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
San Juan Island Only Known Home to Rare Butterfly
-- by Kimberly Cauvel, SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD -- In the grasslands on south San Juan Island, several patches of bright yellow flowers are fenced off from the rest of the landscape. The flowering plants are considered weeds by many, but to the island marble butterfly, they're imperative to the species'
Elections Office to Test (Equipment) for Logic, Accuracy
Wednesday, June 29, 10:30 a.m., Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, Auditor -- Vote counting equipment testing on Wednesday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County is scheduled for June 29. The test works by tallying the results
Score! Nifty Thrifty Thanks Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle -- Susan Malins, center, in Score! Nifty Thrifty refereeing Colleen Billings, left, and Anita Orne, right, at the start of the "Thank You Orcas" sale Score Nifty Thrifty Turns Three! Score! Nifty Thrifty is a unique shop tucked into the Eastsound Post Office building.
American Legion Holds Garage Sale
Saturday, June 25th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Garage Sale at Legion Post #93 -- from Judi Resch -- Post #93, Auxiliary Unit #93, and Sons of American Legion (SAL) Squadron #93 will hold a garage sale at the Post home, 793 Crescent Dr., on Saturday, June 25th, from 10
Ham Radio Operators Recognized By County Council
-- from Dave Halloran -- Vigilant Guard Black Hawk On Tuesday June 7, the San Juan County Amateur Radio Society (SJCARS) was recognized by the County Council for their service to the island community. The recognition stated: “From phone outages, to regular drills, to preparing for catastrophic events, the
Cele Westlake Celebrates With Family for First Time, Ever
PERSON OF INTEREST | An ongoing series -- from Kathy Aney, East Oregonian -- Anita “Cele” Westlake is happily climbing her family tree for the first time. Westlake fantasized about her biological family for most of her 66 years. Adopted by a Washington couple, Westlake grew up in a happy home, but
Funhouse Commons 5K Run: Eat, Play, Run
Monday, July 4, 9 a.m., Village Green -- from Alyson Stephens -- This year the route starts and ends at the Eastsound Village Green, and includes the Crescent Beach Trail. Zany patriotic wear is encouraged, and all are welcome to run or walk the route at their own pace. Registration is open
Guest Column: Reverberations from Orlando
-- by Fred Klein -- Even though the recent mass shooting in Orlando was only briefly in the news…the story having been eclipsed by the tragic death-by-alligator of a toddler at Disney World…fifty people being gunned down in a nightclub has continued to keep my attention. Many of the news reports I
Solstice Celebrations, Eastsound-style
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=44695] Out in the wild wet West, we celebrated Summer Solstice two days early, and were treated to a day of showers, wind and cold temperatures, although the skies did clear for the inimitable Solstice Parade at noon. There, Mayoral Candidates, mostly representing the
Mayoral Candidate Promises “Refreshing Change” to Current Pack Mentality
-- from Susan Anderson, Children's House -- On the mayoral campaign trail, the canine candidates have been calling into question the fitness of Sir Isaac Newt’n to be mayor, insisting he’s too “thin skinned” to sustain the rigors of public office. The newt, however, isn’t biting. “Canines on #OrcasMayorRace are
Sheriff’s Report | June 8 – 14, 2016
June 8, 2016 16-003646 Noise Complaint /not dogs 07:44:28 06/08/16 A Deputy was dispatched to a Noise Ordinance violation in Friday Harbor. Both parties were contacted and a report was taken. No further. 16-003651 Fraud 11:32:53 06/08/16 A Deputy took a report in Friday Harbor regarding a fraudulent filing of
Flotsam & Jetsam | New WSF Virtual Reality
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- On a placid and calm commute from Orcas to Friday Harbor the other day, sun streaming through the windows and deck softly vibrating as if powered by a thousand purring kittens, it was all I could do to keep my eyes open. So
UUF Concludes Season with Flower Ceremony
Saturday, June 25, 12:30 - 3-ish, Cascade Lake Picnic Shelter -- from Suzanne Olson & Susan McBain -- Please join us for our closing service, the Flower Ceremony and our summer potluck picnic. All are welcome - please bring family and friends. Please bring a dish to share, your own tableware and
Weekend Update: Fully Reserved
-- from Washington State Ferries -- AS OF 5:38 p.m.: For Friday, June 17, westbound vehicle reservations are fully reserved for the 7:20 pm sailing to Shaw and Orcas, 8:20 pm to Friday Harbor, 9:00 pm Lopez, Shaw and Orcas, and the 11:00 pm to Lopez, Orcas and Friday Harbor.
Fire Commission Upcoming Agenda
Monday, June 20, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from District Secretary Patricia Ayers -- Regular Meeting San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 June 20, 2016, 5:30 PM Commissioners Barbara Bedell (Chair), Wesley Heinmiller, and Jim Coffin, Acting Chief Scott Williams, Acting Assistant Chief Chad Kimple, District Financial Officer Mark Horaski,
Enter Your Homebrew or Wine in the Fair
-- from Ashley King -- The San Juan County Fair is just around the corner and the organizers want to encourage Wine Makers and Home Brewers to get ready to enter their crafted wine and beer for judging and hopefully ribbons and prizes for the best wine and beer. Entries
