Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
Thursday Ferry Alert: Early Morning Sailings Canceled
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF)-- The 6:10 am interisland sailing from Friday Harbor has been cancelled due to a shortage of Coast Guard documented crew. This will also cancel the 7:00 am sailing from Shaw. Interisland service will resume with the 7:20am sailing from Orcas to Friday Harbor.
Film Festival Brings Return Engagement of Free to Rock
Thursday, February 4, 7:30 p.m., The Sea View Theatre -- from Donna Laslo / Jared Lovejoy, OIFF -- We are still basking in the success and fun we all had from our recent Orcas Island Film Festival 2015. Five of our films from this year are nominated for Academy Awards. One of
Letter to the Editor: Warm Hearts on a Cold Winter Day
-- by Heidi Lindberg-- I need to thank the people publicly who came out of nowhere to help me, on a very cold damp day, when my usually trusty 38-year-old car stopped as I was backing into a parking space right in the main part of town. While I was
Board Workshop: Work to Your Full Potential
Boards in Gear: Unlocking Board Practice to Help You Achieve Your Mission Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 1-5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Hilary Canty, OICF -- This interactive, hands-on workshop will cover board responsibilities, operations, development, fundraising, and advocacy. It is based on the Boards in Gear resources developed in partnership with some
Letter to the Editor: Citizens Review Orcas Park & Rec Levy
-- from the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commissioners -- Dear Orcas Island Citizens, We, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD), take the stewardship of public funds as a critical component of our job as elected officials. As part of assuring the voters that
Grief Support to Start at Peace Island Medical Center
Monday, Feb. 1 and every other week through April 11, 2 - 3:15 p.m., at Peace Island Medical Center, Friday Harbor -- from Lori Polevoi -- A six-week grief support group for those healing the loss of a loved one begins Monday, Feb. 1 and runs every other week through April
Turandot to Stream at Orcas Center
Sunday, January 31,1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Turandot Puccini's final opera, Turandot, which is one of the most spectacular productions in the Met repertory, returns to the Live in HD series streaming to Orcas Center on Sunday, January 31 at 1:00 pm. Swedish dramatic
A Great Time at Historical Society Annual Meeting
-- by Margie Doyle, all photos by Margot Shaw -- [metaslider id=41367] Indeed, "Orcas History Lives Here" as the lively annual meeting demonstrated last Saturday, Jan. 23. The Orcas Ilsand Historical Society celebrated its 65th year and its 60th anniversary of the pioneer cabin buildings relocation to Eastsound. Museum Curator
Petition to Preserve, Not Pave, Dolphin Bay Road
-- from Timothy P. Blanchard, et. al -- I've started the petition "Save Dolphin Bay Road" with other concerned islanders. We need your help to get it off the ground. Will you take 30 seconds to sign a petition right now? Here's the link: savedolphinbayroad.org. Please pass it on and ask
Letter to Editor: When Friends Come Forward
-- from David Adrian -- Recently, when I learned of the death of my father in Florida, I knew I would not be financially able to fly down there to attend his services. I was totally blown away when fellow patrons at The Lower Tavern kicked in and presented me
Editorial: Council, Please Deliberate on Protections in SMP
-- by Margie Doyle -- Dear County Council, I am writing to ask that you consider not just the legality and appropriateness of the existing and proposed Shoreline Management Plan (SMP), but that you also consider the potential to make a significant statement of stewardship in the final formulation of
Dynamic Musical Duo Returns to Educate and Entertain
-- from Joyce Stone -- Miho Takekawa & Diego Coy The exciting duo of Miho Takekawa & Diego Coy are returning to Orcas the week of February 1-6 as Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Musicians-in-Residence. The Miho & Diego Duo have been boldly blending Latin and Japanese musical
Time for Tango Tutelage
Monday, February 1, 7 - 9 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, February 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. It will be Tango and we our honored to have Stan and
OIFR Responds to Hangar Fire
-- from Acting Deputy Chief Bryce Hamilton -- Yesterday, January 24, 2016, at approximately 17:31 [5:31 p.m.], a structure fire was reported through the San Juan County Emergency Dispatch System. The reporting party described the location as an Airport hangar at Cessna Road and North Beach Road. OIFR responded and arrived
Guest Editorial : Shoreline Master Program Update Provides an Important Opportunity
-- by Tina Whitman -- The more than 400 miles of marine shoreline in San Juan County define our unique community of islands- they are our identity. Highly productive intersections of land and sea, these shorelines support the marine food web and its salmon, seabirds and marine mammals that provide
Letter to Editor: Please Support the M&O Levy
-- from Anne Ford McGrath, OEA President -- I am writing in support of the Orcas Island School district’s Maintenance and Operations levy. This levy provides the necessary funds to fully provide our students education. It allows for the operation of our schools and without it we are unable to provide the level of
