Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Yakima Back in Service this Afternoon
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE: Monday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m.: The Yakima is back in service and will return to the vessel's regular schedule beginning with the 3:05pm departure from Anacortes. Reservation holders will not be charged a fee if they were unable to travel today
Developers Withdraw Cherry Point Coal Terminal Applications, Ending Project
-- by Dave Gallagher, Bellingham Herald -- In this Oct. 23, 2012, photo, a ship is moored at a BP oil refinery in the Strait of Georgia just beyond the location of a proposed coal exporting terminal in Ferndale. Elaine Thompson AP Developers of the proposed coal terminal
Upcoming Free Workshop on Retirement Planning for Business Owners
Wednesday, February 22, 10-11 a m, San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton -- Small business owners have many considerations when running their businesses, but often don’t have time to consider future financial requirements. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on retirement planning
The Older I Get, the Luckier I Feel
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Standing at the left cash register in the Island Hardware Store on Orcas Island, glancing into the back of the store, you will read: "If You are Lucky Enough to Live on Orcas Island, You are Lucky Enough." It only took me 12 years of
End to Deer Harbor Bridge Work Just Around Corner
Ribbon Cutting Rescheduled: Tuesday March 7, 2 pm -- from John Van Lund -- Crews will continue removing remnants of the temporary bridge, while finishing up channel excavation, scour protection, and construction of the new permanent Channel Road grade on the east and west approaches to the bridge. One-way traffic
Jon Kimura Parker “Flying Solo” at Orcas Island Salon Concert
Sunday, March 12, 3:30 pm -- from Linda Slone -- Jon Kimura Parker returns to Orcas Island for a Salon Concert on Sunday, March 12, at 3:30 pm, presented by Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. The audience will be treated to a diverse selection of engaging piano works by composers
Sheriff’s Report | February 1 – 8, 2017
February 1, 2017 17-000565 Unwanted Person 06:38:55 02/01/17 A Deputy responded to an unwanted person on Linder St. in Friday Harbor. Upon arrival I contacted the complainant who stated a young female had knocked on her door at 0600 hours and when she answered the door, the female tried to
Address Pain with Blended Eastern-Western Treatments
February 18, 2 to 4 pm at Orcas Public Library Integrated (Eastern and Western) Approaches in Managing Acute/Chronic Pain Syndrome Presented by Vincent Shu, MD, FCCP, Board Certified Internist/Geriatrist/Cardiologist Have you been suffering from headache, back/shoulder pain, fibromyalgia, menstrual cramps, arthritic pain, etc.? An estimated 5-8 million Americans use opioids
Farm to Cafeteria Program December-January 2017
-- by Ashley Randall -- K-5th grade Farm to Classroom: During the month of December, we practiced our cooking skills and discussed the importance of winter wellness. To start out the month, we made fresh applesauce from Orcas grown apples and pumpkin bread using pumpkins from our school garden. After
Jonathan White to Speak on his New Book Tides
Saturday, February 18, 5:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Donna Laslo -- After nearly losing his 65-foot schooner Crusader in a strong Alaskan tide, local author Jonathan White vowed to understand these mysterious, implacable sea surges. An avid sailor and surfer, he recognized that the sun and moon had something to
Rick Hughes, Milene Henley Join Up for Town Hall on Orcas
Thursday, February 16 5 - 7 p.m., Senior Center -- from Rick Hughes -- County Council Chair Rick Hughes and San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley come to Orcas Senior Center for a Town Hall meeting on February 16, 2017 from 5-7 pm at the Orcas Senior Center. Together, they will give
Community Church Welcomes New Youth Pastor
-- from Meredith Griffith -- Orcas Island Community Church is excited to introduce our new Pastor for Youth and Young Adults, T.J. Meaney, who moved to Orcas in January. “I’m excited to get to know everybody, to hear lots of stories, to be part of life here, and to figure out
In Memoriam | Michael William Schifsky
-- from Shannon Hudson -- Michael William Schifsky lived life by his own rules! He passed away on February 3, 2017 at the age of 74. Mike was born and raised in Berkeley, CA. After working in the early semi-conductor industry, he and his family moved to Orcas in 1972.
Chalice Group Will Discuss ‘Courage’
Sunday, February 12, 11:30 am, Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us on Sunday, February 12 for a Chalice Group discussion led by Suzanne Olson on the topic of Courage. We will support - and hopefully inspire - each other in these challenging days with our own
Orcas Lions Club Makes a Generous Donation
-- by Carol Kulminski -- Happy campers at Camp Horizon, now on a kitchen remodel campaign Don Webster, an Orcas Island Lions Club member, has volunteered at the Lions Camp Horizon in Blaine, Washington, for 11 years. He has seen firsthand the needs of this unique camp and
Orcas Choral Society Welcomes Marianne Lewis as Permanent Artistic Director
-- from the Orcas Choral Society -- The Orcas Choral Society is delighted to name Marianne Lewis as its permanent artistic director. Lewis, currently interim director, led the society’s successful winter concerts and is preparing the choir for its spring season. “We are so pleased that Marianne has decided to
