Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Eastsound Plan Committee Meets Today
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee(EPRC), a county advisory group that reviews building projects and development in Eastsound, will hold its regular monthly meeting today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. On the agenda are the final draft of the Sub-area Plan Update and a discussion of
Naturalist’s Notebook: Love Call of the Midshipman
The Midshipman By Russel Barsh Hummmmm… With its dark purple skin and rows of gold colored, light sensitive buttons the Plainfin Midshipman (Porichthys notatus) is not only beautiful, but also unusual and aptly named. Adult Midshipmen congregate and mate around Indian Island in May and June, and begin
Unitarian Universalist Services Begin This Sunday
By Susan McBain The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (OIUUF) will begin its church year this Sunday, Sept. 8, with a Water Communion and Ingathering. The service will start at 11:30 a.m. in Benson Hall at Emmanuel Church, 242 Main St. in Eastsound. You are invited to bring some water
Affordable Care Act Progress on Orcas Island
By Aaimee Johnson There will be plenty of time to explore the options during open enrollment for insurance coverage through the Washington State Exchange. The first open enrollment [period] lasts six months beginning October 1, 2013 and running until March 31, 2014. Approved coverage begins January 1st 2014. In order
AKC Puppy and Adult Dog Classes Offered
A new series of AKC puppy and adult classes are to begin in September. Beginning Wednesday Sept 4, at 1 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall there will be an orientation meeting (no dogs present) for people interested in signing up for the six week sessions. . Lesley Liddle is a certified
Upcoming Auditions for Two Actors Theater Productions
from Melinda Milligan Auditions for two upcoming plays at The Grange, Almost, Maine, and Moonlight and Magnolias, will be held on Wednesday, September 11 and again on Monday September 16 at 7 p.m. at The Grange. Almost, Maine, by John Cariani, will be directed by Melinda Milligan. On a cold,
Teachers Ratify Contract; School To Open on Wednesday as Scheduled
by Lin McNulty What started out as a rumor-filled morning and afternoon of local teachers getting ready to strike, has turned out with smiles all around as the Orcas Island School Board and local teachers union came to agreement on a new two-year contract. Teachers, clad in red shirts (RED
Special School Board Meeting Today
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board will hold a special meeting today, Tuesday, September 3, with a closed executive session at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be open to the public when it re-convenes at 5:30 p.m. in the School Library. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to
Monologue Deadline Extended
from Lin McNulty, Actors Theater of Orcas Island In July, Actors Theater of Orcas Island put out a call for monologues to be incorporated into a production entitled, "The Abortion Monologues." Response has been overwhelming with nearly a dozen submissions so far, from men as well as women. Along with
Author Of Boys in the Boat Comes to Orcas
from JoEllen Moldoff The Boys in the Boat by Daniel J. Brown Come hear author Daniel James Brown on Thursday, September 5th at 5:00 pm in the Parish Hall at Emmanuel Church in Eastsound. A reception and book-signing will immediately follow at Darvill’s Book Store. The Boys in
Lummi Leaders Remind Us of National Treaties and Threat of Coal Shipping
Chief Bill James of the Lummi Nation speaks at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall on Saturday, August 31. By Margie Doyle Lummi Nation leaders Bill James and Jay Julius, and Director of the Native American Land Conservancy Kurt Russo came to Orcas Island to note their ancestors' stories of
Downriggers Fire Officially Determined Accidental
Downrigger restaurant fire determined to be accidental. Photo courtesy Port of Friday Harbor From San Juan Island Fire Rescue Chief Steve Marler The Port of Friday Harbor and San Juan Island Fire Rescue have determined that the recent fire at 10 Front Street was not an intentionally
Transportation Plan Public Hearing Sept. 19
Comments deadline Sept. 17 The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the County’s Six Year Transportation Improvement program 2014—2019, pursuant to RCW 36.81.121 and RCW 36.81.130, which requires that each year an updated transportation plan is presented for public comment and review. The hearing
Fun at the Opera: The Barber of Seville
A scene from Act I of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” Ken Howard Photo Il Barbiere di Siviglia-- "The Barber of Seville," originally transmitted live on March 24, 2007 will be shown at Orcas Center's Main Stage this Friday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Rossini’s comic opera, staged
Guest Column: Justin Paulsen Candidate for School Board
By Justin Paulsen We have a rule in our house: The first person to complain is the next to volunteer. The purpose behind this rule is that it is not enough to simply point out problems, but in order to create real change you must step up and be willing
Youth Conservation Corps Up On the Roof
Happy crew finishing the sedum roof in the rain! Photo courtesy Clyde Duke By Margie Doyle Nothing beats completing a good project in Orcas' summer rain! Just ask local teens, members of the Orcas Youth Conservation Corps (OYCC), who spent last Wednesday and Thursday replacing the roof of
