Here’s a thought…
“Reality whistles a different tune underwater.”
TOM ROBBINS
Rock Island Pitches Fiber Optics to Eastsound Business Core
-- by Margie Doyle -- Dan Burke, Rock Island Communication's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, announced to Eastsound Property owners a plan earlier this month, "to bring fiber optic Internet to downtown Eastsound...to get better connectivity to your buildings and to your tenants." In the email announcement, Burke wrote
Guest Column: Primaries and Caucuses in 2016
-- from F. Milene Henley, Auditor, San Juan County -- - The first in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. San Juan County Auditor, F. Milene Henley
Kindlings WinterFest 2016: The Legacy of C.S Lewis
Friday, March 4 - Sunday, March 6, Orcas Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith -- This March, Kindlings WinterFest will present lecturer Reverend Earl Palmer on the topic, “The Legacy of C.S. Lewis: A friend for your spiritual, intellectual and creative journey.” “WinterFest is a lecture series designed to explore ideas
County Fair Wants You On Stage
-- from Ashley King -- Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, the San Juan County Fair is now accepting applications from local artists and performers for the 2016 Fair! The Fair is proud to feature all types of performances...from acappella groups to dance troupes--do you have a hidden talent you'd
Hearts and Hands Receives United Way Grant
-- from Didier Gincig, Coordinator, Hearts and Hands -- As the coordinator of Hearts and Hands, I was thrilled when our grant application with United Way of San Juan County was approved. Our ability to coordinate volunteers with seniors and individuals with disabilities is possible due to community donations and grants
Next Council Meeting February 22
-- from Ingrid R. Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk -- Feb 22, 2016 - Monday SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL MONDAY MEETING Feb 22, 2016 - Monday - 9:00 AM Location: Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA Description: The Council will be holding a continued public hearing on the
MaurineTalksBooks: Black Lives Matter
-- from Maurine Barnett, MaurineTalksBooks.com -- Growing up in a small, WASPy town, I had no idea of what slavery was, and what black lives were like until I read Uncle Tom’s Cabin in sixth grade. It had a profound impact on me, and I began to support the civil rights movement
Ferry Alert: Samish Down, Downsizing Till Further Notice
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Monday, February 15, 2016 Ana/SJs – Prepare for Downsizing Starting Monday, 2/15 Due to necessary repairs, the Samish is out of service until further notice. The Kitsap will replace the Samish beginning Monday, Feb. 15, downsizing the route from a 144-car vessel to a
Sports Report: Viking Men Defeat Concrete, Face LaConner
-- by Ed Sutton -- Saturday, the Orcas Island Men's basketball team traveled to Sedro Wooley, following the Lady Vikings who had played the previous day in the first round of the 2016 State playoffs. The men's team faced Concrete in a "loser-out" contest. Coach Cory Wiscomb had his team
What Do You Want to Know? ORS Publishes a “FAQ”
-- from Pete Moe -- Three years ago, on Tuesday February 9, 2013 a massive fire consumed The Exchange. In memory of that event, the Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) board has decided to update the community on the progress of the rebuild. “We have been collecting questions from the community for
DVSAS to Offer “Restorative Parenting” Group
Monday nights, 6-8 p.m., February 22-April 4, Call for Sign-up -- from Eve Batchelder, DVSAS -- Winter can be a challenging time to be on the island, especially the post-holiday “blah”—when darkness, cold, and low energy can create rising tensions or disconnect in any relationship, including within our families, between partners and
Sheriff’s Report: February 3 – 9, 2016
February 3, 2016 16-000515 Traffic Stop 07:57:35 02/03/16 On the morning of 2-3-2015, I stopped a vehicle in the Park Street school zone for Speeding. Infraction was issued for speeding in the school zone. 16-000526 Traffic Stop 13:42:22 02/03/16 On the afternoon of 02-03-2016, this Deputy stopped a vehicle for
Lady Vikings Score a Win Over Darrington, 47-39
-- by Ed Sutton -- The Orcas High School Lady Vikings basketball team rebounded from a playoff setback against Friday Harbor to defeat the Darrington Loggers yesterday by a final score of 47-39. The team had traveled to a neutral site at the Sedro Woolley High School for a late afternoon
Letter to Editor: Orcas Center Production Amazing
-- from Juliana Schallhorn and Philip Keene -- On Thursday, January 29, we were fortunate to find ourselves at the performance of Deborah Sparks' production of The Transylvania Express'O. Wow!! What an amazing evening featuring so many of Orcas Island's talented performers in this work conceived and directed by Deborah
Montessori Students Warm the Heart
-- by Margie Doyle -- The kids at Montessori warm up winter with their annual tea Orcas Montessori School hosted its annual Mid-winter Valentine Tea last week, entertaining parents, siblings and other guests with songs, conducted by Guide Tom Rubottom. With many a shout-out to the audience, the
Sheriff’s Office: $2,500 Reward for Suspect in Threat Incidents
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On February 9, 2016, Deputies from the Sheriff's Office were called to investigate a home invasion to an Orcas residence during the early morning hours. The unknown male suspect entered the home and woke up the sleeping victim. The suspect was wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt,
