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
Poetry Class: A Love Story with the World
Mondays & Wednesdays, April 10 - June 19, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., San Juan Center -- from Cathy Degnan, San Juan Center --P “The fate of poetry is to fall in love with the world” ~Poet and playwright, Derek Walcott Some call poetry the caviar of literature. Others call
Remodeling? Building a Tiny Home? These Classes are Just the Thing You Need
-- from Cathy Degnan for Skagit Valley College -- It is that time of year for building and remodeling projects! The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College is running two separate building related classes. One class will discuss tiny home building in San Juan Country and the other will
Comp Plan Lull as Data Takes Shape
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The County Planning Commission met on Friday March 15 with a modest agenda. Minutes from the last meeting were approved (go here to read them), Tim Blanchard’s term as chair and Pete Moe’s as Secretary were officially extended and Camille Uhlir was
Coffelt Farms to Begin Dismantling Operations
-- from Coffelt Farm Stewards -- Dear Members of our Community, The Coffelt Farm Stewards, staff, and volunteers thank you for your support of our efforts to remain a viable organization. The arrangement of the Coffelt Farm Stewards operating on county owned property is complex and layered. At yesterday’s Land Bank
Darvills to Host Local Authors
Wednesday, March 27, 6 - 7 p.m., Darvills -- from Nancy Ayer -- One of America’s oldest fully restored sugar and rum plantations is the subject of a book that will be available at a book signing and talk at Darvills on March 27 from 6-7 p.m. The book, Estate
Sheriff’s Report | March 6 – 12, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, March 6, 201919-001639 Theft 17:09:16 03/06/19 A Deputy responded to a report of a Theft in Friday Harbor. Upon arrival the Deputy found the suspect to be GOA. The Deputy gathered the needed information and a report was made. Investigation ongoing.
Art Matters: WIWP’s Second Annual Gala, Fundraiser
Saturday, March 30, 5:30 - 8:30, Rosario Beach House -- from Michell Marshall, Woman in the Woods Productions -- Woman in the Woods Productions is excited to bring Poetry Grand Slam Champion and TEDx speaker, Alex Dang, to the Rosario Beach House for our second annual gala and fundraiser on
NextGeneration Educates Younger Students on Harmful Effects of Tobacco with “Kick Butts Day”
-- from Paris Wilson, NextGeneration Public Relations, Orcas Island High School -- The Orcas Island High School club NextGeneration will once again organize and host “Kick Butts Day,” joining thousands of students nationwide to encourage and empower youth to stand up against and seize control against “Big Tobacco.” On March
Letter to Editor | The Lambing Event
-- from Joan and Gwen Stamm -- Every year people go to Coffelt Farm to celebrate the birth of new born lambs. It is truly a life affirming event that ushers in spring. But do people realize that in a few short weeks these same lambs will be slaughtered for
Call for Photographers Who Print
-- from Dave Kosiur and Derk Jager -- If you are a photographer who prints, join us. More and more photos are being viewed on computers and smartphones than ever before, yet there’s a time and place for photographic prints. Do you print some of your photos? Either from film
A Turning Point in Health District–UW Negotiations
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- After a lot of work by both parties in March, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) and the management of UW Neighborhood Clinics (UW) have made major progress on agreeing on an acceptable contract for medical services on
Genealogy Club to Discuss DNA in Genealogy Research
Tuesday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy--whether you have years of experience or are just wanting to begin now, you are welcome to join.
Letter to Editor | I’m Having a Hard Time Supporting Coffelt Farms Taxpayer Funding
-- from Gigi Carter -- I know this is not popular, but I'm having a hard time supporting taxpayer funding for Coffelt Farms under the current scenario. For starters, subsidizing Coffelt puts other local farmers at an economic disadvantage and just doesn't seem fair. Also, I know that my ethics
Navy Announces Record of Decision for Growler Environmental Impact Statement
-- from Public Affairs Office, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command -- After carefully weighing the strategic, operational, and environmentalconsequences of the proposed action analyzed in the Growler FinalEnvironmental Impact Statement (EIS), the Navy has made the decision toimplement Alternative 2A (the Preferred Alternative), which adds 36 EA-18G operational aircraft at
Committee Forms to Save Olga Post Office
Sunday March 17, 3- 4 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Clarissa Liening -- SLast year Olga residents learned that their beloved post office was in jeopardy of closing when the property that US Postal Service leases in “downtown” Olga was listed for sale. A time sensitive opportunity exists to
Guest Opinion: The Impetus for After-Hours Urgent Care on Orcas Island
-- by Vincent Shu, MD -- Despite there have been heated discussions and negotiations in the recent months between OIHCD and UW Orcas Clinic specific to the need of after hours/urgent care, OIHCD commissioners have expressed frustration in this matter during the regular board meeting because this remains unresolved. I
