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
Homecoming Week: the Senior Barn, a Living (Sloping) Landmark
Each year, the Senior Barn, just before the Fowler's Corner turn into Eastsound or Crow Valley, bears the mark of the graduating class of Orcas Island High School. This year's barn "canvas" shows
A Glimpse of History: The Grand Scenic Highway Revisited (with Garbage Trucks)
By Tom Welch When I wrote the following article back in 2007, I was interested in ‘what might have been’ on Orcas Island. A major roadway slashing across the island from end to end was
Bill Patterson: School’s First Celebrity Chef This Year
By Madie Murray Patterson loves to share his knowledge of food, especially with kids. “I pretty much eat, sleep and breathe food,” says Bill Patterson, owner and chef of Chimayo in back of
Letter to the Editor: Honesty and Openness in a Thought-Provoking Talk
I found Mr. Orlov’s presentation [“The Fall of the American Empire” Crossroads Lecture on Oct. 9] to be articulate, humorous, and eye-opening. It is a rare speaker who can pack so much punch into
The Week Ahead Brings “Leaves of Gold” and other Autumn Events
Tuesday, October 11 Orcas Island Public Library Board meeting, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Public Library, 500 Rose Street in Eastsound, 376-4985. A mobile Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Community Service Office
Enchanted Forest: A Cabaret of Magic & Mischief
Opens Thursday, October 13 at 7:30 pm in the OffCenter stage. In Enchanted Forest, Orcas Center's Deborah Sparks has conceived and directed an ensemble of fun-loving, local talent in this 60s, 70s and Steampunk-inspired cabaret
Free Seminar for Parents of Infants & Preschoolers
From the Orcas Medical Foundation “Knowing Your Child and Your Child Knowing You” is the title of a free, two-hour seminar to be presented on October 15 for parents and grandparents of infants and preschoolers.
Garden Club Brings You Recycleables – From Castaways to Yard Art
By Sue Lewis The Orcas Island Garden Club’s guest speaker on October 19, 2011 will be Jason Darling, the Education and Marketing Coordinator for The RE Store, a community-based non-profit with stores in Bellingham
Land Bank Initiative Statement Clarified by Assessor
By Charles Zalmanek San Juan County Assessor The Statement Against Proposition No. 1 written by the Committee Opposing Land Bank Initiative published in the voter’s pamphlet contains several inaccuracies which bear correction. First, the Land
Angel Michaels Leads Islands A Cappella to Italy
Well-traveled group takes their music to Europe next summer Since assuming the directorship of Orcas A Cappella 10 months ago, Angel Michaels has steered the inter-islands group through concerts and rehearsals at new
Genealogy Research Assistance Offered at the Library
By Nita Couchman Kathi Ciskowski will be offering free assistance with learning how to use ancestry.com and other online resources to help those researching their family history. She will be available in the Library meeting
Carol Gill Paintings at the Senior Center in October
Reception on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center The paintings of Carol C. Gill are on display at Orcas Senior Center, for the month of October, during regular business
Seven Reported Pertussis Cases on San Juan Island
Health Dept. Urges Residents to get Vaccinated By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager There are now 7 confirmed or probable case of pertussis on San Juan Island according to County Health Officer Frank
Letter to the Editor: Big Thanks to United Way of SJC
United Way of San Juan County graciously awarded a grant to Orcas Family Connections (OFC) in early 2011. With this grant, we were able to hire an office manager to assist our family advocate with
The Weekend: Listen, Dance, Drum, Groove, Market, Write, Tour, Learn: Orcas is a Verb!
Friday, October 7 Olga Community Club Potluck This first Potluck of the season is held in the Olga Community Center, otherwise known as the Olga Energetics Clubhouse (straight past the Artworks, towards the water in
Guest Opinion: Let OPALCO Know We Want Their Help in Providing Faster Internet
from Martin Taylor OPALCO (Orcas Power And Light Cooperative) is asking the question: What role should OPALCO play to support the ongoing community effort to make higher-speed, more reliable broadband available in San Juan County? This month they
