Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Boo-seum Plans Spooky Events for This Week
-- from Margot Shaw -- Boo...what? Have you ever been to a Boo-seum? Have you seen creepy zombies in a 1936 classic black and white horror film? Have you heard Master Storyteller Antoinette Botsford tell spooky tales with an Orcas spin? Would you like to take a guided tour of
Letter to Editor | Library is Valuable to Community
-- from Steve Vierthaler -- While I am not a big library user, I do recognize the important value the library gives to our community. I have been retired for over 4 years now after serving for 35 plus years with the San Juan Co. Sheriffs Office, and now live
The Giant Pumpkin Is On the Way!
-- from Tony Ayer -- The Giant Pumpkin, 2014 Thanks to Island Market the giant pumpkin has ferry reservations for an October 31st arrival. The annual pumpkin carving will be during coffee hour Sunday the 30th in the parish hall. Both adults and children are encouraged to hone
Letter to Editor | Durland is a Listener and Doer
-- from Kat Fennell -- I encouraged Michael Durland to be a candidate for San Juan County Council as a way of giving back to his community of nearly 40-years. Michael is the strong quiet leader of our community with the honesty, integrity and tenacity that this community needs. He
No Eastbound Reservations Available Until 7:50, 10:05
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Sunday, October 23, vehicle reservations are only available for the 7:50 p.m. and 10:05 p.m. departures from Orcas to Anacortes. Reservation status is subject to change because of last-minute cancellations or changes made to existing reservations, so check back at www.takeaferry.com up to
Deer Harbor Bridge Weekly Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The bridge replacement project experienced minimal impact from last weekend’s wind and rain storms. West abutment activities will include installing rebar, forming the abutment wall, and placing concrete in the abutment wall. Crews on the east abutment will continue excavating the cofferdam and
Letter to Editor | Jarman is Diligent, Willing, Responsive
-- from Dale Heisinger -- Others have written letters of support for Bob Jarman, and I feel compelled to join that list. I have been on a board with Bob and have worked with him on a committee looking at the health care needs of SJC. I have been impressed
School Board Agenda for Thursday
Thursday, October 27, 5 p.m., School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- Notice of a REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Thursday, OCTOBER 27, 2016 AGENDA 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING - School Library. ADJOURN to a CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - School Library Conference room. The Board may adjourn
Letter to Editor | Keep Bob on the Job
-- from Becky Sundstrom Shanks -- As a long time islander, teacher, farmer, wife and mother, I am very grateful to Bob Jarman for all he has done and continues to do for our county. I, and my family, have known and worked with Bob for many years. His commitment to the job,
Monster of a Hit Coming to Screen at Orcas Center
Saturday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- National Theatre Live’s thrilling broadcast of Frankenstein returns to Orcas Center for an Encore Saturday, October 29 at 7:30 pm. The NT Encore of the play Frankenstein, by Nick Dear, based on the novel by Mary Shelley,
Letter to Editor | Caring, Open, Honest Describes Durland
-- from Dick Carleton -- Michael Durland has amazing analytical skills that are applied to getting work done just right. The job always turns out better. His long tenure on Orcas Island breeds understanding. He does think of others first and has a good sense of what is best. He
Wildlife Biologist Brad Hanson to Speak on Orca Travels
Saturday, October 29, 2 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Michael Riordan -- Three pods of Southern Resident Killer Whales, commonly known as Orcas, spend most of the summer months in the waters around the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands, where they forage for Chinook salmon. Until recently,
Sheriff’s Report | October 12 – 18, 2016
October 12, 2016 16-007777 Accident-NonInj 11:50:53 10/12/16 A Lopez deputy was dispatched for minor damage to a vehicle after a helicopter landing at the medical clinic. A report was taken. 16-007778 Welfare Check 13:15:44 10/12/16 A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a welfare check in regards to a male subject
“Raise a Glass to the Library” at Island Hoppin’ Brewery Event
Tuesday, October 25, 3 - 7 p.m., Island Hoppin' Brewery -- from Martha Fuller -- On Tuesday, October 25, from 3 to 7 pm, Island Hoppin’ Brewery will host a fundraiser for the Orcas Island Library’s Books and Beyond: the next Chapter expansion project. A portion of all sales during
Letter to Editor | Watson is Sharp, a Quick Study
-- from David Dehlendorf -- There are several good reasons to vote for Bill Watson for San Juan County Council. Bill is a software engineer with 36 years experience with a variety of tech companies, including 20 as manager of small development teams and major business units at Microsoft and elsewhere.
Orcas Chamber of Commerce Presents Annual Awards
-- by Margie Doyle, corrected Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. -- Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, greeted another standing-room-only audience of Chamber members and guests at the Chamber's annual dinner at Rosario Resort's Beach House on Thursday, Oct. 20. Evans quipped that the traditional
