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
SJC Fair Now Accepting Applications for Vendors
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Have you or your business ever considered participating in the San Juan County Fair? Reach residents from all over San Juan County and tourists at the largest event in the County---become
NAS Whidbey SAR MEDEVACs Two Patients from Orcas
-- from Michael Welding for NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted Medical Evacuations (MEDEVAC) for two separate patients from Orcas Island February 12. The
Island Women Conquer the Elements
-- by Lin McNulty -- The recent snow and ice influx did not dissuade a couple of local Orcas women from doing their jobs, as they were captured on "film" by Cathy Ellis. Local show
San Juan County Superior Court Implements Pilot Drug Court
-- from Jane Severin for San Juan County Superior Court -- In response to interest from the legal community, in the winter of 2018, San Juan County Superior Court Judge Kathryn Loring convened a working group to
Food Bank Volunteers Braved the Storm(s) to Distribute Food
-- from Susan McBain for Orcas Food Bank -- The Orcas Food Bank board thanks its heroic manager, Jeannie Doty, and friends for opening the Food Bank during regular hours on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Jeannie
Kiwanis Will Welcome Hospital District Speaker
Wednesday, February 20, 12:30 p.m., Community Church Annex -- from Velma Doty for Kiwanis -- You are invited to have a bowl of soup with the Kiwanians at their meeting and hear their speaker on
No School Again for Wednesday
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Due to inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, all OISD schools locate on Orcas Island will be closed Wednesday, February 13 and all school events are cancelled.
Cancellation: Community Dinner
-- from Thomas Roosma -- Because of the snowy weather and roads, the February 12, Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School has been cancelled. We hope to see all of you for our March Community
Cancellation: Open Mic at the Grange
-- from Mandy Troxel -- Open Mic at the Grange Cancelled: Due to the winter weather, the Orcas Grange Open Mic has been cancelled for February. Stay cozy, learn some new songs (or dance or
Food Bank Open Tuesday Despite Weather
--from Madie Murray -- The Food Bank is open today 12:30 to 2 p.m., today fully stocked and ready to happily serve its clients as usual. We think many clients may think it isn't because of
Orcas Band Students Venture Out for a Night at the Opera
-- from Sharon Ho for Music Advocacy Group -- Orcas High School Band students enjoyed an unforgettable night at the opera on January 26. A dozen excited student musicians, accompanied by Band Director Darren Dix and parent chaperones,
Comp Plan: How Does San Juan County Define “Quality of Life”?
--by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Preamble of the Vision Statement to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan reads as follows: “WE THE PEOPLE, citizens of San Juan County, value our healthy natural
Guest Column: Thanks to Neighbors for Cigars in the Snow
-- from Harry Patton -- Harry Patton, surrounded by Christmas Presences from the Orcas Christian School in 2015 Family and friends,Just to let you know that Dad is ready for hellish Storm 2. Chris and
Winter Weather’s Impact on Water Lines
-- from Paul Kamin, Eastsound Water -- This week Eastsound Water has had dozens of call from folks with frozen pipes. It’s been several years since we’ve had these types of temperatures. Historically the water system
County Prepares Workshops for Comp Plan Update
-- from Adam Zack, Planner III, Department of San Juan Community Development -- The varied perspectives from the Comp Plan workshops [held between September and November 2018] at Lopez, Orcas, San Juan, Shaw and Waldron
No School Monday
-- from Eric Webb, Superintendent of Orcas Island School District -- Due to inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, all OISD schools located on Orcas Island will be closed Monday, February 11, and all school
