Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
KindlingsFest 2010 Brings “Friends for the Journey” in July
By Dick Staub, Pastor, Orcas Island Community Church Relax and rehumanize at KindlingsFest 2010, only seven weeks from now! Remember quieter, slower paced times? Warm lazy summer afternoons when time stood still, end-of-day bonfires with roasted marshmallows and hot chocolate, laughing and crying with friends and family? In just 7
Power Outage on Shaw, Orcas and Crane Islands Resolved Quickly
At 2:15 pm on Friday, May 28th, the power went out on all of Shaw, Orcas and Crane Islands after a fault occurred on a submarine cable that runs from Shaw to Orcas. Crews had responded to an alarm on the submarine cable, which is monitored remotely through OPALCO’s automated
County Asks for Help in Developing “Best Available Science”
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager May 27, 2010 - San Juan County is mailing letters to nearly 1,000 County residents asking permission to include their property in a wetland study that will help provide local data for the “Best Available Science” used in preparing the update to the
To Bite or Not to Bite: That is the Question This Weekend
Friday, May 28 Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days May 28-30. Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and intertidal animals on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life of our home
Letter to the Editor: Reconsider Passing the School Bond
Dear Community, I am lucky enough to have attended Orcas Island Public Schools ever since I was in Pam Jenkins’ kindergarten class. As a senior now, I am thankful for the education and experience that I received from my time in school. I am very happy to see that the
Jim Sullivan Appointed to Orcas School Board
May 27, 2010 -- At tonight's meeting of the Orcas Island School District Board, Jim Sullivan was appointed to the at-large director position vacated by Keith Whitaker, who resigned in March to apply for the position of District Business Manager. Bob Connell and Marian O'Brien had also sought the position.The
Capacity Increased between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands for Memorial Day Weekend
While interisland ferry service has been reduced due to replacement of the Evergreen State by the Hiyu, extra ferry service is provided on the Anacortes-San Juan Islands route this coming weekend. Thanks to Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, and Deborah Hopkins, Executive Director of
Pizza from Maple Rock Farm Next Children’s House Culinary Event
By Dale Heisinger President, Children's House Board of Directors Pizza lovers will enjoy an evening preparing and eating pizza cooked by John Stewart in his wood fired pizza oven for Children's House next Culinary Event on Tuesday, June 1st at the Maple Rock Farm. Be prepared to pick
Walk the Labyrinth on the Lawn for the Ocean
By Nancy Ayer The Emmanuel Community outdoor summer labyrinth on the lawn is now open to all -- 24/7. Emmanuel Community Labyrinth on the Lawn is a medieval, 7-circuit, Chartres-style labyrinth. Deep concerns and fears abound about the ultimate catastrophic effects this Gulf of Mexico oil gush has
School Dance Concerts at Orcas Center Tonight, Tomorrow
Elementary school students, taught by Jean Henigson and Susan Babcock, will perform in a Dance Showcase this afternoon beginning at 5:15 p.m. Admission is free to the event. The kindergarten and Sharon Harvey’s 3rd grade, Marny Gaylord’s 4th grade, and PaulaTowne’s 6th-A grade classes will take to the
Local Chemical Spills Cause Concern
By Brian Rader San Juan County Pollution Prevention Specialist Spring has sprung. We have enjoyed some great weather and many of us are excited to tackle some of those outdoor projects that seem to stack up during the cooler, wetter months. Before diving in, take a moment and
Port of Orcas to Debate Sewer District Use of Pilings
The Port of Orcas Commissioners will have a special meeting on Wednesday, May 26 at 5 p.m. The single item on the agenda is to consider whether to allow Eastsound Sewer and Water District to share the use of north outfall pilings in order to anchor their proposed replacement of
Open House at Orcas School this Saturday — Scope of $27 Million Bond Outlined
Students' Art Exhibit also open for viewing The Orcas Island School Board and Superintendent Barbara Kline will be giving tours of the scope of the new $27M bond at the Orcas School Library Saturday, May 29 from 11:30-2:30. There will be literature and time for questions and answers throughout the
Council Confirms New Deputy Director of Administration
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council voted on Tuesday, May 25, to confirm the hiring of David Kelly of West Jordan, Utah as the Deputy Director of Administration. Kelly has a dozen years experience in local government, most recently having served in administration for
Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade Lines Up this Saturday
By Jeff Hanson It’s the 20th Annual Kaleidoscope Pet Parade this Saturday! What started twenty years ago as a small rag-tag group of kids and parents walking down the street with their pets has become one of Orcas’ best loved parades (and Orcas has a lot of parades!)
Spring Cleaning at the Orcas Island School Grounds
Preparing for Open House on Saturday following the Pet Parade By Marian O'Brien This past Saturday, parents, students, teachers, staff and school board volunteers gathered together to do a bit of Spring cleaning for the Orcas Island Schoolcampus. Every ounce of care the school receives when we have
