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 | Aging on the Salish Sea
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- There is a myth that seniors on Orcas Island are well off and can access services they need through private or public resources. My observations as
Friends of the Library to Hold Annual Meeting
-- from Kate Long for the Friends of the Orcas Library -- The Friends of the Orcas Library will hold their annual meeting on Sunday October 21st at the Outlook Inn. At the annual meeting
Shaw Students Win First Place in State Contest
-- from Brendan Cowan -- The students at the Shaw Island School recently won first place in a statewide contest promoting earthquake preparedness and safety. Sponsored by the Cascadia Regional Earthquake Workgroup, the competition solicited
Flu Shots Now Available at OFHC
-- from Aaimee Johnson for Orcas Family Health -- Flu shots are available at Orcas Family Health Center (OFHC). Please call 360-376-7778 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Regular influenza vaccinations are available
Editorial | Death by Accommodation
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The origin story of most people I know – that is, how they ended up on Orcas Island – usually includes a respectful homage to the archipelago’s
OPALCO Pays Tribute to Paul Allen
-- from Suzanne Olson, Orcas Power & Light Cooperative -- The world lost a true friend in the passing of Paul Allen. Many are telling the stories of his incredible contributions to science, technology and
Guest Opinion: County Development Potential Needs Discussion
-- by Joe Symons -- At the San Juan County/Department of Community Development (DCD) Orcas Island workshop held at the Eastsound Fire Hall last Wednesday (Oct 10, 2018), I showed maps that describe the development
School Receives Chickenpox Alert from County
-- from Eric Webb for Orcas School District -- The following is a Chickenpox Alert from San Juan County Health & Community Services. At this time Orcas Island School District does not have a student
Health Care District Nears Finalizing Its 2019 Budget
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) had another short meeting on Oct. 9, devoted mostly to the budget. Superintendent Anne Presson presented a draft of the
School Bond Construction Update
-- from the Orcas Island School District -- For the most recent information, from timelines to color schemes on the 2017 Bond and Levy, please see the attached presentation created by Mahlum Architects. Mahlum's David
Orcas Food Co-op Calls for 2019 Community Hero Application Submissions
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- The Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program serves as an umbrella for “3% Thursdays,” “Register Round Up” and “Coins for Community.” Selected organizations will be the
SmileMobile (Dental Van) Coming to Orcas
October 30 – November 2, 2018 -- from San Juan County Communications -- The Arcora Foundation - SmileMobile, which travels the state offering dental services to children and pregnant women who might not otherwise have
League of Women Voters Holds General Election Candidate Forums
Wednesday, October 17, 5:15-7:15 p.m, Orcas Senior Center -- from Hayley Day for League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold candidate forums prior to the November
Guest Opinion: County Council Fails our Orcas
-- by Janet Alderton -- Instead of taking bold actions to help the starving Southern Resident Killer Whales, our County Council at its October 8, 2018, meeting voted to do only the minimum required by a recent Growth
Guest Opinion: My Baby Died . . . WE DID SOMETHING!
-- by Toby Cooper and Janet Alderton -- The image of one big, powerful whale holding a single tiny deceased calf aloft, her palpable grief literally on worldwide display, has burned itself into our collective
Drop Off Contributions for Bonnie Brae’s Traditional Halloween at Islanders Bank
-- from Laurie Michael for Bonnie Brae -- Give at Islanders Bank for Bonnie Brae's treats or Halloween may be full of tricks for you! Islanders Bank will be the drop off location
