Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Keith Whitaker resigns from School Board
At the March 31 meeting, KeithWhitaker submitted, and the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board "reluctantly" accepted his resignation from the School Board, on which he has served since 2007. OISD Board President Scott Lancaster read from Whitaker's resignation letter which said, " for personal reasons, I can no longer
Local Poets Take the Stage on April 10
Orcas Center celebrates National Poetry Month with the 3rd annual Spotlight on Local Poets on Saturday, April 10 at 7:30 pm in the OffCenter Stage. The evening is curated by local writer JoEllen Moldoff, who leads the Orcas Writers Roundtable, a group that meets monthly at the Library to hear
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec Seeking Pledges
Dear Orcas Recreation Supporters, Things have been unfolding quickly over the past few days for Orcas Recreation Program. Phone lines and emails have been ‘burning’ so we want to keep all of you in the loop. The Advisory Board has been negotiating with the County Parks director and a County
New Orcas Choral Society Artistic Director Announced
Phil Burbo, President of the Board of the Orcas Choral Society is pleased to announce the selection of Roger Sherman as its new Artistic Director. For more than 20 years, Mr. Sherman has been the Associate Organist of St. Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle and a member of the Cathedral
Council Moves to Resolve Waste Funding Deficit
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager (Originally posted on March 14) After much deliberation the San Juan County Council [on March 10] authorized County staff to begin three steps toward raising money to keep the County’s solid waste utility afloat: 1) Prepare to sell bonds to pay down a
And the Student Chef Competitors will be…
Updated on March 31 at 3:30 p.m. Come cheer for our kids and share the fun of watching them experience the joy of cooking on Saturday, April 17 at the school Home Ec Room behind the cafeteria! What was originally thought to be a two-day event has been worked into
May Day Party to Benefit the Orcas Montessori School
Contributed by Teresa Chocano, Administrator, Orcas Montessori School The evening of May 1st, Orcas Islanders will celebrate the coming of summer at Inn at Ship Bay. Orcas Montessori School is hosting its annual auction and party, complete with live music, great food, and fine wine. The party starts at 6pm
Guest Opinion: Community Foundation Seeks Partners in Philanthropy
Contributed by Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation 2010 Grants cycle is in full swing. Come join the fun! Partners in Philanthropy are individuals, organizations and businesses who collaborate with OICF in granting funds to the Orcas community. OICF funds grants through investment
McGuire’s Nautilus Awards: “Changing the World, One Book at a Time”
As winter hibernation slowly yields through the rainy days of spring into the warmth of summer, many Orcas Islanders are enjoying their favorite indoor sport -- curled up with good books. Over two dozen islanders are a part of the national Nautilus Awards process, shepherded by island publisher
Shirley Cole Holmes Guilford:1922 – 2010 Memorial Service Tomorrow
Contributed by Dyan Holmes Shirley Lorraine Cole Holmes Guilford went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. She was 87. Shirley will be remembered for her sunny disposition, wonderful attitude and loving nature. She was born July 13, 1922 to Darrel and Hazel (Harden) Cole in
Lopez Field Workshop on Lichens Coming Apr. 17
Contributed by Fiona Norris, Science Director, San Juan Nature Institute San Juan Nature Institute has invited Dr. Fred Rhoades to present a field workshop on lichens on Saturday April 17, 2010 on Lopez Island. The workshop, "Lichens of Lopez" will begin at 10:30 a.m. with an introduction to lichens in
Senator Ranker Explains Health Care Reform Legislation
Contributed by State Senator Kevin Ranker On March 21st Congress and President Obama accomplished substantive healthcare reform. The bills have enormous implications for our state as demand for health and long term care services continues to increase. In sum, the legislation will help preserve the state’s insurance safety net,
Guest Opinion: A Look at Our School Lunches
By Madie Murray, Farm to Cafeteria Committee Geddes Martin, chef at the Inn at Ship Bay Restaurant, knows how to make more than 300 kids, parents and teachers smile: serve them herb roasted chicken, mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy, carrots and plum crisp with fresh whipped cream on Celebrity Chef
Student Musican Showcase Benefits Music Therapists
On Saturday evening, March 27, a group of Orcas High School students joined senior Bobbi Lowry in a performance at the Black Box at Orcas Center. The performance was part of Lowry's senior project and it benefited the American Music Therapy Association. Performing with Lowry were Stephanie Shaw,
Property Rights Group to Host Dinner Meeting April 6
Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPRA) will host a dinner on Tuesday, April 6 on San Juan Island, for a presentation on “Waste Water Treatment Systems.” Dr. Mark Gross, a former professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Arkansas in Fayettevill, will be the featured speaker at the event,
The Week Ahead: From Poetry Workshops to Masks & Easter Egg Hunts
Sunday, March 28 Poetry Workshop at Doe Bay Resort Join Artsmith for a special poetry workshop with Seattle poet Judith Roche, whose third book Wisdom of the Body (2007) won the American Book Award. Roche be offering a 3-hour workshop which is open to all experience levels from 1 to
