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
State Park Layoffs Coming
Impact on Moran Park to be Determined From The Olympian By Jordan Schrader The state Parks and Recreation Commission ... says 83 of the state’s 189 full-time park rangers stand to lose their current jobs.
Low-Tide Night Walk Sure to Expose Nudibranchs
Sunday January 22, 8 p.m. at East Sound Beach in front of the Outlook Inn The BeachWatchers/Kwiaht/Marine Health Observatory are planning for the winter low-tide night walk which is fast approaching: Sunday January
Want to Know About Bats? Ask an Orcas Student
by Anne Ford McGrath The students in Anne Ford McGrath’s and Lorena Stankevich’s first and second grade classes studied bats this past Fall. The student’s visited Moran State Park’s new bat house and
Orcas Has Talent! Audition Show this Saturday
By Donna Laslo Contestants are preparing to take the stage for the Orcas Has Talent audition show on the Grange stage on Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The competition is open to singers, musicians, dancers,
Grace McCune Makes Her Directorial Debut
by Lin McNulty From singing, to acting, to now directing for the first time, Grace McCune jumps with gusto into her many roles. When approached by Orcas Center's Deborah Sparks about directing the
“Soul Funk” Dance for the Food Bank
Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall By Madie Murray The Odd Fellows describe themselves as a brotherhood of guys who work together to do good in the community. You’ve
Parks and Rec District Plans Gain Steam
By Ken Brown The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) met for its first public meeting of the new year on Jan. 12. The five volunteer commissioners are nearing the point of handing over
Ferry Shuffle as Yakima Is Repaired
On Jan. 13, Washington State Ferries (WSF) Division Secretary David Moseley reported that the recent change in ferry assignments is due to mechanical problems that are now being repaired. "On Jan. 6, the 144-car Yakima
Letter to the Editor: LWV Urges Attention to Citizens United Corporate “Personhood”
To the Editor: On Jan. 21, the nation marks the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, a decision that enabled corporations and unions to spend unlimited
Time to Pre-order Bare-root Native Plants
It is time to order these bare-root native plants. The Native Plant Sale sponsored by the Master Gardeners and the Conservation District is accepting pre-orders. Lots of plants from which to choose, including: Pacific Rhodendron
Fire District Ends 2011 in the Black, Proceeds with Chief Search
Barbara Bedell sworn in as 2012 Chair By Rick Markov At the Jan. 10 Orcas Fire District meeting, District Financial Officer Rick Anda reported the year end result was that $1,492,031 was budgeted, and $1,429,459
Garden Club Presents Four-Season Vegetable Gardening
Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center By Sue Lewis Your garden can provide food in every season and become more beautiful each year. The guest speaker for the Orcas Island Garden
Strength Training Comes to Senior Center
Begins Friday, January 13 at 1 p.m. Fitness training takes a strong step forward this week at the Orcas Island Senior Center. Strength training classes begin Friday at 1pm with trainer Cameron Krein.
ADU Lottery Opens
The San Juan County Community Development & Planning Department (CD&P) will be accepting applications for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Permits to be allowed in 2012 pursuant to Ordinance No. 51-2008 and Resolution No. 59–2009,
Watch Our Garden Grow…Literally!
By Madie Murray, Chair Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program If you’re wondering about all the digging going on around the garden at the public school, it is to make the garden bigger—in
Chiladas Reopens on Thursday
Chiladas re-opens January 12, 2012! Their new lunch menu features tortas, tamales, sopas, and ensaladas as well as classic enchiladas, tacos, and burritos. They will serve continuously—lunch from 12 – 4 p.m., Siesta Fiesta Happy
