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
Letter to Editor | My choices in this critical Port election
-- from Robert Gamble -- We used to be able to direct message our candidates at the time of election and that was sufficient. Now the world turns faster and we need candidates who can keep up with a steadier pace of challenging issues.. We are fortunate to have four
No international sailings November 12 – December 8
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Beginning Tuesday, November 12 through Sunday, December 8, international service between Anacortes/Friday Harbor/Sidney B.C. is cancelled due to required maintenance on both vessels in WSF's fleet certified to run international service to and from Sidney B.C: M/V Elwha and M/V Chelan. During this period,
Smile. Dental van coming to Orcas in November
November 4 - 8, Orcas Community Church -- from San Juan County Communications -- SmileMobile, a brightly painted 39-foot dental clinic on wheels, will be hard to miss when it rolls onto Orcas Island the week of November 4 – 8 at the Orcas Island Community Church - 176 Madrona St., Eastsound and Friday Harbor
Letter to Editor | Haffner has been there, knows how to do it
-- from Winnie Adams -- Poke Haffner spent 35 years of her law career in Alaska. The last 4 years were devoted to representing the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. In Alaska many places cannot be reached except by air travel. This work gave her a profound respect
Letter to Editor | Ayers has abiding love for Orcas
-- from John Mazzarella, MD -- Greg Ayers, a very respected colleague, is totally qualified to be a Port Commissioner. He combines keen analytical insights with years of business experience. Perhaps most important is his abiding love for Orcas Island which will guide his recommendations and decisions. This unique fellow
Letter to Editor | Open letter to Council re: vacation rentals
-- from David Turnoy -- Dear County Council Members Hughes, Stephens, and Watson: I am a resident and homeowner on Orcas Island writing to you today about the vacation rental issue. As I am sure you are aware, more vacation rentals are becoming available each year, especially here on Orcas Island. While
Letter to Editor | Here’s my list of ‘won’ts’ for Port Commission
-- from Mia Kartiganer -- In my campaign I have tried to stay focused on the positive steps we can take for the benefit of our community, economy, and environment. Much like the intention of a master plan, I am focused on the future, the future of possibility and the
Scariest spot on Orcas is Museum’s ‘Boo Seum’ for your Halloween treats, tricks
-- from Nancy Ayer -- Have you been yet to the BOO SEUM on North Beach? It’s not to be missed! It’s the Halloween place to be! There you will find all things Halloween…from a talking skeleton to witches crawling up the walls, and even a live pumpkin who walks
Trumpet wizard to preview new album release on Orcas
Friday, November 1, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Charlie Porter -- Hailed as a wizard of the trumpet by DownBeat magazine, acclaimed trumpeter/composer (and former Orcas resident) Charlie Porter is coming to the Orcas Grange on November 1, as part of a north-west album release tour. Come celebrate the Orcas
Health Care District meeting venue has changed for tonight
-- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- IMPORTANT UPDATE ON HEALTH CARE DISTRICT’S 10/28 SPECIAL MEETING: Due to an unexpected issue with the heat at Orcas Center, tonight’s Town Hall meeting on the Future of Health Care on Orcas will now be held at the Orcas Fire
Veggie Potluck coming up
Sunday, November 3, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Lili Hein -- This monthly gathering is on the first Sunday of every month, celebrating a compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, and enjoy yummy food. The potlucks are at Orcas Christian
How to write a letter to an elected official
-- from David Turnoy -- Things to do: Use Proper Salutation: Dear County Council Members Hughes, Stephens, and Watson.State your purpose: Calling for a moratorium on vacation rental permits while this subject is being studied, or another specific action.Make your letter personal: Relate actual effects of vacation rentals on your
Work Group: Moving forward on short term vacation rentals
-- from The Vacation Rental Work Group -- Over 100 people attended the October 23 community meeting on vacation rentals held in the school cafeteria. The meeting focused primarily on how to move forward in addressing the issue of unlimited vacation rental growth. At the September 25 community meeting a
Kruse Reviews | This America: The Case for the Nation
-- book review by Jens Kruse -- In May of 2019, a mere eight months after the publication of her monumental history of the United States, These Truths (which I recently reviewed in this space: orcasissues.com/kruse-reviews-these-truths-by-jill-lepore/), Jill Lepore followed up with This America. The Case for the Nation. If you
WSF protects orca through publicly-available app
-- from Tara Lee for Governor Inslee's Office -- While protecting Southern Resident orcas will require a variety of tools and approaches, Washington State Ferries plans to contribute by bringing tech out on the water. One of the newest tools is an online system through WSF that exchanges real-time information
Letter to Editor | Thanks to all our Orca Recovery Day volunteers
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- We want to thank everyone who came out and celebrated Orca Recovery Day with us last Saturday. Our October 19 celebrations spanned two islands, with approximately 50 volunteers coming together to support natural areas and the endangered Southern Resident
