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
Lawsuit Challenges County’s Essential Public Facilities Ordinance
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On Wednesday, April 14, the Friends of the San Juans petitioned the Western Growth Management Hearings board to invalidate San Juan County’s “Upland Essential Public Facilities” Ordinance, adopted
Winnie Adams to Step In for Roger Crosby at OPALCO — Annual Meeting on May 1
On Thursday, April 15th, the OPALCO Board of Directors accepted Roger Crosby’s resignation from the board with great appreciation and gratitude for his twenty-two years of service. Winnie Adams was appointed by the
The Art of the Journey with the Historical Museum
Contributed by Andrea Cohen As part of its program of special events to be held in conjunction with Journey Stories, this summer’s special exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution, The Orcas Island Historical Museum is organizing
“Gypsy” – Huge Orcas Cast Delivers Great Story of Larger-Than-Life Stage Mother
A compelling story, catchy songs, energetic kids, glitzy costumes, clever dances and the ultimate pushy stage mom all add up to Center Stage ENTERTAINMENT in capital letters as the Orcas Center prepares the
Open House for Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Parks, Public Works, the Land Bank and The Trust for Public Land will host open houses on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands to share
League of Women Voters Subunit to Meet on Orcas this coming Monday
Contributed by Marian O'Brien On Monday, April 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, a meeting of the Orcas Island subunit of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will
Proposed Summer Ferry Schedule — Your Comments are Sought
Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, recently wrote to Chamber members: The folks at Washington State Ferries are putting the finishing touches on the upcoming summer ferry schedule for the San
Orcas 6th-graders Lead the Way to Celebrate the Earth Next Week, April 19-23
The Orcas Island Elementary Schools 6th-grade leadership class, taught by Mandy Randolph, has planned daily events in celebration of Earth Week on Orcas Island. On Monday, April 19, the school will observe "Minimal
Letter to the Editor: Join Crossroads Conversation on Unconscious Mental Habits this Sunday
Do you think you know your own mind? Do you believe that your judgments, decisions and beliefs are products of your conscious, rational thought processes? Do you realize that everyone has unconscious biases? Dr. Anthony Greenwald
Healing Arts Center Fundraiser Offers Discounted Services This Weekend
Contributed by The Healing Arts Center The Healing Arts Center invites the community to its biannual Healing Arts Fair on Saturday and Sunday, April 17 & 18, 2010. This fundraiser allows clients to take advantage
Senator Ranker Reports on Budget, Jobs & Revenue
By Senator Kevin Ranker Continued from April 13 The Budget The budget that we passed Monday [April 12] is a balanced solution to the fiscal imbalance that we were dealt by the global financial crisis.
Letter to the Editor: Mail Census Forms by April 16
Dear Friends: This is Tim Thomsen, Partnership Assistant for the US Census, with an important reminder to please fill out and mail back your 2010 Census questionnaire today if you haven't done so already. Households
Guest Opinion: How Much Science Do We Really Need?
By Jonathan White and Joe Gaydos While driving home from a recent storm water workshop, a friend asked, “Is run-off from my small property really making its way to the ocean and causing damage? My
OPAL holds Wild Rose Meadow Phase II Open House & Annual Meeting on April 17
The first homebuyer in Phase II of OPAL Community Land Trust’s Wild Rose Meadow neighborhood will purchase his newly constructed home this month. Then, each month through October, another family or two will
Rehab Green: Historic Preservation, Weatherization & Sustainable Rehabilitation
There is still time to sign up for the Saturday, April 17th Rehab Green seminar being held at the Grange Hall on San Juan Island. The workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5
Ranker Reports Laws Affecting 40th District as Legislative Session Ends
Contributed by State Senator Kevin Ranker In January I arrived in Olympia for our 2010 session. It didn't take long to see that what we already knew was a daunting task — balancing our $2.8
