Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
September is San Juan County Disaster Preparedness Month
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- While emergency preparedness is a year round responsibility for all islanders, the San Juan County Council recently proclaimed September as “Preparedness Month” in San Juan County. “This is an opportunity to remind everyone who spends time in the islands that
Sheriff’s Report | August 29 – September 4, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, August 29, 2018 18-006582 Animal at Large 09:20:54 08/29/18 A Lopez Island resident observed an unfamiliar dog running in the pasture with their livestock. The dog was gone when the Deputy arrived. 18-006583 Citizen Assist 10:45:05 08/29/18 A Deputy responded to
Letter to the Editor: Gaylord’s Dedicated Service as Prosecutor
-- by Lyn Perry -- I have known Randy Gaylord as a good neighbor, a fellow parent, and a dedicated public servant. During his 24 years as San Juan County prosecutor he has shown an incomparable dedication to protecting our island communities. He has a long list of accomplishments, but
County Council to Meet on Orcas Island
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall San Juan County Council: from left Jamie Stephens, Rick Hughes, Bill Watson -- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- The San Juan County Council and county staff will hold a meeting on Orcas Island at
Orcas Health District to Hold Town Hall
-- from Anne Presson, Superintendent (OIHCD)-- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) will be hosting two Town Hall meetings in September. The first is being held on Saturday, September 8th from 3 – 5 pm, and the second will be Thursday, September 20th from 6 – 8 pm. Both
All Aboard for Board Training Workshop
Thursday, September 20, 1 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kate Long for Orcas Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation will offer Board Boot Camp on Thursday, September 20, 1-5 p.m. at Eastsound Firehall. This action-packed workshop will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed
Island Leaders in Canada and US Call on Prime Minister to Abandon Trans Mountain Expansion
-- from San Juan County Communications -- VICTORIA - In light of the Canadian Government’s purchase of the Trans Mountain Pipeline and stated commitment to expanding it despite a court ruling quashing the expansion permit, elected representatives from the islands in the Salish Sea, on both sides of the Canadian-U.S.
Unitarians Begin New Program Year
Sunday, September 9, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Welcome back! Our Unitarian Universalist program year begins on Sunday, September 9 with the traditional ingathering and water ceremony. Please bring a jar of water that is special to you to add to our fellowship whole. After sharing
Letter to the Editor: Food Bank Thanks Island Market
-- by Susan McBain, Food Bank Board Chair -- On behalf of the Orcas Island Food Bank board and volunteers, I’d like to say a special thank-you to Island Market for their long-time help for us, help that has grown even greater lately. Island Market has always been generous with
Open Position at Orcas Senior Center
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- The Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit is hiring. Our growing team is looking for a tech savvy Administrative Assistant to help us stay organized and efficient, and has an appreciation for our island’s elders and a desire to help our members stay
Baileys Make Generous Gift to OPAL and Island Community
-- from Crystal Mossman for OPAL -- The Bailey Family Rita and Dr. Stephen Bailey generously donated one quarter of their Kidder Way parcel in a recent sale of property to OPAL Community Land Trust. Phil Carter, a teacher at Orcas Island School, his wife Janna, the high
Public Invited to WSF Long Range Plan Open Houses
-- from Washington State Ferries -- More than half of Washington State Ferries’ 22-vessel fleet is scheduled to retire by 2040. Five of these ferries are more than 50 years old and need to be replaced immediately to sustain reliable service. These findings are among the key themes of WSF’s
YMCA Camp Orkila to Celebrate Welcoming Week
Monday, September 17, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm @ Larry Norman Lodge, Camp Orkila Cena de mezclador de idiomas: Una oportunidad para que los residentes de las isla Orcas practiquen su segundo idioma en un ambiente cómodo y divertido. Por favor, corra la voz y traiga a sus amigos y familias. Usted
Letter to Editor | Gaylord Has Earned Your Vote
-- from Don Drozd -- As General Counsel for the largest public employee labor union in Orange County, California, I represent working people at scores of municipal offices, including those of the District Attorney and Public Defender. I know from my own experience how fortunate San Juan County residents are
Join In On Nature Walk to Identify Medicinal Plants
Saturday, September 8, 1 - 4 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Alex Tamayo-Wolf -- Learn to harvest and use the health-beneficial plants growing in your own backyard ecosystem. This class will take you on a fascinating nature walk before returning to the classroom for hands-on instruction. Join Herbalist Natasha
Health Commission Plans for Community Town Halls and Survey
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The focus of the Orcas Island Health Care District Commission (OIHCD) shifted this week, from what the commissioners are doing to what the public thinks of what they are doing. Much of the Commission’s regular meeting on September 4 was devoted to
