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
Guest Opinion | Landslide Votes Enough to Run Bond Again
-- from Randall K. Gaylord -- Dear School Board: Please submit the capital facilities bond proposal to the voters again in the next election, without change. Conventional thinking is to make a modification to a proposal
Flotsam & Jetsam | It’s Still Pretty, I Suppose
— a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin — Back in November, when we had that first really good gully-washer of the season, I remember chatting with a couple islanders about the coming winter, and
Ranker on Immigration Rights, Outdoor Preschool, Education
-- from Dave Pringle, Senator Ranker's Office -- The Washington State Senate holds a Pro Forma Session, Jan. 27, 2017. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement [Monday]: Protecting Immigrants' Rights Our
Recount Requested in Orcas Island School Bond Proposition
Friday, March 3, 8:30 a.m., Elections Office -- from San Juan County Communications -- On Monday morning, Feb. 27, the San Juan County Elections Office received an application for a manual recount of the Orcas
Something to Intrigue Everyone at Art Exhibition
-- from Diane Martindale -- The three new exhibitions opening March 4 at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art truly are for everyone who loves working with wood, painters, bookworms, collectors of odd objects
International Women’s Day Comes to Orcas, March 8
-- from Michele Bane -- The Policial Action and Civic Engagement (PACE) Action Team of the Orcas Women's Coalition (OWC) presents a community-wide celebration of women on March 8, 2017, in honor of International Women's Day.
It Might Take Two to Tango, But All Invited to Learn
Monday, March 6, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, Mar. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the
Eastsound Planners Hear from Public Works, Visioners, and Waterfront Developers
Thursday, March 2, 3 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station At its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, following the Approval of Minutes (for February 2017- sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/11497) and public comments, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will
You Can Put Your Faith in That
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- All day long we process and interpret patterns and momentary snapshots of life, in order to make meaning. Tarot cards, astrology, economic forecasting, political unrest, weather patterns, a grumpy barista,
Funhouse Mentor Program Fun, Rewarding
-- from Sarah McKay -- Haley Winchell first heard about the Funhouse Mentor Program through word of mouth, and was immediately intrigued at the prospect of being a mentor. As she explained, “I’ve always wanted
Governor Spotlights Threats to Washington’s Economy and Natural Resources from Invasive Species
-- from Susan Zemek, Office of the Governor -- OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee declared the week of Feb. 26 as Invasive Species Awareness Week in Washington State, noting that invasive species cost the United
Deer Harbor Bridge Almost a Done Deal
-- from John Van Lund -- No newsletter this week. Minor cleanup will take place next week followed by hydroseeding and mailbox installation. A flyer and agenda for the ribbon cutting for 2:00 PM Tuesday
Music in Every Student’s Reach on Orcas
Sunday, March 5, 3 p.m., Old School Gym -- from Sharon Ho for the Music Advocacy Group -- An afternoon of music from the community, for the community, to benefit the school music program
Orcas Center Spamalot Production Gets Ready for Opening Night
Thursday - Saturday, March 16 - 18 & 23 - 25, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center --- by Lin McNulty -- [metaslider id=50318] In what promises to be an irreverent, extraordinarily funny production at Orcas Center,
State Commerce Dept. Awards Grant to Economic Development Council
-- from Victoria Compton -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is pleased to announce the award of a Washington State Department of Commerce Work Start grant for a county-wide Marine Trades Education
Looking For the Bright Side
-- by Lin McNulty -- Anna Bratney sent Orcas Issues this photo of a February rainbow over Eastsound. On Wednesday morning, when parts of the island were socked in, when higher elevations had snow, when
