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
Lori Wilson: August 30, 1957 to June 8, 2018
-- from Antoinette Botsford -- Lori Ann Wilson died peacefully on June 8, 2018 surrounded by loved ones in a flower-filled room at Skagit Valley Hospital. During her last days, many calls and visitors assured
San Juan County Health & Community Services Issues Varicella Health Alert
-- from San Juan Communications -- Three cases of Varicella, or “chicken pox,” have been confirmed in the Orcas Island community. Two of the cases were in children attending schools on Orcas Island. San Juan
Unique History Matinee: Sleeping Beauty and Leonardo da Vinci
Sunday, June 24, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Carol Kulminski-- A little different than the usual Orcas Island Historical Museum History Matinee, this presentation includes the history of spinning and weaving and the
Missing Southern Resident Killer Whale is Presumed Dead
-- from Jane Cogan, Center for Whale Research -- L92 - Photo by Dave Ellifrit, Center for Whale Research On Monday, June 11, more than 50 Southern Resident killer whales returned to inland
School Board Meeting in Special Session
Monday, June 18, 5 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Orcas Island School District -- Orcas Island School District announces the School Board will meet in a special meeting on Monday, June 18, at 5
Health Care Commissioners Are Working Hard
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- After their marathon special meeting the day before, the commissioners of the Orcas Health Care District continued doubling down, adding an extra hour to their regular meeting
In Memoriam | Kurt Thorson
-- from the Family of Kurt Thorson -- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kurt Thorson on June 11th, 2018. Kurt captured the beauty around him with his camera and
Letter to the Editor: Uphold the Constitution
-- by Nick Power -- There has been a lot of ink spilled regarding the sign ordinance and the fact that the County has unquestionably been violating the First Amendment rights of all citizens since
Health Care District Holds Complex Meeting
-- by Leif-- Orcas Island Health Care District Commissioners met Monday June 11 to discuss together with community participants a full slate of issues. The agenda posted June 8 provided the framework. The context of
School Music Wraps Up A Notable Year
-- from Sharon Ho for Music Advocacy Group -- [metaslider id="60585"] The Orcas School music program bids farewell to two graduating seniors this year, a Band percussionist, Liam Griskey-Watson, and Strings violinist, Joanne Mietzner. Both
Solstice Parade Will Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary
Saturday, June 23, 11:30 formation, Haven Road -- from Laura Gibbons -- Scenes from the Orcas Island, WA, Summer Solstice Parade Everyone is invited to celebrate the 20th Annual Summer Solstice Parade on
Guest Opinion: Complete Buildout Scenario Requested as County Considers Docket
-- by Joe Symons -- Re: Hearing on Docket Applications scheduled for 15 June 2018 The docket application is located at: https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/14573/2018-02-27_Introduction_Symons I write to encourage Council to fully support the Docket application that I
Islander Pens New Book, A Pilgrimage in Japan
Friday, June 22, 2 p.m., Darvills -- from Joan Stamm -- In 2012, Joan Stamm and her sister Gwen began a Buddhist journey to the thirty-three temples of Kannon (Guan Yin), an ancient pilgrimage route
Master Gardeners at the Ready for Farmers Market
Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmers Market -- from San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Please come see the Master Gardeners this Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at
Chamber of Commerce Community Parade: Celebrating ‘Retro Orcas’
Saturday, July 7, Noon -- from Lance Evans for Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- “Retro Orcas” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 7 in Eastsound. "The
Funhouse 5K Race Coming Soon
Wednesday, July 4, 9 a.m., Village Green -- from Maureen Moran for Funhouse Commons -- The annual Funhouse Commons 5K race is coming up soon on the 4th of July and we encourage you to
