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
American Legion Hosts Open House, Recruiting Drive
Saturday, February 16, 3–10 p.m., American Legion Post #93 from Judi Resch Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 is a non-profit organization that supports America’s veterans and also contributes greatly to our local community.
You May Have a Nautilus Award Winning Book
Nautilus Book Awards Orcas Islander Marilyn McGuire, staff and judges of the Nautilus Book Awards have announced that there are still two weeks left to enter 2013 Nautilus Awards. Closing date for the
Letter to the Editor: Council Erred in Appointing Blanchard to Planning Commission
To the County Council: Mr. Forlenza, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Jarman, Ms. Miller, Mr. Peterson, and Mr. Stephens: I am writing to object in the strongest possible terms to the San Juan County Council’s appointment
Common Sense Alliance Petitions for Review of CAO
From the Common Sense Alliance Common Sense Alliance (CSA) petitioned the Growth Management Hearings Board for review of the San Juan County Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) on Monday, February 4, 2013. The CAO was adopted
Letter to the Editor: Personal Attacks, Exaggerated Claims Don’t Belong in Our County Elections
Contrary to the public accusations being made by some, San Juan County's council elections are not being poisoned by powerful special interest groups or party machines. We are just islanders and neighbors and regular people
View the Winter Birds of the San Juan Valley
San Juan Valley. Photo courtesy of the Land Bank Saturday, Feb. 16 on San Juan Island From Barb Jensen Join San Juan Islands Audubon and the San Juan County Land Bank for a
Senator Ranker Works to Make Higher Education Accessible
From the Senate Democratic Committee Looking for powerful instruments to protect and rebuild Washington’s higher education system, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, has sponsored and co-sponsored a number of bills to help students, parents and
Grant Applications for Community Foundation Now Being Accepted
By Hilary Canty, OICF Executive Director The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is now accepting applications for the 2013 competitive grants program. Trustee Coleen O’Brien will chair the grants committee, whose members include both OICF
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Has Talent Succeeds Because of Lots of Support
Orcas Has Talent Jr. and Auditions were both A HUGE SUCCESS! On behalf of Orcas Island Prevention Coalition and Point Blank Leadership group we would like to thank everyone who helped to make Orcas Has
Orcas High School Music Students Stand Out at Regional Contest
Band and Strings Groups’ Performances Judged “Highest level of artistry” By Kristen Wilson for the Music Advocacy Group (MAG) The results are in! And we have some great news and some not-so-great news. The
The Week on Orcas: Building up to Orcas Has Talent!
Tuesday, February 5 SJC3, Community Conversations, 6–9 p.m., Orcas Fire Hall. The discussions in each session will take place in small groups with each group discussing the issues and reporting out the ideas discussed and
Dr. Jim Litch to Present Mind-Body Health Program
Thursday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. in the Community Church in Eastsound Dr. Jim Litch, formerly with the Orcas Medical Center, will present a program to the Cancer Support Group on the Mind-Body Connection –
Our New Neighbors: Pacific White-Sided Dolphins
Pacific white-sided dolphin. Photo courtesy of Erin Ashe Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall in Eastsound Pacific White-Sided Dolphins, also known as “Lags,” a shortened form of their scientific
New Youth Conservation Corps Makes Summer Plans
The 2013 Orcas Youth Conservation Corps is meeting on Monday, February 11 and Monday, March 11, at the Funhouse Commons. Come from 5:30pm-6:30pm to the loft area. A simple potluck is offered. Join our Outdoor
Letter to the Editor: Rowing Club’s Polar Bear Plunge a Great Success
Thank you for the support at the Polar Bear Plunge! The Polar Bear Plunge was a great success this year and a lot of fun. Especially after getting out of the water and warming up!
New Seating Arrives at The Grange
from Doug Bechtel Newfound comfort awaits audiences at The Grange. Actors Theater of Orcas Island (ATOI) is excited to announce that new seats have finally arrived and are being installed this week at
