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
Ferry Alert: Friday A.M. San Juan Ferries Canceled
Washington State Ferries announced on Friday, Oct. 7, Due to necessary repairs on the Yakima, the Anacortes 6:20 a.m. and the Lopez 7:10 a.m. departures are canceled. The 8:05 a.m. Friday Harbor departure to Anacortes
“Leaves of Gold” Pianist Staupe Receives International Award
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival The timing couldn’t be more perfect! Pianist Andrew Staupe was just awarded the 2011 Pro Musicis International Award. This prestigious honor brings recital debuts in New
Guest Opinion: Insurance and Education
By Janet Alderton People use pesticides and other chemicals that harm salmon for many reasons. While education campaigns are a good idea, education will not change everyone’s behavior. I know people who have their home’s
OPALCO Studies Broadband Expansion
From Orcas Power and Light Company (OPALCO) OPALCO is committed to providing our member-owners with reliable, cost-effective utility services—and has been doing so since 1937. We are cooperating with emergency services and public safety providers,
Contra Dance Fundraiser for Orcas Food Masters
Saturday, October 8 at 7:30 at the Odd Fellows Hall A Contra Dance will be held Oct. 8 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall as a fundraiser for the
Board Approves Hiring Additional OASIS Teachers
State allocations, apportionment for full-time employees (FTE), formula adjustments, special small high school apportionment funding and state-mandated reductions all add up to a pretty complex soup that is public school funding on Orcas Island. Those
Maura O’Neill to Teach Course on World Religions
In today’s world, religion gets much of the blame for the violence and strife affecting us all. Beginning October 11 and continuing through November 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Senior
A Glimpse of History: How Wilkes’ Crew Got Even With Their Boss
By Tom Welch Adolphus & Gordon Islands Sandy beaches line the shoreline where a little-known type of palm tree gently wafts in the island breeze, and sun-dappled ponds covered in lily pads dot
Social/Health Office on Wheels Comes to Orcas
Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Food Bank A mobile Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Community Service Office will be on Orcas at the Food Bank next Tuesday, October
The Issues Before Us: Election Forum Tonight
Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center From the Orcas Sub-unit, League of Women Voters of the San Juans What would your answers be to the following questions? As
Brazilian Percussion Music Workshop on Orcas
By Steve Alboucq Saturday, Oct. 8 from 2 until 4 p.m. at Orcas Center Jeff Busch, the very talented and accomplished Seattle percussionist, will conduct a two-hour samba workshop for music lovers of
Waste Subcommittee Discusses Plans “A” and “B”
At the County Council meeting held on Orcas Island last Tuesday, Sept. 27, Solid Waste Subcommittee Chair Patty Miller said that the subcommittee was developing its message as to what the solid waste disposal system
Infant Care Opens at Kaleidoscope
From Kaleidoscope Infant and Child Care Center Victory at last! Kaleidoscope’s long awaited building expansion is officially open as of Monday, October 10th! Centrally located in the heart of Eastsound, Kaleidoscope now offers
County Truck Winds Up in the Drink off San Juan
By Stan Matthews Web/Communications/Public Records Officer A one-ton Public Works Department truck rolled into the water at Roche Harbor between 10 and 11 A.M. this morning and was completely submerged for approximately two hours until it
Marine Lecture Series: Nudibranches Need Fairy Godmother
Wednesday, October 12 at 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Is there any animal more in need of a fairy godmother than the nudibranch? First there’s the unpronounceable name (the final
County Proposition #2: Voters to Approve or Reject Waste Usage Charge
San Juan County Proposition 2 From the Online Voters Guide (CLICK): Shall San Juan County, Washington, impose a solid waste user charge for a period of 15 years upon real property in its unincorporated areas
