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.”
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The Island's Jumping with New Year's Celebrations
Thursday, December 31 New Year's Eve Events Emmanuel Episcopal Candlelit Labyrinth Walk 4 to 6:30 p.m. Kaleidoscope Childcare offers Overnight Childcare from 6 p.m. on December 31 to 10 a.m. on January 1.
Farewell 2009 with the Wild Geese
Wild Geese By Mary Oliver You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees For one hundred miles through the desert repenting. You only have to let the
Orcas Schools Receive $150,000 for Energy Improvements
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) was notified last week that they will receive $150,000 in a grant to provide for energy efficiency improvements to schools. The award was made by the State Office
Vote counting equipment testing on January 5
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Logic and Accuracy Tests for vote counting equipment which will be used to tally mail-in ballots for the February 9 Special Election are scheduled for January 5. The
"Environmental Songster" Dana Lyons plays New Years Eve at the Doe Bay Café
World famous environmental songster Dana Lyons will rock in the New Year starting at 10 p.m. at the Doe Bay Café. The event will also be a release party for his new
Alternative Education Abounds at Orcas Public Schools with OASIS
Updated Dec. 29 at 9:30 p.m. The Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) program has blossomed this year, with about 100 students enrolled in the Orcas Island School District’s K-8 program, and an additional two
Septic Repair Funds Granted by State with Boost from Federal Stimulus
Updated Dec. 31 at 9:30 a.m. San Juan County's revolving loan program for the proper repair of failing on-site septic systems has received $300,000 in the final intended use plan from the state water pollution
West Beach Resorts to Donate Portion of Mid-week Business to Non-profits
Tim Hance, Director of Events for West Beach Resort, Inc. recently announced that West Beach Resort will extend its fall promotion benefiting non-profits as the “2010 Orcas Island Winter Non Profit Promotion.” "Given the amazing
Bird Identification Class at Orcas Library in February
By Nita Couchman, Orcas Public Librarian A six-week course called Introduction to Birding Orcas Island will be offered by Kim Middleton at the Orcas Island Public Library on Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm, from
Tap Away the Blocks to Successful Resolutions
Nancy Southern, MSW and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Specialist, is offering a free workshop to "eliminate the unconscious barriers to success that will sabotage your best efforts every time." “Do you make the same resolutions
The Gift of Poetry: The Blessing of the Old Woman, the Tulip, and the Dog
The Blessing of the Old Woman, the Tulip, and the Dog By Alicia Suskin Ostriker To be blessed said the old woman is to live and work so hard God's love washes right through you
Waldorf Courses for Grades 3-5 at Salish Sea School
The School of the Salish Sea announces a Friday class for children in grades 3-5. It offers a Waldorf curriculum main lesson followed by activities such as wood working, puppet and doll making, puppet
The Gift of Poetry: The Weight of Nothing
The Weight of Nothing Anonymous "Tell me the weight of a snowflake," a coal-mouse asked a wild dove. "Nothing more than nothing," was the answer. "In that case I must tell you a marvelous story,"
The Gift of Poetry: Noël
Noël By Anne Porter When snow is shaken From the balsam trees And they're cut down And brought into our houses When clustered sparks Of many-colored fire Appear at night In ordinary windows We hear
The Gift of Poetry: Shoveling Snow With Buddha
Shoveling Snow With Buddha By Billy Collins In the usual iconography of the temple or the local Wok you would never see him doing such a thing, tossing the dry snow over a mountain of
County Health Officials Comment on Recalled H1N1 Vaccine
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officials say local residents need not be concerned about the recall of several lots of H1N1 vaccine announced yesterday. Approximately 400 doses of
