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
OPALCO Votes in Rate Increase, Effective March
At the March 15th board meeting in Friday Harbor, the Board approved a rate increase of approximately 3% across the board, as well as some changes to the deposits and fees schedule, in order to
Thor Hansen Brings Feathers to West Sound
Wednesday, April 4 at 6 p.m. at West Sound Community Hall Thor Hanson works as a conservation biologist and has studied Central American trees and songbirds, nest predation in Tanzania, and the grisly
Letter to the Editor: United Way of SJ Founder Passes
Carol Ellen Dockstader Marble passed peacefully in her home on the evening of March 18 having battled the debilitating lung disease Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. We at United Way of San Juan County are especially grateful
Who Do You Think You Are? Library Class Can Help
Do you want to find out if you come from kings or scoundrels? Was your family on the Mayflower? Are you related to the person sitting next to you at the Genealogy class? Explore these
Eastsound Merchants Bring Great Hoppin’ Saturday on April 7
By Michael Rivkin The Downtown Merchants of Eastsound have again joined forces to organize and present a fun-filled Holiday Event for the enjoyment of both locals and visitors alike! The Great Hoppin' Saturday! Easter event
Mount Baker Road and Trail Improvement Project Bids to Start Soon
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The final phase of the Mount Baker Road improvement project on Orcas Island is scheduled go to bid his spring, with construction taking place during the summer.
Senior Center Comes Up with Deductions and Bargains
By Milly Vetterlein Senior Center Advisory Committee April is the time of year when the word "deduction" comes to mind and the Orcas Senior Center Advisory Committee offers these timely suggestions. Every Tuesday in April,
Canine Capers: The Way You Think About Things
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears
T’ai Chi Chih Classes Return to the Senior Center
Joan Roulac will teach an eight-week T’ai Chi Chih series beginning April 2 at the Orcas Senior Center. The fee for the series is $98. A free T’ai Chi Chih introductory class will be offered
School Grapples with Budget, Regs and Roof
Booster Club and Education Foundation Keep Programs Alive Much of the regular Orcas Island School District board meeting on Thursday night, March 22, dealt with how to move forward in the face of new
Park & Rec Proposes Lease to Run Buck Park
By Ken Brown Representatives from The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) attended the March 22, 2012 Orcas Island School Board meeting. Commissioners Martha Farish, Bob Eagan and Ian Lister came to discuss the
Check Out the Funhouse Commons for Great Activities
Adults and Teens Biology for Adults: Topics include basic biochemistry, DNA, genetics and evolution. March 27 - April 17. Tuesdays. $100; $75 for members. Recording Studio: Private or group sessions available. Call us! Youth Spring
This Week’s Report from the Charter Review Commission
From the Charter Review Commission Outreach Committee The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) is on Saturday March 24th at the Orcas Hotel from 7:30 am to 3pm (with a
Author Comes to Orcas for Book Signing and Visual Goal Setting Workshop
Book signing Friday, March 30, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Darvill’s Bookstore “Lunch & Learn” Workshop March 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chilada’s Restaurant The ability to embrace change
Letter to the Editor: Smiles All Around!
A fully equipped Dental Clinic rolled onto Orcas yesterday to provide a free clinic for our community. Over 70 islanders applied for services and Rita Bailey, scheduler extraordinaire, has signed up 30 for treatment during the two
Conservation Partners Transfer Ownership of Waldron Island Preserves
From the San Juan Preservation Trust The Nature Conservancy conveys Cowlitz Bay and Bitte Baer Preserves to the San Juan Preservation Trust The Nature Conservancy and the San Juan Preservation Trust have announced the change
