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
The Big Day Approaches: 12th MAN Gearing Up
-- by Lin McNulty -- GO 'HAWKS! What else is there to say!? Photo: Suzana Roach It was a moment full of sunshine, spread not just by the rays out of the sky,
O’Brien Explains Proposed Fire & Rescue Levy
-- from Kevin O'Brien, Chief, Orcas Fire and Rescue -- On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, the Commissioners of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) unanimously approved resolution 2014-1 which includes the approval of ballot language
Council Chair Wagers Local Treasures on Super Bowl
-- from Stan Matthews -- The Eagle County, Colorado Board of Commissioners is betting beef and beer on the Broncos against San Juan County’s salmon and hard cider bet on the Seahawks. Credit: Randy
Wenatchee High School Music Stars — Mariachi Huenachi!
Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Center -- from Orcas Center -- Mariachi Huenachi returns to Orcas Island next Saturday, Feb. 1 Mariachi Huenachi is a nationally award-winning high school band
Neighborhood Watch in Rosario to “Make It Uncomfortable for Crime”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Call when you see something wrong Rosario area residents are being asked to look out for each other through the formation of a Neighborhood Watch. About three dozen
Benjamin Pollard Wins Spelling Bee
-- by Cara Russell -- The brave spellers following their All-School Spelling Bee competition. Photo: Cara Russell On Tuesday, January 28, 19 student spellers sat nervously on the stage in the Orcas Island
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Friday, February 14, Dr. Triplett's Office Call for appointment -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Friday February 14 for free extractions for our Orcas
CSA Retains New Exec Administrator
-- from Jane Cable -- Kate Hansen Kate Hansen of Orcas Island has been retained as the Executive Administrator for the Common Sense Alliance (CSA). Kate has worked with multiple non-profits on Orcas
Personally Remembering Pete Seeger
-- from Sharon Abreu -- Today I mourn the passing and celebrate the life of Pete Seeger, who left this Earth at the age of 94. If ever there was a life well lived, it
“I Love America” Concert at School
Thursday, January 30, 6:30 p.m., Orcas School Old Gym -- from Kristen Wilson -- More than 120 young Orcas students will lift their voices in songs about America at a concert on Thursday, January 30,
County Parks Announces New Lopez Park Manager
-- from Stan Matthews -- County Parks announces the appointment of David St. George as the new Lopez Island Park Manager. David is a career Wildlife Biologist/Land Manager who has worked for public and private
Reminder: Seahawks Fans Photo-op at 12:12 p.m.
Friday, January 31, 12:12 p.m., Lower Tavern -- by Lin McNulty -- How many Orcas Seahawks fans can you cram into one parking lot? That is the challenge being put out by The Lower Tavern
New to Medicare?
Friday, January 31, 1 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Friday, Jan. 31 in the Public Library -- learn about Medicare -- it's been expanded with Obamacare (ACA) Are you unsure
San Juan Propane Delivers to the Food Bank…And More!
-- by Madie Murray -- The Orcas Island Food Bank would like to extend a huge thanks to Orcas Island San Juan Propane for their community support and spirit in creating a fun and successful
School Board Sets Criteria for Superintendent
--from the Orcas Island School Board -- On January 20th, the School Board met with Rich Parker of McPherson and Jacobson, the firm contracted to assist the Board with its search for a new Superintendent.
Letter to the Editor: All Our Doctors Care for Those in Need
A guest column by Dr. David Shinstrom in the Sounder brought welcome attention to the availability of medical care on Orcas Island for people who cannot afford to pay. We are fortunate that all three
