Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Sponsors Sought for Student Chef Competition
Last year's grand prize winners, Millie Kau and Sabrina Bailey show judge Susan Babcock ingredients they are preparing for their Caribbean Chicken Casserole By Madie Murray Businesses and individuals are being sought to
Home Saved After Guest House Catches Fire
Orcas Fire and Rescue cleans up after fire in Sea Acres on March 18. Photo courtesy Orcas Fire and Rescue from Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire & Rescue Chief On Saturday, March 16, at
Shaw Island School Promotes Energy Efficiency
OPALCO Energy Services staff (in capes from left): Beth Anderson, Elisa Howard and Anne Bertino recognize students and teachers from Shaw Island School for their energy efficiency calendar. From Orcas Power & Light
Thursday Morning Traffic Advisory: House Move
From OPAL Community Land Trust House Move from Buck Mountain to Eastsound On Thursday, March 21 between about 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Nickel Bros. House Movers will transport a one-story house from Buck Mountain
Fire & Rescue Town Hall Brings Out Sheriff Boat Supporters
Correction: Next Fire and Rescue Working Session, Tuesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle At its Town Hall meeting earlier this month, Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioners, Chief Kevin
What’s Cookin’ at Moran Mansion? A New Kitchen
Christopher Peacock in the construction area of Rosario's new kitchen. Just behind him is the stove area where the ventilation will go through four stories. By Margie Doyle Visitors to Moran Mansion at
Orcas Center Names Award Winners at Annual Meeting
From Orcas Center Last Sunday after the Orcas Center’s Annual Membership meeting, the Volunteer Dinner for Orcas Center volunteers was happily reinstituted. Attendees savored a yummy St Patrick’s Day meal and were treated to a
Agricultural Resources Committee Seeks Coordinator for Island Grown Program
San Juan County's Agricultural Resource Committee (ARC), with the assistance of NW Agricutural Business Center, is seeking a Membership Coordinator for the Island Grown Program. This position is approx. 40 hours/month thru 2013. Prior marketing
Letter to the Editor: Come to the Medical Travel Benefit
There is a need to increase the availability of funds to help support the cost of ferry travel for people with medical needs. Limited funding is currently available for people on DSHS programs and/or Medicaid.
Update from the County’s Solid Waste Administrator
From Sam Gibboney, San Juan County Solid Waste Administrator Update on the status of the transition of solid waste services, by island: Orcas Island Despite the fire at the Exchange, plans for the transition of
‘Twas a Misty Moisty Morning
St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshall Lou Milligan joins in song with Tony Lee at a raising of the glass ceremony following the parade on March 16. And so the St. Paddy's Boyos
Orcas Islanders Celebrate State Parks Centennial
By Martin Taylor The well wishers look skywards. Photo by Martin Taylor. All rights reserved. The Washington State Park system is celebrating its 100th birthday on March 19th this year. As part of the
Attention Orcas Ladies Softball Players and Parents!
By Justin Paulson The sun is out (kind-of), the fields are dry (sort-of) and fun is in the air (for sure!). The first official practice of Girls softball for 3rd – 8th grade will be
Encounter the Global Warming Dragon
The Global Warming Dragon Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center “How You can Slay the Global Warming Dragon (and why you should want to)” is a free presentation sponsored
Shakespeare’s Coming! Join the Fun!
Orcas' Cast of Characters Rivals Shakespeare's By Margie Doyle Freddy Hinkle, as a feuding Montague, and Christopher Evans as Puck, bring their characters to life at the First Shakespeare Festival, 2012 Shakespeare's coming
Letter to the Editor: Hughes’ Business Activism Protects Working, Middle Classes
Our community has a tremendous opportunity this April to elect Rick Hughes as our county-wide council member. Rick brings a unique perspective to the council, one lacking from this past council, and the one before
