Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
The week ahead: Spirits of all sorts "haunt" our days
Updated Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 11:24 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 Artsmith Salon, 7:30 p.m. at Doe Bay Resort Café. Featured writers are followed by a writers’ open mic. All creative writing welcome. The salon is free to attend and the cafe will be open for dining. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Free
Abreu and Hurwicz conduct and film singers of "The Balance"
Dozens of Orcas Islanders and international visitors from Canada and Mexico came to the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday afternoon to briefly rehearse and then sing "The Balance" for a San Juan Islands' contribution to International Climate Action Day. The group was organized by Sharon Abreu and Michael
PTSA Starts Sunday Science Club Nov. 1
The Orcas Island School District Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) has formed a "Weekend Science Club" for kids grades 4 through 8. The Science Club starts Sunday, November 1, and will run every other Sunday through May. The time and location for the class are from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound
Letter to the Editor: Bullwings Daily News Service Knits Community Together
Dear Editor, Thank you for Bullwings! It is an inspired community service and I want to applaud you publicly for keeping us up-to-date with community news as it happens. It is so helpful to receive timely reporting of our island's news . Bullwings helps to knit the community closer together
Emmanuel Parish Hall Labyrinth Walk on Hallowe'en
Contributed by Nancy Ayer Halloween, All Soul’s Day, The Day of the Dead: Remembering wisdom from the ancestors The Public is invited to an indoor labyrinth walk on Hallowe'en, Saturdya, October 31 at Emmanuel Church Parish Hall. The walk is planned for adults only from 4 to 5 p.m. Costumed
Susan Mustard's Olga Show: joyful, humble,and defiant turn away from the high-tech world
Susan Mustard will be exhibiting three collages and four paintings at the Olga Artworks during the month of November. Her work focuses on the subject of laundry hanging on lines. Susan offered this perspective of her work: Throughout the summer and into the fall, I became fascinated with
Letter to the Editor: Responding to H1N1 Flu
H1N1 has arrived on Orcas Island, with several confirmed cases in the Public Schools. The symptoms are similar to seasonal flu cases, and can be treated symptomatically with bedrest, fluids, and fever lowering medicines. It is usually not necessary to see your physician for diagnosis or testing since in most
Saturday Night Live! How're Ya Gonna Decide?
After participating in the All-Orcas Singalong for Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz' song to mark International Climate Action Day, (4:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall) there's a tough choice between Carolyn Cruso's CD Celebration Concert at the Orcas Center, and a Lower Tavern blowout with the band
The weekend: Fair or Foul, There's Lots to Do!
Friday, Oct. 23 Camp Orkila Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride.Fall Festival from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Big Red Barn for climbing the wall, bow and arrow practice at the archery range, pumpkin carving, face painting, cider pressing, and other fun games .Hot dogs and hot apple cider to
Orcas Rec, Cut Off from County Funding, Looks to District Formation to Survive
At the Orcas Town Hall meeting on Oct. 21, it became apparent that whether Proposition 1 -- providing restoration of $200,000 for the County Parks among other measures – passes or fails, the Orcas Rec program as we have known it will no longer be funded by the county. With
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Rec District Candidates are "Solid Leaders"
Dear Editor: This past July over 650 people signed a petition to place the Orcas Island Recreation District Proposal on the ballot. Now is the time to vote to approve the district. We are fortunate that this district will have solid leadership. I have met with all of the commissioner
Letter to the Editor: Vote “Yes” for Orcas Park & Recreation District
It’s rare that a difficult situation (the County’s economic woes) leads to a unique opportunity. However, that’s exactly the situation we find ourselves in. The County has cut all funding to the Orcas Island Recreation Program. During this election, we will have the opportunity to create a new Orcas Park
Letter to the Editor: Bedell and Duke Kept Promises of 1999 Levy
Having served for 12 years as a volunteer EMT (1997-present), Volunteer Board Member/President 1999-2001, Fire Commissioner (2002-2006) and Emergency Medical Services Long Range Planning Committee chair 2004/05. there are very few people around that have the same perspective as to the growth and direction of the district as I. Up
Letter to the Editor: Sutton Would Serve School Board Well
Chris Sutton is a wonderful choice for the Orcas Island School District school board. He grew up on Orcas Island, attended OISD and then moved off to go to college and build a career. He moved back to the island with his wife, Kate, because they decided this is where
Harvey Aldort: Why I Am the Logical Choice for Eastsound Sewer and Water Commissioner
By Harvey Aldort Here are some basic facts. Gregory Ayers has far more formal education than I. He has a Ph.D. and is an M.D. If you need research on or a paper written on Atrial Fibrillation, Gregory Ayers is your man. Gregory is well qualified and respected in his field.
Health Officials Announce Probable Cases of H1N1, Arrival of More Vaccine
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officials have announced that there are three cases of probable H1N1 influenza on San Juan Island and one on Orcas. The case on Orcas and at least two of the cases on San Juan Island are 11 and 12
