Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Count of Homeless in San Juan County Shows Slight Increase
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager This year’s Count of Homeless Persons (PIT) in San Juan County recognized 79 persons as homeless. Among the homeless, 29 were classified as unsheltered - living in tents, cars, boats (not equipped with facilities for living aboard) or staying in motels (with money
March 19 Deadline for Student Recipes!
Every Orcas and Waldron public school student is eligible to submit entries for the First Ever OISD Student Chef Competition. The Farm to Cafeteria Committee needs to received your recipe for the greatest sandwich, soup, dessert, casserole, meatloaf, pasta, omelet, granola, salad or taco in the world by March 19!
Letter to the Editor: Stand Up and Be Counted!
The 2010 Census is underway. I urge you to participate as a complete count will benefit our community greatly. Census data is used to allocate state and federal funds. It is estimated that each individual counted may qualify our community for an additional $3,900 in annual support. In 2000, San
Choral Society Advertises for Piano Accompanist
The Orcas Choral Society announces a piano accompanist position to begin in September 2010 for the 2010-2011 season. Advanced piano skills and accompanying experience are required. The pianist accompanies weekly choral rehearsals September through mid-May and additional prescheduled rehearsals. The pianist accompanies the choir in two major choral performances and
Letter to the Editor: School Board Invites Public to Bond Discussion Potluck on Wednesday
The Orcas Island School Board invites the community to a BBQ & Potluck and bond discussion this Wednesday, the 10th, to be held in the High School Commons at 6:15pm. On March 11, the day following the potluck, the Board will decide when to place the issue on the ballot
Vintage Jazz, Ukulele Workshops in Eastsound with Miss Rose & Her Rhythm Percolators
Contributed by Mark Morris On Saturday, March 13, travel back in time to the earliest days of the Jazz Age with Miss Rose & Her Rhythm Percolators. They’re playing one show only, at 8:00 p.m., at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. Orcas’ Charly Robinson will open the
Ranker Bills to Protect Puget Sound Advance to Senate
Senator Kevin Ranker has sponsored bills that will better manage and protect the health of Puget Sound, straits and coast and the communities that depend upon them. The two measures, Senate Bill 6350 and Senate Bill 6557 garnered bipartisan support in the State House on March 4 and will now
Low-income Seniors and Disabled Qualify for Bond ‘Tax’ Exemption
(Editor’s note: Those interested in obtaining help in applying for this exemption can contact Jane Heisinger at the Orcas Island Senior Center (376-2677), who will set up appointments with the Orcas Island School District Budget Advisory Committee members). From the San Juan County website, www.sanjuanco.com If you are a
Take a Journey: Tell Your Story
Contributed by Caroline Buchanan Do you have a story, a journey story to tell? How did you get to the Islands? Or how did your family come West? Do you have a meaningful journey such as a high-mountain backpacking trip in which you discovered truths about yourself? Or
Harbor Seals Enjoy a Moveable & Diverse Feast
Contributed by the SeaDoc Society Harbor seal populations have exploded nearly tenfold in the Salish Sea since the 1970s, while at the same time many rockfish species have plummeted. Some fishermen blame that on the increase in hungry seals. But coincidence is not science. So who ya gonna call? SeaDoc-funded
Dodge Ball, Garden Work Party, Trip to Nuclear Facility — All Part of the Environmental Club
Updated March 8 at 7 a.m. The energy of youth continues to work to make the world a better place. One quiet but constant example is Iris Parker Pavitt. Iris, an Orcas High School junior, is the President of the Orcas High School Environmental Club. Since taking over
Farm Internship & Aternative Transportation Laws Sponsored by Ranker Pass the House
Two important pieces of legislation sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, cleared the House on March 3 with near unanimous bi-partisan support. S Senate Bill 6346 offers residents of San Juan county alternative transportation options, while Senate Bill 6349establishes a farm internship program for smaller farms throughout the
Schools Surveys for Parent/Guardians and Community Members Now Online
How do you feel about the Orcas Island Public schools? How does your child feel about them? How do the teachers and staff feel about their place of work? And who cares? The Orcas Island School District does, and it will be asking the community in general, parents, staff and
Orcas Islanders Plan to Do Everything in this Week Ahead, March 7-14
Sunday, March 7 Texas Hold 'em Tournament at Vern's Bayside. You must sign up by 12:30 p.m., with play from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Music Advocacy Guild School Benefit Concert 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island School Gym. Performances by Orcas Community Band, the High School String ensemble, the
County Councilmen Knapp, Fralick Paint Grim Picture to Eastsound Planning Review Committee
Updated March 6 at 6:45 p.m. “It seems like the validity of the EPRC is at stake… it comes down to a continuity issue.” Clyde Duke at March EPRC meeting At the monthly Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on March 4, County Council members Gene Knapp and Richard
Crossroads Lecture: Climate Change — Really? in the Pacific Northwest?
The Crossroads spring lecture series continues on Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Center with Dr. Nathan Mantua’s presentation of "Climate Change Science and Potential Impacts on the Pacific Northwest." Is the earth’s climate really changing? Have scientists overstated, or understated, the risks that increased
