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
Flu Season Has Not Yet Peaked; Still Time to Get Vaccination
-- from Shila R Wachtel, RN, BSN for Orcas Family Health Center -- We, in our clinic have seen a number of patients with influenza, i.e. “the flu” over the last two months. This includes symptoms
Letter to the Editor: Shinstrom Encourages Vote for Public Hospital District
-- by Dr. David Shinstrom -- I am writing to strongly encourage you to vote for the Orcas Public Hospital District In April. Passage is critical to the survival of primary care medicine on Orcas.
All Asked to Discuss the County Comprehensive Plan
-- from the Plan Ahead San Juans Steering Committee, updated Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. -- Do you love living in the San Juans and want to ensure your vision is honored? Please join us
Investing in the Public Health of Our Community
-- by Margie Doyle -- Islanders flock to hear a presentation on possible financial impacts of a Public Hospital District at a Town Hall sponsored by the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC)
New OCS Principal Sets Focus on Career Readiness
-- from Meredith McKie Griffith -- Under new principal Kirk Haley, Orcas Christian School (OCS) is working to help its students thrive in the workforce after their education - whether as capable tradespeople, professionals with graduate
Eastsound Planning to Review Multiple Permits
Thursday, Feb. 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall --from Erika Shook, San Juan County Community Development Manager -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee agenda for its monthly meeting is as
New to Medicare? Get Questions Answered in Workshop
Saturday, February 3, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Public Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- If you are turning 65 soon or if you have been on Social Security Disability for two years, you are now eligible
Sheriff’s Office, Coast Guard Searching for Man Threatening Suicide
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- UPDATE: 12:30 p.m. Subject has been found safe. He is suffering from mild lacerations to his feet and mild hypothermia. He was transported to the Peace Island Medical Center
Letter to Editor | Many Brought Holiday Cheer to Island Children
-- from Erin O'Dell, Orcas Community Resource Center -- Orcas Island elves by the dozens were head-over-heels busy at the close of 2017, bringing joy to holiday celebrations with gifts to island families. Thanks to the
Doe Bay Open Mic Supports Salmonberry in February
-- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The
Letter to Editor | Imagine the Difference We Can Make
-- from Alison Shaw -- Back in 2008, Orcas had many residents who were uninsured or under-insured. Folks without a means to pay for medical visits often waited far too long to see a doctor.
Gov. Inslee Rejects Permit for Vancouver WA Oil Terminal
-- from the office of Gov. Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today [Jan. 29, 2018] notified state regulators that he agrees with their unanimous recommendation to reject Tesoro Savage's application to build a new
Bolshoi’s Encore of The Lady of Camellias at Orcas Center
Sunday, February 4, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Bolshoi Ballet presents John Neumeier’s ballet The Lady of Camellias. Bolshoi’s director Sergei Filin’s has just acquired the ballet as
Island Artists Get A Boost from SJIMA
-- from Diane Martindale for SJIMA -- January is a time of assessment of past resolutions. The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) had plenty of good news to celebrate with the elegant Artists’
Skagit Valley College Announces New Trustee
-- from Skagit Valley College -- Flora Lucatero, of Mount Vernon, has been notified by Governor Inslee’s office that she has been appointed to the Skagit Valley College (SVC) Board of Trustees. Her appointment is
Dream of Tea with Eth-Noh-Tec: Travel to China and Korea
Sunday, Feb. 4 from 1 to 2 p.m. -- by Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo -- Robert and Nancy of Eth-Noh-Tec on a recent trip to China “No Man (or Woman) is an island” as the
