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
On a Roll with Public Library Expansion
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island Library Trustees are committed to the expansion of the Public Library's physical facilities and equipment, staffing and library programs. Planning for the expansion, estimated to add 1,500 to
Shaw Resigns, Food Bank Searching
-- by Madie Murray -- After enduring a series of health-related incidents, Larry Shaw told the Orcas Island Food Bank Board recently that he would need to step down as president. Shaw has led the
In Memoriam: Mary Gibson Hatten
-- from Jan Koltun -- Mary Gibson Hatten, 88, died Dec.20, 2013 in Whatcom Hospice. A committal service will be held in late spring. Born March 24, 1925 to Ed and Edna Gibson of Eastsound,
Encore! Broom-making Workshop at Monkey Puzzle
Thursday, January 23 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Monkey Puzzle in Eastsound Broom-making, an art and craft. Class will be taught by Mindy Kayl As a follow-up to the successful class earlier
Letter to the Editor: Phone Scam Asks for ID
I just got a call [Friday, Jan. 17] from an unidentified number claiming to be someone calling about my Microsoft Windows program. The caller had a heavy accent. I told her I have no Windows
Editorial: Remembering Newtown’s Nightmare
-- by Margie Doyle -- It happened again, just last week: a kid with a gun shot up his school. It happened again, just yesterday: a kid found his grandfather's loaded gun and killed his
Weight Watchers Thanks Local Restaurants
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The Weight Watchers members of Orcas Island would like to thank the Kitchen, the Skillet, Madrona Bar and Grill, and the Outlook Inn for taking time out of their busy schedules to
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day!
Sunday, January 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall in Eastsound Join hosts Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz for a celebratory event honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Emmanuel Parish
Leadership San Juans Hits 10-Year Mark
-- from Morgan Meadows -- Back Row: A. Saxe; R. Parsins; G. Withers; D. Harsh; J. Parker; E. Derzay; T. Whalen. Middle Row: G. Graham; P. Long; P. Green; C. Gutierrez; J. Murphy; L.
Orcas LWV Sub-group Invites Conversation about Grassroots Government
Monday, Jan. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Public Library -- by Margie Doyle -- Impact on Issues -- concerned about gun safety, environmental health, voting restrictions? Come to the evening gatherings
Guest Editorial: Larsen Views Reality of Fair Wages
-- by Congressman Rick Larsen-- Growing up in Arlington, a lot of my friends worked minimum-wage jobs. I worked at a bookbindery during high school, pulling in about $3.50 an hour during the summer break.
Loki Meets Doctor Watson
Thursday, January 30, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Tom Hiddleston as Cariolanus Orcas Center will stream the National Theatre Live’s Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus, Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of
Hawks 12th MAN Fever Invades Orcas
-- by Lin McNulty -- It's proudly displayed in lights at Dr. Bailey's office on Mount Baker Road. It's splayed across the front windows of Island Market, and covers the windows at The Lower Tavern:
“Orcas Has Talent” Brings Spotlight to Point Blank Club
Sat. Jan. 18 at the Grange: Youth Competition at 2; Adult Finalists Selection at 7:30 p.m. -- by Margie Doyle -- "Orcas Has Talent" holds auditions for its annual competition this Saturday at the Grange.
School Board Holds Special Meeting to Develop Sup’t. Search
A Special School Board Meeting with Superintendent Search Consultant Rich Parker will be held next Monday, January 20, 2014. The meeting will be called to order at 1:30 p.m. in The School Library. Meeting business
Watch “Train Your Dragon” and Help the 4H Horse Club
Saturday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. at the SeaView Theater How to Train Your Dragon plays Saturday at the SeaView theater The movie, "Train Your Dragon," will play at the SeaView Theater with
