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
12th Annual Jazzin’ Christmas Classics Coming to Emmanuel
Friday, December 28, 2 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Music at Emmanuel presents the twelfth annual Yuletide Baroque: Jazzin' with the Classics for Christmas, featuring special guest soprano Terri Richter from
Guest Opinion | More Military Control Over Land-Use?
-- from David Turnoy -- Recently Rhea Miller of Lopez Island wrote a guest column in The Sounder which also appeared in Orcas Issues. In this column she spoke of the growing effort of the
School Construction Bond Update
-- from Orcas Island School Board -- On Monday of last week, the School Board opened submitted bids for the 2017 Bond Project. The District received three bids from the following General Contractors: Tiger, Dawson,
Guest Opinion | Please Help Save Indian Island
-- from David Turnoy -- Just over a week ago, Russel Barsh of Kwiaht posted comments about the draft RMP plan which includes Indian Island. The BLM is planning changes that would degrade the island,
With Sitework Underway, New Hurdle for April’s Grove
-- from Crystal Mossman for OPAL -- In mid-November site work began on April’s Grove, OPAL’s planned 45-home rental neighborhood, when Island Excavating began clearing brush and felling trees. The crew is working carefully to
Notice of Special School Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 18, 2 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria — from Orcas Island School Board — Orcas Island School Board will meet in a special meeting on Tuesday, December 18. The 2 p.m. meeting in the
Lions Santa Ship Brings Holiday Joy to the Pacific Northwest
Sunday, December 16, 12 - 1 p.m., Orcas Ferry Landing -- from Jim Biddick for Orcas Lions -- In parts of the world, Santa arrives by sleigh, slides down chimneys or walks through front doors.
Larsen Votes for Farm Bill to Address Hunger
-- from Amanda Munger for Rick Larsen's Office -- WASHINGTON, D.C. –Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement after voting for the Farm Bill, which would support Washington’s Second Congressional District: “The final Farm Bill
Initiative Sustainability Task Force Begins Work
-- from Susan Anderson -- The new conference room at the Orcas Island Community Foundation was buzzing with excitement as the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initiative convened its first Sustainability Task Force meeting December 7.
SJC: Wages, Employment, Housing, the Economy, Challenges . . .
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- On December 5, the San Juan County Economic Development Council (SJCEDC)hosted its second annual “Datapalooza” to present the latest figures and projections on the county’s economic health
UWNC Senior Staff Agree Orcas Needs After-Hours Care
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- A recent discussion between Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) commissioners and UW Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) regional officials took center stage at OIHCD’s December 4 meeting. The
Learner on the Road: Arrival at Mondragon
-- from Learner Limbach -- Yesterday I traveled by bus from Bilbao to Mondragon, which ended up taking most of a day because it was Sunday and buses were running less frequently. Oh and I
Orcas Community Band Continues to Bring Holiday Cheer
-- by Lin McNulty -- Sunday, December 16, 3 p.m., Orcas Center On Sunday, December 16, 30 local musicians will pack up their instruments at home and head on over to Orcas Center where they
EDC to Offer Free Plumbing Basics Training
-- from Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in plumbing basics this January, sponsored by Walt Corbin, the Orcas Island Community Foundation, and the Orcas
The Exchange Celebrates Holiday and Anniversary
Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Exchange -- from Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange -- Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange announces it will be holding a holiday and one-year anniversary event to celebrate the
Holiday Square Dance
Friday, December 7, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Nik Schulz -- Two Hands Furniture presents Kelsey Nelsen and The Shadies for a holiday square dance. After the Christmas tree lighting in
