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
Elizabeth Nickson, Author, Canadian Columnist, Life European Chief, to Speak on Orcas
Elizabeth Nickson to speak at Eagle Forum on Friday, Oct. 11 from the Eagle Forum UPDATE: October 11. Eagle Forum Event Cancelled Due to Illness Elizabeth Nickson, former Life magazine European Bureau
County Fair to Host Community Meeting on Drive-In Movie Plans
from Maddie Ovenell, County Fairgrounds and Events Manager Tuesday, October 15 at 4:30 p.m. at the Marie Boe building at the Fairgrounds in Friday Harbor The San Juan County Parks and Fair Department will host
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel Has Demonstrated Ability
Dear Editor, I write to offer strong support for Tony Ghazel in his bid for re-election to the school board. Tony has demonstrated financial acumen, excellent understanding of complex business and social issues, and an
Cancer Support Group to Meet Thursday, Oct. 10
Cancer Support Group at 5 p.m. at Orcas Island Community Church by Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group wants everyone to remember that together we can fan the flames of hope. The research shows that
Writers Roundtable: Writers Live and “Forgetfulness”
Saturday, October 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library "Writers Live at the Library" with Margaret Payne and JoEllen Moldoff, co-facilitators For 20 years, Margaret taught writing and literature in the Washington
Enchanted Forest: They’re Baaack!
Do you know me? Come to Enchanted Forest at Orcas Center's Black Box to find me! Thursday through Saturday, October 10-12 & 17-19 at 7:30 pm on the OffCenter stage at Orcas Center
Port to Consider New Manager
Thursday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. at Port Offices from Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager The Port of Orcas commissioners, in open public session next Thursday, will take under consideration the hiring of an airport manager.
CANCELED: Artsmith Starts Season with Diana Abu-Jaber
Updated Monday, Oct. 7 at 9:20 p.m. from the Artsmith Reading Series The October 8 reading at Darvill's has been canceled Join the celebration as we kickoff our 2013-2014 Reading Series with the "witty and
Guest Column: Peace Health Clarifies Peace Island’s Maternity Care
by Michael Wingren, MD, PIMC Medical Director and Jim Barnhart PIMC Chief Administrative Officer A recent Letter to the Editor of the San Juan Journal incorrectly asserted that PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC) has
Community “Blessing of the Animals” Tomorrow in Eastsound
Bring your furry and winged animals to the annual Blessing of the Animals at Emmanuel Labyrinth Sunday at 11 a.m. from Karen Russell Sunday, October 6, 11:15 a.m., Emmanuel Parish Emmanuel Parish’s annual
Buy Some, GIVE One at the Bullock’s Plant Sale
Chelsea shows a young garden enthusiast what flowers taste good in garden tea. By Madie Murray When you come to the Bullock’s amazing plant sale this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to
Resolution of 2012 Orcas School District Audit
from Barbara Kline, Superintendent, Orcas Island School District Recently, there have been some questions about audit results of our 2010-2011 OASIS program. In the hopes of bringing clarity to the issue, I offer this timeline
EPRC Emphasizes Need for Public Input as It Plans Open House
by Lin McNulty Lots of Road Projects Ahead There are always lots of bits on the plate of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) as they continually work to provide thoughtful input to the County
Guest Column: Neighbors Serving Neighbors Shows Orcas Cares
by Kevin K. O'Brien “Neighbors Serving Neighbors Since 1948” has been the motto for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue for many years. When OIFR was established, its original purpose was to fight fires. Today, we
Health Dept. Recommends Flu Vaccine for All
from the San Juan County Health Department Annual Flu Vaccine is the Best Prevention An annual flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu and the flu-related complications that could lead to hospitalization
WA WIC Services Given 30-day Reprieve
from Tim Church, WA Department of Health Despite the federal government shutdown, Washington’s Women, Infants, and Children food and nutrition program has funding to continue service through October. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
