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 | Beyond “General Hospital”
-- from Donna and Michael Riordan -- Having lived on Orcas for six years, we are moderate users of medical services here. The recent medical-care drama, with frequent sniping back and forth over old history and
When an Orcas Donkey Slips on the Ice
-- from Tish Knapp -- Here’s a short, wintery, sweet Orcas story for what it’s worth. Rosie, my ancient little white donkey, fell on the ice during the cold spell and could not get up
Deer Harbor Bridge Work Continues
-- from John Van Lund -- The Contractor will set the final two girders next Monday and Tuesday requiring a road closure from 8:30-9:30 AM. Construction crews will set the last two of seven 46-ton
Letter to Editor | It’s Now or Never, Orcas
-- from the Orcas Medical Foundation Board -- If we continue to quarrel about the past and present, we may find that we have lost the future. The proposal to establish a University of Washington
Warning: Thaw Following Sub-Freezing Temperature May Present New Problems
-- from Paul Kamin, originally published Dec. 17, 2016 -- Orcas Island does not regularly experience the extended cold spell that we’ve seen in the past week. The weather forecast suggest that the sub-freezing temperatures
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
