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
SeaDoc Society to Take On 4 New Salish Sea Projects
From the SeaDoc Society Newsletter Thanks to a $200,000 donation from the WWW Foundation, the SeaDoc Society is funding four "shovel-ready" projects this month. Briefly, they are: How are invasive sea squirts impacting
Prayers for Haiti and Community Forum this Weekend
Planning Commission Meeting 8:30 a.m. at Legislative Building across from the courthouse in Friday Harbor. Gerard redesignation and Land Use update relating to cell tower regulations scheduled for discussion. Martin Lund and Gene Nery at
Library Friends Start Annual Membership Drive
The Annual Membership Drive for the Friends of the Library kicks off this month, spearheaded by Marilyn Jackson and Mary Poletti. Letters have been mailed this week asking islanders and members near and
At-large Orcas Thief Earns "Ballad" Profile by Orcas Writer
Orcas Islander Bob Friel has written a profile of burglary suspect Colton Harris-Moore, "The Ballad of Colton Harris-Moore" that is published in the January issue of Outside magazine. Harris- Moore, originally from Camano
Community Foundation Leads National Day of Service
Updated Jan. 15 The Orcas Island Community Foundation Volunteer Fair will be held Monday Jan. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Public School Cafeteria in celebration of Martin Luther King Day
Firm Selected to Manage San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Project — Meeting on Orcas Feb. 3
Members of the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership have selected Otak, Inc., an award-winning planning, architecture, design and engineering firm, to coordinate and produce the required Corridor Management Plan for the San Juan
PTSA's Special Meeting Examines Upcoming Bond and Levy Election
The PTSA will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, January 20th at 5:30pm in the School Library to hear a brief presentation about the upcoming School Bond & Levy, and to provide the community with
Cellular Network Operations Workshop Jan. 22
A citizen-led educational workshop designed to help community leaders and interested citizens learn more about the construction and operation of a cellular network in the San Juan Islands will be held on Friday, Jan. 22.
Meetings Scheduled on Fee to Assist Small Water Systems
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Last year the state cut funding for local programs which provide testing and technical assistance to “Group B” water systems. In San Juan County Group “B” systems, each
New FunHouse Classes for Kids and Adults Start Next Week
Adults as well as kids can have fun in the Funhouse’s new slate of classes, chock-full of art, jazz, computer-internet, and audio recording experiences. There is a reduced charge for Funhouse Members for
Orcas Island Library to Open on Sundays
Contributed by Rachel Newcombe, Community Relations Chair, Orcas Island Library Board Don’t have any plans this Sunday afternoon? Don’t fret. The Orcas Island Library will be open from noon until 3 p.m., beginning January 17th.
1994 Genocide Relief Worker to Speak at Community Forum
How do we come together as a community in stressful times? What is our response to violence – in a variety of forms - from bullying; domestic issues; crime….. to genocide? The Orcas
Guest Column: Share Orcas — Opportunities to Strengthen Our Community
Contributed by Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation Nothing creates a stronger community than the connections created through volunteering. Working together on projects and programs with folks who share your passions is a
"Hominy" Baffles Student Spellers As They Prepare for the National Bee
Orcas Island Elementary and Middle Students are preparing for the 2010 Orcas Island Spelling Bee in hopes of advancing to the National Spelling Bee Competition in Washington D.C. The Orcas Island School District
Artsmith Salon Starts Jan.18: Booked through May
After a short winter break, the Artsmith Salon Series reconvenes January 18, and every Monday night through May, at 7 p.m. hosted by Doe Bay Resort café. The weekly literary salon hosts featured writers
Letter to the Editor: "Pro" Cell Towers = safety
I am an advocate of developing more cell tower sites on Orcas; particularly on the West side/Deer Harbor area. This area is out of “line-of-sight” of Mount Constitution and difficult to receive cell reception. If
