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: A Lifetime Treasure
Dear Editor: On Sunday afternoon the third of March I had an epiphany moment – a truly genuine heart-warmer. There in the old gym on Orcas was the soul of smalltown USA. Musicians of every
How Are We Doing? A Quarterly Review of County Finances
By County Auditor F. Milene Henley Fourth quarter 2012 I’ve often waited in Council Chambers while some room-filling discussion of land use or roads projects or open space programs finishes up. Then when I step
Friends of Moran Plan an Elevating Celebration
By Michel Vekved The Tower at Mount Constitution. Photo courtesy of Martin Taylor To celebrate the Centennial of state parks, Friends of Moran is organizing a photographic birthday event. Martin Taylor will be
Buzzer Beater Closes March Madness Game
By Tim Hance This last weekend was a real thriller! Here’s the video that captured a very special moment in the boys’ game: OCSMarchMadness3/3/13. The OCS Saints’ Boys and Girls Basketball Clubs faced off against
County’s Transportation Plan Update: Be Part of the Process
Public Meetings on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands The Transportation Element, a vital element of the County’s Comprehensive Plan is being updated with new inventories, levels of service, and goals and policies. SJC code
Planning Review Committee Poised to Act on Streetscapes and Sub-area Plans
Thursday, March 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle When the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets tomorrow they will discuss the continued momentum of the Streetscape Plan
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Defends Council Positions
My opponent in the County Council election, Bob Jarman, recently wrote that my actions on the previous Council lacked “fiscal responsibility and accountability.” While I am pleased that he is on track for recovery from
Orcas Student Provides Virtual Visit to Turtlehead Preserve
The view from Turtleback by Will Fisher From the San Juan Preservation Trust Young Orcas Island native Will Fisher has set his sights on a career as a professional photographer and videographer, so
Julie and John Gottman of the Gottman Relationship Institute: Making Love Last
Gottmans to speak on "Making Love Last" Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host Julie Gottman Ph.D. and John Gottman Ph.D., who will present – Making Love Last – Sunday, March 10, 2013, 2:00
Letter to the Editor: Exchange Board Welcomes Ideas
The Exchange Board echoes Jane Alden’s sentiments (comments included in substitute-locale-for-exchange-needed ) –it is really great to know people care so much for the Exchange! It’s also very clear to us that a backlog of
Fire and Rescue Wants to Hear from You
Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Eastound Fire Hall From Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) One of the most critical issues that Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is currently evaluating is how to
Hope for LA Benefit Concert
Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Community Church From Cindy Carter If you missed the Orcas Has Talent show, now is your chance for a reprieve. Many of the wonderful performers from that show are
MAG Concert a “Triumph” for the School Music Programs
The Orcas A Cappellagos, formed by Jules Mann, gave a stunning and sweetly-pitched performance at the School Music Matters concert on March 3. Photo courtesy of Kristin Wilson By Margie Doyle Over 100
Fishes of the Salish Sea: More Than You Ever Wanted to Know
Tuesday, March 12, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall from SeaDoc Society & YMCA Camp Orkila The SeaDoc Society works to protect the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems through science and education.
Letter to the Editor: In response to Mike Carlson
from Lisa Byers In a recent letter to the editor Mike Carlson asked a number of questions about what I believe to be the role of government. Other individuals asked similar questions. I will do
School Budget Process: Bond, Enrollment, Budget Activity Hold Strong
At the monthly Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, the $11.9 million bond implementation, current school construction projects, enrollment, fund balances, budget extensions and 2013-14 budget formulation all painted a
