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
OPALCO to Accelerate Broadband Expansion
-- from Sharon Kivisto, SanJuanIslander.com -- Thursday, November 21 -- Just like StarTrek's Captain Kirk, the OPALCO Board of Directors set a course and directed staff to make it so. The Board unanimously approved a
Juan Diaz Graduates OHS and Completes the Set!
-- by Cara Russell – Juan Diaz at his graduation on Nov. 24, 2013 Last June, high school senior Juan P. Diaz Alvarez was not eligible to graduate and walk with the rest
School Board to Meet on Tuesday
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, the Orcas Island School District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the School
Guest Column: Fossil Fuel Economy, Climate Change and Energy Inequity
-- by Chom Greacen -- My heart wrenched as I followed the news of the Super Typhoon Haiyan hitting the Philippines. One of the strongest storms on record, Haiyan made Katrina and Sandy look like
“Small Works” Opens at The Gallery
The Gallery features "Small Works" The Gallery announces its new exhibition, "Small Works," for the holiday season. Co-op members at the Gallery on North Beach Road have been working for months on small
Island Businesses and Clubs Help the Food Bank
-- by Madie Murray -- There’s a lot happening on behalf of the Orcas Island Food Bank during its annual yearend food drive, and it reminds us, again, how generous and thoughtful our Island community
LWV Presents Public Health and Religious Influence Forum
-- by Cara Russell -- Last Monday, November 18, the League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJ) held a Membership Meeting at the San Juan Island Grange. The two-hour meeting was open to
Share Thanksgiving With Community at Odd Fellows
-- by Lin McNulty -- Thursday, November 28, 4:30 pm, Odd Fellows Hall: The Community Thanksgiving potluck at Odd Fellows Hall is a popular and long-standing tradition. And everyone is welcome! This is a great
Fire & Rescue Holds 2 Meetings Tuesday
Orcas Fire & Rescue's Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The meeting is called by the Board of Fire Commissioners -- Barbara Bedell, Chair; Clyde Duke,
Parkinson’s: Way to Go!
— by Ted Grossman — The Tobriners Bang! Was the sound as Frances Tobriner tumbled from the kitchen table to the floor one summer day on Orcas Island. “Bang” again when Frances
Calling All Woodworkers, Architects, Designers, Contractors…
-- from Joan Fletcher -- Woodworking bowl, an example of the craftsmanship on display at the February woodworkers exhibit The Visual Arts Committee of The Orcas Center will present a woodworking show in
It’s Countdown Time!
-- from Madie Murray -- When this article was placed (Nov. 23), the Farm to Cafeteria online fundraiser was 73% percent funded with just 7 days left to reach our goal. It’s very easy to
Property Valuation Notices In the Mail
— from Charles Zalmanek, County Assessor — Notices of Value for 2013 were mailed on Wednesday, November 21, to 11,078 San Juan County property owners representing a total of 14,020 parcels. No Notices were mailed
OPALCO: the Little Co-op That Could
-- by Margie Doyle -- OPALCO line crew installs an additional microwave radio link as a part of the temporary emergency communication solution. OPALCO contributed photo. A small rural electricity co-op came to
Orcas Issues Thanks our Generous Supporters!
-- by Margie Doyle, Editor -- At Orcas Issues: News and Views, we're dedicated to providing valuable community information. But we think that's more than just the daily "news." We value the history and background
Athletic Center Pool Getting an Overhaul
-- by Cara Russell -- Orcas Athletic Center pool ready for a re-tile. Photo: Cara Russell The Athletic Center building is getting some much needed repairs and updates. Starting November 18, through the
