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
Governor's proposed budget: many cuts, no new taxes
The following is a statement issued by Governor Chris Gregoire's communications office on Dec. 18, 2008: Gov. Chris Gregoire today proposed her 2009–11 state budget, closing a projected $5.7 billion shortfall through a combination of
4th and 5th grade hoops for girls to start in Jan. – register now
PTSA President Barb Skotte just sent out the word that Orcas Rec has added a 4th and 5th grade girls' basketball program to its schedule. The program will start January 6th and run every Tues
Help the Dolan Family – Update
Roseann Dolan has been in Swedish Hospital since Dec. 4. Her husband Chris, now working at Orcas Market, says that she's recuperating from a collapased lung, with a chest tube draining fluid. RoseAnn has had
Orcas Choral Society concert canceled
"Brr! the night is so cold!Brr! How warm is your cloak!"The Orcas Choral Society sang those words in the most heartfelt concert ever last night, but, as of 11 a.m. Sunday morning, the second concert
Open House for new building model today
Just in -- STEM creative space modular structures, a new construction collaboration spear-headed by Orcas resident Matthew Maher, will be having an Open House on Schaefer Stretch today, at 5230 Orcas Road from noon to
Council adopts $51,592,880 budget for 2009
The San Juan County Council adopted its 2009 budget to the tune of $51,592,880 including all funds – by a vote of 5 to 0 with Council Member Gene Knapp abstaining, according to County Communications
New buildings in Eastsound
While we wait for whatever arises just east of the Washington Federal Savings and Loan Bank, construction has begun on a new state liquor store at the corner of Prune Alley and Rose Street, where
Vierthaler comes up with the answers
The wonderful thing about travel within San Juan County is that it's usually so communal, as I experienced two days ago when I traveled from San Juan to Orcas Island. I went upstairs on the
EPRC Open House greets public Dec. 8
Members of the public swarmed the various community agencies at the Eastsound Planning Review Committee's Open House on Dec. 8.Snippets of information heard while browsing the various displays were:* Stormwater -- The county's stormwater utility
Orcas High ranks in top 12 Washington state high schools
Orcas Island School District Board President Janet Brownell reported the following news:US News and World Report just released it's top high schools in the US. One hundred schools (out of 21,000) received a "Gold" medal.
Moving on and serving the public
My sister is a nurse and her occupation is in great demand these days. She has worked in a variety of positions in her nursing career, from pediatric wards to internal medicine, wound care, cardiac
Remembering everyday heroes
Just about a year ago, my Orcas Island hero, Pat Pomeroy, died.Pat was the broker-owner of Coldwell Banker Orcas Island and many island realtors learned the trade at her offices. She was also the wife
Currency and circulation
Sounds business-like, doesn't it? Much more important than kibbitzing with and borrowing from the neighbors.But business and commerce on Orcas Island has that personal touch that gives accountability, value and service to all our transactions.
Money found for Orcas Rec, Seniors and Farmers
"You can't always get what you want, but if you try, you get what you need." This week, the County Council proposed restoring $10,000 to the Orcas Rec program, and $5,000 to the Lopez Youth
Christmas Trees benefit kids' sports and 4-H
Christmas Trees (priced from $25-$95) are now available at Ace Hardware. They are being sold by kids from the school, and all sales proceeds benefit the school sports programs (other than football) and the 4-H
Sing out!
We're having fun now! Friday night was the Orcas A Cappella concert on Lopez Island, and last night we performed on Orcas -- to sold-out houses both nights.From the African welcome song to the Pilgrim's
