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
Tribute Ride for ‘Motorcycle Bob’ Vietzke
Sunday, December 18, Ride at 1:30 p.m., Tribute at 4 p.m., Lower Tavern -- from Jeff Pietsch -- Bob Vietzke was as much an integral part of our Orcas community as he was a contributor to
Letter to Editor | Blood Drive Set Records
-- from Leif -- Dear Orcas, this last Blood Drive, Thursday, December 15 set records. We had 92 donors, a record especially for this time of year! Some were Orcas High students, returning donors that haven’t
Guest Opinion | Proposal from Orcas Family Health Center
-- from David Shinstrom, M.D. -- I presume many of you have been following the numerous letters regarding the medical situation here on Orcas. To Paul Kamin, I really appreciate some of the points you
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Medically Evacuates Orcas Island Resident
-- from Mike Welding, Public Information Officer -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, from Orcas Island Airport
Community Band to Celebrate with Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 17, 3 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Karen Key Speck -- Leah Jenson and Judy Whiting play the bassoon for the Community Band's Winter Holiday concert 2015 Saturday, December 17 -
Sexuality Education Classes Offered for Grades 10-12
-- from Sandi Burt -- OWL offers honest, accurate information about sexuality that can change lives. It dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, improves decision making, and has the potential
Orcas Island Historical Museums Announces Appointment of New Director
-- from Orcas Island Historical Museums -- The Orcas Island Historical Museums Board of Directors announces the promotion of Brittney Maruska to Museum Director. Brittney replaces Clark McAbee who in November moved to California to
ATOI Issues Call for Plays
-- from Aaimee Johnson -- Calling all playwrights, seasoned and brand new. It’s time to start thinking about the 2017 Ten-Minute PlayFest! The twelfth annual PlayFest for the Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island will take
Governor Inslee: Fully Fund K-12 Schools Now
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Governor releases plan to fully fund basic education, promote strategies to recruit great teachers and support struggling students Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday unveiled a plan against
In Memoriam | Patty Monaco, 1945-2016
Friday, December 16, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from the Family of Patty Monaco -- On November 10, 2016, Patty Monaco left this world. Beside her were her beloved husband Vince and son, Anthony. With her
The Nutcracker Ballet Enchants at Orcas Center
-- from Susannah Weaver for the Orcas Center -- The world-renowned Bolshoi Theatre’s enchanting production of Tchaikovsky’s magical and cherished ballet streams to Orcas Center on Wednesday, December 14 at 6:30 pm. Christmas would not
Funhouse Commons Releases Request for Remodel Bids
-- from Krista Bouchey -- Request for Qualifications – Remodel General Contractors (Negotiated Bid Process) Owner: Children’s Discovery Foundation DBA Funhouse Commons James Cook, Project Manager PO Box 204 Eastsound, WA. 98245 757-377-3621 / jkccook@yahoo.com
Guest Opinion | Viability of Medical Practices on Orcas Island
-- from Paul Kamin -- Dr. Russell and Dr. Shinstrom have both been part of Orcas Medical Center, and subsequently chosen to practice medicine separate from the Orcas Medical Foundation. Both have been operating their
Flashmob Surprises, Honors Midwife at Enzo’s
-- from Kathi Ciskowski -- An Orcas flashmob gather at the Village Green to honor Melinda Milligan, retiring midwife. Melinda Milligan was peacefully enjoying a visit with her friend, Artha Kass (who knew
Separating Sewer from Water (Bill)
-- from Paul Kamin -- Every month, Eastsound Water Users Association, (EWUA or “Eastsound Water”) and Eastsound Sewer and Water District (ESWD or Eastsound Sewer) receive payments intended for each other. Folks send the Sewer
What is Your Vision for Future of Eastsound?
-- from Fred Klein -- How important is the future of Eastsound to you…?… What will it be like in twenty years?... And what role would you like to play in answering that question? How
