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
Learn to Launch Your New Business Into Profitability
-- from San Juan Economic Development Council -- Got a business idea? Bring it to the 2nd annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, brought to you by the San Juan County Economic Development Council. Featuring mentoring, workshops, business plan advisors, cash prizes, media exposure and more. Launch
Film Festival Giving Away Weekend Pass
Thursday (September 22) in the Seaview Theatre at 7:30PM. -- from the Orcas Island Film Festival -- We are giving away two weekend passes for the Third Annual Orcas Island Film Festival at our showing of The Mask You Live In this Thursday (September 22) in the Seaview Theatre @
EPRC Consideration of Street Standards “Throws a Curveball” to OPAL
-- by Emma Heikkinen and Margie Doyle -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee members, Eastsound residents, County Planning Commission members, Eastsound Design Review Committee members, Chamber of Commerce staff and County Development staff confer at Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meeting last Thursday. At the September 15 meeting of the
Letter to the Editor: Track Donation Brings Problems
-- by Bea vonTobel -- Updated Sept. 20: I would like to offer a couple revisions to my original letter. (Editor's note: revisions are in italics) Sometime when you look a gift horse in the mouth you may need to say, "Thanks but no thanks." The extreme generosity of a
County Council Candidate Forum
Thursday, September 29, 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter -- Eagle Forum of SJC is holding a County Council Candidate Forum on Thursday, September 29 at 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. All candidates for the local office will be in attendance, which includes Bob Jarman, Bill
Motorcycles and Ferries: Anacortes Oyster Run This Weekend
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Annual Oyster Run motorcycle rally occurs this Sunday, September 25 in Anacortes. Motorists can expect large volumes of motorcycles and loading delays throughout the weekend. In Anacortes, Friday Harbor, and Orcas Island, motorcyclists are strongly encouraged to make reservations to ensure space on
Notice of OPALCO Board Special Meeting
Thursday, September 29, 8:30 a.m., OPALCO Eastsound Office -- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO is holding a special board meeting to discuss the changes to the election process that were proposed by the Member Review Committee on Thursday, September 29 at 8:30 a.m. in OPALCO’s Eastsound Office (183 Mt. Baker Road)
Fire Commissioners Deliberate Appointee and Increased Number of Commissioners
-- by Margie Doyle -- Members of the public clearly expressed their support for additional Fire Commissioners at the regular meeting of the Orcas Fire and Rescue District commissioners on Monday, Sept. 19. They also expressed their gratitude and admiration for the candidates who had stepped forward to fill that
Ferry Alert: Two Sailings Tonight to be Delayed
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Please be advised that tonight, September 20, the M/V Yakima will tie up early for a repair to the coolant system in the ship’s service generator. While no sailings will be canceled, this means that the 8:25 p.m. departure from Anacortes will leave
New Trial Ordered for Convicted OHS Teacher
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas High School teacher Gerald Grellet-Tinner, convicted in June of Sexual Misconduct following a report of sexual relations with a student, has been released from jail pending a new trial to be held in December 2016. The ruling was issued today by Judge Donald Eaton
Letter to Editor | Evaluate Elements of Proposed Bond on their Separate Merits
--from Miriam Ziegler-- This letter is in response to Peg Manning’s comment following Martha Farish’s excellent “Guest Opinion: Broad Public Input Needed in School’s Bond Discussion,” published 9/19/16. I cannot address Peg’s question about construction costs of the track and the anticipated maintenance costs. What I do have is information
Fire Risk Status Now “Low”
Fire Risk Status "LOW," Burn Permits set to begin October 3rd -- from Robert Low, SJC Fire Marshal -- Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has reduced the fire risk status to “LOW." However, burn permits will not be issued until October
Letter to Editor | Did You Get Our Mis-directed Mail?
-- from Antoinette Botsford for Shinola Jewelry -- UPDATE 2:15, September 21: It was discovered. Within the post office building, if not the post office itself. Thanks for caring. Love, AB A small package directed to Shinola Jewelry has been lost. The key to that locker was put in someone
Senior Center Presents Ukulele Classes with Carolyn Cruso
Tuesdays, October 4 through November 1, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Carolyn Cruso -- The Orcas Senior Center presents Ukulele Classes with Carolyn Cruso, Tuesdays,October 4 through November 1, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. $25 for members and $75 for non-members. The class will culminate in a
Whidbey Naval Air Station Rescues Five in Olympic Mountains
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a rescue mission near the High Steel Bridge in the Olympic Mountain Range on Thursday, 15 September, 2016. The SAR alert crew received a call on
An Introductory EFT Workshop
Monday, September 26, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- On Monday, September 26 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., the Orcas Senior Center will be host an introductory EFT workshop (Emotional Freedom Technique) presented by Nancy Southern, MSW. Nancy is an EFT practitioner
