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
Letter to Editor | Planned or Unfettered Growth
-- from Walter Corbin -- A few days ago there was a meeting for the community to express their now and then vision for our rural community. Unfortunately this was done without the guidance of the
Film to Be Left Behind for the Future of Story-Telling?
-- reviewed by Matt Willis, Orcas Issues reporter -- This year the Orcas Island Film Festival (OIFF) plunged headlong into the future of storytelling by augmenting its usual lineup of traditional "film" narratives with what
Park & Ride Just Sooooo Close to Completion
-- from Jesse Douglas-Seitz, San Juan County Public Works -- Before (top) and after (bottom) photos from Orcas Hill Road looking south at the northern limits of construction. Our contractor, Razz Construction Inc., has
Attract Pollinators to Your Garden with Native Plants
Wednesday, October 18, 10 a.m., Orcas Center Madrona Room -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Garden Club -- What do hummingbirds, butterflies and bees have in common? They all pollinate flowering plants. Animals and insects pollinate 90
Salmonberry School to Host Drop-in Day
Friday, October 20, 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m, Salmonberry School -- from Paul Freedman -- Salmonberry School is pleased to announce a community Drop-In Day on Friday, October 20 from 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Salmonberry
Participate in Positive Parent Night at Orcas Elementary
Wednesday, October 25, 5 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Lorena Stankevich -- Students receiving awards for being safe in the month of September – a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support program in Orcas
Orcas Islanders Turn Out for Comp Plan Vision
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=55642] "We are asking you to consider ways in which we can modify the vision of the 20-year-old Vision Element of the Comprehensive Plan; and set policy direction today."
Sandy Starr: Feb. 15, 1941-Aug. 4, 2017
Sandy Starr, founder of Children's House Sandra (Sandy) Starr, aged 76, died on August 4, 2017 in Spokane Washington where she had been living for 11 years. Sandy was born in Philadelphia on
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes on School Bond and Levy
-- from Randall Gaylord for Citizens' Committee -- We are a citizens’ committee urging voters to say, “Yes” to the school bond and levy in the upcoming General Election. We are pleased that the school
Perham “Per” Black to Compete in Sailing Nationals
-- from Gray Cope for the San Juan Island Sailing Foundation -- Perham “Per” Black, a senior at Spring Street International School in Friday Harbor is one of 18 youth sailors headed to Florida
Letter to Editor | Please Vote Yes on Field Levy
-- from Andrew Stephens -- I would like to encourage everybody to support the upcoming school levy. The levy will finally address the poor condition of the fields around the school. I have played on
Crab, Costumes at Upcoming Yacht Club Feed
Thursday, October 19, 6 p.m., West Sound Community Hall -- from Burke Thomas, Yacht Club Vice Commodore -- The Annual Crab Feed dinner and costume party is coming up fast. Thursday October 19, 6 p.m.
Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” — Humorous Fairy Tale, Fantasy
Sunday, October 15, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- A scene from Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte.”Photo: Cory Weaver/Metropolitan OperaTaken during the dress rehearsal at the Metropolitan Opera on September
Letter to Editor | We’re Supporting School Bond and Levy
-- from Randall K. Gaylord and Marny Gaylord -- I am voting “Yes” on both the Orcas School District bond and levy in the November election. The bond is for necessary improvement of the buildings. The
Orcas Center Rolls Out 17-18 Season
-- by Margie Doyle -- "Whatever we hold as our culture, this is our Center," Orcas Center Board of Trustees President Tom Fiscus said as the new season was "rolled out" last week. Islanders at
Speakers Bureau: Poet, Artist Shin Yu Pai Blends Poetry With Visual Arts
Saturday, October 14, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Nita Couchman for Orcas Library -- Orcas Island Library and Humanities Washington partner to bring author and visual artist, Shin Yu Pai, to Orcas for free Speakers
