Here’s a thought…
“Every government has as much of a duty to avoid war as a ship’s captain has to avoid a shipwreck.”
GUY DE MAUPASSANT
News Bites from the Food Bank
By Madie Murray Some exciting things have happened at the Orcas Island Food Bank in the past several weeks that we would like to share. Mykal Keyes hands $300 to Larry Shaw, Food Bank Board President. Graduating senior, Mykal Keyes designed her senior project to benefit the food
Doe Bay Music: Ghosts I’ve Met
Friday, June 28, 7:30 p.m., Doe Bay Cafe and Saturday, June 29, 7:30 p.m., Doe Bay Yoga Studio Ghosts I’ve Met is a folk-Pop duo from Seattle. NPR described them as “quietly stunning” and “wistful but resolved.” Singer-songwriter Sam Watts has a voice that's both clear and vulnerable, as well
County to Hold Special Meeting – Workshop
Updated June 26 at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Friday Harbor From Ingrid Gabriel, SJ Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting Workshop on Thursday, June 27, 2013 beginning in the hearing room at 55 Second Street and
Local Politics Going to the Dogs
by Lin McNulty Cast as many votes as you want! It's legal! It's not too late to cast your vote(s) for Mayor of Eastsound. In fact, although this has not yet been adjudicated by SCOTUS, you can vote as often as you like. There are no PACs involved;
Editorial: Who Pays for the Party, Pays for the Bills
By Margie Doyle Wouldn't it indeed be nice if our highly-regarded non-profits, like those providing cultural expression and entertainment; permanent affordable housing; and exhibitions of our rich past—to name three outstanding island institutions—could make a go of it, year in and year out, from just admission receipts, membership drives and
Student Chefs Cook with Christina
Left to right: Arla Sutton, Zora Leck, Sam Sutton, T J Liblik, Ricky Hughes and Kashi Campbell. Unable to attend: Evan King, Ingrid Hanson and Jefferson Freeman By Madie Murray Rainy days are always great days to cook and last Sunday six budding Student Chefs assembled at Red
Plan to Attend Orcas CARES Workshop for Medical Emergencies
from Marla Johns Orcas Senior Center Thursday, June 27, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Orcas Senior Center The newly formed Orcas CARES Coalition, which includes representative from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, Orcas Senior Center, Hearts & Hands, San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, Orcas Medical Foundation and Lahari, are
Guest Editorial: What the Corps of Engineers’ Scoping Decision Means to NW Coal Terminals
Coal dust on the deck of a bulker loading at Westshore Terminals just south of Vancouver, B.C. Photo courtesy of Paul K. Anderson by Michael Riordan Last week coal-terminal advocates won an apparent major victory when an Army Corps of Engineers official told Congress it would not perform
Start of the Harbor Seal Pupping Season
from Liz Anderson and Kay Wicinas SeaDoc Society Picking up a stranded harbor seal is prohibited by law. If you come across a seal pup without its mother, please report it to the marine mammal stranding hotline at 1-800-562-8832. We are officially heading into summer and the start
James Geoghegan Exhibit: One of Orcas’ Own
James T. Geoghegan of the pioneering Orcas family From the Orcas Island Historical Museum The Orcas Island Historical Museum features the James T. Geoghegan Exhibit now through July 25th. The exhibit theme, “Every Picture Tells a Story, 1914 – 1941” features the photography of James T Geoghegan,
Work with the San Juan Stewards
The Stewardship Network of the San Juans ( SNSJ) is seeking a part-time coordinator to begin July 15, 2013. SNSJ is a diverse coalition of organizations who envision a healthy, thriving ecosystem in the San Juan Archipelago from land to sea. The position assists in collaborations between Network organizations, facilitates
The Met Summer Encores Begin With Carmen
Friday, June 28, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center Roberto Alagna and Elina Garanca in Carmen. Photo: Ken Howard See and hear Bizet’s Carmen, the unforgettable opera of love, jealousy, and revenge – the most popular presentation in the history of the Met: Live in HD series. Richard Eyre's stunning
Pie in the Sky — a Nice Way to Live
Teri and Don Murray at their desk in Deer Harbor By Margie Doyle Teri and Don Murray have been living their version of "Pie in the Sky" for over 25 years. Along the way, they've run a bakery in Puerta Vallarta, sailed from San Francisco to the Caribbean,
Museum Offers Salish Bounty Friendship Feast
Saturday, July 27th 1-4 pm at the Outlook Inn From the Orcas Island Historical Museum Here at the Orcas Island Historical Museum we are in the midst of a busy season of events and activities celebrating the history of our beautiful island and its people. You are invited to our
“Learn to Have Fun” at the Library
From Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Public Library Director Your Park and Recreation Services, Orcas Library and the Orcas Island School District are collaborating to host a diverse set of children’s and teens’ summer activities this summer. We recently announced three fun activities for children and teens on Orcas Island: Game Club,
Only on Orcas: The Solstice Parade
The Sun leads the Solstice Parade in dancing on the Village Green By Margie Doyle The sun indeed stopped still in the sky as it gazed in wonderment on the fantasy and tomfoolery of the Solstice Parade
