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
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
Flotsam & Jetsam | An Island Car
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Recently I paused at the post office bulletin board because an advertisement for a “good island car” caught my eye, or tried to catch my eye, anyway, except that the picture had been taken with an island camera, which probably had
County Council at Work: Meetings on Monday and Tuesday
-- by Margie Doyle -- The San Juan County Council will meet Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 8 and 9 in Friday Harbor this week at the Legislative Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, in Friday Harbor. The Monday meeting will allow for Citizens Access following the call to order at
Business Spotlight: Island Thyme Celebrates 20 Years
-- by Madeleine Treneer -- Eliza and Chris Morris at their Island Thyme workshop Cardamom, cucumber, jasmine, lavender and sandalwood: these are a few of the natural ingredients which are incorporated into Island Thyme's botanically-based skin and body care products. Island Thyme soaps and salves, balms and lotions are
Climate Change May Be Turning Gulls into Cannibals
-- by Tristan Baurick, Kitsap Sun -- Biologist Jim Hayward shields himself with an umbrella while visiting a large gull nesting colony on Protection Island, a wildlife refuge in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Hayward's research has found that climate change is triggering cannibalism among nesting gulls. Tristan
Sheriff’s Report | July 27 – August 2, 2016
July 27, 2016 16-005291 Malicious Mischief 04:18:28 07/27/16 A deputy responded to report of vandalism that occurred in Friday Harbor. An investigation was completed and a report written. Settled by contact. 16-005292 Vehicle Prowl 07:11:02 07/27/16 A Deputy was dispatched to a vehicle prowl in Friday Harbor. It was found
Deer Harbor Bridge Construction Update
-- from John A. Van Lund, SJC Public Works -- The contractor expects to complete the fill for the west abutment of the temporary bridge, and to begin forming and pouring concrete for the abutments of the temporary bridge. Grading for the new alignment of Channel Road on the west side of the bridge also
Eastsound Water Users Annual Meeting
-- from Paul Kamin, EWUA Manager -- Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) is hosting its annual membership meeting on Tuesday August 16th at 6:30 pm At the Eastsound Fire Hall, 45 Lavender Lane. This meeting will have a number of important components. VOTING BOOTH – meet and vote for
Pod Nods Return to Whale Museum
-- from Jenny Atkinson -- Pod Nod overnight marine adventures return to The Whale Museum this summer! The first of the popular “pajama party” sleepovers for children ages 6 to 10 will be held on August 12. Pod Nods are led by Museum Educators with assistance from other adult professionals.
Cancer Survivorship Group Meeting
Thursday, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. --from Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group begins its seventh year this Thursday, August 11. At our informal meetings you'll have a chance to share your experiences, problems, and feelings. Others attending will be those who are currently going through treatment, are in
Doe Bay Fest Will Bring Extra Traffic, Extra Ferry This Weekend
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The annual Doe Bay Fest on Orcas Island will bring extra traffic to the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route Thursday, 8/4 through Sunday, 8/7. To help accommodate additional traffic, there will be an extra 8:50 p.m. sailing from Anacortes to Orcas Island on 8/4 and
Female Duo Dagmar Coming to Victorian Valley
Thursday August 11, 8 p.m., Victorian Valley Chapel -- from Caralee Dey -- Dagmar is coming to Orcas Island on Thursday August 11 at 8 p.m. with a concert at the Victorian Valley Chapel. Dagmar is an indie classical, harmony-driven female duo recently relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area
Spot of Tea, Anyone?
Thursday, August 11, 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- Four generations from the last tea: Fannie O’Leary, great grandmother, Sally Larson, grandmother, Michele Larson, daughter, and Lily Larson, granddaughter. Aged from 7 to 95. You are invited to join us for Tea, served this coming Thursday,
Loudin Artwork at Orcas Fly-in
-- from Jan Loudin -- Frank Loudin will be at the Orcas Fly-in this weekend, on August 6, from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with his fine collection of aviation art, PLUS a grand selection of ORIGINAL color studies at irresistible prices. Something for every taste, from antique planes to
Tickets on Sale for Orcas Island Jazz Festival
September 2 - 4, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kristen Wilson -- Tickets are on sale now for Martin Lund’s second annual Orcas Island Jazz Festival, from September 2 to 4 at Orcas Center. Three amazing nights! Three different shows! Last year’s inaugural Jazz Festival packed Orcas Center, and
OPALCO Board Will Meet on Lopez
Thursday August 18, 8:15 a.m., Woodmen Hall, Lopez -- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at Woodmen Hall, Lopez Island Thursday August 18 at 8:15 am. All members are welcome to attend. Additional information will be posted at www.opalco.com.
