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
Large PACK Donations Have Newt Trailing in Mayoral Race
-- from Jacqueline Daigle -- Sir Isaac Newt’n is in last place. How can we let this happen? How did this happen? According to race manager Susan Anderson of Children’s House, Newt’n has received the largest number of individual votes. But, not the largest donations. Jackie Daigle, co-campaign manager for
Flotsam & Jetsam: Experienced Ferry Commuters See It All
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Among the joys afforded San Juan Islands ferry commuters in the dark months of July and August, those occurring among the Anacortes ferry terminal’s multiples holding lanes provide entertainment on par with island roads themselves. That guy with the absurdly large
Natural Dye Workshop in School Garden
Saturday, July 2 after the Parade! at the School Garden -- from Ashley Randall -- The Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program is hosting its first workshop for the summer this Saturday! We will be dyeing with natural indigo in ancient Japanese style. Fee is $5-10 sliding scale. Please bring
DVSAS Asking for Yoga Supplies for Domestic Violence Survivors
-- from Eve Batchelder -- Calling all Yogis: Do you have any unused yoga mats sitting in the back of your closet? Dusty bolsters or blocks boxed away in your garage? DVSAS of the San Juans is gearing up to offer free yoga classes to survivors of domestic violence and abuse, and is
Extra Ferry Runs for Extra Busy Weekend
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Fourth of July weekend is Washington State Ferries’ busiest travel weekend of the year, so please plan ahead for heavy vehicle traffic heading westbound from Thursday, June 30 through Saturday, July 2, and eastbound July 5-6. The San Juan Islands routes will operate
Illegal Seal Pup Pickups Emphasize Need to “Share the Shore” with Wildlife
-- from Michael Milstein, NOAA Fisheries -- Following four recent incidents in Oregon and Washington in which people illegally picked up harbor seal pups off the beach, leading to the death of two of the animals, NOAA Fisheries is reminding beachgoers to “Share the Shore” with wild marine mammals and
When Warmer is Not Better: Drought Warning for Vancouver Island
-- from Lindsay Kines / Times Colonist -- Record high temperatures and low rainfall have prompted the province to upgrade the drought warning on southern and eastern Vancouver Island to its highest level. Most rivers and streams will close to fishing on July 1. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural
NAS Whidbey Rescues Two in Two Days; One on Lopez
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer -- The Search and Rescue (SAR) unit from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a rescue on Monday, June 27 and a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. On Monday, the crew of five took off at 4:30 p.m. to search
School Board Calls Special Meeting for Tomorrow
Thursday, June 30, 2:30 p.m., District Office -- from Cathy Ferran -- AGENDA *1.) Terminate contract for Gerald Grellet-Tinner and sign termination letter as recommended by counsel and required under WA State RCW 28A.405.470. *2.) Accept a resignation from Teresa Mayr, Elementary Principal/Director of Special Services, effective 6/30/2016. *3.) Open a 1.0
Emergency Doc Joins Team at Peace Island Medical Center
-- from Lori Polevoi -- Jim Perez new emergency physician at PeaceHealth Peace Island. © 2016 Mark Turner Jim Perez, MD, has joined the medical staff at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor. A board certified emergency medicine physician, Perez becomes the tenth member of Peace
OPAL Ambassadors Take It to America
-- from Judy Whiting -- Rusty Diggs, Eros Belliveau and Carla Stanley, homeowners in OPAL’s Bonnie Brae and Wild Rose Meadow neighborhoods, met recently to share insights following their national advocacy on behalf of community land trusts and permanently affordable housing. Eros Belliveau, Rusty Diggs and Carla Stanley,
Kids Sought for Pilot Summer Program for Grades 7-10
-- by Madie Murray -- Would you like your son or daughter entering grade 7 through 10 to be part of a new summer program that will teach new experience-based learning skills through fun, interactive engagement? The program will primarily focus on math, reading, writing, and science. Learning will be
Reminder: Burn Permits Expire June 30 & Fireworks Illegal
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The warm weather at the end of June brings with it the end to outdoor yard debris burning throughout San Juan County, all burn permits expire on June 30th. Both larger land clearing piles and ten foot diameter yard cleanup burn piles will
Meet the Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Saturday, July 2 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Inn at Ship Bay -- from Rick Hughes -- Steve Hobbs of the 44th district, now running for State Lieutenant Governor The public is invited to take a break from a busy Orcas July 4th weekend and meet Lt.
Fire Commissioners to Meet Wednesday
-- from OIFR -- The Board of Fire Commissioners for the San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 (OIFR) will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the Public Meeting Room of the Eastsound Fire Station There will be discussion of accounting matters prior to
Rotary Comes to Orcas Island
Friday, July 1, 5 - 6 p.m., Island Hoppin’ Brewery -- from Rick Hughes, updated June 28 at 10 p.m. -- The Rotary Club of San Juan Island is considering sponsoring a club on Orcas Island. Frank Fagan and Rick Hughes, current members of the SJI club, will serve as
