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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NAS Whidbey Island SAR Medically Evacuates Friday Harbor Resident
-- from Michael Welding, NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a late night Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Sunday, December 27, 2015, from the San Juan Islands.
Alderton Appointed to Governor’s Pipeline Committee
-- by Margie Doyle -- Janet Alderton of Deer Harbor has been appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to the Citizens' Committee on Pipeline Safety. Janet Alderton The Committee meets about every two months
It’s Not Your Grandma’s Weight Watchers Anymore
Monday, Jan. 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Funhouse -- by Carol Kulminski-- Weight Watchers has knocked it out of the park with their new "Beyond the Scale" program for sustainable weight loss!
Artsmith’s Writer Island Coming in February
Register now and apply for scholarships for "Dive Deep with Ana Maria Spagna & Melissa Hart" -- from Jill Johnson for Artsmith -- Does your current writing project need time, guidance, and inspiration for you
OPALCO Electric Bills to Increase by 5% in January
Line item to fund Energy Assistance Program -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Beginning in January, our electric bills will go up 5% and there will be a couple of new line items. The
Jazzin’ with the Classics for Christmas
Monday, Dec. 28 at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Jeffrey Cohan brings vocalist, vibes, pianist and flutist to "Jazzin' with the Classics" on Dec. 28 What do
Forecast Indicates Cold Weather; Local Shelter to be Open
This Wed, Thurs, and Fri, arrive 6-9 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Janine Heimerich Armstrong -- NOAA forecasts 28, 36, and 25 degree nights this Wed, Thurs, and Fri so the shelter will
People’s Choice Awards Announced at Islands Museum of Art
--from Diane Martindale for Islands Museum of Art -- (Click through to see slideshow of artists and work) [metaslider id=40609] Congratulations to the five winners of San Juan Islands Museum of Art’s 2015 People’s Choice
A Poem for the Solstice
-- by Domenic Verbano -- Soul-Stance: Dead of winter, Least of light. In these times we see ourselves laid bare, in dreariness, we behold our light filled chalice; so dim, so thin, nearly empty? How
Matthew Laslo’s New Magic Show for the Holidays
--by Margie Doyle -- Matthew Laslo Matthew Laslo’s introduces "Magic Now," a new magic show for the holidays on Dec. 26th & 27th at 7:30pm at Sea View Theatre. Matthew, 15, is a
Orcas Angels Bring Computer Hardware
-- by Ed Sutton -- Orcas Angels combine with schools to help graduating seniors acquire Tech for Success Within the Orcas Island community, there are several service groups that regularly reach out to neighbors
Guest Opinion: We’ve Been Climbing the Wrong Wall
-- by Joe Symons -- When I recently wrote to a colleague “if America is really going to face the future, it will require of its citizens knowledge of conservation ecology, mythology and story telling/
Count Changed Ferry Schedule into Holiday Plans
-- from Elizabeth Kosa, Chief of Staff, WSDOT/Ferries Division -- From left to right: WSDOT Chief Financial Officer Amy Arnis and Secretary Peterson are treated to an engine room tour by Chief Engineer Mike
Guest Column: Unclear Language Obscures Pipeline/SMP Update
-- from Janet Alderton -- Dear Councilors Stephens, Jarman, and Hughes, I do not understand why one is not allowed to comment on the changes made to: https://sanjuanco.com/CDP/docs/SMP/2015-08-26_PC_Staff_and_CC_SMP_Draft-GPs_No6_final_edit_pn_and_cm_reviewed.pdf This document is found at San Juan
Larsen Hails Environmental And Clean Energy Wins In Spending Bill
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller, Rep. Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted in favor of a bipartisan spending bill that makes major investments in the environment and clean energy, as well as other investments
OPALCO Mailing Checks for Capital Credits
-- from OPALCO.com -- Were you a member of OPALCO in 1990? If so, you may be among the 4,343 people who will get a check from OPALCO later this month as capital credits are
