Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Cancer Support Group to Meet Thursday, Oct. 10
Cancer Support Group at 5 p.m. at Orcas Island Community Church by Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group wants everyone to remember that together we can fan the flames of hope. The research shows that an individual’s outcomes are better with supportive persons/families and groups providing encouragement. We are a faith-based support
Writers Roundtable: Writers Live and “Forgetfulness”
Saturday, October 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library "Writers Live at the Library" with Margaret Payne and JoEllen Moldoff, co-facilitators For 20 years, Margaret taught writing and literature in the Washington state community college system. She loves being a trustee of the Orcas island library. Margaret
Enchanted Forest: They’re Baaack!
Do you know me? Come to Enchanted Forest at Orcas Center's Black Box to find me! Thursday through Saturday, October 10-12 & 17-19 at 7:30 pm on the OffCenter stage at Orcas Center The final installment Enchanted Forest Cabaret … Cloud 7 a theatrical adventure, runs Thursday through
Port to Consider New Manager
Thursday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. at Port Offices from Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager The Port of Orcas commissioners, in open public session next Thursday, will take under consideration the hiring of an airport manager. The public is invited to hear the progress of the process and its conclusion at
CANCELED: Artsmith Starts Season with Diana Abu-Jaber
Updated Monday, Oct. 7 at 9:20 p.m. from the Artsmith Reading Series The October 8 reading at Darvill's has been canceled Join the celebration as we kickoff our 2013-2014 Reading Series with the "witty and entertaining" novelist Diana Abu-Jaber. Named "one of the most notable Arab authors in the United
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel Best Qualified for School Board
Tony Ghazel should be re-elected to the Orcas Island School Board. Mr. Ghazel has served the children and taxpayers of our island with distinction and integrity during the past nine years. Considerable work remains to be accomplished and he is the best qualified to complete these important tasks. Through his
Ranker Calls on Islanders to Support Anti-Coal Whatcom Candidate
from Kevin Ranker On May 23, 2013 the National Journal published an article titled, 'The Obscure County Election that Could Change the Planet. A little watched race in Washington state will determine how America uses its coal - and the future of the Global Climate.' In it, they wrote: "But,
Guest Column: Obamacare, the Constitution, and You
By Barbara Bentley The shutdown of the Federal government reflects a serious misunderstanding of the Constitution for the United States of America. Perhaps it is time to look again at this noble document, written more than 230 years ago, but still in force today. First, we have three branches of
Guest Column: Peace Health Clarifies Peace Island’s Maternity Care
by Michael Wingren, MD, PIMC Medical Director and Jim Barnhart PIMC Chief Administrative Officer A recent Letter to the Editor of the San Juan Journal incorrectly asserted that PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC) has abandoned pregnant women and new mothers by not providing maternity care services. In developing PIMC,
Community “Blessing of the Animals” Tomorrow in Eastsound
Bring your furry and winged animals to the annual Blessing of the Animals at Emmanuel Labyrinth Sunday at 11 a.m. from Karen Russell Sunday, October 6, 11:15 a.m., Emmanuel Parish Emmanuel Parish’s annual Blessing of the Animals will be held on Sunday, October 6, at approximately 11:15 a.m.
Buy Some, GIVE One at the Bullock’s Plant Sale
Chelsea shows a young garden enthusiast what flowers taste good in garden tea. By Madie Murray When you come to the Bullock’s amazing plant sale this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., stop by the little stand where our school garden keeper, Chelsea Cates, will
Letter to the Editor: Paulsen’s Business Acumen an Asset
Dear Editor, This letter is in support of Justin Paulsen’s candidacy for the Orcas Island School Board. We have known Justin for years. He is a parent, an avid supporter of public education and has a long history of mentoring the youth of Orcas Island. He also is a successful
Resolution of 2012 Orcas School District Audit
from Barbara Kline, Superintendent, Orcas Island School District Recently, there have been some questions about audit results of our 2010-2011 OASIS program. In the hopes of bringing clarity to the issue, I offer this timeline of events, the results, and how the OISD has responded. In the spring of 2012,
Letter to Editor: Strong Support for Tony Ghazel
We strongly support Tony Ghazel in his campaign for re-election to the Orcas School Board. Through the years, we have observed Tony exercising his passionate belief that education is what defines community. His experience, creativity and commitment, plus representing Orcas School in Olympia, have earned him a position of proven
FoodMasters and GMO Free San Juan Shares Information
from Marta Nielson Saturday, October 12, 6:30 p.m. (Potluck), Emmanuel Episcopal Parish The public is invited to join Food Masters and GMO Free San Juans for a fact-filled, information sharing evening on Saturday, October 12th at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Main Street, Eastsound. Learn more about Yes on 522
EPRC Emphasizes Need for Public Input as It Plans Open House
by Lin McNulty Lots of Road Projects Ahead There are always lots of bits on the plate of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) as they continually work to provide thoughtful input to the County regarding how the island might grow and how to improve streetscapes, traffic flow, stormwater, and
