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
Shark Reef Deadline for Writers and Artists Dec. 31
The deadline for submitting writing and/or visual art to SHARK REEF’s spring 2010 issue is December 31, 2009. The online publication welcome submissions from anyone who lives in the islands or has ever visited here.
Editorial: Nitty-gritty Sustainability meets Orcas Island Government as School Bond Approaches
Disclosure: Margie Doyle, Orcas Issues Editor, is a part-time employee of the Orcas Island School District. All of the facts below are part of the public record. Big government is us. Every schoolteacher and employee,
Tap Away Those Blues and Blahs
Master Social Worker and Emotional Freedom Technique Specialist Nancy Southern is holding a free "tapping" workshop this Thursday at the Orcas Public Library in Eastsound. Southern says: Have you got a case of the winter
Christmas Bird Count Needs Nature Lovers this Saturday
By Barbara Jensen The Audubon Christmas Bird Count will take place for the 110th consecutive year this Saturday, Dec. 19. Participating in this great event is a wonderful way to kick off the
The week ahead: Snow May Set the Stage for "A Christmas Carol" and Annual Bird Count
Sunday, Dec. 13 Orcas Choral Society Winter Concert,“Joyous Sounds of Christmas” concerts at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Center. The program of seasonal music features “Magnificat” by John Rutter as well as familiar carols, songs
Free Community Dinners at Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Church will begin a monthly series of Community Dinner Kitchens on Thursday night, Dec. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30p.m., in the new Parish Hall in Eastsound. There's a strong indication that Santa plans to
Joe Gaydos, SeaDoc Scientist, appointed to Governor's Science Panel
Joe Gaydos, Regional Director for the SeaDoc Society, has been appointed to the Science Panel for Governor Gregoire's Puget Sound Partnership. The Science Panel provides expertise and advice to the Partnership as they work to
Public Swine Flu Vaccination Clinics Scheduled
From the County Public Health Department Everyone in San Juan County wanting to receive the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine is now eligible to do so, the Department of Health announced Friday. There are no
Orcas High School Wins Bronze Award in National Report
Orcas Island High School was again named as one of the country's top High Schools in US New and World report. The public high school received a bronze award this year. From the Report, "U.S.
Soup & Chili Supper Served before Wednesday Performance of "A Christmas Carol"
The Orcas Center Board of Trustees offers a Holiday Soup & Chili Supper one night only, on Wednesday, December 16 beginning at 5:30 pm. The Soup & Chili Supper will be served in the Madrona
Guest Opinion: Orcas Rec Needs a Swimming Santa
By Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator As our last week of swimming lessons finish up it is my job to decide if Orcas Rec can afford to host another session of lessons. Although we have
Workshop Seeks Input to Set School Bond Terms
A workshop will take place next Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 15 for the final planning stages of the upcoming school bond, which Orcas Islanders will vote on next February. Late in October, the Orcas Island School
County Health Officials: Get H1N1 Vaccinations Immediately
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officials report that the available supply of H1N1 vaccine is improving and urge all residents with chronic health conditions, regardless of age, to get
Choral Society Winter Concert Tickets Selling Fast
The Orcas Choral Society's Winter Concert, "The Joyous Sounds of Christmas" will be the last Christmas concert prepared under the direction of its Founder and Conductor Catherine Pederson. The Choral Society will sing
Letter to the Editor: PTSA Book Fair/Reading Night Success
In these times of chronic state underfunding of our public schools, especially including our school libraries, we here on Orcas have yet another example of how fortunate we are to live in such a caring
OPALCO to Use Settlement Funds in Project PAL Assistance
Last week, Orcas Power & Light Cooperative received $24,495 from the Washington State Attorney General's Office as a part of a $9 million settlement reached with Enron in 2005. The funds are targeted for programs
