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
Guest Editorial: Call to Orcas Action Now!
-- by Eleanor Hoague, Judy Scott and Marc Cohen, updated Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. -- An intense debate over the DACA program (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is coming to a climax this week
Alzheimer’s Association Recruiting Volunteer Facilitators in San Juan County
-- from Linda Whiteside, Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter -- Make a difference in the life of a family caregiver. The Alzheimer’s Association is currently recruiting local volunteers to facilitate Family Caregiver Support Groups in San
Upcoming Art Shows at Orcas Center
-- from Kathleen Youngren -- Intake: Wednesday, January 31, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas Center. Opening Reception: Friday, February 3, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Graphite drawing by Leon Rosenblatt All local,
Keep Orcas Issues, News and Views Alive and Independent
-- by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Editor -- More people are reading Orcas Issues, News and Views than ever, but our paid subscriptions and advertising revenues need to keep up. And unlike many news organizations,
Eastsound Vision Survey Results: Orcas Residents Value Natural Environment and “Village” Quality of Eastsound
-- from the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) -- Thank you to the 388 Orcas residents who completed all 65 questions in the recent Eastsound Vision survey and to the additional 217 who completed
Joe Floren: 1929 – 2017
-- from the West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship -- Anne Hay and Joe Floren, 2016 Myron David ("Joe") Floren died on December 31, 2017 at his home in Clackamas, of natural causes. Painting
Funhouse Commons Hiring Afterschool Program Staff
-- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse Commons is looking for high energy, dependable people who are excited to work a few hours a week with elementary age children as a staff
Senator Doug Jones Remembers Martin Luther King
-- from U.S. Senator Doug Jones -- Today, we pause to reflect and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. This is a day that many have come to use as a day
To the Editor: A Poem
-- by Just Leif -- Not A Dream Not a birthright, enchained. Not A Dream with respect for Dr. King, Health's more.. A test: Civics 101 "Pass/Fail" One question: Do you want to pass together,
Ranker Reports on Legislature’s Work
-- from State Senator Kevin Ranker -- With Democrats in the majority in the Washington State Senate, we have begun advancing critical legislation that reflects our progressive values. We have already introduced the Voting Rights
Eastsound Water Users Propose Rate Changes
Mon. Jan 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Paul Kamin, Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) General Manager -- At the Dec 14th annual meeting there was a presentation and discussion of a
School Board to Meet for Budget Talks
A Special School Board Meeting/Budget Workshop will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. in the school library regarding the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Budget. For more information, contact 360-376-2284.
Letter to Editor | Eggs May Be Cheaper in the Country, But Not Healthcare
-- from Tom Eversole -- The Public Hospital District won’t build a hospital on Orcas. Rather, it will support and stabilize local practices to provide ongoing access to primary, urgent, and after-hours medical care. Sustaining local
Ranker: Senate Democrats’ Sweeping Higher Education Agenda
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- The Senate Higher Education committee hears testimonies on SB 6029, SB 5074, and SB 6101 on January 11th, 2018. As chair of the Senate Higher Education
Letter to Editor | Thank you as Orcas Family Health Continues Financial Drive
-- from Ken Speck, President, Orcas Family Health Center -- This is a huge "thank you" to the many people who have responded to our request for funds to support the continuation of Orcas Family
Flu Activity Increasing In Our Region
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Flu activity and hospital visits for flu-like symptoms are rapidly increasing in Washington. “While flu cases are on the rise in San Juan County, we are not currently
