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
Unitarian Universalist Service on “Honoring Our Children”
By Susan McBain The January 27 service of the Orcas Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will be “Honoring Our Children,” presented by Suzanne Olson and her special guests. OIUUF meets at 11 a.m. on the second and
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Brings Fresh Approach
I first met Greg Ayers in early December when I responded to his Letter to the Editor, inviting locals to meet with him as he considered running for County Council. Never one to turn away
In a Word: Stellar!
A Review by Lin McNulty Tom Fiscus as Galileo Galilei, the Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution. "The Life of Galileo," a play by
Guest Opinion: Is CAO Update an EcoDog?
By Royce Meyerott The majority of islanders who I know are honest, thoughtful, and very community oriented. All really care about the pristine islands that we inhabit and would do almost anything to preserve them
Guest Column: Almost 100,000 Comments Ask for Broad Look at Coal Export Terminal
From the Friends of the San Juans Voices from across the county, state, and country have weighed in on the “cradle to grave” impacts of coal export. The public comment period for the Gateway
Coal Terminal Series: The Players Involved
By Floyd McKay From Crosscut.com “The long and winding road . . . that leads to your door.” Paul McCartney’s road could scarcely be longer and more twisted than the process that rolls forth next
United Way Awards $91,000 to County Non-profits
In January, 2013, United Way of San Juan County awarded more than $91,000 to 20 non-profit agencies in the county. The grants support 28 programs on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan islands. According to Candace
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Demonstrates Ability to Work with Others
I am very concerned about the difficulty Orcas will have electing the person of our choice for County Council. If Orcas voters do not come out VERY strong for a single candidate, the Lopez and
Grace McCune’s New CD Comes with a Party!
Grace McCune's new CD release party is Feb. 2 Grace McCune announces the release of her latest CD, "From the Direct Box of the Soul." A concert will take place on Saturday February
Letter to the Editor: Planned Community Conversations Ill-advised
(Note: At the January 8, 2013 and December 18, 2012 County Council meetings, Interim County Manager Bob Jean presented memos regarding the proposed schedule and budget for a series of Community Conversations to be
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Has Best Approach to Government
Dear Editor, We have 3 candidates from Orcas running for County Council. Which one has a better method to run government? Of the 3, Greg Ayers has, by far, the best approach. His methods are
Candidates Forum for Kids at The Funhouse Commons
From the Funhouse Commons Why ask the candidates for county council about the CAO, or the role of the new county manager – when you ask them what kind of pizza they like? Or what’s
Ben Booth Again Offers Master’s License Classes
Ben Booth, Seaman's Master's License Instructor Ben Booth, owner of Orcas Island Sailing, will again offer his class enabling experienced sea-men and -women to obtain their official Coast Guard Master's License. (A prerequisite
A Gratifying Year-end for the Food Bank
Salmonberry School kids parade their large store of collected goods to the Food Bank. By Madie Murray Realizing hard times were not over for many of our Island families, the food bank board
Letter to the Editor: Jarman Understands Issues and Getting Things Done
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Bob Jarman is a good choice for our Families and our Future. We endorse Bob and hope you will as well. We have known Bob since we first came to the
Mulcahy Reports on County’s Solid Waste Program
Frank Mulcahy San Juan County Public Works Director I'd like to let you know of some recent developments in the County's Solid Waste Transition. First, I'd like to introduce Ms. Sam Gibboney as our new
