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
Share Thanksgiving With Community at Odd Fellows
-- by Lin McNulty -- Thursday, November 28, 4:30 pm, Odd Fellows Hall: The Community Thanksgiving potluck at Odd Fellows Hall is a popular and long-standing tradition. And everyone is welcome! This is a great
Fire & Rescue Holds 2 Meetings Tuesday
Orcas Fire & Rescue's Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The meeting is called by the Board of Fire Commissioners -- Barbara Bedell, Chair; Clyde Duke,
Parkinson’s: Way to Go!
— by Ted Grossman — The Tobriners Bang! Was the sound as Frances Tobriner tumbled from the kitchen table to the floor one summer day on Orcas Island. “Bang” again when Frances
Calling All Woodworkers, Architects, Designers, Contractors…
-- from Joan Fletcher -- Woodworking bowl, an example of the craftsmanship on display at the February woodworkers exhibit The Visual Arts Committee of The Orcas Center will present a woodworking show in
It’s Countdown Time!
-- from Madie Murray -- When this article was placed (Nov. 23), the Farm to Cafeteria online fundraiser was 73% percent funded with just 7 days left to reach our goal. It’s very easy to
Property Valuation Notices In the Mail
— from Charles Zalmanek, County Assessor — Notices of Value for 2013 were mailed on Wednesday, November 21, to 11,078 San Juan County property owners representing a total of 14,020 parcels. No Notices were mailed
OPALCO: the Little Co-op That Could
-- by Margie Doyle -- OPALCO line crew installs an additional microwave radio link as a part of the temporary emergency communication solution. OPALCO contributed photo. A small rural electricity co-op came to
Orcas Issues Thanks our Generous Supporters!
-- by Margie Doyle, Editor -- At Orcas Issues: News and Views, we're dedicated to providing valuable community information. But we think that's more than just the daily "news." We value the history and background
Athletic Center Pool Getting an Overhaul
-- by Cara Russell -- Orcas Athletic Center pool ready for a re-tile. Photo: Cara Russell The Athletic Center building is getting some much needed repairs and updates. Starting November 18, through the
Last Farmers’ Market of the Season
— from Robin Duis — Flowers and vegetables for sale this Saturday at the last Farmers Market of the season This Saturday will be the last Orcas Farmers’ Market of the season. It
OPALCO Board Enthusiastically Supports Broadband Acceleration
-- from Suzanne Olson -- In front of a packed room at their regularly scheduled meeting in Friday Harbor, the OPALCO Board issued and approved the following motion: Our island communities are suffering economic damage
Eastsound Stormwater Street Project Begins December 2
-- from Stan Matthews, San Juan County Information and Internet Manager -- Crews will begin work on A Street in Eastsound in front of the Post Office the week of December 2, weather permitting, to
No More PO Junk Mail Collection: What Now?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Local Post Office patrons received a notification in their mailboxes on November 20 informing that the recycle contract had been cancelled, that Seattle is no longer accepting any recycle mail.
Celebrate Indian Island and Five Years of Community Stewardship
— from Russel Barsh of Kwiáht — Thursday, Nov. 21, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center Adopt an Indian Island “foster child.” Indian Island volunteers make their annual report on the health
Flamboyant Artist Dee Dee Rainbow Passes
-- from Catherine Pederson -- Do you remember Dee Dee Rainbow? A woman who showed up in Eastsound often during the 70’s 80’s and maybe later – sashaying down Main Street -dressed in flamboyant “clothes
School Board Chair Announces Superintendent Selection Process
-- from Chris Sutton, Orcas Island School District Board Chair -- This is an exciting time of transition for our school. Barbara Kline has announced her retirement effective June 2014. For more details regarding her
