Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
East Coast Swing Dance Class
Monday, August 6, 7 - 9 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- We will be holding our August Dance Class on Monday, August 6, at the Odd Fellows Hall, from 7 to 9 p.m. Our class will be a continuation of East Coast Swing. Instruction will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
Ferry Shuffle Should Return Full Service
-- from John B. Vezina for WSF -- As you may have noticed, the Yakima is still in service. The Kaleetan, coming out of a maintenance period at Eagle Harbor, has a couple of issues on which we still need to work. It is scheduled to leave Eagle Harbor later
Citizens Forum: Let’s Talk About Airport Expansion
Wednesday, August 1, 5:15 p.m., at Odd Fellows Hall -- from Susan Malins -- An Orcas Citizens Forum on the subject of airport expansion is scheduled for one hour this Wednesday, August 1, at 5:15 pm sharp at the Odd Fellows Hall. All citizens are welcome.
Book Review: The Death of Truth
-- from Jens Kruse -- Michiko Kakutani – the Pulitzer Prize winning recently retired chief literary critic of the New York Times – has written a book that is absolutely essential reading for our times. In the introduction of The Death of Truth: Notes on Falsehood in the Age of
School Board Reviews Chicken Pox, Math Curriculum and Budget in Regular Meeting
-- by Leif, Orcas Issues reporter-- In the first of four reports to the Orcas Island Public School Board on Thursday, July 26th, San Juan County Health & Community Services Director Mark Tompkins and Community Health Manager Ellen Wilcox addressed the assembly. They updated the status of the Varicella, Chicken
Revised Decision in Grellet-Tinner/Parker Case
-- from Randall Gaylord, San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney/Coroner Today [July 27], Judge Andrew issued a new decision in the case of former high school teacher Gerald Grellet Tinner against former Detective Stephen Parker. On a motion for reconsideration, the court did not change the outcome, but he did recognize
Interpretive Center to be Built at Mt. Constitution Summit
Tuesday, August 7, 5 - 8:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jackie Daigle for Friends of Moran -- The State Parks and Recreation Commission has approved funding for the Mt. Constitution Interpretive Center. State Parks will be conducting a workshop to gather public input into the building design and interpretive
Pickleball, Anyone?
Saturday, August 18, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Buck Park -- from Suzanne Olson -- Calling all pickleball players! Whether recreational or advanced, there is a place for you on the bright blue courts of Orcas Island. Please join us for Mixed, Women's or Men's Doubles. No partner? No problem.
What We Talk About When We Talk with Rick Hughes
-- by Margie Doyle -- When Rick Hughes first became County Councilman, he held office hours every Friday at the Senior Center for people to drop in and talk to him. But that rarely happened. Now Rick is hoping to meet monthly on a casual basis with anyone who wants
No Time Limits on Political Signs, Council Decides
-- by Margie Doyle -- Nothing is simple or straightforward in today's world as the joint County Planning Commission/Council meeting proved out last Friday, July 20. What Makes a Sign Political? Which Logs are OK on the Beach? Shouldn't "median" be used instead of" average"? Is the data we're using
Letter to Editor | Gaylord Retains My Respect
-- from Catherine Pederson -- Randy Gaylord has been a friend and trusted advisor to our family for nearly 25 years. In the early 1970s I moved to Orcas Island with my husband, Dale Pederson, a retired attorney, and our five children – four of whom graduated from the Orcas
Sheriff’s Report | July 28 – 25, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- July 18, 2018 18-005055 Animal at Large 06:46:53 07/18/18 A Lopez Island woman picked up a dog sitting in the middle of the road on her way to work, and called deputies for help finding the owner. The owner was quickly identified
Letter to Editor | Wholehearted Support of Nick Power
-- from Dean I. Tharp, Bellingham -- I am writing in wholehearted support of Nick Power’s candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney. As a former union representative and advocate for San Juan Island County employees I have been in a unique position to observe the complicated workings of county employee relations and
New Ferry Suquamish Joins State Fleet
-- from Washington State Ferries -- A new vessel has joined the state ferry fleet. On Thursday, July 26, Washington State Ferries officially accepted the Suquamish from ship builder Vigor. The Suquamish is scheduled to begin to carry passengers this fall after crews complete outfitting and training on the new
Learn About San Juan County Orca Recovery Efforts
Thursday, August 2, 7 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jenny L. Atkinson for The Whale Museum -- On August 2, Frances Robertson, the Marine Program Coordinator for San Juan County, will present “San Juan County Orca Recovery Efforts.” This lecture will be held at The Whale Museum at 7 p.m., Thursday,
Orkila Offers Another Community Zip Day (Updated)
Saturday, July 28, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Alli Cobb for Camp Orkila -- YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line. We will be holding Community Zip Day on Saturday, July 28, from 9
