Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Basic Family Budgeting Class on Tuesday, Oct. 13
Learn how to save even in tight times, get creative with resources and fine tune your dollars to benefit your family. A class in "Basic Budgeting for Families" will be offered this Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Dinner and childcare will be
Letter to the Editor: Fire Commissioners Tasked to Shepherd Tax Dollars
Dear Editor, There has been some confusion about the fire commissioner’s race. We have 2 positions that are open. Position #3 is a 2-year term to complete Harvey Olson 5 year’s term that he resigned from last February. Barbara Bedell and Pierrette Guimond are running for this position. Position #2
Guest Opinion: Property Owners Resist FAA "Bureaucratic Blackmail"
Contributed by Eric Gourley In 2002 I wrote a check to the Port of Orcas for $397.59 because it and the FAA had forced me to pay for a "deer fence" that I did not even want. Private property owners were also forced to provide an easement to the Port
Musician Jim Scott Brings a Celebration of the Earth to the Grange Oct. 18
Acclaimed acoustic guitarist Jim Scott will perform an evening of his songs of peace, and the environment on Sunday, October 18th at 7:00 pm at the Orcas Grange. With insight and more than a little humor, Scott makes his case for harmony in the world with a jazz
FEAST Students Invite All to Celebrate their Harvest
This generation of teen-agers are putting the words of a former generation to work as they get themselves "Back to the Earth." FEAST students' hopes and labors will be celebrated with a slide show and dinner on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall.
County Employees Take Voluntary Furloughs
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager As more budget cuts loom for San Juan County, nearly 20% of the County’s eligible full time employees and 10% of its part-time workers have voluntarily agreed to take unpaid leave to help reduce the County’s 2009 budget deficit. San Juan County’s Human
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel's Experience the Prime Qualifier for School Board
To The Editor: It is my pleasure to write in support of Tony Ghazel’s candidacy for school board. The best reason to vote for Tony in this election can be summed up in one word: Experience. Tony has served our community as a board member for 5 years. New school
Orcas School To Hold Parent Class Meetings Monday, Oct. 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 13
Parent Meetings for Orcas Island School students in the 2nd and 3rd grades, and in the 6th grade, will be held at the school library this Monday, Oct. 12. Both meetings begin at 5:30. Snacks will be provided. A meeting for parents of 7th-8th graders will be held at the
Submissions Sought for "Honoring Our Ancestors" Exhibit at Senior Center
The November show in the Lundeen Room at Orcas Senior Center, seeking to explore the many people from whom present-day Orcas residents are descended, will be "Honoring Our Ancestors." The center's Visual Arts Committee is seeking month-long loans of pre-1940 family photos, newspaper clippings, or other artifacts such as quilts
Orcas School to provide Swine Flu Vaccinations
Contributed by Barb Skotte, PTSA President Swine Flu vaccination clinics will be coming to the school within the next month. The following is a message from School Superintendent/Principal Barbara Kline: Vaccine to protect your student from novel H1N1 Influenza. A clinic will be offered at school sometime in late October
Letter to the Editor: Enticing Possibilities with New Parks/Rec District
In these trying times the proposed Orcas Parks and Recreation District is truly a positive possibility. The ability to define and control our own programs like San Juan Island Park and Rec has done over the last 25 years is very enticing. In a typically cooperative Orcas fashion, the district
Weekend events — Art, fun and entertainment Orcas-style
Friday, Oct. 9 Land Bank Commission’s regular meeting, at 10:30 am at the Orcas Island Fire Hall in Eastsound. Judd Cove Preserve Revised Stewardship Plan public hearing. Call 378-4402 or email: sjclandbank@rockisland.com Rollerskating begins at 6 p.m. with Beginners at the Old School Gym. Chaperones’ kids skate free. $2 includes
McCune to Lead Children's Chorus and Rock Choir
Grace McCune will again be offering a children's chorus class at Orcas Center, beginning later this month. The classes will be taught by McCune, an experienced children's instructor as well as actress and singer. The class will meet weekly on Tuesdays, starting Oct. 20th at 3:30-4:30 p.m., and will run
Letter to the Editor: Vote to Approve Park and Recreation District
Please vote YES to form a Park and Recreation district for Orcas Island. Organized and well-run activities for children and adults keep a community connected in the best of ways. Orcas Rec has done this for many years and it would be to the detriment of our Island if we
Accident on Enchanted Forest Road Damages Mail and Phone Boxes
Contributed by Brodie Miller At 11:05 a.m. on September 16, a burgundy pickup truck with tinted windows was heading west on Enchanted Forest Road when it swerved to the right and plowed into the mailboxes of the four nearby residents. The truck then hit a telephone pedestal and
Land Bank Accepts First Two Trail Easements on San Juan Island
The San Juan County Land Bank has received two trail easement donations along Cattle Point Road. Louisa Nishitani and Alice Hurd donated the easements in the hope that they will eventually be part of a walking trail extending from Friday Harbor to American Camp. Together, they span more than 1,000
