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 | Jarman Provides Synergy, Balance
-- from Clyde and April Duke -- We are delighted to support Bob Jarman for San Juan County Commissioner in District 1. Bob brings great synergy and balance to the existing team of three with his focus on making the basic county government services work well before adding more responsibility
Observing Yom Kippur — and a Poem
-- from various sources -- "Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, began this year at sundown Tuesday, Oct. 11, and conclude shortly after sundown the following day, Oct. 12. For many, it means 25 hours of contemplation on the year just gone and the one to come. "As
Letter to the Editor: Jarman Thanks Eagle Forum and League of Women Voters
-- by Bob Jarman, S.J. County Councilman Dist. 1 -- I would like to thank the volunteers of the San Juan Grange, the Eagle Forum, and the League of Women Voters for hosting candidate forums these past two weeks. The service these organizations do for our county by providing the
Winter Gardening Tips
Wednesday, October 19, 10 a.m., Madrona Room -- from Vanessa Julian -- Wondering what to do with your garden during winter? Coming October 19, at 10 a.m. in the Orcas Center Madrona Room, Richie Steffer, the curator at the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden in Seattle will tell you. He will
Letter to Editor | Open Letter to OPALCO Board
-- from Alex MacLeod -- Dear OPALCO board members: I would like to clarify the facts regarding the charge given to the volunteer elections committee. In his report to you in June, Foster listed the following as the charge to the committee: Nominating committee Election details and candidate outreach Balloting
CWR Responds to NOAA Report on L95 Cause of Death
-- from Center for Whale Research -- L95 breaching in Haro Strait- October 24, 2015. Photo by Dave Ellifrit We have previously and repeatedly voiced concern that the satellite tagging research program on Southern Resident Killer Whales being conducted by NOAA is far too invasive and risky to
Choirherence Community Choir Begins Fall Season
Monday, October 17, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Orcasong Farm, 280 Dolphin Bay Road — from Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz — Laurence Cole, song leader extraordinaire from Port Townsend, kicks off the Fall season of the Choirherence Community Choir on October 17 at Orcasong Farm. Laurence, who was one of
OIFF Film Review: Neruda
-- by Paula Treneer -- One of the highlights of the 2016 Orcas Film Festival for this reviewer was “Neruda,” one of two Festival Films celebrating poets and poetry. Loosely based on a period during the life of Chilean poet-politician Pablo Neruda when he was fleeing an arrest warrant issued
Author to Discuss Breast Cancer Toxins at Darvills
Wednesday, October 12, 6 p.m., Darvills -- from Daniella Chace -- Daniella Chace, Oncology Nutritionist, author, and NPR host, will be at Darvill’s Bookstore on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. to talk about her new book Breast Cancer Smoothies and to answer questions about breast cancer toxins.
Fire Commission Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 17, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Regular Meeting San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 October 17, 2016 5:30 PM AGENDA Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair) and Barbara Bedell, Amanda Montague, District Secretary Patricia Ayers, Acting Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
Monday, October 17, 1 - 3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell -- You are invited to the Orcas Island Senior Center for a hands-on tutorial Monday, October 17, from 1-3 p.m. for step by step instructions in filling out an Advanced Directive/Living Will. This workshop has been extremely popular
Agenda for Upcoming EPRC Meeting
Thursday, October 13, Orcas Senior Center, 3 – 5 p.m. -- from Greg Ayers -- EASTSOUND PLANNING REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA October 13, 2016 Orcas Senior Center 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Welcome and Introductions Additions or Agenda modifications Approval of Minutes: 2016-08-04 and 2016-09-15 EPRC Regular Meeting Minutes Public Access/Comment
Guest Opinion | Getting Help in Troubled Times
-- from Hugh M. Grant, LICSW -- The magic of Orcas Island wins over most visitors almost immediately. The island’s beauty is such that even a short list of its appealing features can sound like the exaggerated praise of advertisements, but it’s nevertheless true that lovely mountains, tranquil lakes, miles
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes on Library, For the Love of Knowledge
-- from Rachel Newcombe -- For the love of learning, for the love of books, and for the love of random human interactions with fellow Orcas Islanders, I am voting YES for the library levy lid lift on our November 8 ballot. When I arrived on Orcas Island in 2005, I drove
Letter to Editor | Praise for Island EMS Responders
-- from Jim Hennessey -- Often I have seen letters in Orcas Issues or the Sounder that praise the efforts of our EMTs. The praise takes on more meaning, however, when you or a loved one needs emergency help. That was the case a few weeks ago when my wife, Sara,
Cancer Survivorship Group Meeting
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet this Thursday, Oct.13, at 5 pm, in the Fireside Room of the Orcas Island Community Church. This support group meets monthly where you'll have a chance to share your experiences, problems, and feelings with others who are currently going
