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
Homeless Count Scheduled for January 28
Reprinted from Jan. 6, 2010 By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health & Community Services will participate in the state’s annual Point in Time Count of Homeless Persons (PIT) on Thursday,
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Announces 2010 Visitor Guide
Contributed by Lance Evans, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce Members are urged to sign-up now to be included in popular publication The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that its ‘2010 Visitor
"Tapping into Mental Clarity" — Workshop on Jan. 30
A free, introductory workshop, "Tapping Into Mental Clarity," on Jan. 30 will explain the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) behind the practice of "tapping." Local EFT/Energy Management Specialist Nancy Southern will facilitate the workshop which will
Guest Opinion: The True Value in Supporting the Schoool Bond & Levy
Although Washington State’s Constitution defines education as the “paramount duty” of the state, school districts increasingly rely on local funding sources. About 16% of total statewide school funding comes from local taxes, primarily
Wow! Orcas Idol Auditions Showcase Phenomenal Local Talent — Get Tickets NOW for Feb. 6
The Orcas Idol Auditions to pick the nine contestants for the Orcas Idol Finale on Feb. 6 was a night of entertainment that left the audience blindsided with delight and the judges confounded
The Week Ahead: What a Various Sort We Are!
Sunday, January 24 Unitarian Universalist Meeting “A Quaker Service” with Linda Ellsworth , 11 a.m. at West Sound Community Hall. Public is welcome. Monday, January 25 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Board meeting 5:30 p.m.
Emmy and Lisa Carter Win Orcas Idol Junior Competition
Identical twins Emmy and Lisa Carter bested a fabulous group of 5th- through 8th-graders to be judged the winners at the Orcas Idol Junior competition this afternoon. Other contestants were Devon Mann and
Orcas Center's "Sneak Preview" Open to All
Entertainment Awaits You in 2010! This Wednesday, Jan. 27, Orcas Center invites the community to a Sneak Preview of the 2010 Season. The Preview begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Madrona Room with light refreshments
Editorial: Would You Spend or Invest $20 More a Month?
Updated at 9:30 p.m. Here’s what we’re talking about, on Orcas, regionally, and nationally: A “dismal decade” Real Estate bubble burst Unemployment highs $35,000,000 bond for capital improvements to Orcas Island public schools And perhaps
Homes for Islanders announces the start of construction for 6 homes in Eastsound
Contributed by Justin Roche Executive Director of Homes for Islanders On December 21, Nancy Brown, John Howard, Bonnie Mahony, Rene Sturk, Dan Vierthaler and Antonio Zapeta-Itzep and Bernice Arevalo purchased building sites on Bella Luna
Whatever the weather, a memorable weekend
Friday, January 22 Special meeting to discuss a cellular network in San Juan County, in Friday Harbor.12:15 to 1:45 p.m. at Islanders Bank in Friday Harbor. Saturday, January 23 Orcas Schools Open House and Facilities
Guest Opinion: Sufficient Budget Required for School's Future
As a member of the Orcas High School Class of 1984, I was one of the first students to attend class in the current Orcas Middle School buildings. In September of 1980, the buildings were
Port Work on North Outfall Repair to Begin Soon
Orcas Port Manager Bea vonTobel announced yesterday, Jan. 20, that the last permit for the north outfall repair has been received. The preconstruction meeting was held later on Wednesday, and construction is due to start
Guest Opinion: Farm to New Cafeteria — You Can't Lose
By Madie Murray Our outdated 35-year-old cafeteria is housed within the equally outdated 35-year-old middle school. From a kitchen about the size of a large home kitchen with one range and inadequate prep and serving
Orcas Idol Season 5 Begins….
The hot ticket on these dark days is at the Grange this Saturday with two great shows; the Idol Auditions at 7:30 p.m. and the Orcas Idol Jr. competition at 3 p.m. There are 17
Yes, Virginia…Kids Really Can Like Beets
By Mandy Randolph For those of you who believe there is no Santa Clause as much as you believe kids won’t eat beets, I’m offering evidence that you may be wrong...at least for
