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
It’s Been Count ‘Em, Don’t Hunt ‘Em for 116 Years
Saturday, January 2, 2016 -- from Barbara Jensen -- The San Juan Islands Christmas Bird Count is a couple weeks away so now is the time to join the count in your area. The CBC is
Letter to the Editor: Gifts Today Can Help Moran and All State Parks
-- from Jackie Daigle for the Friends of Moran State Park -- Friends of Moran State Park would like to encourage you take a look at the twelve amazing non-profit organizations requesting your help this
After Nearly 30 Years, Bob Myhr Retires from OPALCO Board
-- from Suzanne Olson, Updated Dec. 18 -- OPALCO Board Member Bob Myhr will retire at the end of the year. Myhr is currently serving as Vice President and represents District 3 (Lopez, Decatur, Center
Play in Alumni Basketball Games
-- from Kim Ihlenfeldt-- Orcas Island Alumni Basketball and OIHS Varsity basketball players are participating in an annual tournament to support the Orcas Island Booster Club. The games begin Saturday, Dec. 26th at 4:30 in
Preservation Trust, County Land Bank Join to Save Zylstra Lake
Local conservation partnership steps in to raise $2.5 million to acquire San Juan Island Lake Zylstra Lake from the air -- from the San Juan Preservation Trust -- Acting swiftly to thwart a
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Helping to Get Big Money Out of Politics
-- by David Turnoy -- It looks like we've made it onto the state ballot. I am referring to I-735, the proposed initiative that would overturn the Supreme Court case of Citizens United so that
County Council Approves Eastsound Subarea Plan
-- by Margie Doyle -- On Tuesday, Dec. 15, the San Juan County Council voted to approve the Eastsound Subarea Plan update, and to move it into the San Juan County Uniform Development Code (UDC).
Another New Baby in J Pod
-- from the Center for Whale Research -- New whale in J pod. Photo by Dave Eliffrit Another new Baby in J Pod!! Designated J54 – sex unknown. Mother is J28, a twenty-two
Funhouse Seeks Mentors
-- from Rebecca DeMeritt -- The Funhouse Commons is actively seeking caring people, teens or adults, for traditional one-on-one mentoring. The Funhouse also welcomes “skill” mentors for children or teens, “group” mentors for small class skill-building, and
Montessori Has a Wreath for Your Home
-- from Teresa Chocano -- Orcas Montessori School's 21st annual wreath sale is in full swing. Thank you to everyone who has supported our school by purchasing wreaths! We still have many wreaths awaiting good homes. All
Letter to the Editor: Salmonberry Thanks Artisans Faire
-- from the Salmonberry School Board of Directors -- The Salmonberry School would like to extend a Warm and Heartfelt "Thank-you" for the very generous donation from this years Artisan Faire vendors. As we continue
Give Blood with the Lions Club
Thursday, Dec. 17 from Noon - 6 pm, Eastsound Fire Hall --from Leif for Lions Club -- This coming Thursday, Orcas Island will help provide about 16% of the 800 Units of blood needed just
OCS Holiday Music Concert at Random Howse
Saturday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Random Howse -- from Beth Smith for OCS -- Orcas Christian School students prepare for Saturday concert at Random Howse In March, high school students from
Shoreline Master Plan Discussion and Decision Pushed Into 2016
Public Comments Accepted at Dec. 15 Public Hearing -- by Margie Doyle -- At the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on Thursday, Dec. 3, County Councilman Rick Hughes announced the postponement of the Shoreline
Sharon Abreu to Lead Songs in “Healing of the Nations” Service
-- from Sharon Abreu -- This Wednesday, Dec. 16 on Lopez, Sharon Abreu will be leading the songs for the "Healing of the Nations" service at Center Church, 312 David Bay Road at 5 pm.
Guest Opinion: Shoreline Regulations Must Be Clear and Enforceable
-- from Janet Alderton -- Dear Councilors Stephens, Jarman, and Hughes, Please adopt fair and effective regulations. To be effective, our county regulations must be clear and enforceable. Complex regulations are both unfair and unenforceable.
