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
Letter to Editor | Art Lange Will Serve Us Well
-- from Steven Jung -- I write to support the candidacy of Art Lange for Commissioner of the proposed Orcas Island Public Hospital District. Having known and worked with Art for over 15 years, I
Council Schedules Public Hearing on Vacation Rental Code Amendment
Tuesday, March 13, 9:15 a.m., Council Hearing Room -- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council has scheduled a hearing on potential amendments to the San Juan County vacation rental regulations. The public
It’s An Art for Fun Paint pARTy
Friday, March 16, 5:45 - 8 p.m., San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Debbie Pigman for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Our next "Art for Fun, a paint pARTy!" is March
School Board Sets Conservative Enrollment Numbers
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Orcas Island School District set a conservative enrollment number of 730 students for the 2018-19 school year at its monthly board meeting on Thursday, March 1. The full board
Guest Column: Choosing
-- by Joe Symons -- The Comprehensive Plan is the roadmap for the future of this set of islands we call home. Many may reasonably and appropriately imagine that the vision crafted by fellow residents
Literary Arts at Orcas Center this April
-- from the Visual Arts Committee for Orcas Center -- Art of the Book exhibit at Orcas Center as part of LitFest may feature work by Siouxy Duncan The Orcas Center is excited
Dr. Vincent Shu on Role of Nutrition in Prevention and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet at the Community Church Fireside Room on March 15 at 5 p.m. Our guest speaker, Dr. Vincent Shu, will discuss the role of nutrition
Come to the School Garden for Seed Swap
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Orcas School Garden -- from Ashley Randall -- Everyone is welcome to gather in the public school garden on Saturday, March 10 for a community seed swap.
Guest Column: Bills to Protect from Oil Spills and Farmed Fish Spills
-- by Stephanie Buffum, Friends of the San Juans, Executive Director -- The passage of SB 6269 marks another critical step forward to increase Washington state oil transportation safety. Similarly, the phase out Atlantic salmon
Ranker: Busy, Productive Legislative Session
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker (D-40, Orcas Island) -- With Democrats controlling both the Senate and House for the first time in five years, the Legislature finished on time and passed a budget plan that
PHD Candidates Town Hall Scheduled
Wednesday, March 14, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Alison Shaw for Coalition for Orcas Health Care -- The Coalition for Orcas Health Care is pleased to announce its fifth Town Hall
Billy Elliot – The Musical Live at Orcas Center
March 15-18 and 22-25, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The Orcas Center is proud to present Billy Elliot – The Musical beginning on March 15. The award winning
Property Tax Relief Bill Passes Senate, Goes to State House
-- from Washington Senate Democrats -- [On Wednesday, March 7] Senate Democrats passed Senate Bill 6614 to reduce property taxes by nearly $400 million. The state’s revenues are healthy, and middle class families deserve a
Letter to the Editor: Bangs on Required Financial Assistance
by Bill Bangs, Orcas PHD Commissioner Candidate A number of people have, quite properly, raised the question of what an Orcas Public Hospital District (PHD) would do to ensure care for all islanders, including the
Transcripts of Public Hospital Commissioner Candidates Available
-- from JoEllen Moldoff for COHC -- The Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC) has posted a transcript of the Candidates for PHD Commissioners' statements, and the Q & A from the Town Hall meeting
Dance/Movement Workshops Today — Performance Thursday Night
Three workshops still open today Meditation Movement class at Emmanuel Parish Hall this morning. Afternoon workshops still open Today Wednesday, March 7 the Utah Repertory Dance Theatre will conduct three more dance/movement classes
