Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
OPALCO Employee Population Shrinking: It’s a Good Thing!
22 Participants Drop 451 Pounds in Wellness Challenge Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a member-owned, member-operated electric utility that cares about its co-op family of employee-member-owners. OPALCO’s commitment to a healthy workplace includes a wellness program that encourages—and rewards—healthy habits. OPALCO gets up to a six
Near Miss: Ranker Reports on Rescue Tug’s Operations to Prevent Fuel Spill
By Senator Kevin Ranker Last night a tug and barge carrying 8 million gallons of diesel and jet fuel lost propulsion near the San Juan Islands. The Neah Bay Rescue Tug came all the way from the eastern entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca to rescue the tug
Slapin Art Show at Islanders Bank
Susan Slapin will exhibit her work at Islanders Bank through the month of August. A reception will be held Thursday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Guest Opinion: For 54 Cents or Less
By Barbara Kline Superintendent/Principal, Orcas Island School District For five years we have been studying the condition of our buildings. Thanks to the many experts who have worked with us, and the many committees we have all served on, we know what needs to be done to our facilities for
Kids! Run Off Energy at Soccer Camp Next Week!
Orcas Rec again sponsors the summer favorite, British Soccer Camp from August 2 through 6 at Buck Park. The camp is for boys and girls in two age groups: 4-6 years 6-14 years Register now at www.challengersports.com or come to Buck Park at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 2nd.
Skyhawks Multisport Camp is Back On!
Look ahead to Skyhawks All-Sport Camp -- MUST pre-register by August 13th The Skyhawks Multi-Sport Camp will be held August 23rd-27th (Monday-Friday) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. provided at least 16 kids to sign up. The week-long camp will be held at Buck Park for kids aged
Journey Stories Presents: Carl Allen
Carl Allen will present his Musical Journey Stories program Friday, July 30th, 7:30pm at the Senior Center. Carl has delighted Orcas audiences several times as half of the folk duo The Wanderers, and once solo in his Woody Guthrie persona. This time he will present a program of travelling songs
Backups at San Juan Island Solid Waste Station
Public Works Looking for Solution at Solid Waste Drop Box By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager 40 cars were already backed-up up from the entrance to the San Juan Island solid waste station when it opened at 10 a.m. on Friday morning. Workers reported that the backup persisted all
Letter to the Editor: Children Excel Despite School
I will be voting no on the school bond despite the tent revival evangelism of its proponents. Tens of thousands of schools in this country are in the same position the Orcas schools are in. They will not be replaced in this economic environment if ever. Even if they are
Primary Ballots Go in the Mail July 28
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On July 28, the San Juan County Elections Office will mail ballots for the countywide vote by mail August 17, 2010 Primary. Voters will see federal, congressional, legislative, county, and judicial races on the ballot. Orcas Island School voters will also see a
Aviators’ Rendez-Vous at Orcas Airport for 26th Annual Fly-In
The 26th annual Orcas Old-Fashioned Fly In takes place this weekend with camping and tie-down fees waived for the fledglings and buzzards that fly in to enjoy the beautiful locale of the Orcas Airport. Local Mercy Pilot Dwight Guss is again organizing the affair, for the second year
Letter to the Editor: Respect Neighbors’ Right for Information
Dear Editor, I'm writing to ask whoever has been taking down the “Kalb for Congress” yard signs to please stop doing that. It's theft, and goes against our democracy. These signs have disappeared from three locations, while all other signs - Democrats and Republicans - were left in place. Please
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys to play Concert in the Park August 1st
Bring your picnic dinner and settle in on the grass at the village green this Sunday for some furious fast fancy fiddling with JP and the OK Rhythm Boys. Champion fiddler, JP Wittman, with Anita Orne and Gordon Koenig on guitar and stand-up bass, will present toe tappin
Parks & Rec District to Hold Special Meeting July 29
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) will hold a Special Meeting at the Orcas Island Public Library conference room on Thursday July 29, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. On the agenda will be the November ballot proposal. The OIPRD was formed by voter approval last November. District
The Week Ahead: Workshops, Meetings, Readings, Tours, Concerts and the Fly-In!
Monday, July 26 Mt Baker Road and Trail Design Workshop, Eastsound Firehall 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27 Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting at 4:30 p.m. East side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane. Jim Lynch will read from Border Songs at Darvill’s Bookstore at 7 p.m.
County Solid Waste Survey is in the Mail & Online
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager A survey questionnaire about how the County should approach current and future challenges in dealing with solid and hazardous waste has been mailed to approximately half of the households in San Juan County. The survey is designed to take about 10 minutes to
