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.”
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State Dept. of Licensing Issues Emergency Rule
-- from the Washington State Dept. of Licensing -- Washington residents who apply for a standard driver license, instruction permit and ID card will no longer be asked to provide their place of birth as
Enchanted Rock Cabaret: Music, Dance, Nonsense and Creativity
-- by Margie Doyle -- Enchanted Rock brings Teatro Titikookoo to the Seaview the first weekend in February What the heck is Teatro Titikookoo and where is the Enchanted Rock? Conceived and Directed
Letter to Editor | We Want Our Forever Here
-- from Madie Murray -- I was having lunch with a friend and, of course, we were discussing the Hospital District Initiative. She asked me about my thoughts on the district. She wasn’t the first,
Senior Center Shares Results From “Building a Vital Future” Survey
-- from Lynnette Wood -- Whether you call them senior citizens, “geriactives” or golden agers, the demographic trends are clear. According to State of Washington data, San Juan County already has more than twice the
Remembrance: Warren Miller, Orcas Neighbor
-- by Paul Kamin -- Warren Miller, third from left, leads youngsters in individual achievement Orcas Islander Warren Miller passed away on Jan 24th. Warren was a special friend to many of his
Ferry Service Resumes with Adjustments
Service continues on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes with several schedule adjustments. The following departures are scheduled for the remainder of the day. Please note that these sailing times are approximations, and customers are advised
Friday Harbor Tow Boat Company Wins National Award
-- from Boat Owners Association of The United States -- TowBoatUS Friday Harbor owner Capt. Deb Fritz; receives national award from BoatUS Vice President Jerry Cardarelli (credit: BoatUS) A local small business that
Tax Help at Orcas Senior Center
-- from Jim Biddick -- Jim Biddick (Lions Club) and John Carl (Kiwanis Club) will be available to assist with taxes at the Orcas Senior Center on Wednesday February 7 through April 11 from 9
Ferries Snafu as Result of Vehicle Crash
-- from Washington State Ferries(WSF) -- UPDATE: 1:22 p.m., January 25 Thursday, January 25, 2018 02:22 PM Ana/SJs - UPDATE - Anacortes/San Juan Island Service Resumes Service on the Anacortes/San Juan Island routes resumes with
Car Crashes into Water at Anacortes Terminal
UPDATE: Thursday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. The Anacortes terminal has been cleared to reopen, and vessels are now traveling eastbound to the terminal. Upon arrival in Anacortes: • The M/V Samish will be the
Legendary Warren Miller Passes
-- by Ron Judd for the SeattleTimes.com -- Warren Miller, "Freedom Found" Warren A. Miller, the pioneering snow-sports filmmaker whose infectious zeal for the “pure freedom” associated with skiing, snowboarding and other pursuits
Business Spotlight: 376 Tech Solves Everyday Tech and Privacy Problems
-- by Margie Doyle -- Dave Johnson and Lisa Steckley at work at 376 Tech, Service and Support, On-Site or Remote, Call 376-TECH A 2017 Christmas-New Year’s joke/complaint runs something like this: "I
Legislative Action Alert: Support Oil Transport Safety
-- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juan Islands -- Graphic courtesy of Friends of the San Juans. Feature graphic from Homer (Alaska) Historical Museum, extrapolating from the 11 million gallon
Water Rate Restructuring: Conservation Rewarded
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Eastsound Water Users Association presented its proposed water rate structure to residential users on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The proposal comes after months of weekly meetings among Board members Joe
Free Pruning Workshop at Dancing Seeds Farm
Sunday, Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on San Juan Island -- from Glenn Hendrick for San Juan Grange -- Do you have fruit trees or an interest in them? Would you like
Awards, Fun, Food and Entertainment at OIHM Dinner
--from the Orcas Historical Museums -- Nancy and Tony Ayer and Bruce Culver: generous supporters of OIHM It was another successful Orcas Island Historical Museums Annual Members Dinner on Saturday, January 20th at
