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 | Healthcare Coalition Role Clarified
-- from Dale Heisinger for Coalition for Orcas Healthcare -- When Island Hospital departed Orcas Island, a coalition of citizen volunteers organized an election to allow voters to establish a Public Hospital District (PHD). The goal
Island Aerial Acrobatics “Connected” Coming to Orcas Center
-- from Maria Bullock -- On March 30th & 31st, the final Island Aerial Acrobatics performance, called “Connected,” is scheduled at the Orcas Center. Community support is needed to make this performance a reality. The
Guest Column: Groups Appeal Anacortes Petrochemical Expansion
-- from Alex Ramel of Stand.earth -- A December 2013 view of the Tesoro refinery across Fidalgo Bay from March Point. (Photo by Dana via Creative Commons License) On Tuesday, February 27, the
Legislature Votes to Protect Net Neutrality
-- from Dave Pringle for Senate Democratic Communications -- "Corporations should not control how Washingtonians use the internet or what information they seek. We value free and open access to information," said Sen. Kevin Ranker,
TechTalk: Use Unique Passwords
-- from Lisa Steckley for 376Tech.com -- One for One Don’t re-use passwords. Rule number 2 to keep the data doors locked. Why? The bad guys know we have a bad habit of re-using passwords.
Celebrating Scott Gianola’s Life
Sunday, March 4 at 1 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall -- from Andrea Cohen -- Scott Gianola -- a celebration of his life will take place at Odd Fellows Hall on Sunday March 4
Candidates Speak Out at Public Hospital District Town Hall
--by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Candidates in the election for Public Hospital District Commissioners, from left, Patty Miller, Richard Fralick, Leif, Art Lange, Diane Boteler, Bill Bangs. Candidates John Dann, Pegi Groundwater
School Board Will Hold Special Meeting
Thursday, March 1, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- Notice of a Special (Monthly) Meeting Thursday, March 1, 2018 AGENDA 5:00PM CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING- School Library
Letter to Editor | UW System is Closed
-- from Coleen O’Brien -- I have been and remain a grateful supporter of forming a Hospital District for Orcas. However, I’ve had cause to be concerned that the policies of UW Medicine, as they
Blistering Bolshoi Ballet Streams at Orcas Center
Sunday, March 4, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Bolshoi Ballet presents the captivating revival of Vasily Vainonen’s The Flames of Paris. Alexei Ratmansky's old-new ballet about the French Revolution
EPRC to Meet March 1
Thursday, March 1, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station Agenda prepared by Colin Maycock, San Juan County Senior Planner -- 3 pm Welcome and Introductions 3:10 pm Additions or Agenda modifications 3:15 pm Approval of Minutes
Follow-up to Unintended Consequences of McCleary “Fix”
-- from Tom Baldwin for the Orcas Island School District Budget Advisory Committee-- We have had several comments and questions from the opinion piece we submitted (see https://theorcasonian.com/McClearyFix ) regarding the unintended consequences of the state’s
Meet Hospital District Candidates Today
Saturday, February 24, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Alison Shaw for Coalition for Orcas Health Care -- The Coalition for Orcas Health Care is pleased to announce its fourth Town Hall
County Will Discuss Visitor Study Results
Monday, February 26, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from San Juan Communications -- Local, state, and federal agencies that manage lands or recreation facilities in the San Juan Islands sponsored a study
Woman in the Woods Bringing “…And All That Jazz” to Orcas
Saturday, March 10, 5 - 9 p.m., Rosario Beach House -- from Rachel Newcombe -- We have something for you... “What’s that?” You know that new Orcas Island arts organization, the one formed last year?
Come Sing With Orcas Island Community Gospel Choir
-- from Meredith McKie Griffith for Orcas Community Church -- This spring Orcas Island Community Church invites singers in the islands to join us for a gospel choir workshop and performance led by returning composer/conductor Dr.
