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
Singing Each Others Songs: Catherine Pederson’s Remarks
Catherine Pederson retired as the Founding Director of the Orcas Choral Society last weekend. The following are her remarks on May 8 and 9, 2010 at the receptions following the Orcas Choral Society's Spring Concerts
Music & Education of All Kinds Spotlighted this Weekend
Friday, May 14th Barnum Jack at the Doe Bay Café. 7:30 p.m. Barnum Jack is an acoustic music duo -- Matt Novak and Allegra Ziffle – who play progressive old-time family-style song and tune and
School Board Seeks 25-year, 54-cent Bond Rate
Decision on new board member postponed The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board decided on Wednesday, May 12, to submit a bond proposal for the August 27 county election for $27 million dollars. “ The
Salmonberry School Opens Up the Education Discussion
Updated May 14 at 11 p.m. Daylong symposium at Orcas Senior Center and Salmonberry School this Saturday, May 15 “Parents, educators, and all others who are interested in taking a thoughtful and broad
County Auditor’s Quarterly Report: County Finances Holding Steady
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In her Quarterly Financial Report to the County Council, San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley described 2010 as a “hold steady and hope for the best year” and,
Kids’ and Rock Choir Classes with Grace McCune
By Grace McCune Once again we’ve come upon a new season for singing. It’s my pleasure to announce the beginning of the next phase for the Orcas Center Children’s Choir and the adult
County Council Approves 2010 Orcas Rec Plan
Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator At the May 11th County Council meeting the future of Orcas Rec was determined for 2010. After the Council members heard from both Pete Rose and Dona Wuthnow about the
Lance Evans, Janet Brownell and Mary Blackstone honored by OPAL CLT
Lance Evans and Janet Brownell were awarded the Michael and Penny Sharp-Sky Award for Voluntary Service that Builds and Sustains Community and Mary Blackstone was selected to receive the Peter Fisher Award for Dedication to
Micro-Plastic Pollution in San Juans’ Waters
Beach Watchers to attend Citizen Science Summit on Plastic Pollution WSU Beach Watchers, San Juan County, are supporting marine plastic pollution research and education under the guidance of Jen Kingfisher of the Port
Salmonberry Hosts Open House on May 16
Spring is in full swing and that means Salmonberry School’s annual Preschool and Kindergarten Open House is coming up. On Sunday May 16th from 10:00 to 1:00 the early childhood classroom will be
Orcas School Board Agrees to Ask for $27 Million Bond
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors decided last night to seek a bond amount of $27 million. OISD Board Member Janet Brownell said that cuts to the original bond amount of $35
Allium to Open at Christina’s in Eastsound
World-renowned Chef brings Family Atmosphere to Landmark Restaurant Lisa Nakamura is on Orcas Island full-time now, and with her family is painting walls, scrubbing floors and preparing to open “Allium,” Orcas Island’s newest
Lion’s “Super Shopping Spree” Winner
Contributed by Pam Harney and Jim Biddick, Lions Raffle Co-Chairs The Orcas Lion’s Club thanks all the local sponsors and supporters of the 2010 Super Shopping Spree. Winner Susan Wyatt completed another rousing
School Board Meets Today to Interview Candidates, Set Bond Amount
The Orcas Island School District Board will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. today in the School Library. The Board will discuss the amount and scope of the bond to be voted upon in
Choral Society Bids Farewell to Founding Director Catherine Pederson
Orcas Choral Society members mounted the stage for the last time under the direction of Society Founder and Artistic Director Catherine Pederson this past weekend. Following the Saturday evening performance, at a public
Homes for Islanders Celebrates with New Home Owners
Eight Families of New Homeowners : “This is a Time to Say Thanks” Dustin and Samantha Coy, Dennis and Jesica DeHart, Chad and Alicia Kimple, John Russell, Carolyn Carroll, Rebecca Evans, Cara Russell
