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
Special Town Hall to Discuss Eastsound Changes
San Juan County Councilmember Rick Hughes will host a Town Hall meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 5-7 pm on Thursday, December 3, 2015 to present and discuss changes to the proposed Eastsound Subarea
County Auditor Reports on 3rd Quarter Finances
-- by F. Milene Henley, County Auditor -- How Are We Doing? A recent local political cartoon pictured a person, labeled “County Budget,” stuffing money into one pocket, labeled “Reserves,” while simultaneously shuffling money from
Historical Museum Celebrates with Cookies, Rosario Tree and BOGO
Friday, Nov. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Historical Museum -- by Carol Kulminski for the Orcas Historical Museum -- This Friday, the Historical Museum in the village will be giving cookies, hot
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Your Care after House Fire
-- from Josie and Wally Barrow -- We cannot believe how fortunate we are to live in such a caring community!! We want to thank you…so many, who have given clothing, food and other things
Overnight Shelter Opens for Cold Nights Ahead
-- from Janine Heimerich for the Orcas Interfaith Council of Churches -- The churches here on Orcas have gotten together to provide an overnight Severe Weather Shelter. In a nutshell, the shelter will be: Located
Thanks Olga Symphony for Music, Memories and More
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center [metaslider id=40354] -- by Margie Doyle -- More, like old-fashioned Orcas-style philanthropy -- that's what the Olga Symphony has given to their
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, Kiwanians and Volunteers for New Playground
-- from Krista Bouchey, Funhouse Commons Executive Director -- To Members of the Orcas Kiwanis Club, Kids play on the new playground at the Funhouse This past summer you gave a very generous
Guest Opinion: The Dire Consequences of TPP: What You Need to Know
-- by David Turnoy, reprinted Nov. 24 upon request -- What do you know about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? After years of negotiations, its text was finally released last week, and it is truly the
Teen Programming at The Funhouse
-- from Krista Bouchey -- Junior Staff volunteer helps with Funhouse after school program When the Funhouse Commons opened its doors in 2000, one of the main goals was to meet the need
Children’s Christmas Market
Saturday Nov. 28th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Salmonberry School -- from Anji Ringzin -- The 3rd Annual Children's Christmas Market is being hosted by Salmonberry School this coming Saturday November 28th from
Guest Editorial: New Shoreline Aquaculture Laws Could Impact Homeowners, Tourists
-- by Lovel Pratt -- The SJC Council is updating the Shoreline Master Program (SMP), with hearings beginning on November 30th. This update is this community’s opportunity to address requirements for future aquaculture operations in
Orcas Musicians Perform at SJMEA Senior Honor Festival
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Western Washington University’s 650-seat Performing Arts Center was packed for a performance by students from this year’s San Juan Music Educators Association Senior Honor Festival on November 11. Thirteen musicians
Editorial: Cram for the Changes in Shoreline Master Plan
-- by Margie Doyle -- As your Community-Journalist-in-Chief, I have an apology to make for the scarce coverage Orcas Issues has given to the County's Shoreline Master Plan update. I confess it hasn't been a
School Board Meet to Introduce New Student-Families Program
Monday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. in the School Library -- from the Orcas Island School District -- The Board of Directors of the Orcas Island School District will hold a special monthly board meeting
Roger Sherman’s New “Bach: Under the Influence” a Milestone
-- by Margie Doyle -- "Bach: Under the Influence" concert of Sept. 20, 2001 by Roger Sherman Orcas Island business Loft Recordings is pleased to release “Bach: Under the Influence,” a recording of
After Turkey: Holiday Festival of Arts on Saturday
Saturday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Senior Center -- from Arron Redford, Senior Center Manager -- Hugs abound at Holiday Festival of the Arts this Saturday, Nov. 28 from
