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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Christian School Hosts Free Mexican Dinner
-- from Anna Vedder for Orcas Christian School -- The next Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School is on Tuesday, February 9, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. This free, all-you-can eat meal will feature Mexican
A*OK Wants to See You at Fidelis Flea Market
Help support art in the public schools -- from David Turnoy -- Please come visit A*OK's table at Fidelis Flea Market (Cupid's Closet) on Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Sound Community
County Council Has Approved Chip Sealing
-- from Islanders Saving Dolphin Bay Road -- As you may have read by now, on Tuesday the Council voted to proceed with the recommendation by Public Works to chip seal Dolphin Bay Road, notwithstanding the
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Monday February 15, Call for Appointment -- from Terri Triplett, Office Mgr. -- Dr. Triplett's office at 445 Madrona St. in Eastsound is reserving Monday February 15 for free tooth extractions for our friends and neighbors
Rock Island Working with T-Mobile to Accelerate Wireless Internet Services
T-Mobile to offer cellular service in San Juan County -- from OPALCO and Rock Island -- Rock Island will deliver on its promise to bring wireless services to both home and business users in San
Visit Shaw Historic Homestead With Your Valentine
Sunday, February 14, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Tharald Historic Homestead on Shaw -- from Boyd Pratt, San Juan County Land Bank -- Share a historical secret with your sweetie this Valentine’s Day! Join Boyd Pratt, architectural historian,
Help Low-Income Households with OPALCO’s Energy Assist Credit and Project PAL
-- from Suzanne Olson, Public Relations Administrator, OPALCO -- Did you notice the new line item on your January bill from OPALCO? All co-op members began paying about 45 cents per month (average residential bill)
Guest Opinion: Local Perspective on Water Issues in Flint
-- from Paul Kamin, General Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) -- It is hard to miss the distressing news of high lead concentrations found in the public water supply in Flint, Michigan. Unfortunately this will
Citizen Volunteers Needed: Land Bank, Anyone?
-- from Tanja Williamson -- The County Council is searching for a San Juan County citizen to fill an upcoming vacancy on the San Juan County Land Bank Commission. District Two position – partial four year
Ranker Notes Passing of Harriet Spanel
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement [on Feb. 2, 2016] on the passing of former Sen. Harriet Spanel, his predecessor as senator representing the 40th Legislative District. “I am extremely saddened to hear
Guest Opinion: How Should We Be Looking at Energy Use and Conservation?
-- by Tom Owens -- OPALCO -- ¨Clean All The Time¨ Energy. Really? Overview OPALCO is now telling us that the energy they provide is ¨clean all the time.¨ This is a very important piece
Eastsound Planning & Review Committee to Focus on Streetscapes
Thursday, Feb. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning & Review Committee (EPRC) agenda for its regular monthly meeting calls for a discussion of the Streetscape Standards with
Letter to Editor: Orcas Island Public Schools M&O Levy – Cast Your Ballots
-- from Eric C. Webb, School Superintendent -- It is time once again to cast our votes on the upcoming replacement Maintenance & Operations Levy for Orcas Island Public Schools. Passage of the levy will provide approximately 25% of
Random Howse Presents: Women Songwriters in the Round
-- from Carolyn Cruso -- WHO: Mandy Troxel, Melody Funk, Madison West, and Carolyn Cruso WHAT: Women Songwriters in the Round WHERE: Random Howse, 365 North Beach Rd., in Eastsound 376-1111 WHEN: Friday, February 12th,
Our Representatives Report: Senate Hearing on Rising Drug Costs Hints at Worse Prices Ahead
Ranker bill would require pharmaceutical companies to make pricing transparent -- from Rick Manugian, Senate Democratic Communications -- It’s been clear for some time that the skyrocketing price of prescription drugs is a major problem
Senior Center Forms Dementia / Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers
Wednesday, February 24, noon-1:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, Senior Services Specialist, Orcas Island Senior Center -- The Orcas Senior Center is pleased to announce the formation of a Dementia/Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group to meet at the Senior
