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
Fire Chief Candidate Names Revealed
-- by Lin McNulty -- Three finalists have been selected by the OIFR Search Committee for the position of Orcas Fire Chief. All three have extensive fire department experience, and are local to Western Washington.
Commemorating Veterans Day With School Music
-- from Sharon Ho -- The sweet chorus of elementary school children’s voices and beautiful selections played by Orcas Island School District Band and Strings groups, and the Orcas Island Community Band, set a moving
Guest Opinion | Weigh Track v. Music Room On Own Merits
-- from Justin Paulsen -- It appears that the current school bond proposal has been framed as an "I like the Music Room" vs. "I like the Track" discussion. Even though that is how the
Orcas Boy Choir Performs in Friday Harbor
Sunday, November 20, 4 p.m., Saint David Episcopal Church in Friday Harbor -- from David Bentley -- Saint David’s Episcopal Church welcomes Orcas Boy Choir under the direction of Mary WillAllen for their first appearance in
Letter to Editor | Quid Pro Quo or Hobson’s Choice?
-- from Bea vonTobel -- The OISD board will place an interesting proposal on the February ballot. It will pit the concerns and interests of three major island groups against each other: those who wish to
School Board Reaches Consensus on Bond for Phase III Development
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Nov.14 at 2:30 p.m.-- On Nov. 7 the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board, administration and public members met to deal with the nitty-gritty decisions facing them in considering a
Deer Harbor Bridge Construction Continues
-- from John Van Lund -- Crews will place rebar and form the wing walls for the east and west abutments. The east and west abutments are the main structural supports for the bridge. The
Orcas Students Perform at Honor Music Festival
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Western Washington University’s 650-seat Performing Arts Center hosted a performance by students from this year’s San Juan Music Educators Association (SJMEA) Senior Honor Festival on November 11. Nine musicians
Fall 2016 Precipitation Observations
-- from Paul Kamin, Eastsound Water -- The Seattle area experienced record rainfall in October. Over 9”, more than double the 3.5” average. On Orcas, rain was recorded on all but a handful of days
Thankful for Orcas Community Resource Center
-- by Sally Buchanan -- The Orcas Island community has so many resources to be thankful for this Thanksgiving month. Highlighting the OCRC, Orcas Community Resource Center, seems especially appropriate. This non-profit organization has been
SJ Community Home Trust Seeks Executive Director
-- from Sarah Crosby -- The San Juan Community Home Trust announces the opening of the application period for the position of Executive Director. The Home Trust is a 501(c)3 non profit organization devoted to
Bolshoi Ballet’s Brilliant Comedy The Bright Stream at Orcas Center
Friday, November 18, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- The Bright Stream, Alexei Ratmansky’s brilliantly choreographed smash production bursts with vivid life and bright spirits in cinemas throughout the U.S. and Canada
Letter to Editor | Library Board Expresses Gratitude
-- from Tom Fiscus -- The Board of Trustees and staff of the Orcas Island Public Library wish to thank the Orcas community for their resounding support, reflected in the “YES” vote for the Library
Letter to Editor | Support Affordable Housing and Property Tax Equity
-- from Shireene Hale -- Next week citizens will have an opportunity to encourage the San Juan County Council to take actions that will support affordable housing and provide property tax equity. The county is
Lahari Offers End Of Life Care for Caregivers Course
Thursday, November 17, 1 - 5 p..m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Dennis King -- Sally Coffin, RN from Lahari will be teaching End of Life Care for Caregivers, on Thursday, November 17th, from 1pm
Tune Up Your Vocal Chords for Tom Rawson House Concert
Saturday, November 19, 7 p.m., Reserve for location -- from Tom Rawson -- Tom Rawson, folksinger and storyteller from Eastsound is the West Coast’s very own version of Pete Seeger. Armed with longneck banjo and
