Here’s a thought…
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
MARK TWAIN
People’s Choice Awards Announced at Islands Museum of Art
--from Diane Martindale for Islands Museum of Art -- (Click through to see slideshow of artists and work) [metaslider id=40609] Congratulations to the five winners of San Juan Islands Museum of Art’s 2015 People’s Choice Awards! The winners are Mary Bacon for Oh, Rats! (mixed media); Maria Michaelson for Ceramic
Editorial Column: In Defense of the Much-Maligned Fruit Cake
-- by Margie Doyle-- Reprinted upon request Fruitcakes -- everybody has an opinion about them. I remember the horrible dark concoctions, mis-named "cake" that arrived on Christmases past. Morbidly dense and heavy, they were nibbled at by adults; I suspect it was for the hint of liquor in them. Children
Marion Slater Passes, 1926-2015
-- from Ed Sutton -- An older friend of long acquaintance passed on Monday, December 21. Marion Slater, a former resident of Orcas and owner of BayHead Marina with her late husband, Dick, lived in Anacortes after he died. Marion was born on April 23, 1926, and was raised in
County Settles Public Records Lawsuit
Prosecutor Randy Gaylord removed as Defendant in the Public Records Suit --by Margie Doyle-- Defendant San Juan County and Plaintiff Sheryl Albritton reached an agreement last month which terminates the lawsuit filed in October in Skagit County Superior Court entitled Albritton v. San Juan County and Randall Gaylord. Separate Stipulations
A Poem for the Solstice
-- by Domenic Verbano -- Soul-Stance: Dead of winter, Least of light. In these times we see ourselves laid bare, in dreariness, we behold our light filled chalice; so dim, so thin, nearly empty? How can this be? Collectively, we are almost devoid of light; humankind, can you see? What
Matthew Laslo’s New Magic Show for the Holidays
--by Margie Doyle -- Matthew Laslo Matthew Laslo’s introduces "Magic Now," a new magic show for the holidays on Dec. 26th & 27th at 7:30pm at Sea View Theatre. Matthew, 15, is a local, award-winning magician who performs both close-up "sleight-of-hand" tricks and grand "illusions," such as sawing
Orcas Angels Bring Computer Hardware
-- by Ed Sutton -- Orcas Angels combine with schools to help graduating seniors acquire Tech for Success Within the Orcas Island community, there are several service groups that regularly reach out to neighbors with an assisting hand. One of those groups is the Orcas Angels. Formed about eight
Guest Opinion: We’ve Been Climbing the Wrong Wall
-- by Joe Symons -- When I recently wrote to a colleague “if America is really going to face the future, it will require of its citizens knowledge of conservation ecology, mythology and story telling/ creating, imagination and something on transformation economics (from growth to steady state). Science is a
Count Changed Ferry Schedule into Holiday Plans
-- from Elizabeth Kosa, Chief of Staff, WSDOT/Ferries Division -- From left to right: WSDOT Chief Financial Officer Amy Arnis and Secretary Peterson are treated to an engine room tour by Chief Engineer Mike Fleetwood and engine staff. Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the blue
Guest Column: Unclear Language Obscures Pipeline/SMP Update
-- from Janet Alderton -- Dear Councilors Stephens, Jarman, and Hughes, I do not understand why one is not allowed to comment on the changes made to: https://sanjuanco.com/CDP/docs/SMP/2015-08-26_PC_Staff_and_CC_SMP_Draft-GPs_No6_final_edit_pn_and_cm_reviewed.pdf This document is found at San Juan County's SMP Update website. It is titled "Shoreline Master Program Update San Juan County" on
Holiday Week Brings Something for Everyone
BRASS CAROLING IN EASTSOUND ON SATURDAY (Saturday, December 19 from 10 am - 12 noon) Barring heavy rain, you can keep your eyes out ... and your ears open for a strolling group of brass musicians, leading others in caroling around town. Tentative route: Emmanuel Church; Darvill's Bookstore; Island Market;
San Juan County Council Concludes Productive 2015
-- from SJC Communications -- San Juan Council Chair Bob Jarman closed the 76th council meeting of the year on December 15 at 4:50 pm. The long council meeting was emblematic of so many meetings this year as the Council charged through an aggressive schedule crafted to accomplish much for the
Unitarian Universalists Announce Holiday Events
Thursday, December 24, 3 pm, Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson & Susan McBain -- Please join us for this beloved tradition: Howard Barbour will read the Dylan Thomas classic, A Child's Christmas in Wales. He even does the voices. Bring your family, friends and neighbors - a flier is attached. Please bring
Larsen Hails Environmental And Clean Energy Wins In Spending Bill
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller, Rep. Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted in favor of a bipartisan spending bill that makes major investments in the environment and clean energy, as well as other investments in jobs and opportunity for which he has long advocated. The FY2016 Omnibus Appropriations Act
OPALCO Mailing Checks for Capital Credits
-- from OPALCO.com -- Were you a member of OPALCO in 1990? If so, you may be among the 4,343 people who will get a check from OPALCO later this month as capital credits are distributed. This is something that make an electric co-op unique: it is truly member owned
It’s Been Count ‘Em, Don’t Hunt ‘Em for 116 Years
Saturday, January 2, 2016 -- from Barbara Jensen -- The San Juan Islands Christmas Bird Count is a couple weeks away so now is the time to join the count in your area. The CBC is Saturday, Jan. 2 and is a wonderful way to extend the holiday season. From Christmas
