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 Opinion | Open Letter to Port, DOWL
-- from Janet Alderton -- Dear Orcas Port Commissioners and DOWL, Thank-you for this opportunity to comment on the Preferred Alternative to improve our Eastsound airport safety for both aircraft and the general public. I
Workshop: Operating Instructions for a Garden That Fits YOU
Saturday, October 20, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School -- from Mo Sloane for Master Gardeners -- Would you like your garden to be a remarkable reflection of who you are and
San Juan Free Dental Clinic Canceled
-- from Hayley Day for Fish for Teeth -- It is with deep regret that the Fish for Teeth Board has canceled the Oct. 4-6 free dental clinics in the San Juans. Due to last-minute
Fire Commission Recognizes Bedell’s Service
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- At an October 1 special meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners, the four commissioners attending—Tim Fuller, Jim Helminski, Amanda Montague and chair Wes Heinmiller (by phone)—expressed
Letter to Editor | Make Home Fund Happen
-- from Susan Grout -- You know how you always say how much you love San Juan County and how grateful you are to live here? You know how you feel when you come home
Guest Opinion | Keep Eastsound Airport a Rural BII Short Runway
-- from Clark Cundy -- Please take time and get some coffee. If you take time to read this, thank you for your time. In August, 2018 I posted a few ideas about Keeping Eastsound
Learn to Make a Drip Garden
Wednesday, October 17, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Ryan T. Palmateer from the San Juan Islands Conservation District on Wednesday, October
Farmers Market Moves Indoors for Fall Festival
Saturday, October 6, 11 a.m - 2 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Orcas Island Farmers Market -- Orcas Island Farmers Market is moving to the Odd Fellows. Help us kick off the Fall Market
Editorial | Public Input to Health Care District
-- by Susan McBain-- The five commissioners of the new Orcas Island Health Care District have been working practically around the clock since they were sworn in in May. The tasks they have completed in
Renowned Author, Scientist at Sea View Tomorrow Night
Monday, October 1, 7 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox -- Animals like killer whales, harbor seals, crows, and ravens - long-lived species that we all consider to be intelligent, surround us. But
A-OK Starts a New Year of Art in the Schools
-- from Geri Turnoy, A-OK Coordinator -- Art for Orcas Kids (A-OK) is starting the school year off with new talent in our classrooms, and even more exciting opportunities for our students. Three new teaching
Workshop: Everything You Need to Know About Medicare
Tuesday, October 2, 10 a.m., Orcas Public Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65 soon? Been on Social Security Disability for at least two years? Then you are about to become part of Medicare.
Book Review | Broken Record
-- from Michèle Griskey -- You may already be familiar with James Wolf’s writing. He is a screenwriter with produced works and a playwright who wrote several excellent plays for the Orcas Island PlayFest. Wolf
Celebrate the coming of Fall with a Great Islands Clean-Up!
-- from Orcas Recycling Services (ORS)-- Volunteers throughout the San Juan Islands will get together on Saturday, September 29th to participate in the third-annual Fall Great Islands Clean-Up (GICU). All over the County volunteers will
Letter to Editor | Businesses Hurt by Affordable Housing Shortage
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Many local businesses are struggling to find enough staff to keep their doors open and their shelves full. We have a shortage of affordable housing all year round, and it’s
Letter to the Editor: Three Reasons to Re-elect Randy Gaylord
--- from Pete Moe, Executive Director, Orcas Recyling Services/The Exchange -- Six years ago, when The Exchange was competing for the contract to run the Orcas Transfer Station, Randy was among the first to recognize
