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
Library Stories Contest — Deadline Extended to May 31
-- from Martin Arnold of the Orcas Public Library -- In celebration of the upcoming expansion of the Orcas Island Library, we want your “Library Stories” in any medium: Written — essay, poem, one-act play (maximum 500 words) Illustrated — drawing, painting, photograph, print, sculpture (maximum 22” x 28”) Performed
Ranker Announces Agreement to Save Alcoa Italco Plant
-- from Rick Manugian -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued this statement on the agreement that will keep the Intalco Works aluminum smelter open in Ferndale, preserving more than 400 family wage jobs that would have been lost if Alcoa had curtailed their operation. “I’m very happy to have
Maurine Talks Books | Books on Marriage
-- from Maurine Barnett -- Since getting married this past summer for the second time in my life, the subject of marriage has been on my mind a lot. I often wonder what marriage actually is: mostly a financial contract, a steady undying love, a deep, deep friendship, a caring of another
School Board Rebuffs First Draft of Parking MOU with County
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the regular Orcas Island School District Board meeting on April 28, the board took the unusual action of voting down a motion made to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County. The five-page MOU came after months of discussion among the County
Letter to Editor: Granny’s Attic Thank You
-- from Arron Redford -- Photo: Margot Shaw Thank you to everybody who made this sale a success. Orcas Island has such a rich treasure in its many remarkable elders and we are very grateful to have the support we need to continue offering them essential services. Thanks to
Inviting All Craftspeople
-- from Andrea Hendrick -- Orcas Center is inviting all craftspeople to exhibit their work in a big (and longer than usual) All Crafts Show from June 1 through July 13. Show your Jewelry, Ceramics, Glass, Wood, Textiles, Metal, Toys, etc. Bring in your work on Wednesday, June 1 from 10 a.m.
Auditor Explains Voting the Presidential Primary
The fifth 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 fourth article HERE.) Ballots for Washington’s May 24 Presidential Primary
Catch a Rockfish? Research Project Needs Your Help
-- from Russel Barsh, Kwiaht -- Researchers at the conservation laboratory Kwiaht are studying reproduction, growth and dispersal of Copper Rockfish around the south shores of Lopez Island. As part of the study, some recreational anglers are measuring and tagging Copper Rockfish bycatch before releasing them. The project is using
County Economic Council Features Noted Business Leaders at Annual Luncheon
Friday, June 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Brickworks -- from Victoria Compton, EDC -- Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for the 7th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon, held at Brickworks on Friday, June 17 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The EDC’s annual economics luncheon explores recent
World Labyrinth Day Takes Steps Together for Peace
Saturday, May 7 at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Church -- from Nancy Ayer -- Walk the Emmanuel Church labyrinth for peace on Saturday at 1 p.m. Thousands walk in a moving meditation for Peace on World Labyrinth Day. What do you call the journey of a thousand footsteps
OIFR Board to Hold Special Work Session
Thursday, May 5, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING WITH AGENDA San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2 Meeting called by the Board of Fire Commissioners Date: May 5, 2016 Time: 5:30 pm Location: Public Meeting Room Fire Protection District #2,
A Fun Event for All Ages
The possibilities are endless! Kids 17 and under FREE! Have you ever walked along a forest path, picked up interesting leaves, pods, twigs or seeds and thought, “I’d love to make something with this”? The Olga Strawberry Council is hosting a workshop this Saturday, May 7, just for
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meets Thursday
Thursday, May 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall On the agenda for the monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) are: Main Topic #1 (30 Minutes) Update on Eastsound Subarea Plan & County Comprehensive Plan – Colin Maycock • Council’s final changes to
Lineman OK After Electrical Arc Causes Power Outage
-- from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO -- Today’s outage in the Eastsound area was caused when an arc occurred during a system maintenance project in the Eastsound Village area. Journeyman Lineman Roger Sandwith was working on energized equipment with a hot stick and received minor burns to three knuckles of his hand. Sandwith was
Business Spotlight: 376 Introduces Co-Working
"Create - Connect - Collaborate" Opening Monday, May 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. -- by Margie Doyle, updated May 4 at 3 p.m. -- 376 Owners Donna Riordan, left, and Sarah Cooper await business owners in the "Three Chairs" of the reception room at their co-working offices.
Letter to the Editor: Chief Investigation and Report Called into Question
-- from Art Lange -- I am writing in response to the statements made by the Orcas Island Fire Department and by our OIFR Commissioners in The Sounder and Orcas Issues about the investigation and report commissioned by the OIFR Commissioners that led to the resignation of our Fire Chief, Mik Preysz. The
