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
Three Reasons Our School Cafeteria Is So Good
One - Debbie Guilford, two - Bing Mowrey and three - Zach Holley. Every day our public school is open, they put out an average of 190 breakfasts and 270 lunches for our K through 12 public school kids - wiithout fail, cooked from scratch and with a
Imagine Learning on Orcas: Presentation on March 11
Contributed by Samara Shaw Education pioneers Charles Kouns and Stella Humphries invite everyone, of all ages to a thought-provoking presentation and conversation: "How do we educate young people to thrive in a world of possibility?" “The times implore us, our young people implore us to create a fresh seed for
Tax Bills Mailed This Week
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Assessor’s Office has certified the tax levies and levy rates for 2011 taxes. Overall, there was an average increase of 9.1% in rates, primarily due to increases in the state levy and each of the local school levies. San
Ranker Appointed to White House Oceans Committee
From the Senate Democrats Office State Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan, received an appointment to President Obama’s National Ocean Council Governance Coordinating Committee (GCC) on Feb. 22. Ranker is one of 18 members from states, federally-recognized tribes and local governments to be chosen to serve. Ranker will represent coastal and
The Weekend Awaits — Check for Snow & Weather Cancellations
Friday, February 25 "The Curious Savage" presented by the Actors Theater of Orcas Island at the Grange. This charming and funny play tells the story of Ethel Savage (played by Lesley Liddle) who has been committed to a "sanitorium" by her children (played by Ron Herman, Maura O'Neill and John
Winter Book Sale this Saturday
The Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale takes place this Saturday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the public school cafeteria. Thousands of new donations since August will be on sale for very low prices along with CDs and DVDs. This year photographs will
A Great Painting Comes From a Great Photograph
Frank Loudin is one of Orcas Islands most beloved and prolific artists. Although he is most renowned for his beautiful, poignant and sometimes amusing paintings of American life he is also a photographer. He uses the camera to compose most of his paintings. He will be making a presentation to
Ranker’s Puget Sound Corps Bill Expected to Create Jobs
Senate approves Ranker Puget Sound Corps bill From the Senate Democrats office On Feb. 23, the State Senate approved a bill sponsored by Senator Kevin Rankin to create green jobs for youth and veterans seeking work. With passage of Senate Bill 5230, Washington is one step closer to creating the
Gnarly Running, Messy Painting & Animation — Spring Classes at the Funhouse
The Funhouse announces its continuing and new spring classes, starting in March. Some classes are free with Funhouse membership: Adult/Teen Classes Photoshop. Hannah Adams Collier. Learn how to use this top of the line tool to customize and repair your photography or create web and print graphics. Learn to use layers
Orcas Island Council of Churches Shares Soup, Spirit and Service
For more than two years, an ecumenical group of Orcas Island church leaders has been convening to discuss spiritual support and the social and environmental concerns of our community. Bishop Craig Anderson, who has convened the group for monthly lunch meetings, says "We don't just operate in our own spheres,
Snow Delays Housemoving & Airport Closure — Now Until Saturday
Updated Feb. 25 at 9 a.m. By Bea VonTobel, Airport Manager The housemoving through the airport, originally scheduled for 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Thursday, has been changed to Saturday, same time. The airport will be closed from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. local time in order to facilitate a house move down
Ranker Bill Redefines Shoreline Buffers for Residences
Ranker shoreline bill passes key Senate committee From the Senate Democratic Office The Senate Natural Resources & Marine Waters Committee passed legislation Feb. 22 addressing how the state deals with residential units alongside shoreline buffers. Currently, households along shorelines are more often finding themselves subject to policy hindering their ability
Guest Column: Re-think Your Personal Relationship — to Garbage
By Helen Venada, San Juan County Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator These days a lot more of us are thinking about garbage that’s generated on the islands. It’s a good thing we are. This may be the time for each of us to seriously Re-think our personal relationship to our
Letter to the Editor: YMCA Camperships – Thank YOU
What happens at summer camp? Do you remember? Times may have changed, and some of the activities may be different now from when you were a kid, but some things are always true. Kids practice friendship skills, gain self-confidence, and learn to live in community when they spend a week
Snow Postpones Sustainable Orcas Island Meeting Tonight
The monthly Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) meeting for today at 5:30 p.m. has been postponed due to the snow and wind conditions. Phil Heikkinen has said that the meeting may be re-scheduled, or hled off until the March 30 meeting. Sustainable Orcas Island meets the last Wednesday of the month
Ready for Winter’s Snow Again?
From Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management Snow is forecast for the islands on Wednesday. Amounts of 2-6" are predicted, starting to fall mid-day. Forecast info: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew/ Winter Storm Preparedness: www.sanjuandem.net/winter Winter driving tips, courtesy of the WA State Department of Transportation: Clear snow and ice from all windows and
