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
Doe Bay Plans New Year’s Eve Festivities
From Doe Bay Cafe Come ring in 2011 at Doe Bay! There will be regular dinner service from 5-9 p.m., and cocktails and a small plate menu from 9-midnight. The $10 cover includes
Workshops, Sneak Peeks and Reminder Ribbons This Week
Monday, Dec. 13 Mt. Baker Road & Trail Improvement Project Open House, 4 to 6:45 p.m. at the Easound Fire Hall. Project progress, show road and trail design details, share right-of-way and cost information, and
Community Sing Along to Handel’s “Messiah” Dec. 21
Everyone is invited to a community sing along of Handel's "Messiah" on Tuesday evening December 21 at 6:15 p.m. in the Community Church. A small group of your neighbors wanted to sing the "Messiah" this
State Cuts $588 Million from Current Budget in Special Session
By Chris Grygiel From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer [In a special session of the State Legislature last Saturday, state representatives] addressed $588 million of the $1.1 billion deficit. The cuts they did make - including $50
Ranker Votes Against Cuts to Public Service at Special Session
By Senator Kevin Ranker Today [Saturday, Dec. 11] was the first of several incredibly difficult days that we will face in the coming months. I fully recognize that we face many hard choices, but we
This Year’s Flu Vaccine “An Excellent Match”
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Health Department is re-emphasizing its call for all County residents to get flu vaccinations soon – and it is asking for a special effort
Point Blank Gives Out “Reminder” Ribbons
The students from Point Blank, a high school prevention leadership club, will again be at Island Market next weekend, December 18th and 19th to pass out Red Ribbons with a message to "Have a Safe
Celebrate with JP and the OK Rhythm Boys
Contributed by Anita Orne Come join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys for a celebration of local music, including the release of their new CD "JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Don't Sing
There’s Going to be FIRE in the School Cafeteria!
Fire Smokehouse and Grill, that is! Everett Brooks, chef and co-owner of Fire will be the next Celebrity Chef in the school cafeteria on Thursday, December 16 applying his signature flavors and culinary
Audubon Bird Counting Teams — Out in the Field, or From Your Home Window
By Barbara Jensen It is that time of year for the Christmas Bird Count. Make your calendar for Saturday, December 18th. We got the snow out of the way early this year and
Monkey Puzzle Tree Comes Down
Disease transforms tree into table An Eastsound landmark, the "Monkey Puzzle" tree in front of the Radio Shack store, has been cut down to size -- table heighth. Carolyn Crawford, co-owner of the
Washington State Ferries Public Meeting in Friday Harbor Dec. 14
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Washington State Ferries and the San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting in Friday Harbor on Tuesday, December 14 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Letter to the Editor: Question on State Budget Cuts
I have a nagging question and maybe you could find the answer. I have never heard from the Governor's office or the legislative branch that they are first willing to take some cuts within their
This Weekend: Orcas Island Prepares for Holiday Fun
Friday, Dec. 10 Holiday Crafts Night for Kids, at the Orcas Island School Cafeteria, 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments served. Sponsored by Orcas Open Arts. Free for kids aged 5-12. “Love and Logic” Parenting Classes
Island Reproductive Health Initiative Holds First Public Meeting
On Monday, December 13th, from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00, at the Orcas School Library, the Island Reproductive Health Initiative will hold a general meeting to review our progress and to plan for the future. All
Co-op Members Receive Capital Credit Checks from OPALCO
It’s that time of year again! More than 3,500 people who were co-op members in 1985 will get a check from OPALCO later this month as their capital credits are distributed. This is one of
