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
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-- from Scott Gianola -- We have forgotten our place on the planet. A dog knows it is a dog. A cat knows it's a cat. A snowflake the same. Part of our time is to remember our place. Sacred can be defined as: dedicated to a spiritual experience or purpose. Each of us
NAS Whidbey Rescues Stranded Mt. Hood Climbers
-- from Commander, Navy Installations Command -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a rescue mission on Mount Hood, Ore., on Sunday, June 12, 2016. The crew launched from NAS Whidbey Island at 7 p.m. in response to a call
Council To Attend Ferry Advisory Meeting
Wednesday June 15, 4 – 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Ingrid Gabriel -- Notice of the SJC Council Attending a Ferry Advisory Committee Public Forum, Wednesday June 15, 2016 on Orcas Island The Council will be attending a public forum hosted by the San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee
Sunrise Volunteers to Feature Island Air Speakers
Friday, June 17, 7 a.m., Island Skillet -- from Chris White -- Everyone is invited to the Orcas Lions Club's upcoming sunrise breakfast this Friday June 17 at the Island Skillet in Eastsound. The guest speakers this month will be Jackie and Will Hamilton of Island Air. They will explain the
Chamber Parade Celebrating “Garden of Orcas Delights”
Garden Club’s Marlyn Myers to serve as Grand Marshal -- from Lance Evans -- “A Garden of Orcas Delights” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 2 in Eastsound. "Whether one lives here, or simply visits, you can’t help but come away
Artsmith Salon Series Presents a Reading by Tarn Wilson
Tuesday, June 14, 6 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- This Tuesday is a rare chance to hear author Tarn Wilson read from her memoir, The Slow Farm. In the early 1970s, Wilson's father quit his job as the Brookings Institution’s first computer programmer, packed his family into a
Auditor Explains the “A Team” and Ballot Processing
-- from F. Milene Henley, Auditor -- The sixth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. (View first article HERE. View second article HERE. View third article HERE. View
Fire Commission Calls Special Meeting
Tuesday, June 14, 10 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers, Board Secretary -- Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Meeting Called by: Board of Fire Commissioners Date: June 14, 2016 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Public Meeting Room Station #21 45 Lavender Lane Eastsound,
USCG Rescues Sailboat Run Aground – No Injuries
-- from KOMO -- Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard/Chief Petty Officer David Mosley U.S. Coast Guard officials say their crews rescued 10 children and two adults from a sailboat that went aground Sunday near the San Juan Islands. Coast Guard watchstanders received a radio "help call"
2016 OHS Graduates a Very Special Class
-- by Cara Russell -- It was sandals and unique socks for the Shrek-loving graduates. On Saturday, June 11, at 2 p.m., Orcas Island High School class of 2016 held their graduation ceremony to a gym full of friends, family, teachers, and community members. “This class is exceptional,” said School
Orcas Island Community Church Camp Chelan Coming Up
-- from Meredith Griffith -- This year’s Camp Chelan will be held at 90-acre Daroga State Park on the Columbia River. Middle and high-school kids will enjoy boating, water skiing, swimming, water slides, cosmic bowling, ice skating, ziplining, a hoe-down, great food, great music, and “real talk” in the evenings.
Artworks Celebrates New Sculpture Park With Strawberries, Ice Cream
Sunday, June 19, 1 - 3 p.m., Artworks -- from James Hardman -- Everyone is invited to the Orcas Island Artworks and Catkin Cafe Strawberry Festival and Ice Cream Social on Sunday, June 19 from 1 to 3. There will be free ice cream, lemonade, artist demonstrations, face painting and
Eastbound from Orcas? No Reservations Left for Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Sunday, June 12, vehicle reservations for all sailings from Orcas to Anacortes are fully reserved. Reservations from Friday Harbor to Anacortes are available for most departures. Reserve up to two hours prior to sailing, online at www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/reservations or by calling 5 1 1
Sheriff’s Report | June 1 – 7, 2016
June 1, 2016 16-003397 Traffic Stop 10:58:24 06/01/16 A Deputy stopped a vehicle in the area of the 500 block of Guard Street for failing to wear safety belt. The driver was issued a traffic infraction for fail to wear safety belt. 16-003398 Traffic Stop 11:21:18 06/01/16 A Deputy was
Ferry Advisory Committee to Hold Public Forum
Wednesday, June 15, 4-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jim Corenman -- The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) will be holding a public forum on Wednesday June 15, 4-6 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall at 45 Lavender Lane. The FAC is a volunteer committee appointed by the
Intuitive Compass to Play Random Howse
Saturday, June 18, 9 - 11 p.m., Random Howse -- from Aurelia Anne Cohen -- Intuitive Compass, purveyors of "Original Folk Music Of The West" is most often a duet featuring poet and guitar genius Jason O'Dea and old time circus freak and accordionist Aurelia Anne Cohen. They often become a
