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 | Yes for Bond and Levy
-- from Hilary Canty -- I hope you will join me to vote Yes for both the bond and levy for the school district. Investing in our schools is a solid investment in the future
EDC Offers “Get Paid” Workshop
Thursday, November 9, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Heritage Bank -- from Victoria Compton for San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Success in getting paid is critical to any business. When an entrepreneur’s business is not
Worried About Opioid Addiction?
Saturday, Oct. 28, at 1 pm. at Orcas Fire Hall -- from Dr. Vincent Shu -- Dr. Vincent Shu Vincent Shu, MD, will address the opioid painkiller epidemic in his presentation "Early Usage
Passing the Torch: Brian Moss Leads Community Church
(Introducing a series of interviews with new community leaders) --by Margie Doyle-- Brian and Stephanie Moss In June, Orcas Island Community Church named Rev. Brian Moss as Senior Pastor. Moss and his family
Salmonberry School to Host Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, October 28, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Laura Black for Salmonberry School -- Salmonberry School is pleased to announce the return of our annual Fall Festival and Potluck on Saturday, October
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Rescues Injured Hiker at Deception Pass
-- from Mike Welding, for NAS Whidbey --- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued an injured hiker at Deception Pass State Park in Anacortes, Washington, on Saturday,
School Board Will Meet Tomorrow
Thursday, October 26, 5 p.m., School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- Orcas School Board will convene a regularly-scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 26, 5 p.m., in the School Library. Items on the agenda
The Addams Family – The Musical Opens at Orcas Center Tonight!
Opens Thursday, October 26 - 31, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Joey Gonzalez in "The Addams Family" as Gomez Beginning October 26, Orcas Center will feature
Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy Holds Orcas Kickoff Meeting
-- by Susan McBain -- The Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy, a statewide organization with chapters throughout Washington, held its Orcas kickoff meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall on Oct. 21. The purpose was
Letter to Editor | Let’s See More Visuals on Comp Plan Build Out
-- from Jim Jonassen -- While the update of the County’s Comprehensive Plan is underway one of the most needed and informative set of graphics is not yet available. That would be a set of
Orcas Center Announces Box Office Manager Opportunity
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center has an exciting job opportunity available for someone who loves the arts and people. The Box Office Manager / Volunteer Coordinator is the face and
Letter to Editor | Vote: This Vital Election is Not a Snoozer
-- from Joe Thoron -- In our house, ballots arrive in the mail and then quickly get buried under other papers, library books, and unfinished homework. The current election might feel like a snoozer, but
County Dems Pen Health Care Resolution Open Letter
David Turnoy Chair, San Juan County Democrats PO Box 95 Eastsound, WA 98245 Oct. 20, 2017 Dear (Senator Murray, Senator Cantwell, Congressman Larsen, or Party Chair Podlodowski): We hope this letter finds you well and
Letter to Editor | Investing in the Future
-- from Leah Cardinell -- I am writing this letter, first and foremost, as an appreciative alumnus of Orcas Island School District. As a little kid, I was always proud to tell people where I
EDC Looking to Hire Program Coordinator
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- San Juan Economic Development Council announced a position vacancy for a Program Coordinator to coordinate the development, scheduling, marketing, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of EDC programs,
Dreams: Worry or Wonder?
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Anxiety is a response to life without control. It also is the response to dreams and imaginings within which we lack control. Worrying is a form of dreaming, isn’t it?
