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
Letter to the Editor: Watson Understands County’s Need for Balance
-- by Bear and Mitzi Johnson -- To the Voters of San Juan County Re: Bill Watson, Candidate for County Council, District #1, San Juan County. As full-time San Juan County residents since 1983, we’ve watched the County grow from sleepy, little laid-back communities to vital location destinations with great
Farm to Cafeteria participates in “Taste Washington Day”
Delicious Shepherd's pie, kale salad, homemade roll and applesauce! Apples and pears from Ed Suij. -- by Ashley Randall -- On October 5th, the WSDA Farm to School and the Washington School Nutrition Association partnered to sponsor “Taste Washington Day,” an annual celebration of Washington grown foods served
WSF Anticipates Possible Disruptions Due to Warning of Impending Storms
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The National Weather Service is predicting severe storms in our region starting tonight and lasting throughout the weekend. These storm systems are expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to Western Washington. Safety is the number one priority of Washington State Ferries, so
Emergency Management Office: Prepare for Trio Of Major Storms Headed Our Way
-- from Brendan Cowan, SJC Emergency Management -- The National Weather Service is forecasting a series of very powerful storms is headed our way, starting with heavy rain on Wednesday night. The NWS models forecast a 1 in 3 chance that this could be a “worst case scenario leading to a
Storm Warning – Prepare for Possible Power Outages
-- from National Weather Service & OPALCO-- Special Statement Issued: 9:46 AM PDT Oct. 12, 2016 – National Weather Service ... Very stormy weather to unleash multiple impacts on western Washington from Thursday through the weekend... An impressively stormy period is coming up for western Washington from Thursday through the weekend. The main
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
