Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Ranker Statement on Flawed Budget Process
-- from State Senator Kevin Ranker -- “While I supported this budget, I cannot support the process. It should not take the risk of a government shutdown to reach an agreement. We should not risk
Letter to OPALCO: the Costs of Electric Power
-- from Ed Sutton -- Foster; As I mentioned recently, I have been recording my energy usage about every 2-3 hours (except night-time), and can report the following for the first week (Monday, 6/22 at
Reps. Lytton and Morris on Transportation Proposal
-- from the State House Democrats -- State Reps. Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, and Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, praised the state transportation package released today [June 29], which will bring more than $42,000,000 to the district,
Our National Anthem: A Refresher and a Contest
-- by Margie Doyle -- Lady Liberty walks a tightrope Were you, like me, taught the words to the "Star Spangled Banner" and told we MUST sing them with our hand over our
Let There Be Light — or Not
-- by Fred Klein -- The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee, EPRC, in conjunction with the Orcas Chamber of Commerce, has scheduled a public meeting to consider the issue of lighting in the public realm
It Doesn’t Take Two to Tango
-- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday July 6 from 7 to 9 pm at the Oddfellows Hall. It will be Tango and will be taught
Indoor Labyrinth this Thursday
Thursday July 2 from 7-8 p.m. Indoors at the Emmanuel Parish Hall The indoor labyrinth at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- "The Labyrinth as a Path of Prayer
Campfires Banned at County Parks
-- from San Juan County Parks, Recreation and Fair -- Due to extremely dry conditions, a burn ban is now in effect at all San Juan County parks and campgrounds. At this time briquettes may
Guest Opinion: Wireless Installations Critical for Public Safety
-- by Jim Ghiglione, Lopez Fire Chief, San Juan County Fire District #4 -- When I first began my work as your Lopez Island Fire Chief July 1, 2008 I was challenged to improve communications
A Letter to OPALCO Members to Clear-Up Some Lingering Confusion
(Editor's note: A version of this letter appeared in the Comments section under the Orcas Issues post last Friday: ((orcasissues.com/opalco-board-sets-temporary-revenue-recovery-add-on )). Since there has been a response to the letter, we are keeping the original
Guest Editorial: Gov. Inslee Applauds “Obamacare” Decision
-- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued the following comment regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act [Obamacare]: “I applaud the Supreme Court
Adults: Row Your Boat – Learn to Scull
July 6 through July 9 -- Reserve Your Spot Now! -- by Martin Taylor for Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) -- Class of 2011 on the path to enlightenment Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) is
Letter to the Editor: Vote for a Lady Mayor
-- from Carol Owens -- Re:https://theorcasonian.com/analysts-review-tightly-contested-mayors-race The mayoral race is hotly contested this year! Have you done your duty? Voted often , bought as many votes as you can? Personally, my favorite mayor was April;
Ramble the Seashore with Dr. Ryan Drum
Friday July 3 from 11 am - 2 pm at Camp Orkila -- from the Orcas Food Co-op -- Dr. Ryan Drum It's that time again! The lowest tides of the year are
Crow Valley School: Last Mike Wiley Painting Job
-- by Margie Doyle -- Mike Wiley, right, and Phil Schultz at the Crow Valley School Mike Wiley has one last job before he retires on July 1. Drive down Crow Valley road
Dinner Winner Raffle with Family Health Center
-- from Karen Key Speck -- Karen Key Speck, fundraising co-chair, with Bill Gincig It's great fun to dine out! Let someone else do the cooking, right? Imagine getting to have lunch or
