Here’s a thought…
“When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late, that wealth is not in bank accounts and that you can’t eat money.”
ALANIS OBOMSAWIN
Chef Carpenter of Deer Harbor Inn Cooks for the Kids April 14
Matt Carpenter is hardly new to “cheffing” for the masses in a warm and friendly style to his guests at the Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant. On Thursday, April 14, however, he willbe doing it as a Celebrity Chef for the public school. His menu that day of codfish
Otters Pond B&B Recipes Honored in National Competition
Otters Pond B&B, owned by Sue and Carl Silvernail, was selected by the University of Georgia to submit recipes for inclusion in the national menu awards competition among food services departments across the nation. This March the University sponsored an event called “Sunset Breakfast—Dawn Inspired Dishes Served at
State & Private Business Experts Speak at Economic Futures Lunch
State Economist paints mixed picture of economic future: Strategist warns of “asymmetric trade” Attempting to look through the windshield at what’s ahead and the rear-view mirror at statistics, Washington State Chief Economist Aru Raha gave a concise overall view of Washington State’s economic picture at a luncheon April 4, in Friday
Writers Roundtable April 9: Dreams and Literature
This Saturday, April 9, the monthly Writer's Roundtable will work on the topic of "Dream and Literature." Philomena Robinson will present the connections between dreams and writing -- actual dreams, dream-inspired novels and poems, as well as any writing that uses the language and juxtaposition of images found in dreams.
Lenten Observance Tonight in West Sound
The Orcas Island Council of Churches celebration of Lent continues on Wednesday night, April 6, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in West Sound. The program includes a brief service of music, meditation, readings and reflection on the theme of forgiveness, followed by a feast of soup and bread. Suzanne Olson
Guest Column: Our State Legislators on Ferry Legislation
By Sen. Kevin Ranker, Rep. Jeff Morris, Rep. Kristine Lytton for the 40th Legislative District As lawmakers from a district that’s nearly equal parts land and water, we understand firsthand the vital lifelines that are our ferries. Our ferries connect each and every one of us to our region, as
Radio Poet Elizabeth Austen Comes to Doe Bay
What does it take to make poems come alive in performance? Commitment, practice... and some skills that poet, performer and public radio producer Elizabeth Austen will teach in this interactive workshop to be held Sunday, April 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Doe Bay Resort. Performing poems for an
Caleb Klauder Comes Home to Share Music
Orcas-reared Caleb Klauder last performed at Orcas Center with his Foghorn String Band. This year, he’s bringing his Country Band and his new old-timey vision of country and honky-tonk music. Caleb leads the band on guitar and mandolin, accompanied by pedal steel and electric guitar, twin fiddles, upright
Japanese Connections Class Crane-a-Thon
Japanese legend holds that the crane is a mystical creature that lives for a thousand years. Tradition promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish, such as long or recovery from illness or injury. Orcas high school students in the Japanese Connections
Letter to the Editor: Past connects with Present
For all those who participated in the recent History Lives Here Historic Lodgings tour, both volunteers and tour-goers alike, you know what we mean by "from past to present." The sun came out at The Place at Cayou Cove, highlighting the gracious rooms and grounds that Henry Cayou so carefully
The Week Ahead: Events Display Our Infinite Variety
Monday, April 4 Martin Luther King’s speech, “Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence” A community reading will be given at 5:15 pm at the Parish Hall of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound. Movie Night at Doe Bay Cafe Movie starts at 7 p.m., free popcorn at show time,
Letter to the Editor: Third Option on the Ballot Regarding Solid Waste?
At the town hall meeting on February 24, County Council members Richard Fralick and Patty Miller offered us two options for solid waste to be put on November’s ballot: close the solid waste facilities and force curbside pickup and recycling, or keep the solid waste facilities open as-is by imposing
Friday Harbor Fire Takes One Life
By Ron Garner, Public Information Officer, San Juan Island Fire Department On Sunday morning at 2:11 a.m.a 9-1-1 call to the Sheriff’s Dispatch reported a structure fire with a person trapped inside in the 1000 block of Park Street in Friday Harbor. A patrolling Sheriff’s Deputy, along with
Hazardous Waste Collection Days Coming
By Helen Venada, San Juan County Hazardous Waste Coordinator How about adding an inventory of your unwanted chemical products to your spring cleaning chores? San Juan County Solid Waste Division is sponsoring these upcoming hazardous waste collections at county solid waste facilities (Other islanders are, of course, also invited to
Sign On Now for the DVSAS “Be the Solution” 5K Run/Walk
DVSAS Annual "Be the Solution" 5K Run/Walk on May 7 By Krista Stahl, DVSAS staff April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Service (DVSAS) is holding its annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 7th. The event is open to all ages and abilities in an effort to
Community Reading of Martin Luther King’s “Time to Break Silence” Speech on April 4
A community reading of Martin Luther King's speech, "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence" will be heard on Monday, April 4 at 5:15 pm at the Parish Hall of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound. On April 4, 1967 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered this speech at Riverside
