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“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
Medical Evacuation: Re-Defined and Clarified
(Reprinted upon request from November 1, 2013) – by Lin McNulty – UPDATED: November 1, 1 p.m. Since the October 14 Orcas Issues piece on medical evacuation services available on Orcas, things have changed a
If It’s Spring, It Must Be the Shakespeare Fest
-- by Margie Doyle -- "The Plays of William Shakespeare" by Sir John Gilbert, 1849 Orcas Island's signature shoulder-season event, the third annual Shakespeare Festival, comes to us next week. The four-day event,
OCS Honor Student List
-- from Sandi Harris -- Several OCS students in grades 9-12 reached great academic success at the end of Semester 1. The high school of 33 students at OCS is made up of 12 Freshmen,
Guest Opinion: Need for Both Helicopter and Fixed Wing Evacuation
-- from Chris Martin Executive Director, Airlift Northwest Jim Cole Chief, San Juan Island EMS and MedEvac Michael Sullivan, M.D. Medical Program Director, San Juan County EMS and Trauma Council Nancy Steiger PeaceHealth NW Network
Remembering Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: It Could Happen Here
Orcas Events: Saturday March 15, Episcopal Parish Hall at 12:30 p.m. & Sunday, March 23, Senior Center at 3 p.m. -- from Janet Alderton -- March 24, 2014 is the 25th Anniversary of the Exxon
Volunteer Grant Evaluators Sought for Outdoor Facilities
-- from Susan Zemek for The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office -- The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is looking for volunteers to evaluate grant applications and help decide where the next
Eastsound Planning Considers Solutions to Madrona Point Closure
-- by Margie Doyle -- (Correction, March 14: the San Juan County Land Bank was NOT involved in the maintenance and use agreement for Madrona Point, as had been previously stated. The following article has
Calling All Artists: Arts Council Website Up
-- from Emily Reed -- Artists and art lovers of San Juan County: The San Juan County Arts Council website is up and ready and all we need is you! If you're an artist in
Guest Editorial: Kinder Morgan Pipeline Project Threatens Our Waters
A new threat to Salish Sea health -- by Michael Riordan -- Hardly two years after we learned about the proposed Gateway Pacific coal terminal at Cherry Point, the San Juan Islands are facing yet
Chief O’Brien Reports to the Community
Anda Remembered, Incident Reports and Notable Alarms, Levy information, Ayers hired, and Goals -- from Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- January 1, 2014 through February 28, 2014 Orcas Island
Swap Meet Saturday!
-- from Susan Malins -- Swap your heart away this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall It's a happening! A re-use celebration! Big spring Swap meet coming up
The Birders Are Out: Come to San Juan!
-- from Barbara Jensen, President, San Juan Islands Audubon -- Join San Juan Islands Audubon on Saturday, March 15th for a field trip on SJ Island. New birders are welcome. Spring is here, the hummingbirds
Letter to the Editor: Orcas is Great for Kids and Families
Cupid was busy on Valentine's Day! I wanted to express gratitude to our Orcas Island community for all the great things our residents do for kids and their families. It has been even
Editorial: Our Ancestors, Our Children, Our Waters, Our World
-- by Margie Doyle -- The momentum of historic change never ceases to amaze me: how quickly some things change, like the internet influence in our lives; and how suddenly, after fighting to emerge, slowly
OPALCO Board Acts to Protect Member Voting Rights
-- from Suzanne Olson -- The OPALCO Board voted unanimously to ensure that all co-op members would be granted a vote and a voice in electing and retaining board members. The co-op model relies on
Senate Democrats Blame Republicans for Failure of Oil Safety Bills
-- from the Washington State Senate Democrats -- Senate Democrats on Monday expressed frustration and disappointment in the lack of action on legislation to reduce risks posed by the sharp increase in oil transported by
