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
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
Music Legend Willie Thomas starts “Jazz Experience” at the Funhouse
An early-start program designed to introduce jazz fun and fundamentals to children between the ages of 7-10 will be starting in January at the Funhouse. Local Jazz Legend Willie Thomas is the instigator
Historical Society Resolution Honors Three Philanthropists at Annual Dinner
At the Orcas Island Historical Society's Annual Dinner on Dec. 7, three community philanthropists, "who came forward when we needed it," said retiring President Tom Welch, were honored with lifetime memberships in the
Guest Opinion: How to Recognize and Deal with an Influenza-like Illness (swine flu)
By John Manning Director of the San Juan County Department of Health and Community Services San Juan County school students have experienced a significant outbreak of influenza-like illness (ILI) this school year, quite likely due
New Art Studio Hosts Opening Reception Dec. 9
Jacqueline Kempfer artist, will be hosting an opening reception at her studio at 474 North Beach Road, The Living Room. "The furnishings are in, the labyrinth restored, and Holiday lights are up!" says
Is the Eastsound Sub-area plan obsolete?
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) decided unanimously at their Dec. 3 meeting to send a letter to the County Council and Planning Commission, stating their responses to the County Planning staff and Commission’s
Kokanee Come Back to Moran Creek
The Kokanee are running in Moran Creek at the State Park. The large numbers of returning fish show that the three-year project has achieved success in nurturing disease-free salmon, and in producing a
Yay and Congratulations to OASIS Graduates
Four Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) High School twere honored at a Commencement ceremony before teachers, friends and family at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Hall on a brilliant, windy day today. As the
Montessori Holiday Wreaths are Still Available
There’s still time to order! Orcas Montessori holiday wreaths are the perfect compliment to your home, business, or as a great gift for clients, family and friends. 24” wreaths available for $25. Add
OASIS Commencement Celebrates High School Graduates this Saturday at 2 p.m.
Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) High School will hold its winter commencement ceremony on Saturday Dec 5th. Three students will receive diplomas: Eli Bruce, Philip Ghazel and Lily Huffstodt. In addition, Justyn Rath and Carly
Chamber's Business Essentials: Optimize Your Website in Seven Simple Steps
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce invites the public to come to another in its series of Business Essentials Seminars & Workshops provided to Chamber members and the public. "Optimize Your Website – 7 Simple Steps to
