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
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)
Food Master Classes
Saturday, October 5, Community Garden & Farmers Market In conjunction with the Great Island Grown Festival Food Masters will be hosting educational opportunities in Eastsound on October 5. “Walkabout Wild and Edible Medicinal Plants” with
Orcas Schools and Parks Differ on Buck Park Contract
School holds out for priority scheduling; Park and Rec maintains “public” claim by Margie Doyle On Thursday, Sept. 26 the Orcas Island School District (“School”) Board adjourned its regular meeting for a public hearing on
Guest Column: How OPALCO Should Evolve
by Islands Energy Coalition Thanks to competent, committed staff and board leadership, OPALCO has emerged as a strong organization. In the 75 years since its inception, OPALCO has overcome incredible technical, financial and geographical challenges
Letter to the Editor: What Does the Gov’t. Shutdown Mean to You?
To the editor: I consider the government shutdown local news because it's about all of us here on Orcas. My daughter is a prime example. She is one of those furloughed as a result of
Solar Energy Educator Workshop
from Tina Whitman Saturday October 19,10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Orcas Island Library The FREE Renewable Energy Educator Workshop is hosted by the Orcas Montessori School and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, with additional support
Public Library 2014 Budget Hearing Soon
Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 8:30 a.m. in the Public Library on Rose Street The Orcas Island Library District will hold a Public Hearing on the 2014 Budget on October 8, 2013 beginning at 8:30 A.M.
Orcas Island Community Foundation Hosts Report to Community
from Hilary Canty, OICF Executive Director The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) has a great deal to smile about at this year’s Report to Community. Please join OICF October 9th from 4-6 pm at Odd
Tickets for the “Whole Hog” Available Online
Christina Orchid on the set with KING5 anchor Mark Wright on Sept 27 talking about "Going Whole Hog" and other San Juan Islands Greater Island Grown Festival events taking place during the first two
Ad Astra: Icky Aspects and Singing Aspects
September 30 – October 6 , 2013 from Triana Elan, Astrologer Oh, my. Our week begins with the Cardinal Grand Cross that continues to cause an enormous amount of unnecessary roughness and noise. Once the
Letter to Editor: Thanks for 6th Grade Field Trip
On behalf of the Paula Towne’s 6th grade class at Orcas Elementary School, we would like to thank OIEF and Valerie Anders for their generous donations to help support the annual field study experience this
Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin to Stream at the Center
from Artha Kass Sunday, October 6, 1 p.m., Orcas Center Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin. MEDIA photo by Lee Bromfield Give in to the epic romance of opera streamed live from the Met in HD
Medicare Open Enrollment Presentations
from Pegi Groundwater Friday, October 4, 1—3 .m., Senior Center & Thursday, October 10, 2—4 p.m., Orcas Public Library You are invited to a free presentation on the 2013 Medicare Open Enrollment Period. The SHIBA
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel’s Experience Benefits Schools
Please join me in supporting Tony Ghazel’s re-election to the Orcas Island school board. He has the integrity, experience, wisdom and state-wide connections to lead our school district forward and advocate here and in Olympia
