Here’s a thought…
“I am so convinced of the advantages of looking at mankind instead of reading about them, and of the bitter effects of staying at home with all the narrow prejudices of an islander, that I think there should be a law amongst us to set our young men abroad for a term among the few allies our wars have left us.”
LORD BYRON
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meets Thursday
-- from Colin Maycock, San Juan County Planner-- EASTSOUND PLANNING REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA May 3, 2018 Fire Department Meeting Room 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions 3:10 pm Additions or Agenda modifications 3:15 pm Approval of Minutes 3:20 pm Rick Hughes County Update 3:35 pm Colin
Don’t Miss the Annual Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Friday Harbor Mullis Center -- from Mo Sloane for Orcas Master Gardener -- Hundreds of organic vegetable starts and perennials, all lovingly grown and nurtured by San Juan County Master Gardeners, will be on sale at the Mullis Center, Saturday May 12 at
Children’s House Seeks Candidates for Honorary Mayor’s Race
-- from Susan Anderson for Children's House -- The Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race kicks off officially Saturday, May 26, and there is still space available for two lucky candidates. Does your pet have the charisma, political savvy, or just plain bucks to win this thing? Do you have a
Carolyn Jewett Announces Candidacy for District Court Judge
-- from Carolyn Jewett -- Carolyn Jewett has announced that she will run for election to be the next District Court Judge. The incumbent judge, Judge Stewart Andrew, is not running for re-election. Since 2015, Carolyn has handled District Court cases as a deputy prosecutor for San Juan County. She
Legal Rights for the Salish Sea? Expanding our Circle of Citizenship
Thursday, May 10, 5:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Grange -- from Glenn Hendrick -- Join Community Rights San Juan Islands at San Juan Island Grange 966, 152 1st St, Friday Harbor, Thursday, May 10th, for a screening of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s presentation “We the People: Expanding Our Circle of Citizenship.” The
School Board Holds Meetings on Waldron and Orcas
--by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter, Corrected May 2 at 8 a.m.-- Waldron Island off-the-grid school, a part of the Orcas Island School District The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board held its annual Waldron Island School meeting, chaired by Greg White, the morning of Thursday April 26.
Guest Column: Health Care Stability Now Possible
-- by Harriet Miller -- Many Thanks, to all those who voted for the PHD. Stabilized health care on Orcas, has long been my dream. In 1967, when we began our life on island, we experienced the “visits” by Dr. Malcom Heath, from Friday Harbor, and the nursing care of
Shindig and Auction: YeeHaw!
--from Carol Kulminski -- When was the last time you went to a good ol’ hoedown, kick your heels up SHINDIG? With music by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys and a dance floor to whirl around on, you are guaranteed of a great time! Hungry? How about tasty country
Save the Date – OCS Test Drive Day
-- by for Orcas Christian School (OCS) - If you are looking for a high-quality Christian education then be sure to send your student to the Orcas Christian School’s Test Drive Day on May 8. This is their chance to make new friends, catch up with old friends, and connect
Sure Sign of Summer: New Ferry Rates May 1
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Beginning Tuesday, May 1, 2018, through September 30, 2018, the peak season surcharge will go into effect for single vehicle and driver fares. Multi-ride products and passenger fares are not affected by this seasonal increase. For details, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/fares/. To see the fares brochure visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/pdf/CurrentFares.pdf
May Dance Class, Cha Cha Cha
Monday, May 7, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, May 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will be teaching Cha Cha which is one of the most
Rep. Rick Larsen Kicks Off Re-election Campaign
Sunday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Friday Harbor House -- from Carryn Vande Griend for Rick Larsen -- Next week, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) launches his campaign for re-election for Congress at five kick-off events across Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and San Juan counties. Residents of Washington’s 2nd Congressional
Bird Crescent Beach Preserve with Kim Middleton
Sunday, May 6, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., Crescent Beach Preserve -- from Tanja Williamson for SJC Land Bank -- Join ornithologist Kim Middleton and Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty for a morning walk at Crescent Beach Preserve. They will focus on bird identification, vocalizations, and bird sign within the preserve’s open
April Poetry | Nobody thinks much about helium
Nobody thinks much about helium by JoEllen Moldoff my husband, the professor of curiosity says between spoonfuls of his super nutritious breakfast cereal, yet it’s the second most abundant element in the universe. I half-listen, as I scan the New York Times on my iPad, searching for good news. Our
Public Hearings at County Council on Orcas May 8
Tuesday, May 8, 10 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station --from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- Previous County Council meeting on Orcas, March 2017, from left, Bill Watson, Rick Hughes and Jamie Stephens The San Juan County Council is scheduled to come to Orcas Island for its regular meeting
OHS Grad Named Gonzaga University Top Sophomore
-- from Pat Hunt -- Anthony Kaskurs, Orcas High School Class of 2016, was named this year’s recipient of the Sophomore Class Award by Gonzaga University and honored at the Annual Honors Convocation on April 24, 2018. He was chosen as the top Sophomore by the school Registrar and faculty
