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.”
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County Emergency Responders Finalize Boat Plans
From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office As part of a continuing effort to develop a cooperative multi-agency marine emergency response program, plans have been finalized for construction of a new vessel that will replace
State Budget: Democrats Compromise; Cut School Funding
By John Stang Crosscut.com Democrats will give up roughly 78 percent of the new tax revenue that they originally wanted in order to reach a budget compromise with the Republican-oriented Senate. It's hard to say
Kenneth David Nisbet 1942 – 2013
Ken Nisbet (Nester Ned Nightowl), at bat From Polly Sanford Kenneth David Nisbet, aka Nester Ned Nightowl, 71, died at home in Kauai, Hawaii on May 20th from complications of throat cancer. Born
Letter to the Editor: Teachers Thank Volunteers
Andrea Cohen, artist, works with First Grader Thank you so much to all of the volunteers in our community who make a difference in our schools. Because of parent / community volunteers our
Donating Blood Has Benefits
by Cara Russell Thursday, June 6, 12-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station When I was a child, sometimes my dad would come home in the evening with a small gauze-bandage wrapped around his right elbow. When
Eastsound Planning Looks at New Development and Allowing Kiosks
Thursday, June 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle At tomorrow’s Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting the county advisory committee members will review plans to clear
Letter to the Editor: School Music Matters!
Updated June 5 at 6 p.m. Last Thursday’s Orcas High School Spring Concert was a triumph for its participating music students, their teachers Pamela Wright and Martin Lund, the audience and for all community school
Dr. Jim Litch to Discuss Two Cancer Screenings
Thursday June 13, 5 p.m. at Community Church By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will host Dr. Jim Litch at their June meeting. He will discuss two cancer screening tests, the mammogram for women
Soon To Be Time for Solstice “Creatures”
from Laura Gibbons Solstice Parade showcases Orcas creative spirit. Orcas Islanders and friends from near and far are invited to the 15th Annual Summer Solstice Parade on Saturday June 22nd at noon in
Letter to the Editor: Bite of Orcas a Big Success
With a little luck from the weather, the participation of Orcas' excellent food vendors and the large number of satisfied diners they served, The 18th Annual Bite of Orcas was once again a huge success.
“What If…?” Medical Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Wednesday, June 5, 1—3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center (Part One) By Marla Johns, Director, Orcas Island Senior Services Orcas Fire and Rescue, Hearts & Hands, Orcas Medical Foundation, Lahari and the Senior Center team up
Jan Koltun and Her Bear To Go on “Roadshow”
Jan Koltun-Titus with her Inuit dancing bear "Charleston" By Margie Doyle Jan Koltun-Titus, her husband Jack, and her Inuit Bear sculpture "Charleston" will travel to Boise, Idaho next month for an appearance on
Mindy Kayl Earns Land Development Expertise
On May 9th of 2013, Mindy Kayl completed the Department of Ecology training for determining Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM). Currently, shoreline regulations base development setbacks on the OHWM. The OHWM is different from "high
Carl Buttke and Lee Phillips Featured at Orcas Center Lobby Gallery
The paintings of Carl Buttke and wood sculptures of Lee Phillips will be on view at the Orcas Center Lobby Gallery the next month Watercolor paintings by Carl Buttke and wood sculptures by
Council Agenda for Tomorrow: Bridges, Boats and Waste-Recycling
The morning session of the County Council meeting for Tuesday, June 4, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers in Friday Harbor, calls for: Discussion of the Mt. Vernon-Burlington I-5 Bridge Response & Impact
