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
San Juan County Confirms Resident Child’s Hospitalization from H1N1 Influenza
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Health and Community Services Department reported on Nov. 13 that a San Juan County child under the age of 4, was hospitalized November
Letter to the Editor: A Concert to Remember
Correction made Sunday, Nov. 15 at 1:45 p.m. Jon (“Jackie”) Kimura Parker’s Leaves of Gold solo piano performance on Wednesday November 11th was a privilege to hear. Those of us who came together to support
Montessori Holiday Wreaths On Sale Now
By Cathy Faulkner It’s that time of year again! The 15th Annual Orcas Montessori Wreath Sale is now underway and taking orders for the 2009 Holiday Season. The wreaths are hand-made of noble
A Good Weekend to Enjoy Our Island Community
Updated Nov. 14 at 9:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 Farm to Cafeteria Guest Chef Charles Dalton serves lunch at Orcas School. Chili -- meat and vegetarian -- accompanied by cornbread and plum and
Dahl Named Week Nine NFL High School Coach of the Week at Seahawks Game
From the Seattle Seahawk office At the Seattle Seahawk's Nov. 1 game, it was announced that Orcas Island High School’s Dennis Dahl is one of the two week nine’s NFL High School Coach of the
Sustainable Orcas Island Starts Grain Test Project
Contributed by Phil Heikkinen Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI), a group that meets on the last Wednesday of each month, has put together kits for a "Grain Growing Test Project" that are available to any interested
Play Santa and Rent a Booth at the Holiday Festival
The Holiday Festival at The Senior Center will again be held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. ( This year on Nov. 28th) This is one of two fund raisers for The Senior Center
Guest Opinion: Why Should You Care about Today's Field Trips and Workshops?
By Patty Miller I am writing to you to make sure that you are aware of [today Nov. 12] Critical Areas Ordinance field trips and workshops. The field trip will start at 11:30 am at
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys to perform at Ecotopian
By Anita Orne Fine dining and fabulous fiddling come together on Saturday, November 14, when JP and the OK Rhythm Boys play at the Ecotopian Restaurant in Eastsound. JP and the OK Rhythm
Tickets Now on Sale for Food for Thought Benefit
Contributed by Janet Brownell Tickets are now on sale for THE Orcas Island Education Foundation fundraiser event of the year. The annual Food for Thought auction benefit is November 19th at Camp
American Legion Helps Community Honor Veterans
Veterans of the United States Armed Services were honored today at Orcas Island High School, as representatives of Post 93 of The American Legion spoke in a ceremony honoring the history of Military
CAO update: Buffers and Mitigation Baffle Eastsound Water Providers at Nov. EPRC Meeting
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) spent much of their Nov. 5 meeting discussing the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) update, which is the subject of field trips and public discussion on Orcas this Thursday,
Guest Chef at Orcas School Cafeteria this Friday
Continuing their innovative programs, the Farm to Cafeteria folks at Orcas School presents Chef Charles from The Kitchen who will be preparing and serving lunch at school this Friday, the 13th of November. On the
H1N1 Vaccine Priority Expanded to Include 25-64 Year Olds with Chronic Health Problems
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County health officials announced today, Nov. 9, that the groups currently given priority for receiving H1N1 vaccinations now includes adults 25-64 years of age who
EPRC Debates Planning Commission Changes to Country Corner LAMIRD Plan
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) with new member Fred Klein dissenting, voted on Nov. 5 to send a letter to the Planning Commission and the County Council, recommending that the Country Corrner LAMIRD be
Solar Power on Orcas Island Brings Energy Savings
Oil is dirty, costly and unsustainable. Sunshine is clean, free and accessible – providing solar power as an energy source is one of the ways in which our culture is changing. An Eastsound
