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
Sheriff’s Report | September 14 – 20, 2016
September 14, 2016 16-007008 Communications Problem 11:11:59 09/14/16 A Lopez Island man reported that his computer was attacked by a virus that was attached to an e-mail. A report was taken. 16-007016 Impounded Vehicle 14:52:57 09/14/16 While patrolling the Eastsound area Deputies located an abandoned vehicle. Deputies removed the vehicle
Ranker: Public Shootings Cannot Be the New Normal
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued this statement today regarding last night’s tragic shooting at the Cascade Mall in Burlington that claimed five precious lives. “This morning I am deeply saddened, but unfortunately not as shocked as I feel I should be. This type of horrible
New Onboard Food Service Coming in October
-- from Washington State Ferries -- WSF is transitioning to a new food service provider that will bring new food choices and high quality service to our fleet starting this October. During this transition, some of our galleys will be closed for renovations and upgrades -- including the galley on
Letter to the Editor: Lessons Learned from School’s Community Forum
-- by Maggie Schuler -- Thanks to all who came [to the school-sponsored Community Forum on Sept. 21], shared their beliefs and therefore furthered MY education. I came thinking I was adamantly opposed to building a track-- mainly because I knew there are so many other, and to me, more
Noted Sitarist Will Play at Odd Fellows
Thursday, September 29, 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Jay Kimball -- Deobrat Mishra, will perform in concert on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall. Deobrat Mishra is an Indian sitarist and composer. He is an exponent of the Benares Gharana school of Hindustani classical music. The Mishra family
WSF Reports Police Activity in Burlington
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to police activity, passengers travelling to and from Anacortes are advised to stay away from the Cascade Mall area in Burlington. Updates will occur as more information becomes available. Local media reports four dead in shooting at Cascade Mall in Burlington. Police in
Calling All Gardeners to Annual Gardening Workshop
Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School, advance registration required -- by the San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Come join other garden enthusiasts at the 2016 Annual Gardening Workshop, Secrets of Gardening, at Friday Harbor Middle School, on Saturday, October 1, from 8:30 a.m. to
Letter to the Editor: Space Needle Climb for Joe’s Legacy
-- from Elaine Goodrich -- In honor of Joe Goodrich, Elaine Goodrich and Cassie Hayes have created a team called "Joe's Legacy" to raise donations for cancer research in the the Base 2 Space Climb. The climb is on October 2nd. It is 832 steps to the top of the
Discover Sucia with FRIENDS of San Juans
Thursday, September 29, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. -- from Katie Fleming -- FRIENDS members who explored Sucia on a similar trip in June. Join FRIENDS of the San Juans for a special trip to Sucia Island on the Orcas Express on September 29. We’ll depart from Orcas Landing at 8:30 a.m. Tina
Ferry Alert: Extra Anacortes-Orcas Sailing on Saturday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- On Saturday, September 24, in an effort to accommodate extra travelers, the #2 vessel (M/V YAKIMA) will make an extra service trip at 1:55 p.m. from Anacortes to Orcas Island.
Summer Flew and Now It’s Fall Flu
Wednesday, November 9, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from San Juan County Communications -- Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot. San Juan County Health and Community Services will be offering influenza immunization clinics at their Friday Harbor office located
State and Researchers Respond to Invasive European Green Crabs
-- from MaryAnn Wagner, Washington Sea Grant -- In late August, a team of volunteer monitors caught an invasive European green crab (Carcinus maenas) in Westcott Bay, San Juan Island, marking the first confirmation of this global invader in Washington’s Puget Sound (Salish Sea). On Monday, an additional green crab was found
Thor Hanson Keynote Speaker at Annual Gardening Workshop
-- from the WSU/San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Calling All Gardeners to Our 2016 Gardening Workshop Thor Hanson, scientist and author Author and biologist Thor Hanson will be the keynote speaker at the 2016 Gardening Workshop presented by the San Juan County Master Gardeners on October 1,
Donate Blood to Save Lives
Thursday, September 29, 11 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Leif -- Thanks to all who have participated this summer, we have surpassed our benchmarks due to the many repeat donors here on Orcas, and some newcomers as well. And thanks also to the volunteers of the Lions
Commmunity Discusses School Bond Priorities
-- by Margie Doyle -- School District Superintendent Eric Webb explains the discussion process to participants at the Phase III school bond meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21 The school cafeteria buzzed with hive-like activity as OPAL Executive Director Lisa Byers moderated a community forum about proposals for a
Public Invited to Observe Ballot Tabulating Test
Thursday, October 6, 11 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the November 8, 2016 General Election is scheduled for October 6 at 11 a.m. The test works by tallying the results of
