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
Martin Lund’s Jazz Festival: The Man Brings the Music to the Island
-- by Margie Doyle -- Martin Lund, founder of the Orcas Island Jazz Festival Martin Lund, jazzman extraordinaire, considers himself a "musical chef." He delights in exploring genres and talents of all kinds,
Dorn: Court Must Rule on McCleary Quickly
-- from Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction -- State Superintendent Randy Dorn filed a brief with the Supreme Court. Below is a statement on the brief. On Monday I filed a brief in the
Update on Library Expansion and Levy Lid Lift
Library construction of a new wing continues with pouring the concrete slab for its foundation or "footprint" -- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library-- Construction of the Orcas Island Public Library
Allegations Against Elementary Teacher Resolved
-- from Eric Webb, Superintendent, Orcas Island School District -- The district utilized the law firm of Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch Inc. and an outside investigator to conduct a thorough and extensive investigation into
Gov. Inslee to Meet with County Council on San Juan Island
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk-- Notice of the SJC Council Attending a Public Meeting Members of the San Juan County Council will be attending a meeting with Governor Jay Inslee on Saturday, September
Learn to Dance the East Coast Swing
Monday, September 5, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, September 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the
Superintendent Looks Forward to New School Year
-- from Superintendent Eric Webb -- Fall is in the air, and September is rapidly approaching. I love September……….. the first day of school is on the horizon, and the learning and fun will once
The Wooden Boat Rendezvous Comes to Deer Harbor
-- from Steve McKenna -- The 2016 Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous will happen this year from Monday September 5th to Wednesday September 7th. Most activities including the sailboat race (about noon), rowing race (4PM)
Matthew Laslo Shares Magic on National TV
-- by Margie Doyle -- Can't Fool Us! We know Orcas' Matthew Laslo is already a legendary magician! Matthew the Magician is hooked -- on magic. And this 16-year-old kid has incorporated lessons
Frank Loudin Art Sale
-- from Jan and Frank Loudin -- Frank Loudin's "Art and Garage Sale" will take place on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be some classic antiques and collectibles! and
Come Celebrate 50 Years (Yep) of Star Trek
Friday - Sunday, September 2 - 4, 8 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Karen Key Speck -- Speck Trek Display at Sea View Theatre What were you doing in 1966? Perhaps enjoying Star
OMC / Island Hospital Contract for Patient Care to Expire in December
-- by Lin McNulty -- With the contract to maintain patient services at Orcas Medical Center (OMC) set to expire on December 31, 2016, Orcas Medical Foundation Board (OMF) and Island Hospital have been in negotiations
Orcas EMS Personnel Respond to Sucia Island
-- from Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- The U.S. Coast Guard, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, San Juan County Sheriff Office, and Outer Island Excursions responded to an emergency call at Sucia Island at
Response from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District
-- from Acting Chief Scott Williams and representatives of San Juan County Fire District #2 -- We are responding to comments from community members to recent news (see orcasissues.com/coffin-resigns-fire-commission-dicaprio-appointed/) regarding the Fire District. We appreciate
School Music Program Supporters Have Their Say at Board Meeting
-- by Margie Doyle -- Members of the community spoke of the need and benefits of an adequate classroom to accommodate the growing School Strings Music Program, at the regular Orcas Island School District (OISD)
Elementary School Year Begins with Back to School Kickoff
Drop-In Tuesday, September 6, 4 - 6 p.m., Orcas Elementary School -- from Cathy Ferran -- Attention Orcas Island Elementary Parents, Grandparents, and Guardians: Did we mention lately how much we appreciate you? Your commitment to our
