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
Sheriff’s Report | August 7 – 13, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, August 7, 201919-006491 Wanted Person 09:09:02 08/07/19 A Deputy arrested a Friday Harbor man on an active felony DOC Warrant and Possession of Methamphetamine. The male was booked into jail, a probable cause statement was sent to the PA's Office, and
Fairgoers startled by turtles being tossed through the air
-- by Lin McNulty, Editor, Orcas Issues -- San Juan County Fairgoers were alarmed Thursday evening as turtles began raining from the skies. When children were treated to a turtle and a plastic bag of water in a carnival game by the Fair's concessionaire, Paradise Amusements, some children chose to
Beloved balladeer returns for Grange concert
Friday, August 23, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Ellie Hoague for Orcas Women's Coalition -- Connecticut-based folksinger Geoff Kaufman is coming to Orcas once again, to perform in a benefit concert at the Orcas Grange on August 23. For those of us who heard (and sang with) him before,
Master Gardeners await your plant, garden problems
Saturday, August 17, Orcas Farmers Market and Wednesday, August 21 11 - 1, Driftwood Nursery Bring your garden problems to the San Juan County Master Gardeners at the Farmer’s Market on the Orcas Village Green Saturday, August 17 and to Driftwood Nursery on Wednesday August 21 from 11 - 1.
Laura Viers’ charismatic music an antidote for turbulent times
Friday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- A prolific songwriter for nearly twenty years, Laura Veirs has forged a career as a musical storyteller exploring themes of romantic intoxication, vignettes of daily life, and social commentary. Veirs’ vocal prowess has been celebrated
Park & Rec searching for volunteer coaches
-- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park & Rec -- Orcas Park and Rec is on the search for Volunteer coaches. We are dedicated to providing a fun and safe environment for our children to have a fulfilling time participating in our programs. Orcas Park and Rec focuses on the
Extra sailing on Saturday night from Friday Harbor is only if you have livestock on board
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The San Juan County Fair is happening this weekend in Friday Harbor. After coordinating with fair staff to determine when presenters would be bringing their livestock home, we decided to add an extra sailing off San Juan Island late Saturday night, August 17, to help tall
Meet James Taylor, new high school custodian
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Do you have pets? Not at the moment, but we will bring our new puppy home in September. Any favorite hobbies or interests outside of work? Anything outdoors, tinkering with things, watching my grandson grow up. What kind of music do you like?
Health Commissioners discuss consultants, town halls, the roof
-- from Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Driven by rising costs and service limitations, the Orcas Island Health Care District has been exploring all its options in supporting health care in rural areas. Commissioners are considering three possible structures that could enhance revenues and care options: Rural Health Clinic
Senior Center + Boathouse Cider Works + local apples = heirloom Senior Cider
-- from Libby Garcia, Boathouse Cider Works and Vicki O’Keefe, Orcas Senior Center -- Boathouse Cider Works is teaming up with Orcas Senior Center to create a special cider batch using local seniors' apples. One dollar of each bottle of Senior Cider sold will go to benefit the Meals on Wheels
Wildlife 100 tour of San Juans is this Sunday
Sunday, August 18, 6 a.m., Wildlife Cycles -- from Vicki Leimback for Wildlife Cycles -- On Sunday, August 18, Wildlife Cycles hosts our 28th annual *Wildlife 100* tour of the San Juan Islands. The Tour will start at Wildlife Cycles at 6:00am but anyone can meet up with the group at any
Artist driven to abstraction in upcoming Orcas Center show in September
Local artists invited to display their work -- from Kathleen Youngren for Orcas Center -- Calling all local artists to join long time Orcas artist Marcia Spees in the September art exhibit at Orcas Center. Marcia, who is know for her exquisite watercolor paintings has recently pushed the bounds of
Letter to Editor | Thanks to WSF boat captains
-- from San Juan Island Yacht Club Race Committee -- The San Juan Island Yacht Club would like to thank the Washington State Ferry boat Captains who carefully maneuvered around and sometimes through the fleet of racing sailboats on Saturday. As is often the case, the annual Shaw Island Classic
Port Commission to meet tomorrow afternoon
Thursday, August 15, 4:30 p.m., Port Office -- from Dwight Guss for Port of Orcas -- REGULAR MEETING PRELIMINARY AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 11, 2019. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS June 2019-A Capital Fund Voucher $27,696.33July 2019-D General Fund Voucher $44,057.56July 2019 Payroll $13,486.28 PUBLIC ACCESS TIME STAFF REPORT TREASURER’S REPORT
You may want to jump on this opportunity to learn about invasive American Bullfrog population
Saturday, August 17, 2-3 p.m., Otter Pond -- from Christian R. Oldham for Kwiaht -- Kwiaht herpetologist Christian Oldham will be presenting an educational workshop focused on the management of invasive American Bullfrogs on Saturday, August 17, from 2-3 p.m. The program will take place at Otter Pond and will
Auditions coming up for all-female production of Hamlet
August 26 - 28, September 9 - 11, 7 - 9 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Armenia -- The Orcas Island Shakespeare Society is holding auditions for speaking roles for an all-female production of Hamlet in two sessions, one in August and another in September 2019; three successive nights,
