Here’s a thought…
“An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.”
SPANISH PROVERB
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet Wednesday
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will hold its monthly public meeting on Wednesday Oct. 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Center at 4319 Deer Harbor Road. The Chair will recognize Public Attendees. Members of public are invited to participate in committee discussions. Chair will recognize
Homes for Islanders: No Down Payment, Just Communal Sweat Equity
Homes for Islanders work on the Rosario site by Cara Russell Over three and a half years ago, I was standing in the empty kitchen of a brand-new home — and I mean brand new, with white walls, new cabinets, and appliances—every surface was clean and dust
Plankton Soiree Coming in October
Plankton is the star of the show at the Plankton Soiree by Russel Barsh The "Plankton Soiree" is coming up October 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Emmanuel Church Parish Hall overlooking Indian Island! Learn about plankton diversity and current research in the islands, and new
Elizabeth Nickson, Author, Canadian Columnist, Life European Chief, to Speak on Orcas
Elizabeth Nickson to speak at Eagle Forum on Friday, Oct. 11 from the Eagle Forum UPDATE: October 11. Eagle Forum Event Cancelled Due to Illness Elizabeth Nickson, former Life magazine European Bureau Chief, is going to be speaking on Orcas Friday night, October 11 at the Fire
Beachwater and Birder Volunteers Sought
from Liz Mack Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., OPALCO Meeting Room Volunteers participate in previous COASST training. On Saturday, October 19th, the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver free training sessions on Lopez and Orcas. COASST volunteers help make a difference for
LWV to Sponsor Election Forums Next Week
from Diane Martindale, President, The League of Women Voters of the San Juans The League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJ) invites the public to candidate/position election forums: San Juan Island -- Monday, Oct. 7 at the Brickworks on Nichols, Friday Harbor from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contested
County Fair to Host Community Meeting on Drive-In Movie Plans
from Maddie Ovenell, County Fairgrounds and Events Manager Tuesday, October 15 at 4:30 p.m. at the Marie Boe building at the Fairgrounds in Friday Harbor The San Juan County Parks and Fair Department will host a meeting on October 15 to share details and receive community input about the 2014
Ad Astra: Snaggly Week, Moving Toward Positive Changes
October 7 - 13, 2013 by Triana Elan, Astrologer Of course, when I read the word “positive” in the title of this column, I know the immediate response by many will be, “According to whom?” Let’s look at a few things. The higher levels have shown themselves to be a
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel Has Demonstrated Ability
Dear Editor, I write to offer strong support for Tony Ghazel in his bid for re-election to the school board. Tony has demonstrated financial acumen, excellent understanding of complex business and social issues, and an ability to interact effectively with a broad range of people. His work with state government
Planning Dept. Makes Personnel Changes, Increases Service Hours
from Stan Matthews San Juan County Manager Mike Thomas has announced a number of changes in the County’s Community Development and Planning Department, including new leadership, and longer operating hours. “For the past few months, our Director of Community Development and planning, Rene Beliveau, and I have been discussing
Cancer Support Group to Meet Thursday, Oct. 10
Cancer Support Group at 5 p.m. at Orcas Island Community Church by Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group wants everyone to remember that together we can fan the flames of hope. The research shows that an individual’s outcomes are better with supportive persons/families and groups providing encouragement. We are a faith-based support
Writers Roundtable: Writers Live and “Forgetfulness”
Saturday, October 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library "Writers Live at the Library" with Margaret Payne and JoEllen Moldoff, co-facilitators For 20 years, Margaret taught writing and literature in the Washington state community college system. She loves being a trustee of the Orcas island library. Margaret
Enchanted Forest: They’re Baaack!
Do you know me? Come to Enchanted Forest at Orcas Center's Black Box to find me! Thursday through Saturday, October 10-12 & 17-19 at 7:30 pm on the OffCenter stage at Orcas Center The final installment Enchanted Forest Cabaret … Cloud 7 a theatrical adventure, runs Thursday through
Port to Consider New Manager
Thursday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. at Port Offices from Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager The Port of Orcas commissioners, in open public session next Thursday, will take under consideration the hiring of an airport manager. The public is invited to hear the progress of the process and its conclusion at
CANCELED: Artsmith Starts Season with Diana Abu-Jaber
Updated Monday, Oct. 7 at 9:20 p.m. from the Artsmith Reading Series The October 8 reading at Darvill's has been canceled Join the celebration as we kickoff our 2013-2014 Reading Series with the "witty and entertaining" novelist Diana Abu-Jaber. Named "one of the most notable Arab authors in the United
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel Best Qualified for School Board
Tony Ghazel should be re-elected to the Orcas Island School Board. Mr. Ghazel has served the children and taxpayers of our island with distinction and integrity during the past nine years. Considerable work remains to be accomplished and he is the best qualified to complete these important tasks. Through his
