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
Fire Risk Status Upgraded to “High”
-- from Robert Low, SJC Fire Marshal -- Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has changed its fire risk status from “MODERATE” to “HIGH." This will limit burning to recreational fires only.
Kamin Offers Studies on Eastsound Parking to EPRC
-- by Margie Doyle -- That parking is “the” Eastsound issue was demonstrated by the fact that the bulk of the monthly Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on August 4 was taken up in discussing the parking situation in Eastsound's Urban Growth Area. EPRC’s Bob Maynard spoke of opening
Library Fair To Be a Win / Win
Saturday, August 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Public Library -- from Sandy Wilson for the Friends of the Library -- 2013 Library Fair held at the Library. Photo: Cara Russell Don’t you love Win/Win? A good example of it is coming to you this Saturday at the Orcas
Dementia Caregiver Support Group Schedules Meeting
Wednesday, August 17, noon - 1:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Didier Gincig -- There will be a Dementia Caregiver Support Group meeting at the Senior Center on Wednesday, August 17 from noon to 1:30. All are welcome. Please call the Senior Center at 376-2677 if you would like to
DVSAS Community Yoga Classes Placed on Hold
-- from Eve Batchelder -- DVSAS recently printed an article regarding a free community yoga class. As a part of the community, awareness and prevention activities are part of what we are known for. However, for the time being, DVSAS must put that class on hold. We apologize for the change of
Orcas Recycling and Library Awarded Public Facilities Grants
--by Margie Doyle -- The San Juan County Council approved awards of $150,000 to the Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange and of $60,000 to the Orcas Island Public Library yesterday, Aug. 9. The awards are funded by the .09 Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program (PFFAP), which gave out $303,225 in grants
Spooky Tales on Orcas Island
-- by Carol Kulminski -- The Spooky Tales with an Orcas Spin have been enjoyed this summer by some residents, but mostly by the many visitors to the island. Everyone who has come to hear Master Storyteller, Antoinette Botsford, is surprised to learn fascinating facts about the original lime kilns
Inslee Announces Appointment of Roger Millar as DOT Secretary
-- from Tara Lee -- Roger Millar, secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointment of Roger Millar as secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation, effective immediately. Millar, who had been serving as deputy secretary for the
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Offers Community Yoga Classes
Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m., Orcas Athletic Center -- from Eve Batchelder -- Come embody a more powerful sense of self through the practice of yoga in a safe and supportive environment! Beginning August 4, DVSAS will offer an ongoing community yoga class open to beginner and intermediate levels, ages 18+. Class will be
Get Ready for Entry Day at the Fair
Tuesday, August 16, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fairgrounds -- from Ashley King, et. al -- You’ve seen our posters, you’ve heard the chatter, it's FAIR season. Are you getting your entries ready? We are excited to have our online premium book again this year (www.sjcfair.org) —be sure to look up
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
Thursday, August 10, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Wes Heinmiller -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee DEER HARBOR FIRE STATION #24 PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AUGUST 10, 2016 1:30 PM TO 3:30 PM PUBLIC MEETING 1. Chair: Call to order, Quorum, Minutes of last meeting. 2.
Salmonberry School Celebrates Crystal Anniversary
-- from Paul Freedman -- It’s been fifteen years since Salmonberry School opened its doors. That means it’s time to celebrate a crystal anniversary. And crystal seems to be an appropriate metaphor for the school at this stage of development. Crystal is a material with luster and sparkle. And after
Conversation with a Cop Continues at the Sea View
Thursday, Aug. 11 at 5:30 p.m. -- from Donna Laslo -- In response to national unrest between law enforcement and the citizens it is charged with protecting, retired police officer Ray Clever could no longer keep quiet. On a large piece of cardboard he wrote, “Conversation with a cop! Change
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Monday, August 22 -- from Michael Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday August 22 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth). To make an appointment
Editorial: Join the Movement to Keep Ferry Food Local!
Olympic Cascade Food Services of Silverdale, on the Kitsap Peninsula, has provided food on multiple ferry routes -- by Margie Doyle, reprinted upon request from July 17 -- A petition by Susan Meyers to maintain local vendors for ferry and ferry terminal food services is circulated through a
Once Again, They Have Descended on Us
-- by Cara Russell-- [metaslider id=45799] There is a certain type of person who always seems to be looking down on the rest of us... literally. These people must have a good ‘Altitude’ and always do the ‘Wright’ thing. This past weekend (August 5-7th), against the pale blue, an assortment
