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
Letter to the Editor: Vandermay Resigns from Boosters Board
From and on behalf of the Orcas Island Booster Club: At the last meeting of the Orcas Island Booster Club, we accepted the resignation of Vicki Vandermay from our board. Normally replacing a board member
Letter to the Editor: Fire Levy Faces Facts
-- by Michael Coughlin -- While some of the questions about OIFR spending are mystifying, there are some black and white facts about this vote that even nit-pickers cannot sustain. Unless I am wrong, the
Cornelius Responds to Jarman’s Letter
-- from Randy Cornelius -- Dear Editor, I was surprised and disappointed to see that you published Bob Jarman’s letter to OPALCO of March 16, 2014. I am writing to set the record straight. First,
ORS/The Exchange Completes Site Master Plan: Rebuild Begins!
-- from Orcas Recycling Service (ORS/The Exchange) -- Orcas Transfer Station site, cleared for improvements and a new Exchange! If you’ve been past the Orcas Transfer Station lately you probably noticed something: A
Help the School Board Choose New Superintendent
-- from the Orcas Island School Board -- [On] March 18th, the School Board voted to invite three candidates to interview for the position of Superintendent. The candidates are: Russell Pickett (WA), Jane Babcock (IOWA),
Letter to the Editor: Support the OIFR Levy
-- by Anita Castle -- On a rainy day in October, 2012 I received fast, professional medical assistance from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services! If my responders hadn’t responded as promptly
Editorial: How Long Does It Take?
-- by Lin McNulty -- It's time, I believe, to reach a definitive, community-wide, agreed-upon answer (at least by a majority) to put a vital, ongoing question to rest. The preponderance of those of us
Wild Songs and Surprises at the Odd Fellows
– An Evening with Judith-Kate Friedman Sunday, March 23, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, Doors open at 6:30 p.m. -- from Sharon Abreu -- Judith Kate Friedman, photo by
Ferries’ Chief Moseley Leaves “Difficult Job”
-- by John Stang of Crosscut.com -- It will likely take two months or more for a replacement to be found for David Moseley as director of Washington State Ferries. His resignation, announced quietely earlier
UUF: The Power of Song
Sunday, March 23, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship presents "The Power of Song in Intergenerational Community" with Judith-Kate Friedman. Sunday, March 23rd, 11:30 am at
Passing Strange: Crossroads’ Lecture Explores Race in Performance
Friday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. Discussion to follow -- by Margie Doyle -- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Othello in the 2007 Donmar production. Photograph: Robbie Jack/Corbis The Crossroad's lecture "Othello
Celebrate Life of John Barnes on Saturday!
Saturday, March 22, 1-4 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from River Malcolm -- A celebration of the life of John Barnes will be held 1-4pm Saturday March 22 in the Odd Fellows Hall, Eastsound. The formal
Tennis, Anyone?
Wednesday, March 26, 12 p.m., Parks & Recreation Office -- from Mariah Miller -- Tennis season is drawing near and now is the time for interested players, parents, community members and school coaches to take
Shakespeare: Early Spring Night’s Dream
-- from Kristen Wilson -- WOW! This is exactly the kind of night that makes me so happy and proud to be an Orcas Islander. What an amazing job EVERYONE did. As an audience member
West Sound Lumber Company Asks for Your Help
-- by Eleanor Hoague -- If you use lumber or wood products from West Sound Lumber Company, or know Jack and Jan Helsell, you probably know how hard they are struggling to keep their sawyer,
Public Workshop on the New Critical Area Regulations
Thursday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Orcas Senior Center -- from San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department -- The San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department will host an
