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“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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Counterfeit Money Circulates in Eastsound
San Juan County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Steve Vierthaler reported to the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce: In the past week we have gotten a fake $50 bill at a local merchant. It was done by
Sasha Hagen Entertains Seniors
Sasha Hagen, violinist, played Christmas Carols for Orcas Seniors at the Senior Center luncheon on Friday, Dec. 18. Hagen is a student of Matthew Olson. He was accompanied by Mary Poletti on the
Now Online: Upgraded Polaris Mapping/GIS Application, New Data
By Stan Matthews County Communication Program Manager The San Juan County Public Works Departmen announced on Wednesday, Dec. 15 the deployment of the Polaris Property Search Internet Mapping Application. The Polaris Property Search is
Salsa Dance Lessons on Fridays Starting Tonight
Salsa Dance Lessons will be held on Friday nights at Orcas Spa and Athletics. Lessons will be held tonight, Friday, Dec. 18 and resume on Friday January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th! Drop-in's, singles and
Special School Meeting on Friday to Set Bond and Levy Measures
Updated Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. A special meeting will be held on Friday, Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m. in the School Library to finalize the paperwork required to proceed with the $35 million
Spirit of Christmas Concert with Martin Lund Dec. 23
Contributed by Donna Laslo "This I must do, that is, play great Christmas songs for a time of year that is never-ending, a time of giving, of sharing of one's gifts, talents and
The Practice of Poetry: Reading, Conversation, Writing
For the first three Tuesdays in January and February, JoEllen Moldoff will coordinate a class for poets, from beginners to experienced, who want to learn more about the craft of poetry and to write new
"A Christmas Carol" for the FunHouse Plays at Orcas Center
Updated Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. The cast and crew for the farewell performances of A Christmas Carol opened this years' run of the play on Wednesday, Dec. 16. As promised, Jim Bredouw,
San Juan County Changes Health Insurance Carriers
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County is notifying health care providers that as of January 1, 2010, the County is changing insurance carriers for the health insurance provided by the County
County's Response to Affordable Housing Petition: All Requirements Met
In a pre-hearing brief prepared by San Juan County responding to [intlink id=”hearings-board-to-review-campbells-housing-element-petition-today-in-eastsound” type=”post”]John Campbell’s petition[/intlink], (see previous story), County attorneys cite instances of case law setting precedents for their arguments, state statutes and
Allan Spaulding Battling Cancer — Fund Established at Islanders Bank
Allan Spaulding is battling a rare type of cancer. This has put a tremendous financial strain on his family. Friends have established an account at a local bank for those who would like to contribute. Donations
Basic Food Assistance Applications at Library on Wednesday
A representative from the Lopez Island Family Resource Center will be at the Orcas public library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Those who need assistance filling out the basic food
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Family Literacy Month Help
Family Literacy Month We would like to thank everyone who helped make Family Literacy Month on Orcas a huge success. Because of your collaboration, more than 50 families participated in and benefited from fun educational
No Recalled Vaccine in San Juan County
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health and Community Services (HCS) Director John Manning confirmed this morning that no H1N1 vaccine involved in a non‑safety related recall had been shipped to
Ferry system recommends starting reservation system in San Juans
WSF has recommended that a reservation system on the San Juans’ route be implemented as early as 2012. Previously, 2015 had been considered the earliest possible start date for a reservation system on
Letter to the Editor: Let Your Voice Be Heard on Bond Measure
You may already know that the school district plans to put a bond proposal on the February ballot. As of now, the bond proposal is currently estimated to cost about $25 million, with the funds
