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
Historical Society to Raffle Beautiful Quilt
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- The ladies have done it again! The Orcas Island Historical Society raffles off a beautiful quilt each year to help fund the operation of the Society’s two Museums. This year’s quilt is a magnificent picture quilt of a bald eagle that is on display in
Help the Ferries Improve the Reservation System
-- from Anne Haley, Chairman, Washington State Transportation Commission -- The Washington State Transportation Commission is asking members of the Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) both users and non-users to provide their views/opinions on the WSF reservation system. The results of this survey will be delivered to WSF leadership and
Mountain Lake Trail Gets a Face Lift
-- from Martha Lum and Molly Troxel, with Mindy Kayl -- The Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps (OIYCC) was hard at work last week, and the Mountain Lake Trail has emerged newly improved. With guidance from Crew Leaders from the Washington State Trails Association the crew enhanced about 35 feet
Local Poets Reading on Tuesday, July 26
– by Ed Wilson – A handful of Orcas Island poets are inviting other local poets and friends to a few hours of original poetry reading at Orcas Public Library on Tuesday, July 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. Organized by Ed Wilson, Bruce Adkins, Jim McKeon and Rebecca Weeks
Summertime, and Eastsound Water Use Down by 17%
-- from Paul Kamin, Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association -- The summer of 2016 has been markedly different than last summer. In a good way, at least water-wise. This summer (starting in the middle of May) water use has been more “normal.” Last summer the Pacific Northwest experienced the most significant
Orcas Issues Looks to the Future
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Issues is proud to introduce its two summer interns to our readers. Emma Heikkinen Emma Heikkinen, daughter of Phil Heikkinen and Ellen Goldberg, has worked as editor on the revived high school newspaper, the Viking Voice. You may already have seen her
Our Representatives Report: “Questioning NATO Commitment Is Dangerous”
-- from U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- On July 21, 2016, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump questioned the United States’ existing agreements with and commitment to defending its NATO allies: “For almost
Economic Development Council Seeks Assistant
-- from Victoria Compton, Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Title of Position: Economic Development Program Assistant Job Description: Plan, organize, develop, implement, oversee and review economic development programs and activities. Involves: Organize and coordinate a wide variety of business workshops. Analyze regional and local economic data and
St. Agnes Guild’s 67th Annual Market Day
Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Grounds -- from Judith Schliebus -- It’s time for St. Agnes Guild’s 67th Annual Market Day, which will be held next Saturday, July 23, on the Episcopal Church lawn from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Market Day is our major fund-raising project,
Meditation Master Coming to Darvills
Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 6 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Heather Simon -- Meditation master and founder and spiritual director of Pristine Mind Foundation, Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, will discuss his transformative book, Our Pristine Mind: A Practical Guide to Unconditional Happiness at Darvill’s Bookstore. The true nature of our mind
Public Comments Sought on County Shorelines Program
-- from the Washington State Dept. of Ecology -- Washington State Dept. of Ecology seeks public comment on updates to San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program. Authority for this update is based on Washington’s Shoreline Management Act (Ch. 90.58 RCW) and related rules. Send comments to: Bob Fritzen, WA Dept.
Take a Ride on Orkila’s Zip Line
Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Haley Winchell -- YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line! We will be holding by-appointment Community Zip Day on Saturday, July 30. We will have zip
Spooky Tales With an Orcas Spin
Starting in July: Pioneer Museum on Wednesdays, 8 p.m.; Crow Valley School on Fridays, 5 p.m. -- from Pegi Groundwater -- “We ain’t afraid of no ghosts!” You might be after you attend the Spooky Tales Ghost Stories presented by the Orcas Island Historical Society this summer. Master storyteller, Antoinette Botsford,
Register for Komen Seattle 20-mile Walker
-- from Dottie Cornelius -- I am very excited to tell you The Susan G. Komen 3-Day has opened registration for the Seattle “20-mile walker.” This year, Komen is offering an opportunity on Sunday, September 18 for people who have never participated in the 3-Day, but would like to experience
A Workshop to Get Your Act Together
-- from Lisa Spesard -- Are you a beginning actor? High School age or above? Have experience on the stage and want to improve your performance skills? The Maria Massey Memorial Fund, in concert with the Actors Theater of Orcas Island, is pleased to announce its second Actor’s Workshop. The Fund
Janice Wiemeyer Pens Book on Spousal Loss
Wednesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. at Darvill's Bookstore -- by Margie Doyle -- Janice Wiemeyer, retired psychologist, will be giving a reading from her newly-published book, Loving Again: After a Spouse Has Died at Darvill's Bookstore on July 27 at 6 p.m. The now-retired psychologist says the seed for
