Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
High School Musicians Present First Concert of the School Year
Thursday, October 29, 7:30 p.m., High School Gym -- from Kristen Wilson -- Music is flourishing at Orcas Island Schools! The community is invited to the first High School music concert of the school year on Thursday, October 29, 7:30 p.m., in the High School Gym. Followers of school music
WSF Weighs Ferry Reservation Options
--- by Margie Doyle -- Washington State Ferries staff recently conducted a series of meetings on Lopez, Orcas, San Juan and Shaw Islands regarding the effectiveness and the challenges of the Anacortes-San Juans reservation system, which began in January, 2015. Rick Hughes, at left, greets those who attended the
Letter to Editor: Heinmiller More than Prepared for Fire Commission
-- from Marla Johns -- This letter is written in a resounding and unwavering support for Wes Heinmiller as Fire Commissioner. I have had the privilege to watch Wes over the past few years as he quietly and thoughtfully considered this position. It was not one he jumped into lightly,
Letter to the Editor: The Lions Roar
-- by Jim Biddick -- The end of summer marks the end of a busy fundraising season for the Orcas Island Lions Club. This letter is to thank the community, sponsors and volunteers that helped us achieve our goals and allowed us to give back to the community. One hundred
Workers and Mentors Needed at the Funhouse
Playground installation on Saturday November 14 -- from Rebecca DeMeritt for the Funhouse -- Our new playground is on its way and we need your help! Please consider signing up for our community install of the new equipment. Saturday, November 14 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. we need 25-30
Guest Opinion: The Most Important Thing is to Vote
-- by Theresa Haynie -- Election day is looming, now only days away. On Orcas Island, we have the usual well-qualified candidates running for various unpaid commissioner seats. Fittingly, the most heated contest is that of Fire and Rescue District 2, with Wes Heinmiller and Julie Remington fighting hard over
Remembering Gene Knapp 1930-2015
-- Remarks by Randall Gaylord to the San Juan County Council, Oct. 20, 2015 -- I’m here today to share the sad news that after an extended illness, Gene Knapp died on Sunday afternoon at his home on Orcas Island. He was 85 years old. I want to extend my
Habitat Store Says a Final “Thank you”
-- from Jim Duffield -- The Habitat for Humanity store in Mt. Vernon On the 19th of October, the Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck made what is probably its final visit to Orcas Island. With the Exchange due to open after the first of the year, Orcas
Games, Parades and Feasts — Must Be Vikings Homecoming Week
-- from Justin Paulsen for the Orcas Booster Club and Mike Buckner, Senior Class Advisor-- Thursday- Boys Soccer Senior Game. 2:15 game time. Seniors honored at Half time. ALL are invited to the assembly on Friday at 1:15 in the high school gym. The classes have been working hard on
Clever Cow Warms Up The Menu
-- by April Pollock, Manager -- What goes better together than delicious tomato soup and a gooey grilled cheese sandwich on a chilly Autumn day! The delicious ice cream is still flying out the door in the hands of very happy fans, but the Clever Cow Creamery wanted
Locals Show at the Lower
Wednesday Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Lower Tavern -- from Wally Wallrath -- The 90 Days of August Locals Show returns! All islanders, all original and mostly organic, building from synth-folk to punk to black metal. Featuring: 'Fraidy Cat The Splinters Nineteen Eighty D Somnambulist Red Onodrim Door's
Orcas Food Bank Fall Food and Fund Drive Begins
-- by the Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- When a family moves to Orcas Island for seasonal work or chance of a better life, loves the community and its openness, the education systems offered and the closeness to nature and water, they’re assured a good chance of staying on
Orcas Food Co-op Members, It’s Time To Vote!
-- by the Orcas Island Food Co-op Election Committee -- Easy way to vote - next time you're shopping at the co-op, pick up a ballot at the Register, vote, and drop it in the ballot box It’s time to elect Directors for open positions on the Orcas
WSF’s Tacoma Back with New Propeller
-- from Lynne Griffith, State Dept of Transportation Asst. Secretary Ferries Division-- Tacoma’s back and looking better than ever! The Tacoma sails again. Photo courtesy of Joe Malono, Bainbridge Island Terminal Superviosr Earlier this week, Tacoma returned to the Seattle/Bainbridge route after four months of maintenance work.[Editor's note:
Homecoming More Than One Game; It’s a Whole Week
-- Submitted by OIHS Student Leadership Class -- Orcas High School students march by class down North Beach Road in a previous Homecoming Parade. Orcas Island High School would like to invite all of our alumni and community members to join in the 2015 Homecoming activities beginning on
County Switches Up Departments
-- by Margie Doyle -- Sam Gibboney, seated at left, speaks to the County Council on Orcas Island in Feb.2012. To her left is former Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy. At its Oct. 20 meeting, the San Juan County Council agreed to proceed with a reorganization of the
