Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Tennis Sessions Start Again
Contributed by Joe Ciskowski Once again the Orcas Island Tennis Association is happy to announce the beginning of pick- up tennis at Buck Park. It happens, weather permitting, each Wednesday from 4-6 and on Saturday mornings from 9 to noon. These sessions are geared to intermediate level players. If however,
Bob Myhr To Seek Re-Election to County Council
Bob Myhr will seek re-election to the San Juan County Council representing District 6 – Shaw, Lopez, Blakely, Decatur, and Center Islands. Myhr was first elected County Commissioner in 2005. Re-elected in 2006, he served as the first chair of the new six-member County Council. "I hope I
Orcas High Girls Sweep the Funhouse Scholarships
Kahana Pietsch wins "Rocket Ship of Wonder" award Jacqlynn Zier, Orcas Island High School junior, has won the Funhouse's First Prize scholarship in their annual Science Fair. Zier's project, comparing the taste of organic vs. non-organic foods, was conducted with research and 12 samplings. Her hypothesis was that
Self-care, Health & Wellness using Quantum Energy
Contributed by Gretchen Krampf A conversation and presentation featuring new technology from Amega Global Energy will take place on Wednesday, March 31st at two times at Heartwood House at 70 Langell Lane in Eastsound. The Afternoon Gathering will meet from 2 to 4 p.m., and the Evening Gathering will meet
Chamber Music Festival's 'In Music' Residency Wows Islanders
Contributed by Victoria Parker, Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Violinist Monique Mead’s presence was a burst of spring energy on Orcas Island during the week of March 22-26. The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (OICMF) Spring 2010 IM: In Music Musician-in-Residence for Orcas Public School, island
A Weekend of Sun, Song, Science and Poetry
Friday, March 26 Orcas Golf Team -- all 18 members -- plays Friday Harbor at the San Juan Country Club at 2:30 p.m. Rollerskating at the Old Gym -- the final rollerskating night for this year. The theme will be "Beach" and/or "Hawaiian. Break out the Hawaiian shirts, leis, or even
Letter to the Editor: Census Will Help Seniors & Others
Probably most people on the island have received and (hopefully completed) their census form and mailed it in. Unfortunately, some people, especially senior citizens are reluctant to divulge any information to the government, no matter what information it is collecting. Please, I encourage every one on the island to complete
Come to the Moran Park Annual Cleanup April 3
Friends of Moran will host the Annual Park Clean Up on Saturday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Friends say: "We’ll meet at the Park Shelter behind the new Kokanee Fish Hatchery Building at 10am for coffee and morning treats. Rangers will provide instructions and tools, but
Kids Invited to Display Poems at Public Library
Contributed by Nita Couchman, Orcas Island Children's Librarian In honor of National Poetry Month, young poets, from ages 7 to 18 years, are invited to submit their poems for display in the Orcas Island Library during the month of April. Completed poems should be submitted to Nita Couchman at Orcas
Henley Announces Re-election Plans
Milene Henley has announced her intent to seek re-election as San Juan County Auditor. Auditor is a county-wide position with responsibilities for financial reporting, election administration, vehicle and vessel licensing, and recording land and other documents within the county. Henley was elected to her first term as Auditor in November
A New Face in the School Garden
Contributed by Madie Murray Meet Chelsea Cates. Chelsea came to the Volunteer Faire held by OICF recently where she made it very clear she wanted to get involved in the Farm to Cafeteria Program. Her passion is the soil. No small wonder she lept at the chance to join
Chamber Mixer Introduces New President
Michele Marshall, Office Cupboard owner, is the new President of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce. On Wednesday, March 24, she was introduced to Chamber members at the "Business at Sunset Mixer" held at the Outlook Inn. Appetizers were provided by the New Leaf Cafe. Michele spoke briefly, telling of
Orcas High School Wins State Award for Graduation Rates & Overall Excellence
Randy I. Dorn, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, recently announced that Orcas Island High School is a recipient of the 2009 Washington Achievement Award. The Washington Achievement Award was created by the State’s Office of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education to celebrate top-performing schools and to recognize
Letter to the Editor: Give Your Opinion on School Site Council Surveys
To date, over 70 parents, guardians and community members have taken one of the School Site Council's surveys. There are different surveys geared to parents/guardians, community members, teachers and others, all anonymous and all designed to aid the school district in its school improvement process. If you haven't yet taken
Letter to the Editor: Fill Out Census For Increased Gov't Funding
It takes less than ten minutes and could make you $3,900! That sounds like a good return for your time! We are a family of 6 as of April 1 so my 10 minutes could bring $23,400 into our community from federal dollars! WOW! Who wouldn’t want that? Another way
A New Crop of Babysitters — At Your Service
Recent graduates who completed the Babysitting clinic offered by Margie Sabine through the Orcas Recreation Program are ready to be of service. The five hour course on March 21 provided youth with lessons about safety, basic childcare, responsibilities, safe play and emergency action skills. Other topics included interviewing
