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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Sewer District Moves Ahead into New Year of Accomplishments
By Margie Doyle (Updated from original post of Jan. 6, 2013 with input from Roy Light, ESWD Superintendent, and Sue Kimple, ESWD Office Manager) Carl Yurdin, current Chair of the Eastsound Sewer and Water District,
Guest Column: Lawsuit Update and Funds Request from Property Rights Group
From the Citizen’s Alliance for Property Rights, San Juan Chapter (CAPR) On October 12, 2012 a lawsuit was filed against San Juan County for violations of Washington State’s Open Public Meetings Act (“OPMA”). The complaint
Sunshine Welcomes the Weekend!
Friday, January 11, 2013 Karaoke! The Lower Tavern at 9 p.m. Kevin Long Live at Doe Bay. Live acoustic show, 7 p.m. More Info: www.kevinlongmusic.com. Please call 376.8059 for reservations! Saturday, January 12, 2013 Ski
Barnes, Kafka, and Coetzee: Literature with Fadem Class
Richard Fadem will offer a literature class Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning on February 28 for 4-5 weeks, at the Orcas Senior Center. The class will discuss Julian Barnes' The Sense of an
Rosario’s Festival of Trees Winners Announced
Orcas Animal Protection Society wins first prize in Rosario's "Festival of Trees" Rosario Resort & Spa’s Festival of Trees raised funding for ten local non-profit organizations. Through the purchase of voting tickets the
Photographer Robert Dash Adds his “Voice” to Coal Port Protests
Robert Dash's composite picture of a state ferry and a bulk carrier underway in the Salish Sea By Margie Doyle Robert Dash, Orcas island photographer and teacher, has been involved in OrcasNOCOALition efforts
Letter to the Editor: Council Candidates Offer Alternatives
The upcoming Council election has candidates from each district who give voters a welcome alternative to the prior Council’s approach to governing. Brian McClerren from Lopez, Bob Jarman and Marc Forlenza from San Juan and
Council Candidates Election Forum this Wednesday on Orcas
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans, Orcas Sub-unit will host a County Council Candidates' Forum on Wednesday, January 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. The forum will
Orcas Christian School Hosts Community Asian Dinner
Tuesday, January 15, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.at the Orcas Christian School The first of three Community Dinners at Orcas Christian School is fast approaching -- a free, all-you-can-eat Asian meal will be served to all
New Series of T’ai Chi Chih Classes to Begin
A new series of T'ai Chi Chih classes with Joan Roulac will start on Jan.. 15 at the Heartwood House, 70 Langell Lane in Eastsound. T'ai Chi Chih is a series of 19 flowing movements
Preysz Sworn in as Assistant Fire & Rescue Chief
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Mik Preysz and Chief Kevin O'Brien at Preysz's swearing-in on Jan. 8, 2013 At the monthly meeting of the Orcas Fire and Rescue District Commissioners, Miklos
Weight Watchers Gets the Go-Ahead on Orcas
The Information Session of Weight Watchers held on January 5 resulted in Weight Watchers International approving a weekly meeting on Orcas Island. The Territory Manager from Burlington was very impressed with the number of people
Orcas Fire and Rescue Seeks Public Input at Town Hall Today
Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall By Kevin O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO, Orcas Fire and Rescue (Originally posted Dec. 30, 2012) One of the most critical issues Orcas Island Fire and
Eastsound Planners Advise County on Development and Streetscape Plans
Open House follows regular meeting this Thursday afternoon, Jan. 10, beginning at 4 p.m. in Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning Review Committee, an advisory committee serving the San Juan County Council, meets monthly to
Loudin’s Art in Lieutenant Governor’s Office
"Lift Off" by Frank Loudin Anyone who might happen to visit the Lieutenant Governor’s office in Olympia in the next three months will be surprised to see some familiar art on the walls.
Writer’s Roundtable: Blaze of Brilliance
Saturday, January 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library Facilitator Sandora Hedrich, Creative Power Coach, will facilitate this Saturday's Writer's Roundtable, titled ""A Blaze of Brilliance, Sparking Creativity, Clarity & Inspiration." JoEllen
