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
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for the Shoes, Sons of the American Legion!
Erin O'Dell and her young charges receive shoes from the Sons of the American Legion Orcas Family Connections (OFC) would like to offer a huge thank you to The Sons of the American
Eagle Forum Speakers Share Thoughts on Affordable Care Act
by Lin McNulty Nearly 50 people gathered on Friday night, September 13, at the Eastsound Fire Hall to hear a presentation on the new Affordable Care Act, and how they, as individuals, might be
Marine Science Sensor Missing
From Russel Barsh The nonprofit conservation lab Kwiaht, parent organization for the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory, is offering a $200 reward for the return or recovery of a sensor that was removed last month
Guest Column: Transfer Station’s Unsung Heroes Praised
By Errol Speed I have had the great privilege in recent weeks to work in close quarters with the longtime operators of the Orcas Transfer Station, Ronni Silva and Robert Hammermeister. Their mastery of
Garden Club Meeting: “Fall, the Forgotten Season”
The Garden Club's 2013-14 season begins with a talk on autumn plants Wednesday, September 18 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center By Jan Jacobsen "Plants to Carry the Garden Through Fall" The Orcas
Letter to the Editor: Common Sense Alliance Responds to CAO Ruling
Dear San Juan County Neighbors and Friends, Three days of hearings in Friday Harbor before the Growth Management Hearings Board (“Hearings Board”) on the San Juan County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (“CAO”) culminated in a decision
Fundraiser for Tim Forbes Tonight!
Saturday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall There will be a fundraiser for Tim Forbes, who injured his back in a fall earlier this week, tonight at 8 p.m. at
On the Spot: Hyak Crashes into Sailboat
by Cara Russell Yesterday, Sept. 13, Suzanne Lyons, longtime island resident and owner of Orcas Arts, was catching the 12:35 p.m. sailing from Anacortes to Orcas to Island. The boat was intending to make a
Writers Roundtable to Tap School Day Memories
from JoEllen Moldoff, Facilitator Saturday, September 14, 1-3 at the Library School Days: Tapping into Memories September marks the beginning of the school year, a new season, and a time for recalling memories of our
Eagle Forum: What Affordable Health Care Act Means to You
Friday, Sept. 13 at the Eastsound Fire Hall at 6 p.m. Eagle Forum of San Juan County is hosting a a forum on the "Affordable Care Act" open to the public on Friday September 13th
Arthur: The Hunt Captivating and Compelling
Arthur: The Hunt continues Friday, September 13th, Saturday, September 14th and closing night, Sunday, September 15th. All performances will be at the Grange, beginning at 7:30 pm a review by Lin McNulty Creighten Hofeditz
Orcas Update on the Affordable Care Act
By Aaimee Johnson from The Orcas Affordable Care Collaborative Washington State has been extremely proactive in its efforts to be ready for Medicaid expansion (the State Medicaid program is expanding to cover adults who meet
Great Island Grown Festival, Coming to an Island Near You
October 1-13, All Islands Pear in the Boat logo - the symbol of the rich agricultural heritage and historic orchards of the island archipelago. Bountiful farms, stunning pastoral landscapes and superb local food…that’s
County Prosecutor Comments on CAO Ruling
Growth Board Ruling Requires New Look at Buffers for Critical Areas By Stan Matthews, County Internet and Information Manager The Growth Management Hearings Board says more work is needed to protect critical areas in the
Library Board to Discuss Expansion
Saturday September 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Public Library The Orcas Island Library District will hold a Special Work Session Meeting to discuss the public library expansion project. The meeting will take
CAO Decision: “The Board Declines to Impose Invalidity”
By Margie Doyle Friends of the San Juans prevail on buffer, habitat, wetlands and utilities challenges On September 6, 2013, the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) issued its 109-page decision in cases brought before it
