Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Letter to the Editor: Join to Amend “Corporate Personhood” Laws
From Sharon Abreu Next Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Fire Station in Eastsound from 12:30-2:30 pm, we’ll have the opportunity to get familiar with a Resolution that’s being submitted to our County Council in support of a constitutional amendment stating that corporations are not people and money isn’t speech.
Military Sonar in Use Shortly Before Orca’s Death
A Canadian naval vessel had engaged in sonar training just days before a female orca, who might have bred and helped with L pod's recovery, washed up on the coast. From Crosscut.com and Green Acre Radio By Martha Raskin The death of a female orca off the coast this week
Canine Capers: Adopting a Shelter Dog – Part One
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears like a rabbit. Both dogs have very short legs and were originally found in California
Swamps and Bullfrogs in the Week Ahead
Monday, February 20 Swamplandia with Darvill's Book Group. Discussion of Swamplandia by Karen Russell at 5:30 p.m., hosted by Jean Spalti at Darvill's Bookstore. All are welcome 360-376-2135 Wednesday, February 22 Friends of the San Juans Forum Discussion of complaints and code enforcement, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Odd
Benjamin George Marcin: 1920–2012
Benjamin George Marcin was born on the 25th of December, 1920 in Balbieriskis, Lithuania to Stanley and Anna Marcinkevicius. The family immigrated to Brooklyn, New York in 1922, slipping across the border from Canada. Early in catholic school the nuns clipped his name which his Father accepted gladly.
SJC Land Bank Commission to meet
8:30 a.m. Friday, February 24, Mullis Community Senior Center The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, February 24th at the Craft Room, Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Public comment
Poetry on Lopez with Dorothy Trogdon & Elizabeth Austen
Sunday, February 26, workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lopez Library, reading at 7 p.m. Elizabeth Austen, prize-winning poet from Seattle where she produces poetry-related programming for KUOW an NPR affiliate, will read from her book, “Every Dress a Decision.” She will be joined by Orcas Island poet
Letter to the Editor: Friends of San Juans to Discuss Its Part in Code Enforcement
Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall From Stephanie Buffum Field, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans Over the past couple weeks, you may have seen or heard about a YouTube video about FRIENDS’ role in the enforcement of a code violation on Orcas Island.
KING-FM to Feature Music From Our Chamber Music Festival
February 20 & 22 Music from Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival's upcoming Salon Concert by pianist Jeffrey Kahane on February 27th will be featured on Classical KING-FM 98.1 this week." Northwest Focus," hosted by Sean MacLean, will include two works which are part of Kahane's program on Orcas.
Guest Opinion: County Requirements “A Blizzard of Bureaucratic Nonsense?”
By Terry Gillespie The San Juan Builder’s Association supports good community planning. Our island’s environment, our quality of life, and our community social structure are exceptional. The San Juan Islands are a treasure. The County’s Vision Statement, (the preamble to the County’s GMA-approved Comprehensive Plan), the GMA’s 14 planning elements
Controlling Your Debt Workshop Continues
Tuesday, February 28, 6:30—8 p.m., Orcas Library In a second in a series of financial workshops with Betty Barats you will learn to be mindful of and control your debt, identify the patterns that create it and establish a system to prioritize and accelerate your debt pay-off. We all have
Travelling Light Salutes Eastern European Immigrants
On Screen at Orcas Center continues with National Theatre Live’s Travelling Light on Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. Nicholas Wright's new play Travelling Light is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood's golden age, and stars Tony and
Funhouse Commons “Island Enterprise Lab” Off To a Fast Start
Follow-up Meeting on Saturday, March 3 From Pete Moe, Funhouse Commons Director On January 17, more than 35 individuals representing nearly 30 small businesses or business start-ups met at The Funhouse Commons for the first Island Enterprise Lab gathering. And the first IEL-sponsored event happens March 3 at The Funhouse
When Bullfrogs Sing Opera: A Review
By Margie Doyle At the end of the play, When Bullfrogs Sing Opera, last night, I brushed away a tear before turning to my smiling neighbors. For the performances in Actors Theater of Orcas Island production of the sly, satiric comedy had masterfully revealed ourselves to each other, with great
Ballet & More Dance Class Sessions to Begin
Jean Henigson offers a new series of dance classes, Ballet & More, for Ages 8 – 13 years, from February 20th – March 16th. Classes will be held Mondays and Fridays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Henigson's studio at 18 Golf Estates Road. The fee is $70. For more
Dr. Magda Mische Dies in the Caribbean
Dr. Magda Mische, a longtime Olga resident, died suddenly on Monday, Feb. 13, while on an ocean adventure in the Caribbean. Information about a Celebration of Life honoring her will be forthcoming.
