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: Maybe We Need More Signs
-- by Ed Sutton -- Summer is most certainly here and has been for several weeks. Parking is difficult, lines for coffee are nearly endless, and making a left turn is a challenge. So, what else is new; this happens every year. Our local businesses and the jobs that they
Lord of the Rings: Ancient Oak Dendrochronology Presentation
Sunday, July 24, 9 – 11:30 a.m., Turtleback Mountain Preserve -- Tanja Williamson, SJC Land Bank -- Dr. David Jordon, Trinity Western University, BC, studies forests, particularly the Garry Oak (Quercus garryana) forests that occur from Southern Vancouver Island to Northern California. He uses the analysis of tree rings not only to
New Art Exhibit Coming to SJIMA: A River of Migration
from Linda Marsaudon -- From August 1 to August 5 the community is invited to observe artist Gu Xiong install "A River of Migration" in the Atrium Gallery at SJIMA. The exhibit is open to the public for viewing from Saturday, August 6 to Monday, November 28, 2016. From August 1st
Virginia Mae Jensen: July 25, 1930 – July 13, 2016
-- from Leith Templin -- Virginia Mae Jensen, photo courtesy of Orcas Historical Museum Virginia Mae Jensen was born in Bellingham, Wash. on July 25, 1930 to Axel and Alda Jensen. Her parents brought her home to Orcas where her father was the caretaker of the Helen Loggie
Guest Opinion: An Innovative Proposal for Housing Affordability
-- by Ken Wood -- Okay, let's talk about HOUSING AFFORDABILITY; specifically here on the island, though the basic problem is actually everywhere: 1. There is a disparity between what it is possible to earn and what a mortgage payment costs each month. I say mortgage payment and not rent,
The Life, the Library, the Legend
-- by Emma Heikkinen -- Let’s start in 1949, glossing over the bit where the Madrona Club hosted a small library in their clubhouse in 1909. Sally Ployart had books. Hundreds of brand new books. She didn’t know what to do with them — a three months’ collection of publishers’
Wolf Hollow Releases Bald Eagle After Rehabilitation
-- from Amy Saxe-Eyler, Wolf Hollow -- Photo: Leandra Brownell After two months of intensive care at the Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Friday Harbor, this female Bald Eagle is flying free again. She was first spotted in May by residents of the False Bay area of San
Flotsam & Jetsam | A Bay by Any Other Name
-- from Maurice Austin -- Farewell Squaw Bay, alas we hardly knew ye. It was certainly unfortunate to have been so mis-termed; however, how could those who initially designated you as such have known that your very name—aye, your very soul—would become objectionable? But be content. Your re-christening (sic) as
Washington Boaters Reminded to Clean, Drain, Dry Boats to Stop Invasive Species
-- from Susan Zemek, Recreation & Conservation Department -- As summer weather heats up in Washington and boaters prepare for more adventures on the water, the Washington Invasive Species Council would like you to remember: Clean. Drain. Dry. Invasive species are non-native animals, plants, microorganisms and pathogens that can out-compete or prey
County Council Looking to Fill Board Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: https://sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
History Cruise Yields Funds for Museums
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Dan and Denise Wilk of Orcas Express recently presented Clark McAbee, Director of the Orcas Island Historical Museums, with a check for $2500. This represented the proceeds from the sold out Cruise Into History which Orcas Express operated as a fund raiser for the Orcas
Sixth Annual Cider And Mead Festival This Saturday
Join us to celebrate ciders and meads! -- from Madie Murray -- It’s that time again! For the sixth year in a row, Orcas Island will host the Orcas Island Cider & Mead Festival on Saturday, July 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Eastsound Village
Groundbreaking at the Library: Smiles and Sharing a Special Secret
-- by Madeleine Treneer -- [metaslider id=45333] There was an excited, joyful feeling in the air as islanders gathered to witness the groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastsound Library expansion on Saturday morning. This event attracted entire families, ranging from young kids to older seniors, to enjoy this groundbreaking moment. Some
OPAL Announces Progress in Addressing Housing Crisis
-- from Judy Whiting -- OPAL’s proposed neighborhood of 30 affordable rental residences on North Beach Road includes land for an additional 15 apartments in Phase 2 While the lack of affordable housing continues to frustrate island employers and employees alike, OPAL Community Land Trust has quietly made
Caltech Physicist Barry Barish to Speak on “Gravity’s Music”
Sunday, July 24, 5 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan -- A long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, two massive black holes met and merged into a much bigger one, releasing more energy in the blink of an eye than do a trillion suns. Spacetime
Crow Valley Gallery Welcomes Guests to Open House
Friday, July 22 from 4-7 p.m. at Crow Valley in Town --by Margie Doyle -- Wendy Shinstine at the Crow Valley Gallery in Town Wendy Shinstine, the new owner of Crow Valley Gallery (or more familiarly known as "Crow Valley in Town"), is happy to announce upcoming summer
