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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County Plans Open Houses for its Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas Plans
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Parks, Public Works, and the Land Bank are partnering with The Trust for Public Land to craft a new plan for the parks, trails, and
National Spelling Bee Comes to Orcas — Tip Sessions Scheduled
The Orcas Island School District Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) will sponsor Orcas Schools' entry in the National Scripps Spelling Bee. The Spelling Bee is open to students in grades 4 through 8. PTSA President Barb Skotte says,
Health Officials Set Priorities for H1N1 Vaccinations
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Public Health officials are asking for help in making sure that the available supplies of H1N1 vaccine get to the people who can most benefit
Biotoxins Cause Shellfish Closure in County
From WA. Dept of Health News Release San Juan County is part of a large area of the North Puget Sound which the Washington Department of Health has declared closed to recreational shellfish harvesting.
Letter to the Editor: Eastsound Planning to look at proposed new Critical Areas Ordinance on Nov. 5
At our next meeting, November 5th at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center, the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will be looking at how the proposed new Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO), designed to protect
A Song In Our Hearts… and Tarts!
A Benefit Concert for Orcas Middle & High School Music Program With Sharon Abreu & Friends By Marian O’Brien “I believe that band is not merely an elective, but a course that teaches people
The week ahead: Spirits of all sorts "haunt" our days
Updated Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 11:24 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 Artsmith Salon, 7:30 p.m. at Doe Bay Resort Café. Featured writers are followed by a writers’ open mic. All creative writing welcome. The salon is
Abreu and Hurwicz conduct and film singers of "The Balance"
Dozens of Orcas Islanders and international visitors from Canada and Mexico came to the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday afternoon to briefly rehearse and then sing "The Balance" for a San Juan Islands'
PTSA Starts Sunday Science Club Nov. 1
The Orcas Island School District Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) has formed a "Weekend Science Club" for kids grades 4 through 8. The Science Club starts Sunday, November 1, and will run every other Sunday through May. The
Emmanuel Parish Hall Labyrinth Walk on Hallowe'en
Contributed by Nancy Ayer Halloween, All Soul’s Day, The Day of the Dead: Remembering wisdom from the ancestors The Public is invited to an indoor labyrinth walk on Hallowe'en, Saturdya, October 31 at Emmanuel Church
Susan Mustard's Olga Show: joyful, humble,and defiant turn away from the high-tech world
Susan Mustard will be exhibiting three collages and four paintings at the Olga Artworks during the month of November. Her work focuses on the subject of laundry hanging on lines. Susan offered this
Letter to the Editor: Responding to H1N1 Flu
H1N1 has arrived on Orcas Island, with several confirmed cases in the Public Schools. The symptoms are similar to seasonal flu cases, and can be treated symptomatically with bedrest, fluids, and fever lowering medicines. It
Saturday Night Live! How're Ya Gonna Decide?
After participating in the All-Orcas Singalong for Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz' song to mark International Climate Action Day, (4:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall) there's a tough choice between Carolyn Cruso's
The weekend: Fair or Foul, There's Lots to Do!
Friday, Oct. 23 Camp Orkila Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride.Fall Festival from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Big Red Barn for climbing the wall, bow and arrow practice at the archery range, pumpkin carving,
Letter to the Editor: Sutton Would Serve School Board Well
Chris Sutton is a wonderful choice for the Orcas Island School District school board. He grew up on Orcas Island, attended OISD and then moved off to go to college and build a career. He
Health Officials Announce Probable Cases of H1N1, Arrival of More Vaccine
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officials have announced that there are three cases of probable H1N1 influenza on San Juan Island and one on Orcas. The case on Orcas
