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
Orcas Island Film Festival Recap: “Visages Villages (Faces/Places)
-- a review by Paula Treneer -- from the film "Visages Villages" Released at Cannes last spring to international acclaim, "Visages Villages" by French director Agnes Varda is a glimpse of a celebrated
Letter to Editor | School Bond Will Make Essential Repairs, Improvements
-- from Kristen Wilson -- By now you should have your ballot in hand. I am writing to urge the community to approve the upcoming school bond and levy. Both make essential improvements to school
County Building Advisors to Meet on Orcas
-- from Lisa Brown, County staff -- The County Building Advisory Council will meet at the County Conference Room at the Orcas Ferry Landing on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. The agenda calls for: 1.
OIFF Recap: “The Other Side of Hope”
a review by Jule Treneer Khaled, Syrian refuge, roams the streets looking for hope and his sister There is a game I like to play whenever I watch an Aki Kaurismäki film. At
Ranker Met with School Administrators to Improve, Enhance Education
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- This week, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D- Orcas Island, met with administrators from Anacortes, Bellingham, Burlington-Edison, Lopez, Mount Vernon, Orcas Island, San Juan Island, and Shaw Island school districts
Park and Ride Nears Completion
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Our contractor, Razz Construction Inc., has reached substantial completion. San Juan County crews placed two layers of chipseal on Orcas Hill Road and throughout the Orcas Village Park
Letter to Editor | Join Us In Supporting Bond, Levy
-- from Dr. Camille Fleming & John Fleming -- While my husband would like to talk about the bond addressing aging building infrastructure and bone-jarring rip-the-bumper-off-our-van trips through the high school parking lot, I would rather
Coalition to Transition from Fossil Fuels on Orcas
Saturday, Oct. 21, 6-9 pm, Odd Fellows Hall, Eastsound -- from Sharon Abreu -- On Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6-9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall, 112 Haven Road in Eastsound, Climate Justice Steward Sharon
Guest Opinion | Gimme Shelter
-- from Joe Symons -- Someone seeking refuge is a refugee. My dictionary defines refuge as a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble. A refuge is also something providing shelter: the family came to be seen
Senior Center Offering Advanced Directive/Living Will Workshop
Wednesday, October 25, 1 - 3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Join us for a hands-on tutorial Wednesday, October 25, from 1-3 p.m. for step-by-step instructions in filling
Free Tai Chi Class at Orcas Senior Center
Wednesday evenings, 6 - 7 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Join Robin Kucklick on Wednesday evenings beginning October 25 at the Orcas Senior Center from 6 -
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes on School Bond and Levy
-- from Lisa Byers -- The school board has put forward a bond that will address the remaining major renovation needs on campus. This makes me happy. I think it was wise for the school
Get Your Boo On at the Odd Fellows
-- from Tom McDonough for the Odd Fellows -- Odd Fellows Dance, 2014 To quote Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: “It’s Alive. Alive! It’s Alive!” The votes are in: The Orcas movie pick is “Young
Doe Bay Open Mic Will Benefit Orcas Film Fest for October
-- 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
A Mostly New School Board Coming this November
-- by Ayn Gailey, Orcas Issues reporter -- In November, there will be three Orcas Island School District (OISD) school board candidates on the ballot, all running unopposed. The candidates, John Fleming (District 1), Diane
AARP Smart Driver Course Offered
Thursday, October 19, 1 - 5 p.m. AND Friday, October 20, 1 - 5 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Many insurance companies offer reduced rates for senior
