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
Kruse Reviews | The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
-- from Jens Kruse -- Nearly 35 years after she published The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood has published a sequel: The Testaments. The two novels are similar in some respects, yet different in others. Both end with an epilogue in which the texts that make up the body of the
Health Care District adopts 2020 budget, levy
Continues to collect information on options to increase reimbursements -- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- November 5 was the official day for the Orcas Island Health Care District commissioners to adopt their 2020 budget and levy. And they did, in two hearings conducted as part of their regular
Fire Commission meeting agenda
Monday, November 18, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Commissioners: Tim Fuller (Chair), Janet Marlow, Jim Helminski, Wesley Heinmiller, Rick Christmas; Chief Scott Williams; District Secretary Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the community. Welcome and Introduction
Holiday traditions at Orcas Center bring a festive spirit to the islands
-- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- As the days grow shorter and nights get colder, Orcas Center helps keep holiday spirit alive through song, music, and dance. There are many traditional holiday concerts, films, and performances to choose from that are sure to keep the warm glow of
Aging like a guru: A new lease on life at 70? Who me?
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Harriet and Daniel met while working in the financial industry. They’ve been married 20 years. Both in their mid-70’s now, they clearly state that who they are now is so different than who they were 20 years ago. Harriet shares that she was all business
Letter to Editor | A simple step to fight climate change
-- from David Turnoy -- What's one easy way to reduce your carbon footprint this holiday shopping season? It's simple: Don't choose two-day shipping when you check out at Amazon. When you choose Amazon's two-day shipping option, your package is put on a truck that's just half-full in order to
Guest Opinion | Response following Growler meeting
-- from Susan Shannon -- About 35 people attended an info meeting in Eastsound on Thursday, November 14 presented by the Sound Defense Alliance, who updated us about the Growler issue.Nearly all the meeting attendees reported being affected by the sound of the Growlers --some citing exacerbation of PTSD symptoms,
Treat your family to annual holiday dodgeball
Friday, November 29, 7 - 9:30-ish p.m., High School Gym -- from Susan Stolz -- Thursday is for sharing gratitude with friends and family, Friday is for throwing balls at them. DODGEBALL is back! The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) and Orcas Park and Rec District invite the whole
Orcasional Musings | Assisted Suicide? Deer? Really?
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| We keep hearing that there is a "plague of deer" here on Orcas, and that people of good conscience who care about the natural environment should help to restore the proper balance by acting as the top-level predators that we are, and, each
Sheriff’s Report | November 6 – 12, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, November 6, 201919-009344 Fraud 10:23:58 11/06/19A Lopez Island Deputy took a fraud report from a Lopez resident regarding a utility bill scam. The reporting party did not lose any money in the scam which is recurring throughout the county. 19-009348 Accident-NonInj
Touch. Sea. Feel. This kelp bed glows at night
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Looking up through this art installation, we are presented the illusion of being submerged midst the kelp, under water. Changing light throughout the days alters he mood of this very tactile art at the San Juan Islands Museum
DOWL provides an overview of Port plans
-- from Leah Whitfield for DOWL -- OverviewThe primary goal of the Orcas Island Airport Master Plan has been to address design standard issues and the safety of aircraft and passengers. The Airport is being served by a type of aircraft (more than 500 times per year, which is the number
First Nations speaker to discuss sacred cedars
Friday November 22, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- David Bodaly (Spirit Wolf) is a Snuneymuxw (Snoo-NAI-muk / Snuh-NAY-mow) First Nation Member and is a renowned storyteller. The cedar is one of the most important Native American and First Nation Peoples plants. The cedar tree
Letter to Editor | To the voters of Orcas Island
-- from Bea vonTobel -- Thank you for your confidence in allowing me to continue serving as a commissioner for the Port of Orcas. The commissioners, both new and continuing, have a daunting series of tasks ahead, foremost among them regaining the trust of the island. In addition, future implementation
Next Great Decisions topic: Rise of populism in Europe
Monday, November 18, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- The third meeting topic is: The Rise of Populism in Europe on Monday November 18 at 6 p.m. The Discussion Group will meet at 6 p.m. on the 4th Monday of each month from September
Letter to Editor | Otis Memorial postponed
-- from Jeffrey Otis -- My mom (Barbara Otis) fell this morning and fractured her hip. She’s at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. We’re postponing the 2 p.m. Saturday November 16 memorial for my dad (Robert Otis) until a date TBD. The Community Church sanctuary will be open from 2
