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
Library introduces computers and the internet
The Orcas Island Library will begin offering free computer classes Saturday afternoons, Feb. 28. These classes are for PC users only, as the library does not have the equipment to teach Apple. The Library
Farmland coordinator reports to council on $25,000 grant
Tim Clark, Farmland Preservation Coordinator for the County’s Agricultural Resources Committee, and Pete Rose, County Administrator, will present a report from (ARC) at Tuesday’s meeting of the County Counci, accounting for the $25,000 grant
School musicians are outstanding islanders
In Support of Music Education The following was given as a curtain speech in advance of the February 5 “Band-O-Rama!” Concert held at the Orcas Island School by School Board Director Keith Whitaker Encouraging
Whale Researcher Ken Balcomb Wins First Salish Sea Science Prize
Killer whale researcher Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research is the first recipient of the Salish Sea Science Prize, a $2,000 cash award given to recognize a scientist whose work has resulted in
Pamela Wright is Orcas Idol
Last night, islanders and visitors attending the fourth annual Orcas Idol competition, voted Pamela Wright as Orcas Idol 2009. Wright is the Orcas Island Elementary Music teacher. Donna Laslo, one of the event organizers for
Gov't here to help local businesses hurt by December storms
Small Business Administration Loan Help Available By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager By noon on Friday, Feb. 6, the second day the temporary Small Business Administration office was open, Gwenda Barker had met with
Sign up to Rally for the Ferries in Olympia on Feb. 18
Contributed by Bernadette Vinson To sign the online petition asking the Legislature to take specific steps (see below) go to: www.petitiononline.com/plancfcp/petition.html Come one and all to the rally in Olympia on Wednesday, February 18,
Suzadily Soccer for all ages – Free at Buck Park
Calling all soccer players, old and young! Suzanne Olson and Adia Dolan are bringing back "Suzadily Family Fun Super Soccer" beginning this Saturday, 2 p.m. at Buck Park. There will be drop-in games for kids
County Council urges residents to sign online ferry petition
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At its regular Tuesday Meeting on Feb. 3, the San Juan County Council urged County residents to add their names to an on-line petition addressed to Governor Christine
Weekend fun! Feb. 6-7-8
Friday, February 6 Textile Arts display at the Orcas Center through the month of February begins with a reception Friday, Feb. 6 a 5:30 p.m. Among the textile arts displayed
DVSAS fundraiser "Chocolat" to highlight dessert auction
The Fifth Annual Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Valentine Dinner is on Wednesday, February 11, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75. Ship Bay is hosting the event and Chef Geddes will be performing
United Way San Juan announces grant awards
United Way of San Juan County has awarded $115,000 to 29 local human -service programs. “We are exceedingly grateful for the trust and generous support of the community,” Executive Director Bonnie Gilmore said. “Our
Growth hearing board issues order Jan. 30
Initially published Feb. 2, 2009 The County’s land use analysis for the Eastsound Urban Growth Area (UGA) stands; the Eastsound Sewer District’s plans extending service beyond the UGA is non-compliant; and the designation of
County to award $30K for housing – deadline March 1
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $30,000 this year for projects which will help make housing available to very low income County
Chamber of Commerce to look at affordable housing
This Thursday morning, Feb. 5, the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce presents another in “Business Essentials,” a series of presentations and workshops of interest to its members and the public, this time pertaining to
Cuban poet to host workshop and read at Doe Bay
The Cuban poet, Jose Kozer, will be coming to Doe Bay on Saturday, Feb. 7 to conduct a workshop ($50) from 1-5 at Doe Bay and give a free reading of his poems in Spanish
