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
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
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Library and the Patriot Act
The USA Patriot Act was signed into law in October, 2001, and reauthorized in March of 2006. The intent of the legislation was to update wiretap and surveillance laws for the internet age, to address
Lady Vikings Soccer Team Ends Season with Sudden Death Win and Homing Pigeon Ceremony
10/22/09 Corrections: Please see comments below post By s. jaen black The Lady Viking Soccer Team took it to sudden death before scoring the winning goal in the low scoring 2-1 game; thus
County Agricultural Resources Coordinator Sought
The Agricultural Resources Committee and the San Juan County Economic Development Council are recruiting for an ARC Coordinator to be responsible for assisting the ARC in achieving the committee’s goals and objectives. The ARC Coordinator
5K run with DV/SAS this Sunday
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DV/SAS) will hold a 5K run “to challenge abuse and change lives” on Sunday, Oct. 25. Race participants are encouraged to set up teams and obtain pledges to support
H1N1 Vaccine Slow to Arrive, No Confirmed Cases in County
Health & Community Services (HCS) Director John Manning told the San Juan County Council on Oct. 20 that, to date, there have been no known hospitalizations of County residents related to the H1N1 flu
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Elementary Teachers Support Sutton for School Board
Dear Editor, We are writing to tell you that TEACHERS SUPPORT CHRIS SUTTON for school board. We are excited about this candidacy for the following reasons: (1) Chris attended and graduated from the Orcas School
Match Madison's Gift and Help Orcas Rec
By Linda Sheridan, Orcas Rec Coordinator Madison Pollock, age 8, donated $61 in cash last week to the Orcas Island Rec Program. Madison raised the money from her time in front of the Farmers Market
Workshops and Field Trips to Show Updates to CAO and Shoreline Regulations
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager After years of research and public discussion the, San Juan County Council is preparing to update the County’s environmental regulations, beginning with codes covering the upland wetlands and
Guest Column: Preparations for Literacy Month Bring Book Burning Memory
While talking about the Family Literacy Month's Book Lovers Fair on Nov. 1, in which Orcas Islanders can exchange favorite books for free, Steve Henigson recalled a famous Orcas Island book-burning incident. Book Burning Memory
Lulu's Dinner to Raise Funds for Orcas Rec
The Orcas Island Recreation Program is having a fundraising dinner on Thursday, November 5th to go towards year-round programs for kids. Orcas Rec Coordinator Linda Sheridan says, "Bring the whole family out for a delicious
