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
How Acupuncture Can Ameliorate Drug-related Chemical Dependency
Sunday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. at Orcas Island Community Church -- by Dr. Vincent Shu -- Dr. Vincent Shu Pain is the most common reason patients are seen in Primary Care Clinics.
All Work and No Play – Who, Me?
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- I’m a helper kind of person. It makes me happy to assist others in ways that makes them happy. In my forties, I sailed on a 93 ft schooner for
“Laff-tober” Arrives with Sunday Classic Comedy Movie Fest
Sundays, October 15, 22, 29, 1 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Tom McDonough -- Get ready to laugh in October (or “Laff-tober”) for the Sunday Classic Comedy Movie Fest October 15, 22, and 29 at
Never Too Soon to Prevent Gun Violence
-- from U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen -- Imagine this scenario: during an annual physical exam, your doctor turns to you and says, "I'm sorry, but I have some bad news. You are really sick." Concerned,
Guest Column | Why Should a Senior Vote for School Bond and Levy?
-- from Paul Losleben -- To those who support the Orcas Island school bond issue, let me add my voice. To those who oppose the school bond issue, let me respectfully address concerns that have
Green Home Tour to Provide Innovative Energy-Saving Tips
Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. -- from Ryan T. Palmateer for San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Fall is officially here in the San Juans and that means your house might
Inslee Statement on Federal Efforts to Restrict Women’s Access to Birth Control
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today made a statement regarding the Trump Administration’s move to eliminate the Affordable Care Act’s requirement for health insurers to provide free birth
Letter to Editor | Thank You, Orcas Island Community
-- from Randy Martin, Director, San Juan Center / Skagit Valley College -- Thank you to the Orcas Island Community on behalf of Skagit Valley College. Our late summer survey has provided bountiful and detailed
October is National Co-op Month!
-- from Krista Bouchey for OPALCO -- Co-ops in the San Juan Islands are teaming up to celebrate National Co-op month. OPALCO, San Juan Island Food Co-op and Orcas Food Co-op are all hosting member
Cancer Survivorship Group To Meet
Thursday, October 12, 5 p.m., Community Church Fireside Room -- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group wants everyone to remember that together we can fan the flames of hope. The research shows that
Letter to the Editor: Blessed by Folks Who Care
-- by Jo Holland -- I am the Mom of the hiker that went off trail whilst trying to find her dog Bowser yesterday. When I recieved a call from my daughter, Keda, saying she
Ferry Alert: Extra Sailings to Orcas Oct. 5 & Oct. 7
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Washington State Ferries has added extra sailings from Anacortes to Orcas at 1:55 p.m. on Thurs 10/5 and Sat 10/7. The 1:55 p.m. sailing normally only departs on
Business Spotlight | Novel Lab Offers Novel Writing Course to Local Authors
-- by Lin McNulty -- Clients and editors describe Ayn and Sam Gailey, curators of Novel Lab, as "Book Whisperers" whenever they coach writers. Their most recent work for HarperCollins and legendary Mets and Phillies
Key Permit Denied for Longview Coal Terminal Project
-- from the Washington State Department of Ecology -- The Washington Department of Ecology has denied a water quality permit sought by Millennium Bulk Terminals to construct and operate the largest coal export terminal in
Solo Kayak Voyage Described at Darvill’s
Tuesday, October 10 at 6 p.m. -- from Jenny Pederson of Darvill's Bookstore-- "Paddling with Spirits" author to speak at Darvill's of her kayaking adventure Irene Skyriver joins us to talk about her
School Board Meeting: News from the Numbers
-- by Margie Doyle -- Enrollment, staffing and generous donations dominated the September Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting last week. With board members Tony Ghazel and Chris Sutton absent, the board and public
