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
Letter to Editor: Bravo & Thanks to Center Yourself Participants
-- from Velma Doty -- BRAVO & THANKS to the Hundreds who came to CENTER YOURSELF May 29. Greeted by TOP HATS and directed to areas with docents to begin a walk down memory lane with displays of 40 + years of history and memorabilia, display boards, scrap books, four
Cancer Survivorship Group Meets this Week
Thursday, June 9 at 5 p.m. At Community Church -- by Sue Lewis-- It’s time for the June meeting of the Cancer Survivorship Group. We will meet together on Thursday, June 9th in the Fireside Room of the Community Church at 5:00 pm. We will enjoy some summer treats and
Larsen ‘Legislator of the Year’ for Leadership in School Safety
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, was...named “Legislator of the Year” by the Security Industries Association for his leadership in advancing legislation to encourage school safety. "I appreciate the Security Industry Association's support for school safety,” said Larsen, Co-chair of the Congressional School Safety Caucus. “The School
Flotsam & Jetsam | There’s Nothing to See Here, Folks
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Recently, local pin-the-tail-on-the-weather-system guru Cliff Mass lambasted Washington State’s decision to allow the trees surrounding the viewing tower atop Mount Constitution to obscure the view from that lofty promontory (cliffmass.blogspot.com). While Mass deems the vista “one of the great views of
Guest Opinion | A Meaningless Vote?
-- by Michael Riordan -- A curious event occurred last week here in Washington state: Hillary Clinton beat Bernie Sanders by a margin of about 52 to 48 percent in the primary, after losing to him by a whopping margin of nearly 73 to 27 percent during the March caucuses.
Sheriff’s Report | May 25 – 31, 2016
May 25, 2016 16-003198 Traffic Stop 12:46:08 05/25/16 A Deputy initiated a traffic stop in Friday Harbor and the driver was issued an infraction for seat belt fail to wear. 16-003201 Theft 15:34:08 05/25/16 San Juan Office Supply reported a shoplifting in progress. The subject fled from the store leaving
Raised from the Ashes – Better Than Ever
Friday, June 10, 6 p.m., Catkin Café -- from Olga Strawberry Council -- Barreling Plant the morning of July 19, 2013 – photo credit: Tom Tillman July 19, 2013: If you were here on the island that day, you would well remember knowing of, or even experiencing, the
EPRC Gets Current on Current Projects
-- by Lin McNulty -- It was an opportunity for the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), in their two-hour meeting on Thursday, June 2, to be brought up to date on the current stages of projects underway in the Village of Eastsound. SUB-AREA PLAN Erika Shook, Community Development Director, briefed
A Mediterranean Meal in the School Cafeteria
Chef Raymond baking Pide. -- by Ashley Randall -- Last Wednesday in the public school’s cafeteria, over 300 plates went from full to empty throughout the lunch hour. Rosario Resort’s Executive Chef Raymond Southern acted as our third and final Celebrity Chef of the school year. Wearing a
Westbound Ferry Status: No Reservation Space Left Today
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 7 p.m.: For Friday, June 3, westbound vehicle reservations are unavailable for the remainder of the day. Limited drive-up space for the Anacortes 8:25 pm to Lopez and Friday Harbor, the 8:55 pm to Shaw and Orcas and the 10:30 pm to Lopez, Orcas
County Schedules Road Work on Orcas
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Chipseal Activities for San Juan County: Orcas Fog sealing will commence June 6, 2016 on Orcas Island with the Gravel Road conversions and Olga Rd (anticipate 6/6 & 6/7).
Marine Toxicologist to Speak on Energy Transitions
Thursday June 9, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Tina Whitman -- The Orcas Island Library and Friends of the San Juans invite you to an evening with marine toxicologist Riki Ott, PhD. on the topic of energy transitions. Join us on Thursday June 9 at 7 p.m. at
New Date for Bolshoi’s Don Quixote
Friday, June 10, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- You have heard of the magnificence of the Bolshoi Ballet. It is all true! Go and see for yourself in a special night of dance at Orcas Center Friday, June 10, 6:30 pm. Cervantes’ eccentric hero Don Quixote
Plant Problems? They Have Answers
Wednesday, June 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmers Market -- from Kate Yturri -- The Orcas Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery next Wednesday June 8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. We will be at the Orcas Saturday Market on
Celebrate Baccalaureate With the Grads
Sunday, June 5, 7 - 9 p.m., Cascade Lake -- from Susan Gudgell -- The community is cordially invited to join the Orcas High School class of 2016 at this year’s Baccalaureate celebration, Sunday, June 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the picnic shelter at Cascade Lake. The program includes
Support Youth Rowing at Pizza Dinner
Sunday, June 5, 4 p.m., Maple Rock Farm -- from Joe Thoron -- Pizza Dinner at Maple Rock Farm this Sunday to Raise Money for Youth Rowing Program On Sunday, June 5, starting at 4 p.m., the Orcas Island Rowing Association holds its annual Pizza Dinner to raise money for the youth rowing
