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
Guest Opinion: OPALCO’s Current Take on “Cooperative”
-- by Alex MacLeod -- It is increasingly difficult to remember that the “C" in OPALCO stands for “cooperative.” No one is having a harder time doing so than its management and board of directors. Remember when the annual meetings allowed for members to stand up and ask questions of
Bill Watson Announces Council Candidacy
Bill Watson, candidate for County Council from San Juan Island Hello San Juan County Citizens, For those of you who don't know me, I'd like to introduce myself and let you know I am a candidate for San Juan County Council, District #1 (San Juan Island). I've been
Orcas Christian School Offers Free Showing of “Young Messiah”
-- from Kelsey Harvey at the Orcas Christian School -- Orcas Christian School is giving away free tickets to community members to the movie, "The Young Messiah" which is playing at the Sea View Theatre this Friday, March 25th at 5 p.m. Please come into the Orcas Christian High School
Share Your Vision for County Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas at Open House
Tuesday, March 29, 4-6 p.m., Woodmen Hall on Lopez Wednesday, March 30, 4-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Thu Tran -- Every six years, the County’s Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas Plan is updated to ensure that the plan responds to community needs and priorities and provides clear direction
Habitat Truck Coming Back to Orcas
Monday, April 4, noon - 3 p.m., Island Market parking lot -- from Jim Duffield -- For all of you who want to get a jump on spring cleaning, the Skagit Habitat for Humanity's Store truck will be back on Orcas Island on Monday, April 4.The truck will be parked
Governor Proclaims March 22 Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day
-- from Cheryl Napier -- Governor Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington (along with many other Governors) Proclaim March 22, Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day! Just a few years ago I had never even hear of Lynch Syndrome. All I knew is that the women in my family we dying
Fire Commissioners to Meet Tonight
Monday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District -- The Regular Meeting of San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 will meet with Commissioners Barbara Bedell, Wesley Heinmiller, and Jim Coffin, Acting Deputy Chief Scott Williams, Acting Deputy
Letter to the Editor: Thank You, Voters, from the School Board
-- from the Orcas Island School District Board --- (Editor's note: Due to recent internet connectivity issues, we didn't receive this message, sent Feb. 22, 2016 by Chair Tony Ghazel of the School District Board. Our apologies for this late notice to the school board and to our readers.) We wish
Ian McFeron Live at Doe Bay Cafe
Friday, April 1, 2016 / 7:30pm - 9:00pm, Doe Bay Cafe -- from Ian McFeron -- Ian McFeron releases his eighth studio album Radio, produced by Grammy-nominated producer Doug Lancio (John Hiatt, Patty Griffin), and recorded at Studio G! in East Nashville, TN. In addition to guitarist Doug Lancio, personnel on
Guest Editorial: How to Respond to WSF’s Reservation Cut-Off
-- by Justin Paulsen -- It’s going to be a long, painful, and thanks to the new WSF arrival policy, angry summer. Apologies in advance to the booth workers on Orcas and on the Anacortes side as well, where the details of the original reservation policy were still not fully
Meanwhile, Students Are Discovering Forest Wonders
-- from Ryan Weisberg, Lead Teacher, Orcas Island Forest School ( all photos by Ryan Weisberg)-- [metaslider id=42501] Early in the school year we (children and teachers) spent a lot of time trying to figure out who we were and where we were—we learned about one another's personalities and interests, we were focused
Susan Slapin ‘s Art Featured at Orcas Center
Opening Reception Friday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center -- from Susan Slapin -- The April Orcas Center Art Exhibit will feature the work of Artist Susan Slapin. Susan was born in Connecticut, and moved on to California, Oregon; now an Orcas island resident for 20 years.
Drop Out to Host Writers’ Open Mic Tonight
-- from Jennifer Brennock for Drop Out on Orcas -- Drew Dillhunt, one of the featured writers at the Drop Out reading at Mia's on Sunday, March 20 The second reading and open mic evening at Mia’s hosted by Drop Out on Orcas, an artist retreat, will be
Final Reminder Democratic Party Caucus
-- from David Turnoy, link corrected at 11:30 p.m. -- Democratic Party Caucus: A final reminder that if you want to have your vote for Bernie or Hillary counted, you have to attend the Democratic Party caucus. If you are on Orcas Island, this will take place Saturday, March 26,
Sheriff’s Report | March 9 – 15, 2016
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 16-001248 Malicious Mischief 06:27:07 03/09/16 A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island address WA for a vandalism complaint. It was determined that someone damaged a mailbox with an explosive device. The investigation continues. 16-001249 Malicious Mischief 07:37:55 03/09/16 A Deputy responded to Caldwell Road, Lopez Island
This Spring, See What Salmonberry School Has to Offer
-- from Mandy Troxel -- For the past 15 years, Salmonberry School of Orcas Island has offered a holistic learning experience for children ages 3-12. What is Holistic Education? In a nutshell, Holistic Education nurtures the intellectual and imaginative capabilities of the "whole child" through authentic learning experiences rich in
