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-- by Thomas Baldwin of the Crossroads Board -- We all have one thing in common. We are of different political and religious persuasions, different cultures, ethnicities, and ages, but we will all die. Talking about this inevitability is often uncomfortable so it was something of a surprise that a large group gathered around tables
-- by Cara Russell -- on the left, Liz LeRoy, Library Expansion Project Manager, discusses some of the details at the Library Open House on Sept. 22. Orcas Islanders weighed in enthusiastically on design plans for the Public Library Expansion project at two Open House sessions on Tuesday, Sept. 22. They reviewed the
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Passengers traveling on the Washington State Ferries Sunday, Feb. 1, will be boarding the “M/V Russell Wilson” or crossing Puget Sound on the “M/V Marshawn Lynch” as Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the vessels be named in honor of the Seattle Seahawks. “For the second year in a row,
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Passengers traveling on the Washington State Ferries Sunday, Feb. 2, will be boarding the “M/V Russell Wilson” or crossing Puget Sound on the “M/V Richard Sherman” as Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the vessels be named in honor of the Seattle Seahawks. “We couldn’t be more proud of our
Sunday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall Orcas Community Council, a project of Thrive Orcas Island, is an open conversation, co-facilitated by islanders, using the Peer Spirit process shared by Christina Baldwin and Ann Linnea, who draw upon traditional council principles. The O.C.C. meets at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 4:00-6:00 PM
By Gretchen Krampf Join us for a monthly discussion about issues that impact those of us living on a rural island in the Salish Sea. The O.C.C. is a place for community members to share what is on their hearts and minds, their programs and projects, and explore opportunities for creating positive outcomes to improve
October 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall From Gretchen Krampf In November 2011, a few islanders hosted the first gathering of the Orcas Community Council (O.C.C.) to discuss the ballot issue of Solid Waste on Orcas Island. On October 14th, the conversation continues as we explore the issues, on the
Friday, Jan. 6 Lady Vikings Basketball JV @ 3 pm; Varsity @ 4:30 pm vs. Mount Vernon Christian in Orcas High School gym. 'J. Edgar' on-screen at the Seaview Theater. 'J. Edgar' explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century. As the face of
Monday, Jan. 2 New Year's Day observed. All gov't offices closed -- Post Office, Schools, Library. Some businesses closed for inventory. Tuesday, Jan. 3 End of Christmas Vacation. Back to School and Work. Wednesday, Jan. 4 Marine Resources Committee Regular Meeting at Islanders Bank Community Meeting Room, Friday Harbor from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
By Gretchen Krampf The Orcas Community Council will meet at the West Sound Community Center on Sunday, January 8, from 4:30-6 p.m. The community meeting is an opportunity for dialogue of what is on the hearts and minds of community members in the model offered by PeerSpirit, a process shared by Christina Baldwin and Ann Linnea,