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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Orcas Fire & Rescue Faces Decision on New Financial Officer
by Cara Russell On Wednesday September 18, the Board of Fire Commissioners held a special meeting at Station 21 in Eastsound, mainly to discuss financial matters. Two personnel changes were announced: that Paul Turner, County
Exchange Rebuilding — Slowly but Surely
by Lin McNulty Terrill Chang, designer of the Skagit County transfer station, presents his views to the ad hoc Exchange committee. Photo: Lin McNulty "What ifs" and "how abouts" dominated the conversation on
The Gallery Installs New Show
from Terrel Kaplan Landscape by Susan Krieger The Gallery, a co-op of Orcas painters, has installed a new show. These painters have painted together as a group for years, studying the classic formalisms,
In The Event Of The Unthinkable: An Oil Spill in our Waters
From Marta Branch, San Juan Marine Resources Committee (MRC) Coordinator The communities of the Northwest Straits region are keenly interested in planning for the potential of an oil spill in our marine waters. Industry groups,
Orcas Food Cooperative Hiring Membership Coordinator
The Orcas Food Cooperative is hiring a Member Drive Coordinator to work a three-month period starting in October 2013. Interested applicants should send a letter of introduction and resume or a summary of qualifications
Parent/Guardian Meeting for Teens’ Open Gym
Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 at the Orcas School Library From the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District If your teen is planning on attending the teen night open gym we need you to please
Letter to the Editor: OPALCO Members Should Know about Subsidy for Broadband
Two little known facts about OPALCO’s “Broadband Vision”: 1) OPALCO has approved over $5 million for “backbone” network investments, including $3 million already spent in infrastructure, $1.2 million on broadband studies, and a significant chunk
Special Performance at Orcas Center on Tuesday
from Artha Kass Special Event! Tuesday, October 1 at 7:30 pm, Orcas Center Chris Webster & Nina Gerber to perform at Orcas Center. Music fans know Chris Webster & Nina Gerber as two
Classy Brass Quintet Coming to Orcas
from Joyce Stone Week of October 7, with Concert at Grange on Friday October 11, 7 p.m. Chamber Music Festival brings C Street Bass to visit Orcas Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is
Two Events Tomorrow in Lummi Totem Observance
This Lummi totem pole will arrive in Cherry Point after traveling along the rail line from the Powder River Basin, source of coal to Cherry Point, where an expansion of the export terminal is
Orcas Chamber Provides Obamacare Info for Businesses
From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce If you've been following the news of late, you've undoubtedly heard more and more about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sometimes referred to as Obamacare. The Chamber wants
Workshop to Provide New Ways to Experience Emotion of Shakespeare
Lust for power puts blood on Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's hands from Jane Alden Begins September 30, 1–2:30 p.m. at the Public Library I realized one day that I've never met an actor
Are Your Kids Getting Enough Sleep?
Are your kids getting enough sleep? Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 pm at the Senior Center From the Orcas Island Public Library Now that the school year has started, parents and teachers are
Ad Hoc Exchange Committee Ready to Submit Plans to ORS Board
by Lin McNulty An aerial map outlining the area of the old (and new) Exchange. Since early June, a dedicated group of concerned, enthusiastic citizens have been meeting on a somewhat regular basis
Future’s Bright at Montessori
by Lin McNulty Support the Orcas Montessori School's solar project. The Orcas Montessori School is installing a photovoltaic solar system! As part of this project, they are upgrading their heating system and installing
OPALCO to Expand Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Local Renewable Energy Production
from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO A new policy approved at the OPALCO Board’s July 18th meeting opens the door for non-profit organizations to collaborate with the Co-op to create new opportunities for energy efficiency, conservation and
