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
Flotsam & Jetsam: Complexities of Island Infrastructure
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Took a drive down Dolphin Bay Road the other day and was surprised to be stopped by a survey crew that was set up along the south end. Hooray, I thought, maybe we’re finally going to get this thing paved. I
Council to Attend Public Meeting
-- from Ingrid Gabriel -- Notice of the SJC Council Attending a Public Meeting The Council will be attending an Economic Development Council luncheon at the Brickworks, 150 Nichols St., Friday Harbor on Friday, June 17 beginning at 11:30 AM.
Good Steward Awards Go To Islands’ Schools
-- from the Stewardship Network of the San Juans -- Each year the Stewardship Network of the San Juans presents Good Steward Awards to individuals and/or organizations that merit recognition for exemplary work as stewards of the natural resources of the islands and the Salish Sea. This year the Stewardship
AP Physics Class Launches Umiak
-- from Elsie McFarland -- [metaslider id=44526] It was a cloudy day on Thursday, June 9, and the Eastsound water was a little choppy, but members of the OIHS AP Physics Class removed a long sleek Umiak from the HS Physics Lab and transported it down to Crescent Beach. They
Reservations Still Available for Restoration Talk
-- from Maddie Murray -- Barreling Plant today The Olga Strawberry Council invites you to come to the Catkin Cafe this Friday evening, June10th at 6:00 for beverages and small bites and to hear the story of the rebuilding and restoration of the historic Olga Strawberry Barrel Plant after
Ferry Delays | Changing by the Hour
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 7 p.m., Friday, June 10 The Elwha, Yakima and Samish are running an estimated 20 to 40 minutes behind schedule due to heavy vehicle traffic boarding the vessels. This delays the Anacortes 6:00 pm to Lopez and Friday Harbor, Anacortes 6:30 pm to Shaw
Next Weekend, It’s One World
Friday, Saturday, June 17 - 18, 7:30 p.m., Madrona Room Friday Night Dinner, 6 p.m. -- from Krista Bouchey -- Martin Lund’s One World Music Festival returns for its 13th year! Lund’s very popular musical variety show brings together Orcas Island’s best musicians and top-notch talent from all over the
Summer Ferry Schedule Starts Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised that WSF’s Summer Sailing Schedule goes into effect on Sunday, June 12. Schedule highlights include increased service between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands, two trips to Sidney, B.C., and a pilot schedule that includes more direct sailings to Vashon Island
School Announces Staff Openings and Resignations
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the special school board meeting held on Thursday, June 9, 2016, the Orcas Island School District board approved the following staffing decisions among certificated, classified and co-curricular positions: Certificated: ● Approve an intent to retire and separate from OISD from Lori Oakes, MS Teacher,
Connectivity Issues May Delay Ferry Check-ins
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to connectivity issues with a third party network provider, the electronic fare system and the reservation system may experience intermittent delays at Anacortes and the San Juan Islands throughout the day. Please consider allowing additional time when arriving to the terminals.
Come As You Are, Move As You Wish
Every Tuesday, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from James Seehof -- Ecstatic Dance is a worldwide movement with gatherings in many communities and countries. Orcas Ecstatic Dance is open to locals and visitors alike. Facilitators create play lists to inspire. Individuals meet to experience the joy of movement.
Orcas Boy Choir in Spring Concert
Tuesday, June 14, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Mary WillAllen -- Orcas Boy Choir Spring Concert of the Performing Choir and the Training Choir Tuesday evening, June 14, at 6 o’clock in the chapel of Orcas Christian School. A handful of boys aged 7 to 14 perform music in
There is Flying and Then There is FLYING
Sunday, June 12, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Rod Magner is an artist. His chosen medium is pretty unique. He uses wind, clouds, the San Juan islands, and his plane, a rare 1929 Curtiss-Wright Travelair bi-plane, to make magic. The many happy customers who have
Happy 65th Birthday, Washington State Ferries
-- Daniel DeMay, SeattlePI.com -- If you've lived here for long, there's a good chance you've ridden a ferry.Nearly 24 million people rode one of the 22 boats that make up the Washington State Ferries fleet in 2015. And people have been sailing on them for a long time.June 1
OPALCO Board to Meet
Thursday, June 16, 8:30 a.m., Eastsound OPALCO Office -- from Bev Madden, OPALCO -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 16 at the Eastsound OPALCO office. All members are welcome to attend. For more information, please visit www.opalco.com.
Love to Play Baseball or Softball?
Every Monday, starting 6:30 p.m., June 20, Buck Park -- from David Turnoy -- Once again starting June 20, adult softball will be available at Buck Park at 6:30 every Monday evening. We had such an enthusiastic response last summer, often with more than 30 people showing up, that this
