Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Change A-coming to Fern Street Extension Parcels
-- by Margie Doyle -- One lot down, two to go as the Fern Street "Extension" parcels are developed by business and government The look of "downtown Eastsound" is changing at the three
Naturalists Notebook No. 8: Oystercatcher Blues
-- by Russel Barsh -- Privacy please! Nesting Oystercatchers need an undisturbed nest-nursery The Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is one of the most charming residents of Indian Island. With its somber black feathers,
“The Handmade Garden” at the Garden Club
Wednesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center -- from Jan Jacobson -- Come hear Lorene Edwards Forkner share her passion for the Handmade Garden! Lorene will focus on the
Recognize, Celebrate, and Honor During EMS Week
May 18-24, 2014 is 40th Annual EMS Week -- from Pat Ayers -- In 1973, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate Emergency Medical Services, its practitioners and the important work they do responding
Funhouse Commons Appoints New Director
-- from Mary Wachter -- The Board of Directors of the Funhouse Commons is excited to announce that it has appointed Krista Bouchey as Executive Director. Since last August, Krista has served as the Interim
Actors Theater Announces Auditions
Sunday, May 25, 2 p.m., and Thursday, May 29, 7 p.m., The Grange -- from Doug Bechtel -- We have scheduled auditions for our upcoming play "Love Song" by John Kolvenbach. "Love Song" will be
The Library Looks at Books and Beyond
An interview with JoEllen Moldoff -- by Margie Doyle -- Lots and lots and lots of books --- but wait! Should there be more? where? Yes, it's a beautiful building with a proud
Town Hall Comes to Orcas This Tuesday
Additional Afternoon Sessions on Orcas Recycling Services and Repeal of Flow Control Ordinance -- by Margie Doyle -- Rick Hughes, at left, leads Orcas Town Hall last year. To Rick's right are County Auditor Milene
Time to Celebrate: OPAL is 25!
Saturday, May 17, Noon, OPAL Commons -- from Judy Whiting -- Saturday, May 17, islanders are invited to celebrate with OPAL supporters, visiting dignitaries and OPAL homeowners, apartment tenants and staff at a barbecue picnic,
Orcas Family Health Adds New Practitioners
-- from Aaimee Johnson -- Orcas Family Health Center, the island’s community clinic, is expanding their clinical services with the addition of a part-time physician and part-time psychologist according to medical director, David Shinstrom, M.D.
Local LWV Gives Annual Report
The following " Year in Review" report was given by League of Women Voters of the San Juans President Diane Martindale at its meeting on Monday, May 12: This year our League tackled major issues-separation
New Scenic Byway ‘Wayshowing’ Signs Being Posted
-- from Deborah Hopkins Buchanan, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Many of the scenic byway signs are now up on Orcas! Those that need separate posts are a bit delayed; SJC Public Works’ goal
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time to Stream Live
Thursday, May 22, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Following its smash-hit live broadcast in 2012, the National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to
Orcas Boy Choir Invites All to Recital
Saturday, May 17 at 3 pm at the Community Church --from Mary WillAllen, Director, Orcas Boy Choir -- The Orcas Boy Choir in performance at the Moran Mansion, Rosario Resort, November 2013 Orcas
Editorial: Another Reason I Love My Island
-- by Lin McNulty -- I had not planned on writing an Editorial today, but a juxtaposition of events re-warmed my heart about my beloved island. Earlier today I watched a video in which a
Discounted Aviation Fuel Coming to Eastsound
-- from Tony Simpson, Airport Manager -- The Orcas Airport in Eastsound and Aeronautical Services Incorporated of Friday Harbor have concluded an agreement to lower the price of aviation fuel sold at the airport for
