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
Jim Sullivan Appointed to Orcas School Board
May 27, 2010 -- At tonight's meeting of the Orcas Island School District Board, Jim Sullivan was appointed to the at-large director position vacated by Keith Whitaker, who resigned in March to apply for the
Capacity Increased between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands for Memorial Day Weekend
While interisland ferry service has been reduced due to replacement of the Evergreen State by the Hiyu, extra ferry service is provided on the Anacortes-San Juan Islands route this coming weekend. Thanks to Lance Evans,
Pizza from Maple Rock Farm Next Children’s House Culinary Event
By Dale Heisinger President, Children's House Board of Directors Pizza lovers will enjoy an evening preparing and eating pizza cooked by John Stewart in his wood fired pizza oven for Children's House next
School Dance Concerts at Orcas Center Tonight, Tomorrow
Elementary school students, taught by Jean Henigson and Susan Babcock, will perform in a Dance Showcase this afternoon beginning at 5:15 p.m. Admission is free to the event. The kindergarten and Sharon Harvey’s
Local Chemical Spills Cause Concern
By Brian Rader San Juan County Pollution Prevention Specialist Spring has sprung. We have enjoyed some great weather and many of us are excited to tackle some of those outdoor projects that seem
Open House at Orcas School this Saturday — Scope of $27 Million Bond Outlined
Students' Art Exhibit also open for viewing The Orcas Island School Board and Superintendent Barbara Kline will be giving tours of the scope of the new $27M bond at the Orcas School Library Saturday, May
Council Confirms New Deputy Director of Administration
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council voted on Tuesday, May 25, to confirm the hiring of David Kelly of West Jordan, Utah as the Deputy Director of Administration. Kelly
Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade Lines Up this Saturday
By Jeff Hanson It’s the 20th Annual Kaleidoscope Pet Parade this Saturday! What started twenty years ago as a small rag-tag group of kids and parents walking down the street with their pets
Spring Cleaning at the Orcas Island School Grounds
Preparing for Open House on Saturday following the Pet Parade By Marian O'Brien This past Saturday, parents, students, teachers, staff and school board volunteers gathered together to do a bit of Spring cleaning
Sara Thomsen Returns to Orcas, Bringing Tango Lessons, Soirée and Performances this Summer
Register now for first classes starting this weekend. Sara Thomsen has traveled the country teaching and performing tango, salsa, and swing. She has assisted some of the best dancers in the world in
Guest Opinion: A Common Sense Approach to Health
By Joe Gaydos and Jonathan White Joe Gaydos is the director of SeaDoc Society, a member of the Puget Sound Partnership Science Team, and a governor-appointed member of the Northwest Straits Commission. Jonathan White is
Orcas Island Prevention Partnership 10th Anniversary Dinner Canceled
The Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Annual Meeting and Dinner, scheduled for May 27, was canceled May 24 due to insufficient ticket sales. The following article by Marta Nielson, Director of the OIPP Community Coalition was
Salary Commission Votes to Cut Sheriff’s Pay, Increase Prosecutor’s
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Citizens’ Salary Commission voted Thursday, May 20, to reduce the Sheriff’s salary by more than $10,000 and increase the salary for the County Prosecutor
The Week Ahead Features Final Doe Bay Salon, Dance Concerts and Shore Exploration
Monday, May 24 American Cancer Society Open House 4:30 - 5:30 pm at the Orcas Island Public Library. Hosted by Taryn Somers, the open house will serve as an opportunity for individuals to come in
Guest Opinion: David Moseley Outlines Steps to Improve Ferry Operations
By WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley WSF has recently been the focus of criticism in the media, and I would like to address what has been going well and what we are doing
Reading to Feature Kurt Hoelting: Conservationist/Kayaker
Whidbey Island author Kurt Hoelting will read at Darvill’s Bookstore on Thursday, June 3 at 7pm from his book The Circumference of Home: One Man’s Yearlong Quest for a Radically Local Life. In 2008 Kurt
