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.”
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Goldman-Sachs Declines to Invest in Coal Terminal
-- by Floyd McKay for Crosscut.com -- Ownership of the proposed coal port at Cherry Point north of Bellingham shifted abruptly Tuesday, with a Goldman Sachs subsidiary dropping out and a major Mexican businessman stepping
Community Foundation Hosts Day of Service
Monday, January 20 from noon to 4 p.m. -- from the Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for
“Keeping the Soil Warm” at Garden Club
-- by Jan Jacobsen -- Linden Staciokas and Ted Sponsel live and garden half the year in Alaska and have lots of experience at warming up the soil (think tomatoes on Orcas). Linden writes a gardening
PlayFest Submissions Being Accepted
Deadline: January 31, 2014. -- from Cara Russell -- It's not too late to submit a play for the 2014 Ten-Minute PlayFest! The Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island is looking for short play submissions from
Orcas Montessori School Thanks Solar Project Supporters!
-- from Tina Whitman, Orcas Montessori School parent, board member and solar project lead -- Orcas Montessori School with director Teresa Chocano at the left The staff, board, and families of the Orcas
Wheels Off the Road? Not Quite
-- by Lin McNulty -- Over 100 paper plates with personal, handwritten messages by Whatcom and San Juan seniors were recently sent to Senator Patty Murray in support of restoring federal funding cut by
And the Seahawks Tickets Winner Is…!
Wendy Shinstine's winning bid of $1,200 for two Seahawks playoff tickets means she will be off to the game on Saturday! Although she is a football fan, she says she has never been to an
Evan Allred Art at Islanders Bank
"Somewhere I'd Like to Be" by Evan Allred Orcas born and self-taught, Evan Allred is displaying his art for the first time at Islanders Bank. Allred's work will be exhibited until the end
Orcas Island Weight Watchers Lose 1,000 Pounds!
-- by Carol Kulminski -- With determination and group support, the members of the Orcas Island Weight Watcher’s meetings set a goal of losing 1000 pounds this year and they succeeded! The meetings started with
Hayden Simpson Earns Eagle Scout Award
-- by Margie Doyle -- Hayden Simpson, Eagle Scout Hayden Simpson, Orcas Middle School 8th-grader, earned the highest award in Boy Scouts of America, the Eagle Scout badge, through hard work, perseverance, flexibility
Welcome Home, Tim!
-- by Cara Russell -- Friends of Tim Forbes gather on New Years Eve to welcome him home. In early September, while making repairs to his roof, long-time Orcas Island resident Tim Forbes
Sign Up to Be in Visitor Guide
2014 Chamber Visitor Guide & Business Directory / Download .. Fill Out .. Send In & Save! -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- The 2014 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Visitor Guide & Business
Isle Be Wed Seeking Vendors
Be a vendor at 'Isle Be Wed' the San Juan Islands' 3rd annual Wedding Show -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- This is a last-minute shout-out to members who might like to promote their
Parent-Community Meeting for Supt. Search
-- from Barbara Kline, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- The members of the Orcas Island School District Board are beginning their search for a new superintendent and want your input on Thursday, January 9 at 5:30
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys First Show of 2014
Sat., Jan., 11, 6-8 p.m., Random Howse -- from Anita Orne -- Random Howse welcomes JP and the OK Rhythm Boys. Brush off the winter blues, relax after the busy holiday season, and
Commissioners Reach Consensus on Fire Levy
-- by Margie Doyle -- At its Special Meeting on Monday, Dec.30, the Orcas Board of Fire Commissioners reached consensus on the 2015 levy amount and term of levy after discussion amongst themselves, with Orcas Fire
