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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San Juan County Tops Washington County Health Rankings
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager County health rankings based on information reported by State and County Health Departments rate San Juan County best in the state based on more than two dozen sets
Letter to the Editor: A Clear Example of What's Wrong with the Sign Ordinance
Today I decided to eat an early dinner at Mai-Lan’s Café. I’d wanted to eat there for a few months, but because her restaurant is in Oddfellows Hall basement, I kept forgetting, due to
Flower Power Fundraiser for Farm to Cafeteria
Contributed by Madie Murray Everything from upside-down tomatoes to double-petal Sarah Bernhardt peonies, or deer-resistant double-bloom daffodils to brightly colored Mignon dahlias for your patio pots are offered to everyone who purchases them
Chair Yoga Class Offered at the Senior Center in March
In November, Sara Dailey-Smith came back from a training at Duke Integrative Medicine at Durham N.C. where she participated in a special training in Yoga For Seniors. Although she has been teaching seniors
Council Adopts Resolution to Seek “Best Available Science” for Critical Areas Ordinance
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council adopted a resolution Tuesday, Feb. 16 to seek public participation and hire consultants to identify scientific research to use in the state-mandated process
Farm Internship Bill Advances through Legislature
A Washington State Senate bill co-sponsored by State Senator Kevin Ranker, would allow internships for aspiring farmers – providing firsthand experience in their future line of work. The bill has now moved forward to consideration
Shinstrom Nominated for Public Service Award
Contributed by Karen Key Speck Congratulations to Orcas Island family physician Dr. David Shinstrom who has been nominated for the 2010 Washington State Jefferson Awards for Public Service. Initiated in 1972 to create
A Weekend of Stories, Seeds, Plays & Improv — & the Friends Book Sale Too!
Friday, February 19 Antoinette Botsford tells Haitian Stories at the Senior Center at 12:15, right after the lunch to encourage donations for Rosedanie Cadet’s Haitian project. “Though I have never been there, the Haitian stories
Crewfeast 2010, a "Fun-Raiser" on March 6
"Crewfeast" is the new name of Orcas Island Rowing Club's annual banquet. The banquet on March 6 is a fund raiser but it's more a celebration for the club, says organizer Martin Taylor
Global Dance Party at Orcas Center
Orcas Center, in cooperation with Seattle Theatre Group, presents two performances of a highly entertaining and energetic dance concert featuring more than 60 teen performers on Saturday, February 27. Global Dance Party is
What is Jump Time 2012? Find out Feb. 26
Contributed by Samara Shaw Join Shantparv Rolloff, Herlwyn Lutz, Marshal Bliss, Dustin Fox, and Samara Shaw for a panel discussion on the meaning and significance of these times leading up to 2012. We are at
Orcas Rowing Club Celebrates Annual Banquet at Camp Four Winds
The Orcas Island Rowing Club will hold its annual banquet celebration at Camp Four Winds Lodge on March 6, beginning at 6 p.m. Event organizers promise "No auctions, just good food,good company and good fun."
Off-Islanders Totally Improvised Theatre Comes to Doe Bay on Saturdays, Feb. 20 & 27
"The Off-Islanders" will come to the Doe Bay Yoga Studio, on the campus of the Doe Bay Resort, for two shows only, on Feb. 20 and 27. The troupe features improvisers from Seattle,
Planning Commission to Continue Wireless Hearing to March 5
Oral testimony will not be heard at Feb. 19 meeting By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On February 19, the San Juan County Planning Commission will formally open the public hearing on personal Wireless
Southern Teaches Energy Management 101
Nancy Southern, Energetic Life Coach and Master Social Worker, will teach an all-day class on “Tapping In to Peace and Happiness During Times of Change and Transformation” on Saturday, March 6. A discount is offered
Friends of the Library to Hold Winter Book Sale Next Saturday
Wonder if we'll see Puxatawny Phil at The Friends of the Orcas Island Library Winter Book Sale that heralds the coming of spring? The annual winter sale will be this Saturday, Sat. Feb. 20, at
