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
Back to the Drawing Board for School Remodel
-- by Margie Doyle , Updated March 7 at 11:30 .m. -- At its Special Meeting today to discuss the construction bids that were submitted on Weds. Feb. 26, the Orcas Island School District (OISD)
Native Plant Sale – Order Deadline Extended
Order Deadline March 21 / Sale March 29 -- from Jane Wentworth -- Evergreen Huckleberry. Photo: Washington Native Plant Society There is still time to order native plants from the San Juan County
Letter to the Editor: Funding Means More Reliable Ferry Service
Great news, HB-1129 to fund construction of a third new 144-car "Olympic" class ferry, passed the Senate yesterday on a 41-8 vote. Sponsored by our Representative Jeff Morris, this bill has already passed the House
Sen. Ranker Bill Supporting Future Farmers Goes to Governor’s Desk
-- from Aaron Wasser, Sen. Ranker's Office -- The legacy of small Washington farms will be passed on to future generations with help from legislation adopted by the House, 88-9, on Friday. Senate Bill 5123,
Senate OKs Rep. Morris’ Bill for 3rd New Ferry
-- from the Washington House Democrats -- The state would update its aging ferry fleet with a new boat and sustain shipyard jobs under a bill approved by the Senate today [March 7]. “This is
Unitarian Universalists: No Sunday Service March 9
Lenten Supper March 12 -- from Susan McBain -- Our usual second-Sunday service will be replaced by a Lenten soup supper on Wednesday, March 12. Please join us at 5:30 for a simple meal and
Council Passes New CAO Regs
Public workshops on March 14 and 20 -- from San Juan County Communications -- County Council adopted new critical area regulations on March 5, 2014, to comply with a Growth Management Hearings Board’s decision. The
Link Daylight Savings Time with Smoke Alarm Checks
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m., when we spring forward one hour for the purpose of making better use of daylight. As we set our clocks ahead, the National Fire Protection
Cancer Support Gathers Together March 13
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Support Group will gather together on Thursday, March 13 at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room of the Community Church. This is our chance to support each other,
Video Production Workshop Announced
March 13, 20 & April 3 at 204 West Montgomery in Mount Vernon, or via live internet stream Courses are open to San Juan County residents, and all of the courses are live-streamed so you
Plan Ahead: Here’s the Shakespeare Festival Schedule
March 19 – 22, 2014 Third Annual Orcas Island Shakespeare Festival You are invited to come enjoy our Shakespeare Festival on Orcas Island, featuring costumed performers, an Eastsound Parade, street theater, and a performance of
Steady Stream of Islanders to County Open House
-- by Margie Doyle -- Frank Mulcahy, Fred Klein and Ken Katz discuss road improvements on Orcas Island County officials and staff came in great number to Orcas Island today to explain and
Agricultural Summit Schedule Shapes Up
Dry Goods, an original water color by Tom Hoffman, will be auctioned at the Agricultural Summit on March 8 -- Updated March 7 at 8 a.m. --The schedule for the 2014 San Juan
Wind Quintet Coming to Orcas Classrooms
-- from Joyce Stone -- They’re called WindSync, a quintet of virtuoso players who show just how exciting a flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn can be. This fresh, energetic group will be the Orcas
Gibboney Appointed Director of Community Development & Planning
-- from Stan Matthews, County Information Manager -- The San Juan County Council unanimously approved the appointment of Sam Gibboney as the new director of Community Development & Planning last month. She has served as
Wednesday and Sunday: PlayFest Auditions
Wednesday March 5, 7 p.m., or Sunday, March 9, 2 p.m., The Grange -- by Cara Russell -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island (ATOI) at the Grange will be holding auditions for actors for
