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
Sheriff’s Report | December 14 – 20, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 23-009500 Domestic Dispute or Assault 13:52:54 12/14/23 San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a domestic. An individual was arrested and booked for
As the Paradigm Shifts | The re-enchantment of our inner-Santa
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| At this time of year, we are celebrating the presence of miracles. We are celebrating the coming of the light. We are celebrating the potentiality for
Letter to Editor | Should we take the ferry situation into our own hands?
||| FROM THE SEATTLE TIMES ||| POSTED AT REQUEST OF THE COMMUNITY WATER TAXI ||| The sorry shape of the Washington State Ferries fleet increasingly leaves riders stranded. The crisis belongs to those state officials who
Hundreds of islanders turn out for Winter Solstice Parade
||| FROM HILARY CANTY ||| Hundreds of friends and neighbors joined in the Winter Solstice Parade Thursday night. Invited to ‘Be the Light’, Orcasonians showed up with hand made luminarias, bedazzled with string lights, some
In case you didn’t know, holiday ferry travel will be busy; plan accordingly
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Customers traveling for the two upcoming holidays should plan for busy sailings and stay up to date on the latest schedules online. Many routes will be operating holiday schedules on Christmas (Monday,
Welcome to our newly elected Health Commissioners
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| We are honored to welcome our newly elected commissioners, Mark Salierno and Chelsie Guilford, to the board of the Orcas Island Health Care District. You can read
WSF will be holding a new series of virtual community meetings next year
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| SAVE THE DATE! We’re hosting a series of virtual community meetings on 1/17 and 1/18. WSF staff will answer questions and give updates on what’s happening at the Washington
Free course for caregivers coming up in 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County and Northwest Regional Council are offering a free six-week course for unpaid family caregivers of San Juan County. This course, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, is an
Ring in the holidays with RADIANCE concert of early American music at Community Church
||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for ORCAS COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| Get ready to experience the heartwarming sounds of early American music as RADIANCE, the renowned Seattle-based vocal ensemble, returns to Orcas Island Community Church for their
Take action by December 22nd for a healthy Salish Sea
||| FROM FRIENDS OF THE SAN JUANS ||| Please join us in seeking to prevent additional big-oil vessel traffic that would pose a threat to endangered Southern Resident killer whales. Don’t let the holidays distract
New Shark Reef sanctuary toilets open to the public
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Parks, Recreation, and Fair Department is pleased to announce the opening of new restroom facilities at Shark Reef Sanctuary on Lopez Island. This upgrade provides
Jazzin’ with the Classics for Christmas returns to Emmanuel
||| FROM JEFFREY COHAN for SALISH SEA EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL ||| Music at Emmanuel presents Jazzin' with the Classics for Christmas WHAT: Jazzin' with the Classics for Christmas WHEN: Saturday, December
Remove dams to fight the climate crisis
Ten reasons bringing down these barriers are key for mitigation and adaptation. ||| FROM HIGH COUNTRY NEWS ||| POSTED AT REQUEST OF ORCASONIAN READER As the climate crisis escalates, a huge amount of attention and
The Velocity of Autumn soon to be auditioning at ATOI
Audition dates are Friday, December 29th and Saturday December 30th at 7 PM at the Grange, performance dates will be mid-March ||| FROM AAIMEE JOHNSON for ACTORS THEATER OF ORCAS ||| The Velocity of Autumn
Montessori still has wreaths for sale — at a reduced price
||| FROM URSULA PAMATIAN for ORAS MONTESSORI SCHOOL ||| Hurry! Orcas Montessori school is currently hosting a FLASH SALE on our delightful holiday wreaths. We haven't reached our target yet and we still have a
Rubstello stepping down as WSF Assistant Secretary
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Patty Rubstello As we bid farewell to 2023 and I reflect on a remarkable and challenge filled year, I'm filled with gratitude to be
