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
Guest Opinion: Broad Public Input Needed in School’s Bond Discussion
-- by Martha Farish -- The issue [of the School's Phase III bond proposal] needs broad public input. Everyone involved is trying to do the “right” thing. A historical note: before Orcas Park and Rec was formed the school board took on responsibility for (donated) Buck Park largely because they
U.S. Rep Challenger Henneman to Debate Green Party’s Vega
Saturday Sept. 24th at 5 p.m. in Everett --from the office of Marc Hennemann -- Marc Hennemann, [Republican challenger to U.S. Congressional Representative Rick Larsen], will debate Green Party Write-in Candidate Tyler Vega on Saturday Sept. 24. "Bring It On", says Hennemann, to the congressional race surprise entrant. Tyler Vega
Locally Produced Memoir Up For PNW Literary Award: Reading at Darvills
Thursday, September 22, 6 p.m., Darvills -- from Matt C. Khachadoorian -- Inland Waters Press in Olga just published a non-fiction book set in the Pacific Northwest and the San Juan Islands. Tranquility: A memoir of an American sailor, came out in June of this year and it was immediately nominated for
No Eastbound Reservations Until 10:05 p.m.
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Sunday, Sept. 18, vehicle reservations are only available for the 10:05pm departure 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 two hours prior to
Orcas Medical Foundation in Talks with UW Neighborhood Clinics
-- from Ed Wilson -- Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) has announced that it is now in negotiations with UW (University of Washington) Neighborhood Clinics, following an announcement by Island Hospital that it would not extend its contract to manage Orcas Medical Center, effective December 31, 2016. “We’re very optimistic about
Letter to Editor | Café Olga to Close
-- from Bobby Olmsted -- It is with disappointment and sadness that we tell you Café Olga will be closing in mid-October. The building on Urner Street in Eastsound has been sold, and Bev and I have lost our lease. Since the arson fire at the Artworks three years ago,
DH Bridge Progress Report
-- from John Van Lund, SJC Public Works -- Crews will be excavating and creating the support structure for cofferdams along the alignment of the new concrete bridge, which will occupy essentially the same footprint as the original bridge. Cofferdams are watertight enclosures pumped dry so that construction work can
Meet Council Candidate Bill Watson at House Party
Saturday, September 24, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. -- from David & Geri Turnoy -- We are hosting a house party on Saturday, September 24, for Orcas residents to come meet progressive County Council candidate Bill Watson. The time is 1:30-3:30 p.m., and the location is our home in Orcas Highlands.
Celebrate “0-70 at the Speed of Life” Birthday Party
Saturday, September 24, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Linda Peth -- Saturday September 24 Carl Burger and David Roseberry invite you to celebrate their “0-70 at the Speed of Life” Birthday party at the Orcas Island Grange Fund Raiser. Tickets are $10 per person at Kay’s, Celtic Beauty or
It’s Going to be a Whale of a Show
Saturday, September 24, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- It is time for the annual Orcas all-kid talent show, Whale of a Show on Saturday, September 24 at 6:30 pm at Orcas Center. Directed by Didier Gincig and crew, this annual event is an opportunity to see
Sheriff’s Report | September 7 – 12, 2016
September 7, 2016 16-006746 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 00:40:54 09/07/16 The reporting deputy was dispatched to a Suspicious Circumstance in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting deputy arrived and made contact with the involved parties. One subject was transported to Peace Island Medical Center for a mental health evaluation. 16-006752 Found Property
Public Hears School Bond Proposals, Asks Questions
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the Sept. 13 community meeting regarding the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Phase III bond proposal, Superintendent Eric Webb, project manager Liz LeRoy and OISD Board President Tony Ghazel, reviewed the updated draft proposal for a new bond, first presented to the public on
Heritage Harvest Feast to Benefit Historical Museums
-- from Carol Kulminski -- On Saturday, September 24th, you do not want to miss an evening of fine dining and good cheer at Red Rabbit Farm. Bowls and platters are filled with the best Farm to Table items from the bounty of the Fall harvest. One long table is
Fire Commissioners to Meet on Monday
Monday, September 19, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Regular Meeting San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 September 19, 2016, 5:30 PM Commissioners Barbara Bedell (Chair) and Wesley Heinmiller, District Secretary Patricia Ayers, Acting Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the community Welcome
Habitat Truck Returns for Donations
Monday, Sept. 26 at Island Market, Eastsound -- from Jim Duffield-- Fall is nearly here and it's time to start putting things away, but the garage is already packed. Pete Moe, Executive Director of Orcas Recycling Services, recommends you consider donating items to the Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck.
Library Officials to Speak to Sunrise Volunteers
Friday, September 23, 7 a.m., The Skillet --from Dr. Chris White -- Tom Fiscus of the Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees and Phil Heikkinen, Library Director, have accepted the Orcas Island Lions Club invitation to speak at the Sunrise Breakfast on September 23 at 7 a.m. As most of
