Here’s a thought…
“There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.”
ALFRED KORZYBSKI
Letter to Editor | Watson Represents All
-- from David Turnoy -- You may have heard recently that the county employees of San Juan County are supporting Rick Hughes and Bill Watson in the two races for council seats. A really telling source of information when evaluating an incumbent county councilor’s record is to look at the questions
Mary’s Wedding: A Dreamy, Dramatic Love Story
"Mary's Wedding" plays this weekend, Thurs-Sat -- review by Margie Doyle -- Charlie and Mary (Kelly Toombs and Cali Bagby) create a powerful love story in the midst of war, onstage at the Black Box tonight, and next weekend. In the play "Mary's Wedding," the Black Box at
Green Home Open House and Tour This Weekend
Saturday, October 22, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Lynda Lyshall -- Come learn from our local experts about the different ways you can reduce your homes energy demand from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, October 22 at Episcopal Parish Hall in Eastsound. Learn about green technologies
Letter to Editor | Jarman Proves His Value
-- from Steve Hudson -- This letter is to encourage that you vote for Bob Jarman for county council. He now has four years on the job and has proved his value time and again. He came into the job with a unique work ethic, skill set, and about 40 years of
State, Federal Leaders Announce Major Initiatives for Puget Sound Recovery
-- from Office of the Governor -- Today officials from the Obama administration and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, U.S. Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and U.S. Reps. Denny Heck, Derek Kilmer and Rick Larsen announced new federal actions to help protect and recover the health of Puget Sound, one
Bonnie Brae Welcomes Donations of Halloween Candy
-- from Cynthia Johnson -- Contributions of candy to help with Halloween trick-or-treating at OPAL Bonnie Brae may be dropped off at the OPAL office on the corner of Lover’s Lane and Enchanted Forest Road. Bonnie Brae is a main Halloween location for island children. Donations may also be made
In Memoriam | Rosemary Kimball, 1922 – 2016
-- from Sue Kimball -- Rosemary Kimball, died October 12, 2016, in Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA. Born Rosemary Gerwig, in Brooklyn, New York December 22, 1922, she grew up with her sister Adelaide in Evanston, Illinois. Rosemary studied art at Denison University in Granville, OH, then at the American Academy of
Ballots Are On the Way
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Ballots for the 2017 General Election, which includes the Presidential election, are on their way. Ballots are being mailed on Tuesday, October 18. Most ballots should be in mailboxes by Friday, October 21. If you have not received your ballot by Tuesday, October
Fadem Literature Class Reunion
Thursday, October 27, noon to 2 p.m. at the Senior Center -- from Andrea Hendrick, Mary Poletti and Howard Barbour -- Everybody loves a class reunion, well, maybe not everybody! Regardless, all who attended one or more of Richard Fadem’s Literature Classes are invited to attend Richard’s Class Reunion, Thursday,
Letter to Editor | Support the Library Levy
-- from Martha Farish -- The last time the Orcas Library expanded I wasn’t registered to vote here but my now 97 year-old mother was. She campaigned vigorously for approval then believing the library would benefit Orcas, her children, and maybe even her children’s children. Then, as now, young families
2017 Preliminary San Juan County Budget Published
-- from San Juan County News -- The 2017 Preliminary Budget for San Juan County has been published. The theme of the 2017 Budget Message is “Building for the Future.” With the effects of the Great Recession now largely behind the County, the goal for the 2017 budget is to
Letter to Editor | Bill Watson a Man of His Word
-- from April Phelps Ford -- I began visiting the San Juans in the 1990s, having heard of their uniqueness from family members who lived and worked here starting a century ago. Buying a home in 2002 and later moving here permanently from a major metropolis has given me good
Hughes Reports on Lodging Tax Allocations to EPRC
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) on Oct. 15, County Councilman Rick Hughes elaborated on the Lodging Tax Allocations (LTAC) made by the County Council last Tuesday, Oct. 13. The allocations to Orcas Island organizations for facilities: $21,000 for
Council Candidate Michael Durland Outlines His Vision
-- from Michael Durland for Council Position #2 -- Michael Durland, candidate for County Council for Orcas Position #2 Mine is a true grassroots campaign. I am not soliciting campaign donations. You will see no yard signs. I ask that you vote for me and support my efforts to
Watch Out for Newts on the Move
-- from Shona Aitken -- Have you seen any Rough-skinned Newts this fall? These little brown amphibians with orange bellies are moving from the ponds and wetlands where they spent the summer, into the surrounding woodland where they’ll hide under rotten logs and leaves during the winter months. Sadly their
Camp Orkila Preparing for Fall Festival
Saturday, October 29, 1 - 5:30 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Haley Winchell -- Camp Orkila’s Fall Festival and Haunted Hay Ride are on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Our Fall Festival will be from 1 - 5:30 p.m. We’ll have hot dogs, soup, chili and cider to warm you up. You’ll
