Here’s a thought…
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
School Projects Continue Apace
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- In an effort to keep our community informed of the progress of the current construction projects, I will record a short update on each Friday of the week’s activities. Below is a link to the next report in the series.
Willie Thomas Remembered
-- by Joe Murphy -- Willie Thomas, by one of his Orcas Middle School students in 2010. When I first truly encountered Willie Thomas, he was standing naked in front of the sauna at the Orcas Athletic Center, potbellied, slight white goatee, “Who let Colonel Sanders loose,” I wondered and
EPRC Schedules 3-hour Meeting to Address Ongoing Agenda
Thursday, March 7, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock for Department of Community Development -- Eastsound Plan Review Committee will meet from 3 - 6 p.m. on Thursday to address the following agenda items: 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions3:10 pm Additions or Agenda modifications3:15 pm
Sheriff’s Report | February 20 – 26, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, February 20, 201919-001282 Wanted Person 10:29:43 02/20/19 A Deputy arrested an individual for an active felony warrant in Friday Harbor. The person was booked in jail and subsequently posted bail and was released pending a new court date. Report made. 19-001284
Disaster Preparedness for Small Business
Tuesday, March 26, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management and Economic Development Council are teaming up to present a training on Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses. This concise class will provide basic information about the
What Were Those Surprise, Planned Power Outages Last Night?
--by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- We usually know when OPALCO is planning a power outage, and we normally get plenty of advance notice. The first notification usually comes in the form of widely-visible alerts to local media. Last night, however, many received a recorded phone message from OPALCO as
Rescheduled: Protect What You Love -a Presentation & Discussion about Southern Resident Orcas
UPDATED ARTICLE Thursday, March 14, Noon - 1:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Janet Alderton, for Friends of the San Juans -- Friends of the San Juans will explore the plight of the Southern Resident orcas and engage the community in actions that can help their recovery. Orcas Island – Thursday, March
Join the Chorus at ‘100 Musicians! 1 Great Cause!’ Benefit Concert for School Music
Sunday, March 3, 3 p.m., Orcas High School Gym -- from Sharon Ho for Music Advocacy Group -- “Whatever language people speak, they understand you when you play music.” - Moose Kinsey, Middle School Strings “Music brings a lot of joy.” - Phaedra Osborn, High School Band “I like the
A-OK Garage Sale Extends Take-in Days
-- from Jane Heisinger for Art for Orcas Kids -- Art for Orcas Kids (A-OK) will be holding its Second Annual Garage Sale on Saturday, March 16, in the public school cafeteria. A*OK has been able to extend our in-take days to Wednesday, March 6 and Friday, March 8. Also,
SAFE San Juans is Co-op Community Hero for March
-- from Luann Pamatian for SAFE San Juans -- Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program is upon us! All March shoppers at the Co-op will have an opportunity to support SAFE San Juans through Register Round Up, and on 3 % Thursday which is March 21st Orcas Food Co-op’s Community
Musician Will Perform on Grange Stage and Shaw Island in San Juans Debut
Saturday, March 30, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- For the very first time, Internationally acclaimed pianist Radoslav Lorkovic (www.radoslavlorkovic.com) will be performing in the San Juans. Rad has toured with Odetta, Greg Brown, Jimmy LeFave, Ronny Cox, Ellis Paul, and Shawn Mullins (to name a few). Prepare
Grants Available to Conserve Working Farms, Forests and to Build Boating Amenities
-- from State Recreation and Conservation Office -- The state Recreation and Conservation Office is accepting grant applications now in three different programs: 1) to conserve working farms; 2) to conserve working forests; and 3) to build facilities for large boats. “As Washington’s population continues to grow, the pressure increases
Add To Your Personal Library at Upcoming Book Sale
Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Dave Kosiur for Orcas Island Library -- Rake in some great book bargains at the Friends of the Orcas Island Public Library Winter Book Sale, March 9 at the Orcas Island School Cafeteria, 557 School Rd., Eastsound. The
Orcas Road Improvements Project to Begin in March
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- San Juan County Public Works is pleased to announce that Razz Construction has been awarded the contract for construction of the Orcas Road Improvements Project, and KBA will provide inspection services. Construction is slated to begin in mid to
Upcoming Meeting of the Minds Topic: The Study of the Circle
Wednesday, March 6, 1 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Bradford Hanson-Smith will lecture on the use of paper folding to understand mathematical function on Wednesday, March 6 at 1 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Paper folding demonstrates that the circle reveals principles
Book Review: We Will Win the Day
-- a book review by David Turnoy -- Having been a sports fan throughout my life, I never before fully realized the connection between sports and the Civil Rights Movement. That has been changed due to my reading of the newly released We Will Win the Day: The Civil Rights Movement,
