Here’s a thought…
“We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don’t care for.”
MARIE VON EBNER-ESCHENBACH
Sign Up to Ride Your Horse in County Fair
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Fair -- Photo by Ted Strutz Thinking about riding your horse in the Fair? The answer is yes! Many classes to choose from, including the always-entertaining Western Games. Visit the Fair website (www.sjcfair.org) to learn more about scheduling, class descriptions,
Perseid Meteor Shower Coming to a Mountain Near You
Saturday, August 12, Mount Constitution -- by Lin McNulty -- This year's annual Perseid meteor shower is set to peak on the night of Saturday, August 12. In anticipation of that event, along with hoping for clear skies, Friends of Moran State Park have announced that the summit of Mt. Constitution
School Welcomes New Nurse
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- Cindy Sapp, new nurse for Orcas Schools. Today the OISD spotlight is on our new School Nurse, Cindy Sapp. Cindy started out working with children as a pediatric nurse at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore MD. She also has
Guest Opinion | Clean Air for San Juan County?
-- from Michael Riordan -- Satellite photograph of southern British Columbia and Washington state on Wednesday, August 1, 2017, showing smoke from the BC fires streaming through the Fraser River gap toward the San Juans and Canadian Gulf Islands. During the recent smoke surge into northwest Washington from
Navy Rescues Unconscious Hiker in Chelan County
-- from Mike Welding for Whidbey Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued a 64-year-old man who suffered serious injuries in a fall on Mount Stuart in Chelan County on Sunday, August 6, 2017. NAS Whidbey Island received notification
It’s Summer and Monday: Four-boat Emergency Schedule
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to a problem with the number two engine on the M/V Samish, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, BC route is operating on a four-boat emergency schedule until another vessel can join the route and restore it to a full five-boat capacity. See the alternative
Avoid Ferry Landing Area – UPDATED
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- UPDATE: 9:30 p.m. - August 6, 2017 Fire crews have cleared the scene at the Orcas Ferry Landing after a couple hours of assisting Sheriff's Office deputies clear the roadway due to a disabled ferry mucking up travel plans for
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Sets Wednesday Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, August 9, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Anne Marie Shanks for Deer Harbor Planning Review Committee -- In a meeting set for Wednesday, August 9, from 4 - 5:30 p.m., the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will hear the following items: Old Business Pathway
Ferry Alert: Samish Down, Schedule Changes
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE: Sunday Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. The Samish is out of service for the rest of the day due to a problem with the number two engine. This will cancel the following sailings: Westbound: 2:00 p.m. to Friday Harbor, 3:45pm to Shaw
Calling All Explorers and Aspiring Actors
Saturday - Sunday, September 23 - 24, 411 Madrona St. Eastsound, -- from Paula Russell -- Are you an adult beginning actor? Are you an adventurer or an introvert ready to step out of your comfort zone and try something new? Are you an experienced actor, writer, or director who
The Everyday Gurus Among Us
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- John is a Guru - not that he would recognize himself as one. He is in his mid 80s, retired, and lives with his wife Eleanor. When looking at John, you wouldn't notice anything special about him, other than he is very tall, and when
Mindy Kayl Named OASIS Office Manager
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas Island School District -- [Orcas Island School District is] in the process of spotlighting [the] most recent hires in preparation for the new school year. On board now as the OASIS Office Manager is a familiar face in the community - Mindy Kayl. Kayl
Reception for Visiting Artists Stevens and Skinner
Sunday, August 6, 2 to 6 p.m. at Crow Valley Gallery - 296 Main St. In his career of over 30 years, Bradley Stevens has forged a reputation as one of America's leading realist painters. Stevens is unique among his contemporaries for his exceptional achievements in three domains of representational
New or Confused About Medicare?
Wednesday, August 9, 2 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- If you are turning 65 soon or if you have been on Social Security Disability for two years, you are now eligible for Medicare. You will need to be prepared for a whole new medical insurance experience. Come
Sheriff’s Report | July 26 – August 1, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- July 26, 2017 17-004772 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:18:07 07/26/17 Deputies contacted Lopez Island residents to investigate a report of an active domestic violence incident. It was determined there was no evidence of a crime and a report was completed. 17-004773 Trespassing
A Celebration of Mary Schoen’s Life
Friday, August 11, 2 - 4 p.m., West Sound Community Hall -- from Steven Schoen -- A celebration of the life of Mary Katherine Schoen (September 27, 1925 – April 26, 2017) will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at West Sound Community Hall. At
