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
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
Up Next? Possibility of Some Heavy Snow, Sunday Through Tuesday
-- from National Weather Service -- Winter Storm Watch What: Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5inches possible. Where: Portions of Northwest Washington. When: From Sunday afternoon through late Tuesday night. Additional
Three Troubadours Bringing Hootenanny to Orcas Center
Friday, February 15 , 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Tom Rawson -- Three of the Northwest's finest folk troubadours are bringing some hootenanny fun to Orcas Island. Carolyn Cruso will regale you with the
Superintendent to Provide Weekly Update on School Construction Progress
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas School Superintendent -- In an effort to keep our community informed of the progress of the current construction projects, I will record a short update on each Friday of the week’s
Guest Opinion | County Councilors’ Votes Muddy Their Public Reputations
-- from Cindy Wolf -- Last Tuesday [Feb. 5] our representatives threw away a golden chance. The San Juan County Council voted unanimously to appoint a State Senator who was not their constituents' first choice
Superintendent Webb: Public School Will Let Out Friday at 1 p.m.
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas School District -- In anticipation of the snow and wind expected to arrive tomorrow, Orcas Island School District will be letting out tomorrow at 1 p.m., according to Superintendent Eric
Two Girls Offer Thoughts After Attending Orcas Woman’s Coalition Meeting
-- from Trillium Swanson -- Riley Helms and Piper Shaepe, 11-year-old girls, sat down with Funhouse Commons Mentor Program Coordinator Trillium Swanson, to share their thoughts on attending The Orcas Women’s Coalition quarterly meeting in
Wind, Snow, Bitter Cold in the Forecast
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- There's snow and more cold weather in the forecast. This weather pattern is setting up similarly to what the islands last saw in 2008: extended cold,
The Story Behind Mist-Chi-Mas
Sunday, February 10, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Carol Kulminski -- Janet Oakley, has been going to English Camp on San Juan Island since she was hired to write a curriculum for the San
Orcas Students Advance to Regional Spelling Bee
-- from Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Issues reporter -- It was standing room only for the Orcas Island All Schools Spelling Bee on February 5th in the OCS Gym as students from Orcas Island School District
