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
Guest Column: Primaries and Caucuses in 2016
-- from F. Milene Henley, Auditor, San Juan County -- - The first in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers
County Fair Wants You On Stage
-- from Ashley King -- Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, the San Juan County Fair is now accepting applications from local artists and performers for the 2016 Fair! The Fair is proud to feature
Hearts and Hands Receives United Way Grant
-- from Didier Gincig, Coordinator, Hearts and Hands -- As the coordinator of Hearts and Hands, I was thrilled when our grant application with United Way of San Juan County was approved. Our ability to coordinate
MaurineTalksBooks: Black Lives Matter
-- from Maurine Barnett, MaurineTalksBooks.com -- Growing up in a small, WASPy town, I had no idea of what slavery was, and what black lives were like until I read Uncle Tom’s Cabin in sixth grade. It
Sports Report: Viking Men Defeat Concrete, Face LaConner
-- by Ed Sutton -- Saturday, the Orcas Island Men's basketball team traveled to Sedro Wooley, following the Lady Vikings who had played the previous day in the first round of the 2016 State playoffs.
What Do You Want to Know? ORS Publishes a “FAQ”
-- from Pete Moe -- Three years ago, on Tuesday February 9, 2013 a massive fire consumed The Exchange. In memory of that event, the Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) board has decided to update the community
Letter to Editor: Orcas Center Production Amazing
-- from Juliana Schallhorn and Philip Keene -- On Thursday, January 29, we were fortunate to find ourselves at the performance of Deborah Sparks' production of The Transylvania Express'O. Wow!! What an amazing evening featuring
Montessori Students Warm the Heart
-- by Margie Doyle -- The kids at Montessori warm up winter with their annual tea Orcas Montessori School hosted its annual Mid-winter Valentine Tea last week, entertaining parents, siblings and other guests
Sheriff’s Office: $2,500 Reward for Suspect in Threat Incidents
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On February 9, 2016, Deputies from the Sheriff's Office were called to investigate a home invasion to an Orcas residence during the early morning hours. The unknown male suspect entered the
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
