty Miller for Orcas Health Care District -- Orcas Health Care District Commissioners will meet in a special meeting on Monday, June 11 from 3 - 7 p.m., at the Eastsound Fire Station to address the following agenda
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meeting Upcoming
Wednesday, June 13, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Anne Marie Shanks -- The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (DHPRC) will meet on Wednesday, June 13, at the Deer Harbor Fire Station #24 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. to address the following agenda: 1. Chair: Call to order,
Guest Opinion: Planning Commission’s Vision Statement Reinforces Protections for Environment
-- by Joe Symons -- My comments refer to the vision statement information presented at https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/15305/2018-05-30_DCD_Zack_CC_Memo_06-11-18_Mtg_Vision and are directed to relevant parties prior to the joint PC/CC hearing on the Vision scheduled in Friday Harbor next Monday, June 11, at 9am. I support the careful and hard work done by
Community Development Office Will Take a Day Off
Wednesday, June 13 -- from San Juan Community Communications -- Due to increased volume in permitting activity, Department of Community Development will be closed to the public on Wednesday, June 13, for uninterrupted plan review. Please plan accordingly, and thank you for your patience. DCD Homepage
Cancer Survivorship Group To Meet
--by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet in the Community Church Fireside Room on June 14 at 5:00 pm. We are a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer whether personally, a family member, friend, caregiver or in any other capacity. If you,
