Here’s a thought…
“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like?”
Letter to the Editor: San Juan County Needs Watson
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- I have known Bill Watson for many years. I find him to be exactly the sort of thoughtful person we need leading this great county of ours. We need strong, intelligent advocates for the issues that bind us together as a community. Bill joining
ATOI Presents Readers Theater at Random Howse
Thursday - Friday, October 27 - 28, 7 p.m., Random Howse Actors Theater of Orcas Island set to perform The Harry and Sam Dialogues at Random Howse on October 27 & 28 at 7:00 PM. The show stars Chris Evans and Jake Perrine. It is directed by Tom Fiscus. The play,
Letter to Editor | Jarman is Obvious Choice
-- from Minnie Knych -- Bob Jarman is the obvious choice for County Council District 1. Having known Bob for over twenty years, I feel qualified to make that statement. We first met when Jarman was manager of our local phone company PTI. In working with him on a technology project
Lahari Launching Orcas Door to Door, an Assistive Transportation Service
Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 a.m. at the Skillet Restaurant -- from Chris White for Lions Sunrise Volunteers -- Not being able to drive oneself to essential medical appointments, shopping or social events due to the effects of aging, medical procedures or a disability has shown to be detrimental to
Letter to Editor | More Support for Bill Watson
-- from Donna and Michael Riordan -- After listening at length to both candidates for District 1 Councilor, we have decided to endorse Bill Watson. We are impressed by his command of the pressing issues facing San Juan County and by the deep management experience he will bring to this
Guest Opinion: Compassion, Empathy, Sustainability
-- from Artha Kass, notes from a speech at the Orcas Center reception on Sunday, October 16 -- Artha Kass accepts retirement accolades Twenty-three years ago, when I was visiting Orcas, still in the last stages of my decision-making process to move here, by chance I attended a
Orcas Design Meeting on Mt. Constitution Summit Plans Disappoints
-- by Margie Doyle -- Design concept for interpretive center on existing concrete slab. (Restrooms will face the left side of the drawing.) At a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Orcas School Cafeteria, representatives from Washington State Parks and Patano Studio Architecture met with the public
Chamber Music Festival Brings Two Grand Piano Men to Orcas
-- from Linda Slone for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- For large-hall, big-piano-sound aficionados, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival brings two concert grand pianos to the Orcas Center stage on Saturday, October 22. One week before Jon Kimura Parker performs the Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 at Carnegie Hall, hear
Woody Ciskowski Premieres Play in Bellingham
--by Amy Kepferle for CascadiaWeekly.com -- A scene from "Top of the Food Chain" showing this weekend in Bellingham When Woody Ciskowski was growing up on Orcas Island, his television choices were limited, so the fact that he discovered the alien invasion spoof known as "Top of the
Call to Vendors: Holiday Festival of Arts
-- from Arron Redford -- The Orcas Senior Center invites you to participate in this year’s Holiday Festival of the Arts on Saturday, November 26. Past vendors have already received their invitations, so sign up soon if you would like to join in the festivities. The cost is $30 per
Letter to Editor | Watson Represents All
-- from David Turnoy -- You may have heard recently that the county employees of San Juan County are supporting Rick Hughes and Bill Watson in the two races for council seats. A really telling source of information when evaluating an incumbent county councilor’s record is to look at the questions
Mary’s Wedding: A Dreamy, Dramatic Love Story
"Mary's Wedding" plays this weekend, Thurs-Sat -- review by Margie Doyle -- Charlie and Mary (Kelly Toombs and Cali Bagby) create a powerful love story in the midst of war, onstage at the Black Box tonight, and next weekend. In the play "Mary's Wedding," the Black Box at
Green Home Open House and Tour This Weekend
Saturday, October 22, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Lynda Lyshall -- Come learn from our local experts about the different ways you can reduce your homes energy demand from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, October 22 at Episcopal Parish Hall in Eastsound. Learn about green technologies
Letter to Editor | Jarman Proves His Value
-- from Steve Hudson -- This letter is to encourage that you vote for Bob Jarman for county council. He now has four years on the job and has proved his value time and again. He came into the job with a unique work ethic, skill set, and about 40 years of
State, Federal Leaders Announce Major Initiatives for Puget Sound Recovery
-- from Office of the Governor -- Today officials from the Obama administration and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, U.S. Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and U.S. Reps. Denny Heck, Derek Kilmer and Rick Larsen announced new federal actions to help protect and recover the health of Puget Sound, one
Bonnie Brae Welcomes Donations of Halloween Candy
-- from Cynthia Johnson -- Contributions of candy to help with Halloween trick-or-treating at OPAL Bonnie Brae may be dropped off at the OPAL office on the corner of Lover’s Lane and Enchanted Forest Road. Bonnie Brae is a main Halloween location for island children. Donations may also be made
