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: ORS Addresses Staff Report
Esteemed County Council members, Some of the information provided in the staff report submitted by Public Works regarding the[Orcas Island Transfer Station (OITS) RFP on November 14th is not accurate or up-to-date. We would like
Guest Editorial: Canadians Offer Moral Direction in Health Care
By Wendy E. Shepard The Library community room was packed and quiet. The local League of Women Voters was showing “The Health Care Movie,” covering the history of U.S. and Canadian health care. Originally, the
The Week Ahead: In Everything, Give Thanks!
Monday, November 19 2012 Medicare Open Enrollment at 11 a.m. at the Orcas Island Library with the SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) program. Town Hall with Council members Richard Fralick and Patty Miller from
County Staff Drafts Report on Orcas Transfer Station Bids
County Staff Report Makes No Definitive Recommendations On Nov. 14, Ed Hale, Solid Waste Utility Manager for the department of Public Works, sent a draft message to the County Council regarding the Orcas Transfer Station contract(s)
Orcas’ eNotated Classics Publishes Happy Ending for Madame Butterfly
ENotated Classics author Catherine Miskow in front of Pierre Loti’s home in Nagasaki, Japan By Natasha Ashenhurst Santa Clara University lecturer Catherine Miskow has published through Orcas Island’s eNotated Classics, a new
Letter to the Editor: Tracers is Theatre
I just returned home from the Theatre. I can’t often say that. Not that I don’t go to the theatre often. I have been going to, creating, performing in, writing for, teaching, etc., theatre all
Letter to the Editor: Wild Horses Star in “Winds of Change”
Public lands' use by Mustangs pose challenging questions. Come see the award-winning film today! Did you know that in the 1800's more than 2 million horses roamed the west? Today less than 33,000
History Matinee: Skye Burn this Sunday
Skye Burn From the Orcas Island Historical Society In an ongoing monthly series sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Society, visiting guest Skye Burn will tell stories and answer questions about her well-known
Fire and Rescue Chief’s Monthly Report
From Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O’Brien Fire Chief’s Report # 2012- 11 October 11, through November 12, 2012 Calls for Service This Report YTD EMS 52 520 Fire/Other 15 167 Total
Artisans: Present Your Wares at the Holiday Festival of the Arts
The Holiday Festival of Arts at the Senior Center is held on November 24 this year, the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- just a week away! Staff Assistant to the Senior Center Advisory Board Jane Heisinger
Peace Island Medical Center Tours, Open House, Ribbon-Cutting
Nov. 17 at 11:17 a.m. at 1117 Spring Street, Friday Harbor From PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center *Updated Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. to show Orcas Transportation options* PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, San Juan
TGIF: We’ve Got a Heck of a Weekend Ahead!
Friday, November 16 Seed-savers Workshop 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall with Learner Limbach and Wild’s Edge crew, Doe Bay Garden Staff & Cathleen McCluskey of Organic Seed Alliance. Fpr tje potluck
WSF: Plan Ahead for Thanksgiving
From Washington State Ferries Please plan ahead for heavy ferry traffic Thanksgiving weekend. The longest lines are expected westbound Wednesday afternoon and evening, Nov. 21, and both westbound and eastbound Friday morning, Nov. 23. The
Orcas Town Hall Next Monday
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West, Patty Miller, District 5, Orcas East, for a Town Hall conversation at the Fire Protection District No. 2,
Something for Everyone at Agave!
By Kathy Lunde Local talent abounds at Agave Restaurant this weekend. Thursday night is Trivia with Dave! Join your host, Dave Page, for a fun night of brain teasers and lots of laughs, you could be
Letter to the Editor: Tracers Not to Be Missed
I was privileged to see Tracers at the Grange on opening night last weekend. The signs around town say "moving" and "compelling." An accurate take on an extraordinary play. Everything about Tracers, John DiFusco's script,
