Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
Angel Michaels Leads Islands A Cappella to Italy
Well-traveled group takes their music to Europe next summer Since assuming the directorship of Orcas A Cappella 10 months ago, Angel Michaels has steered the inter-islands group through concerts and rehearsals at new venues, additional repertoire, name change, and new choir library and librarians. Next summer, she will
Letter to the Editor: Elect New Charter Review Committee Members
Editor, With regard to the discussion about the election of the Charter Review Committee members on November 8th, I would like to suggest that we not elect former freeholders to the committee. I worry that new members might be tempted to defer to the opinions of the original committee members. At
Genealogy Research Assistance Offered at the Library
By Nita Couchman Kathi Ciskowski will be offering free assistance with learning how to use ancestry.com and other online resources to help those researching their family history. She will be available in the Library meeting room on Thursdays, October 13 through November 17, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. No registration
A Poem to Honor Yom Kippur
Spilled Milk by Willa Schneberg I can still hear the clink of the milk bottles he brought home 10:00 in the morning after he made his deliveries for Bordens. Thirty-five years, they never gave him off a Jewish holiday. The goy he asked to do his shift on Yom Kippur
Carol Gill Paintings at the Senior Center in October
Reception on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center The paintings of Carol C. Gill are on display at Orcas Senior Center, for the month of October, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Carol is an award winning artist who has lived and painted
Ferries Re-scheduled for This Evening
from Washington State Ferries ((updated at 8 p.m.) The Yakima is out of service due to necessary repairs. The following temporary schedule is in effect: The Elwha will provide service for the remainder of the day [Oct. 7] between Anacortes, Lopez, Shaw, and Orcas. Westbound sailings include: From Anacortes 8:55 pm, from Shaw 9:45
Seven Reported Pertussis Cases on San Juan Island
Health Dept. Urges Residents to get Vaccinated By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager There are now 7 confirmed or probable case of pertussis on San Juan Island according to County Health Officer Frank James. Already this year state wide there have been 58 cases in infants less than
Letter to the Editor: Big Thanks to United Way of SJC
United Way of San Juan County graciously awarded a grant to Orcas Family Connections (OFC) in early 2011. With this grant, we were able to hire an office manager to assist our family advocate with the numerous programs supported by OFC. Erin O’Dell, our family advocate, has been able to
The Weekend: Listen, Dance, Drum, Groove, Market, Write, Tour, Learn: Orcas is a Verb!
Friday, October 7 Olga Community Club Potluck This first Potluck of the season is held in the Olga Community Center, otherwise known as the Olga Energetics Clubhouse (straight past the Artworks, towards the water in Olga, left at the cement block storehouse). Socializing will start at 5:30, and dinner is
Guest Opinion: Let OPALCO Know We Want Their Help in Providing Faster Internet
from Martin Taylor OPALCO (Orcas Power And Light Cooperative) is asking the question: What role should OPALCO play to support the ongoing community effort to make higher-speed, more reliable broadband available in San Juan County? This month they will be sending out postcards with a survey for their member owners to answer that
Ferry Alert: Friday A.M. San Juan Ferries Canceled
Washington State Ferries announced on Friday, Oct. 7, Due to necessary repairs on the Yakima, the Anacortes 6:20 a.m. and the Lopez 7:10 a.m. departures are canceled. The 8:05 a.m. Friday Harbor departure to Anacortes is also canceled. Updates will occur as new information is made available.
“Leaves of Gold” Pianist Staupe Receives International Award
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival The timing couldn’t be more perfect! Pianist Andrew Staupe was just awarded the 2011 Pro Musicis International Award. This prestigious honor brings recital debuts in New York at Carnegie Hall, Boston, Los Angeles and Paris. The mission of this award is
Guest Opinion: Insurance and Education
By Janet Alderton People use pesticides and other chemicals that harm salmon for many reasons. While education campaigns are a good idea, education will not change everyone’s behavior. I know people who have their home’s exterior sprayed with anti-carpenter ant pyrethroid pesticides four times each year. Although Integrated Pest Management
OPALCO Studies Broadband Expansion
From Orcas Power and Light Company (OPALCO) OPALCO is committed to providing our member-owners with reliable, cost-effective utility services—and has been doing so since 1937. We are cooperating with emergency services and public safety providers, the Economic Development Council and other stakeholders in the County to study how county-wide access
Contra Dance Fundraiser for Orcas Food Masters
Saturday, October 8 at 7:30 at the Odd Fellows Hall A Contra Dance will be held Oct. 8 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall as a fundraiser for the Orcas Island Seed Bank, a Food Masters Project. The band "Hands Four" from San Juan Island
Board Approves Hiring Additional OASIS Teachers
State allocations, apportionment for full-time employees (FTE), formula adjustments, special small high school apportionment funding and state-mandated reductions all add up to a pretty complex soup that is public school funding on Orcas Island. Those in attendance at the Special School Board Meeting called for Sept. 28 found this out
