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‘Occam’s Razor’ | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson
Welcome to our weekly feature, Occam's Razor, from local artist S.C. Watson.
Will we see you at this Saturday’s annual community parade?
||| FROM LANCE EVANS for ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ||| The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce invites you to join in our annual Community Parade in Eastsound on Saturday, July 2 at 12 noon. Our theme this year is Honoring Island Families. The past few years have been a
Some things you may want to know about 4th of July ferrying
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Fourth of July holiday ferry travel If your Independence Day weekend travel plans include a ride on our ferries, prepare for long waits if boarding in a vehicle. All riders should regularly check our online sailing schedules, as some timetables are dependent on crewing
Inslee issues directive prohibiting state law enforcement cooperation with abortion-related investigations
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee announced this past weekend he was preparing to direct the Washington State Patrol to refuse cooperation with any investigatory requests related to abortion that come from agencies in states that don’t allow or significantly constrain access to abortion.
Create a Kabul experience during summer family fun days at SJIMA
||| FROM DIANE MARTINDALE for SAN JUAN ISLANDS MUSEUM OF ART ||| This summer, the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) offers families an amazing opportunity to become familiar with the history, culture, and customs of one of the world’s oldest cities, Kabul. With inspiration from the museum’s current
Money pours into Democrat-on-Democrat fight over natural gas
||| FROM THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER ||| REPRINT AT REQUEST OF ORCASONIAN READER Remember that Democrat-on-Democrat throwdown over natural gas we previewed a while back? Well, it looks like the first round ahead of the August primary will feature some high-dollar hardball. The Jackson Legacy Fund, a political action committee that backs moderate
WSF guidelines for ferry travel on upcoming 4th of July weekend
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Customers should be prepared if their travels this holiday weekend include riding aboard a ferry. Some routes will be sailing on their holiday sailing schedules on Independence Day, July 4th. Customers can note specific holiday sailings as they are marked on the timetables for each route. However,
e-Biking to beautiful gardens on annual tour
||| BY EDEE KULPER, theORCASONIAN REPORTER ||| This past weekend was stunning. The clouds finally parted all day, both days, signalling the true beginning of summer for us islanders. It couldn’t have been a more perfect time for the Orcas Island Garden Tour. The idea of driving on such beautiful days immediately
In the month of May, Funhouse kids celebrated at Camp Orkila
||| FROM EMILIE GINCIG for FUNHOUSE COMMONS ||| On a sunny Sunday in May mentors and mentees from around the county came together for a day of fun and celebration at Camp Orkila. As our first large mentor gathering since the pandemic began it was such a treat to see everyone
The Whale Museum is looking for volunteers
||| FROM TRACIE MERRELL for THE WHALE MUSEUM ||| The Whale Museum is holding an open house for anyone interested in volunteering with TWM’s Education Department. The open house event will be held on Monday, July 11 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. If you have some spare time and
Community Foundation: Hooo needs meeting support?
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| As COVID continues to throw curveballs, the Orcas Island Community Foundation is at the ready with support. The Volk Family Meeting Room has been equipped with all the technology needed to hold hybrid meetings, where some participants are in person and
Independence Day travel rush to bring long waits for people driving onto a ferry
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| SEATTLE – Fourth of July travelers planning a state ferry ride over the holiday weekend should be prepared for long waits if boarding in a vehicle. In addition, all riders should regularly check online sailing schedules, as some timetables are dependent on crewing levels. Schedules are
Lions Club salmon BBQ and firefighters breakfast returns this Saturday
||| FROM STEVE SCHAEFER for ORCAS ISLAND LIONS ||| The Orcas Island fire and Rescue Pancake Breakfast and the Orcas Island Lions Club Salmon BBQ are returning this Saturday, July 2. The Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Association will be serving pancakes, sausage, and eggs from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Free tooth extraction clinic
||| FROM TERRI TRIPLETT for ORCAS ISLAND DENTISTRY ||| Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Tuesday July 19 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas, Shaw, and Waldron residents in financial need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth).
Remember to protect your pets this July 4th
||| FROM ALINA HAUPTMAN for BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY ||| The food, fireworks, and festivities associated with July 4th are fun for most Americans, but the same can’t be said for our pets. Ask any pet owner - this holiday is often traumatic for four-legged family members, who can have a phobic reaction
As the Paradigm Shifts | Growing peace – who me?
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by DR. ROSIE KUHN ||| I For One Am Tired of Being Afraid I’m so tired of being afraid. I’m tired of waiting for the sky to fall, like Chicken Little. I’m tired of waking up anxious about war, shootings, weather patterns or the virus.
