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“An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.”
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Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief and Commission Chair Quash Rumors
Editor's note: Since posting this article on Wednesday, Oct. 9, we have received several comments with questionable or unverified email addresses. Until we can verify that the senders used their real names (which they can do by writing editor@theorcasonian.com), we will not reinstate these comments. The comments that remain on
Volunteer Planting Party to Complete Odlin Park
October 26 and 27 on Lopez Island from the San Juan County Parks Department The San Juan County Parks Department invites Islanders to a join a Planting Party at Lopez Island’s Odlin County Park on October 26 and 27. It’s an opportunity to see the Park’s new features, spend
Enchanted Forest Cabaret: Sparks of Wild Imagination
Enchanted Forest Cabaret at Orcas Center's Black -- escape to local hilarity and wonderment! Now playing! a review by Margie Doyle Gold lamé, floating feathers, zany wigs, white go-go boots, broad winks, sparkles and suggestive wiggles were some of the lightning sparks that exploded in Orcas Center's Black
Medicare Open Enrollment Made “Simple”
by Lin McNulty This is one of those times when age has its advantages. In the hubbub of the recent Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA, also known as Obamacare), and how as individuals we may be affected, rest assured that if you are currently collecting Social Security and have Medicare, you
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel Dedicated to School Success
Tony is the longest continuously serving current school board member with close to 9 years tenure. He will continue to help create conditions in which children and the school’s staff are able to succeed, that everyone involved in the education process is appreciated and held to a high standard. He
Food Bank Annual Food and Fund Drive
by the Orcas Island Food Bank Board Thanks to our wonderful community, the Orcas Island Food Bank is able to help sustain struggling families until they are able to get back on a stable path. Even though we’re beginning to see some economic improvement on Orcas this year, the Food
Watch for New Look in Your Ballot Packet
from Stan Matthews Watch for this new ballot packet in your mailbox. San Juan County Elections has updated the look of your ballot packet materials. The packets for the November election will arrive around October 22 in larger, more colorful envelopes. Although the envelope is a different size
Unitarians to Host Ethical Eating Series
from Suzanne Olson The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is hosting a series of services about ethical eating as a part of our theme on Community Well Being this year. Please join us at Benson Hall (Episcopal Church) beginning at 11:30 am on: Sunday, October 13th - "Confessions of a
Painting Your Sense of Place
Apples are often the inspiration in painting a sense of place by Caroline Buchanan On Saturday and Sunday, October 19 & 20th, a workshop will be held for those who are interested in painting (drawing, collaging) their personal "Sense of Place." The weekend is designed to inspire you
County Flea Market & Crafts Fairs Scheduled
from Maddie Ovenell, County Fairgrounds & Events Manager The Annual Flea Market and Crafts Fairs are back! One will be held on November 9th and another on December 7. We are looking for vendors of all types including: food vendors, crafters and artists, community organizations looking to fundraise, holiday pre-sale
Fall Salon Concert to Feature The Gryphon Trio
from Joyce Stone Sunday, October 20, 5 p.m. Gryphon Trio Canada’s celebrated Gryphon Trio is making a special trip down to Orcas on Sunday, October 20th to present a Salon Concert for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. The concert will take place at 5 p.m. in a
Medicare Open Enrollment Information Session October 10
From Pegi Groundwater The public is invited to a free presentation on the 2013 Medicare Open Enrollment Period. The SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) program volunteers will make the presentation on Thursday, October 10th, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Madrona Community Room at the Orcas Island
Mushroom Walk on Lopez Saturday
from Jennifer Brennock, San Juan County Land Bank Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m., Lopez Hill The final hike of Lopez Community Trails Network’s Take a Walk series of warm-month hikes is Saturday, October 12 at 9 a.m. The Mushroom Walk will be led by Madrona Murphy and Tim Clark of
Jan Koltun Pens a Must-Read Historical Memoir of Orcas
A Review by Lin McNulty The Master: Love, Latitude, Longitude, & Laughter by Jan Ferris Koltun Engaging from the first page, The Master: Love, Latitude, Longitude, & Laughter, a new memoir written by long-time islander Jan Ferris Koltun, is a must-read—even if you only want to learn the
Heart, Joints, and Brain: 8 Simple Things You Can Do
from Marla Johns Monday, October 14, 5 – 7 p.m., Senior Center “The most common concerns I hear about aging are fatigue, painful joints, unpleasant side effects of heart medication, memory loss, and fear of dementia. Fortunately, there are some easy, relatively inexpensive things you can do to prevent these
Like to Work Hard? ORS/The Exchange Wants YOU!
from The Exchange-ORS, Orcas Island Wanted: Hard-working, physically fit individual for part-time work, 16+ hours/week. Must lift 50#, work in adverse weather, directly with garbage. Heavy equipment experience a plus. $16/hr+, DOE. Application & detailed description at www.exchangeonorcas.org, Questions: 360 376 4089
