Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Orcas Strings Students Perform With Honor Orchestra
By Brigid Ehrmantraut On Friday, November 12, almost all of the Orcas Island High school strings class traveled to Lynden, Washington, for the annual San Juan Music Educators Association Honor Orchestra. Participants from Orcas were: Brigid Ehrmantraut (viola), Jules Mann (2nd violin), Adrien Erickson (2nd violin), Cameron Smart
Thankful for your Canine Companion? Get a 2011 License Now
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager 2011 dog licenses are now available. This year’s tag, a red heart, will ensure that beloved pets make it safely home if they ever wander away. On each island, a share of the proceeds from licensing goes to the local Animal Protection Society
OPALCO Crews Work ‘Round the Clock to Restore Power
The winds blew in gusts up to 40 mph, temperatures were in the teens and OPALCO linemen worked all through the night, Nov. 22-23, to track down multiple power outages and restore power across the county. The first outages of the night began at 4:00 pm when wind
Sign Up Today to Ride the Charter Bus to Vikings Game at Tacoma Dome
The Orcas Vikings will take on South Bend Indians at the Tacoma Dome this Friday, Nov. 26, for the Semi-Finals of the State 2B Football Championships. Mark Van Maren is organizing a charter bus trip to take Orcas Islanders to and from the game, which starts at 4 p.m. Friday
Buy Tickets Now for Orcas A Cappella Yuletide Performances at Rosario
Orcas A Cappella Invites You To A Celebration of Yuletide Feasting and Music to Delight the Senses Appetizers and No Host Bar Special Guests: Susan Osborn Ann Palmer and Mary WillAllen When: Monday, December 6th, at 6:30 p.m. OR Wednesday, December 8th, at 6:30 p.m. Where: Rosario Mansion Tickets:
County Economic Council offers Agriculture Management workshops
Workshops on Thursdays, Dec. 2 and 9 in Friday Harbor The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present two 2-hour workshops for small agriculture businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island. The workshops will be presented by Bruce Gregory, resource planner at the San Juan Islands Conservation District and
Check Ferry Routes for this Chilly, Windy Tuesday
From the Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferries Division Washington State Ferry service may be reduced on some routes due to inclement weather on Tuesday November 23. Updates will be posted on the ferry website at www.wsdat.wa.gov/ferries . Please check for current information. Thank you for your patience.
Prevent Fires this Winter Holiday Season
By Steve Marler San Juan County Fire Marshal Now is the time to be sure that your holidays will be safe and free of a devastating fire. Business owners who plan to decorate their shops should remember a few simple safety tips: Limit the use of extension cords. Don’t run
Volunteers Helping to Keep Eastsound Village Green, Green
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Volunteers have donated more than 1200 hours of work to stretch the San Juan County Park and Recreation Department’s budget in the last year. They’ve helped everything from making sure doggie cleanup bags are stocked to cutting back brush and greening
Wind and Cold Make for Dangerous Weather
From Brendan Cowan San Juan County Department of Emergency Management National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the islands from noon through midnight on Monday. Northerly winds with gusts up to 50mph could cause local power outages in exposed areas, particularly on north facing sections of Orcas. Given
OPALCO is EV (Electric Vehicle) Ready
The automobile industry is producing a new generation of electric vehicles (EV) and your local electric cooperative is ready to help members keep them charged at home and in town. OPALCO has the capacity to bring electric vehicles onto the grid without major system improvements and can manage
Guest Column: A Tribute to our Orcas Farms
By Madie Murray I don’t tell many people this, but I was born and raised in Pomona, California. But, when I was growing up, there were cows in the fields in back of our home; orange, lemon and kumquat trees on one side, and walnut groves on the other. We
Vikings Win Over Crusaders 21-14 in Quarterfinal Football Playoffs
Revised Nov. 20 The Orcas Vikings Football Team faced the super-size Tacoma Baptist Crusaders and came out victors in the Quarterfinal Playoffs of the State 2 B Football game in Oak Harbor today. The Vikings launched an opening touchdown drive as the game began. Orcas led 14-0 until 5 seconds
We Are Grateful: BullWings Thanksgiving Policy
Here at BullWings, we have heard complaints about Christmas music already being played on radio stations and in stores. It's sad when this beautiful, happy music becomes repetitious and anxiety-producing, especially as we first consider the blessings and celebration of hard work, harvest and Thanksgiving. We learned at a statewide
Building Fund Met: Food Bank Focuses on Food
The Food Bank has met its Building Drive goal: over $70,000 has been contributed, according to Hilary Canty, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Community Foundation, which spearheaded the Food Bank Building Fund campaign. This amount exceeds the required matching about to build the Food Bank facility on the property
FAA Proposes Requiring Pilot Certificates to Include Photos
From the U.S. FAA The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Nov. 18 that it is proposing that all pilot certificates include photos of the certificate holder. This action follows a requirement that all pilot certificates be made of plastic and contain security features, such as a hologram and an
