Here’s a thought…
“We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don’t care for.”
MARIE VON EBNER-ESCHENBACH
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is Smokin’ Hot at Orcas Center
Thursday, February 22, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, broadcast live from London’s Young Vic Theatre streams live to the Orcas Center screen on Thursday, February 22, 7:30 p.m. The New York Times
In Memoriam | Charles Melvin Binford (1927 – 2018)
-- from Susan E. Binford -- Charles Melvin Binford, 90, a long -time resident of Orcas Island, died Saturday, February 17, at his home in Deer Harbor. A beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather (Poppy), friend, colleague, and innkeeper, Charles has a forever place in the hearts of those he
County Seeks New Civic Campus
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Over the years, the County has been looking towards a new Civic Campus to bring specific departments together in an effort to increase efficiencies, reduce operating costs, and provide better service to County residents. A new Campus could also provide increased inside and
Local Churches Will Host Soup Dinners for Lent
February 28, March 7, March 14, March 21 -- from Meredith McKie Griffith for Orcas Community Church -- Community members are invited to join the members of four Orcas Island churches on Wednesday evenings during the season of Lent to pray together, celebrate, and share a soup dinner. The first
Tech Talk: “Just go on line”
“Just go on line” Do you cringe every time the call center person says, "Just go on line?" If I wanted to "go on line," I would not be on the phone! Worse, I know that I will be met with "create an account" once I get to their site.
Guest Column: Protect the Comp Plan Vision Statement
-- by Joe Symons, sent to CompPlanComments@sanjuanco.com -- The following comments are based on the Vision Statement Amendments Draft shown at https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/14382 I have attached a copy of the Vision Statement Draft with highlights; please refer to this document in considering the following comments. I realize the Vision Draft is
Revisit Karl Kruger’s Stand-up Paddleboard Race to Alaska
Saturday, February 24th at 4 p.m. at Orcas Odd Fellows Hall -- from Kimaya Maitreya - Karl Kruger near Salt Spring Island last June on the Race to Alaska Last June, Karl Kruger paddled into SUP history when he became the first person to complete the 750 mile
Letter to the Editor: Facing Violence with More than Hope
-- by Hilary Canty -- It is hard to know how to respond to the increasing violence facing our Nation. The loss of 17 students and teachers is heart breaking and have left many feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. I’d like to think that this could never happen on Orcas and
Coast Guard Auxiliary Offering a Free “Adventures in Boating” Class
Saturday, March 3, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Skagit Valley College, San Juan Center -- from Chuck Dalldorf for Coast Guard Auxiliary -- The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Islands Detachment is offering a free Washington Basic Boater Education Course on San Juan Island. The class will be held on
Letter to the Editor: Clarification of After-hours Care
-- by Tom Eversole -- Madie Murray’s January 26 letter brings a human perspective to cases for and against the proposed hospital district. Thank you, Madie! The 55+ aged people, who “put a burden on the island” are also great contributors to our community in time, treasure and talent. They have
Emergency Weather Shelter Will Open Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
-- from Janine Heimerich -- With cold weather moving in and overnight temperatures forecasted to dip into the 20s, the Orcas Island Severe Weather Shelter will be open Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights (Feb 18, 19, and 20). The Severe Weather Shelter is held in the basement of the Community Church. Doors open at 7:00
Guest Opinion: Consensus Group Formed in Response to Newtown Revisited
-- by Fred Klein -- On the subject of children being gunned down while in school…after getting beyond the immediate grief for those intimately affected, and the sorrow that it’s an apparent on-going condition in our society…I’m increasingly troubled by a sense that I’m becoming desensitized…that school shootings are part
Legislative Update for the Week
-- from the League of Women Voters of Washington (www.lwvwa.org) -- This Week's Alert! If you do nothing else, here is the most important action you can take: Bring Bump Stock Ban ESB 5992 to House Floor Now ESB 5992, known as the Bump Stock Ban, passed out of the
Free Electrical Basics Training Scheduled
Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 6 - April 12, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m., Orcas High School -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in electrical basics this spring, funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Orcas Kiwanis,
Fire Commission Meets on Tuesday
Tuesday, February 20, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire Commission -- Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Barbara Bedell, Amanda Montague, Jim Helminski, Tim Fuller, Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Staff, and the community are scheduled to meet in a regular session on
Barefoot in the Park Performances a Must-See
Continues February 23, 24 and March 2, 3, and 4 -- from Rosie Kuhn -- Whatever you have planned this coming weekend of February 23-24, or the weekend of March 2,3, 4, change your plans and make sure you have a ticket for this really fun and wonderful production of Barefoot in
