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
State Asks You to Check Trees for Invasive Pests in August
-- from State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office -- The Washington Invasive Species Council and a consortium of agencies and universities are asking residents to check trees and swimming pools in their yards for
OPALCO’s 2017 Submarine Cable Project: Steps Taken to Avoid Outages
-- by Susan McBain -- OPALCO’s project to finish replacing its 1977 submarine cable between San Juan and Lopez Island is nearing completion. The new cable being laid in September—almost 2.6 miles of it—will be
Hot Weather a Threat to Your Pet’s Life
--- from Ron Krebs, Sheriff -- The upcoming weather forecast is predicting higher than normal temperatures in the Puget Sound area. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone not to leave your
Kiwanis, Lions Clubs Will Host Local Blood Drive
Thursday, August 10, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jim Biddick for Lions Club/Kiwanis Club -- While blood collections usually go down by about 15-20 percent during summer with schools and
Upcoming Watercolor Classes With Caroline Buchanan
August 7 - 11 and 14-18, On Location -- from Caroline Buchanan -- Watercolor artist and instructor, Caroline Buchanan, will be teaching three different watercolor classes on Orcas in August. The first two are based
Almost Classical & Friends to Perform at the Green
Sunday, August 6, 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Ed Wilson -- Lisa Carter, Paris Wilson and Emy Carter of Almost Classical Popular local artists Lisa Carter, Emy Carter and Paris
It’s World Breastfeeding Week
-- from San Juan County Communications -- World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from August 1-7 in a global initiative to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. San Juan County Health & Community Services joins
Free Tai Chi Chuan Classes on Village Green
Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Village Green -- from Thomas McDonough -- Now on Wednesday evenings starting at 6 p.m., there is a free Tai Chi Chuan class at the Village Green. Classes are Mondays at 9 a.m. at the Odd Fellows
Rep. Larsen: Own It, Mr. President
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- “Let Obamacare fail…we’ll just let Obamacare fail. We’re not going to own it I’m not going to own it. I can tell you the Republicans are not going
Guest Column: Changes at the Community Church
-- from Pastor Dick Staub -- Orcas Island Community Church Pastors Dick Staub and Brian Moss Despite recent health setbacks for Pastor Dick Staub, great things are happening at the community church! For
Peace Island Medical Center to Offer Well-child Checks and Sports Physicals
Wednesday, August 7 - Friday August 25, Call for appointment -- from Hilary Andrade for PeaceHealth -- To ensure students get a healthy start to their school year, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is offering
The Whale Museum Readies Final Summer Pod Nod
Friday, August 25, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m., The Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The final Pod Nod overnight marine adventure at The Whale Museum is on Friday, August 25.
School Board Grapples with Budget Issues
-- by Ayn Gailey -- The regular School Board Meeting held on Thursday, July 27 covered diverse ground to help school staff prepare for the upcoming school year and pass an Orcas Island School District
What The New Exchange Wants (And Doesn’t Want) From Your Storage Unit
-- from Pete Moe for Orcas Recycling Services -- Back in the good old days. Photo by Ron Glassett With the new Exchange reuse facility on schedule to open this fall, Orcas Recycling
Letter to the Editor: Rental Housing at Risk Due to Legislature’s Failure to Adopt Capital Budget
-- from Lisa Byers, Executive Director, OPAL Community Land Trust -- The Washington State legislature adjourned last week without adopting a capital budget. There is no timeline for the legislature to reconvene. That means there
From Tomorrow On, Always Dial Ten Digits
-- from Washington State Ferries -- [Previous story on Orcas Issues] Please be advised that starting Saturday, July 29, callers in the 360, 206, 425 and 253 area codes will be required to dial the area
