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: Thanks to Voters for Putting Children First
-- from Eric Webb, Superintendent -- I want to extend my gratitude to the Orcas Island community for their overwhelming support to renew our expiring educational levy. Orcas Island residents never cease to amaze me with their demonstrations of
Gardening with Kids
Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center -- by Jan Jacobson -- The February meeting of Orcas Island Garden Club features Allison O'Sullivan, daughter of garden club members, Evangeline & Terry O'Sullivan. Allison
Sunrise Volunteers: No Commitment and Free Coffee
-- by Lin McNulty -- It began as a search for a "recipe to meet potential new members" for the Lions Club to improve sustainability of the organization with an aging membership. It's difficult," says Lions
Helping in Lesbos: A Most Humbling, Heart-breaking, Heart-warming Experience
-- from Kate Jewell -- Peeling six layers of dripping wet clothes off the first screaming, terrified infant thrust in my arms was challenging. Getting her diapered, redressed, warm, dry and reunited with her mother
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Announces 2016 Visitor Guide
Members are urged to sign-up now to be included in popular publication -- from Lance Evans, Chamber of Commerce -- The Orcas Island (WA) Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that its 2016 Visitor Guide
Cupid’s Closet Flea Market Is On!
Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall -- from Margot Shaw -- Some Venerable Vendors include the ORCAS SENIOR CENTER (think Granny’s Attic), A-OK (the school arts support
Our Representatives Report: Kris Lytton on Education and Business
Week 5 Update: Holding corporations accountable for tax breaks; moving forward on education -- from State Representative Kris Lytton -- Dear Friends and Neighbors, [Feb. 9] marks the fiscal committee cutoff deadline. That means today
OPALCO Offices Closed Today after Vandalism
All OPALCO offices county-wide are closed 2-11-16 -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- OPALCO offices are closed today [Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016] after an act of vandalism, including threats of violence, occurred at the
Sports Report: Viking Men Duel Wolverines
-- by Ed Sutton -- The Orcas Island High School men's basketball team began its quest for a slot in the 2016 State Basketball Tournament following the afternoon game yesterday which pitted the Lady Vikings
Sports Report: Lady Vikings Enter Playoff Games
-- by Ed Sutton -- A loyal contingent of fans followed the Orcas Island High School basketball teams to Friday Harbor on Wednesday for the first round of playoff games in the 2016 State Championship
School, Park and Rec Levies Pass
-- by Margie Doyle -- Voters approved all levies in the Special Election, the San Juan County Elections Office reported on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 8:04 p.m. With 5,096 ballots counted from 18 county precincts
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Medically Evacuates Friday Harbor Resident
-- from Michael Welding, NAS Public Affairs Officer -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted an evening Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, from the San Juan
Our Representatives Report: ‘Unnecessary’ Legislation Would Undermine State’s Core Values
-- from Rick Manugian, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement today regarding the attempt by Senate Republicans to remove protections for transgender men, women and children in Washington state. “We
New Head at Peace Island Hospital
Merry-Ann Keane named chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor Merry-Ann Keane, MSN, BSN, RN, has been named interim chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, following the
Free Showing of the Movie “Home Run”
-- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Celebrate Recovery -- FREE Movie night Tuesday, February 16th, at the Orcas Island Community Church. Open to everyone! With complimentary popcorn and drinks. Great movie, great people, great reason!
New Retreat Invites Writers to ‘Drop Out on Orcas’
-- from Drop Out on Orcas -- Five writers from all along the West Coast will come to Orcas this spring. Drop Out, a refuge for creatives, will bring writers and artists to Orcas to
