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“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
The Week Ahead: Dec. 27 – Jan. 3 Bon Voyage 2009!
Sunday, Dec. 27 American Legion Pancake Breakfast, 8 to noon at the Eastsound Legion Hall. All are welcome, 376-4987. Yuletide Baroque Concert with George Shangrow and Jeffrey Cohan at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Free Movie at Doe Bay Cafe at 7 p.m., free popcorn and 1/2 price bottles
Waldorf Courses for Grades 3-5 at Salish Sea School
The School of the Salish Sea announces a Friday class for children in grades 3-5. It offers a Waldorf curriculum main lesson followed by activities such as wood working, puppet and doll making, puppet plays and performances, needle felting, sewing, paper crafts, painting, cooking, hiking, games, and field trips.
Orcas Idol is Just Around the Corner — Seeks Sponsors
Contributed by Marta Nielson, OIPP Director The fabulous, family-oriented Orcas Idol show is returing for its 5th season. New this year, contestants can sing karaoke style, a cappella or accompany themselves on a musical instrument. Duets also return, with each contestant singing thir choice of Country/Folk, Pop/Rock, Blues, Show Tunes...even
Labyrinth Walk and Full Moon at Year's End
The public is invited to welcome in 2010 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church's second annual New Year's Eve candlelit Labyrinth Walk. The event will take place on Thursday, December 31st from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. This will be the night of the last full moon
The Gift of Poetry: The Weight of Nothing
The Weight of Nothing Anonymous "Tell me the weight of a snowflake," a coal-mouse asked a wild dove. "Nothing more than nothing," was the answer. "In that case I must tell you a marvelous story," the coal-mouse said. "I sat on the branch of a fir, close to its trunk,
The Gift of Poetry: Noël
Noël By Anne Porter When snow is shaken From the balsam trees And they're cut down And brought into our houses When clustered sparks Of many-colored fire Appear at night In ordinary windows We hear and sing The customary carols They bring us ragged miracles And hay and candles And
Happy Christmas From Our House to Yours
Wishing you toys and kittens, puppies and happy trails, merry moments, exciting adventures, prestigious acclamation, rousing encouragement, gracious welcomes, sparkling celebrations, cozy retreats, comforting quietude, and a sense of happiness and well-being that comes from loving others as they are and knowing they love you in the same
Letter to the Editor: Snowy nights at Victorian Valley Chapel Remembered
I lived on Orcas for a few years. Reading "Silent Night in Victorian Valley" brought me back to those (sometimes) snowy nights at the chapel. To listen to Susan. To be with friends. To be part of “…the atmosphere of hush and song.” I also went to the chapel a few other times with
The Gift of Poetry: Shoveling Snow With Buddha
Shoveling Snow With Buddha By Billy Collins In the usual iconography of the temple or the local Wok you would never see him doing such a thing, tossing the dry snow over a mountain of his bare, round shoulder, his hair tied in a knot, a model of concentration. Sitting
County Health Officials Comment on Recalled H1N1 Vaccine
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officials say local residents need not be concerned about the recall of several lots of H1N1 vaccine announced yesterday. Approximately 400 doses of the recalled vaccine were received and administered here in October and November. Safety was not
Christina's a Lunchroom Hit — John Steward's Next
Contributed by Madie Murray When a first grader asks for seconds, you know you’ve done something right, and Christina had lots of requests for seconds from kids feasting on her Celebrity Lunch items this past Thursday at the public school cafeteria. Christina and the enthusiastic cafeteria staff’s freshly prepared
County “Fill-in” Permit Application Forms Available Online
The San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department (CDPD) has posted “fill-in and save” permit applications for building and land use permits on the County web site. Unlike many on-line forms, the new forms can be saved with the data entered, if the user has the Microsoft Word™ word-processing
The Gift of Poetry: At the Choral Concert
At the Choral Concert By Tim Nolan The high school kids are so beautiful in their lavender blouses and crisp white shirts. They open their mouths to sing with that far-off stare they had looking out from the crib. Their voices lift up from the marble bed of
Auditor Proposes Extra Real Estate Tax
At the San Juan County Council meeting last week, County Auditor Milene Henley recommended that “The second quarter percent of real estate excise tax—commonly referred to as REET 2” be adopted by the county to help “fund both infrastructure and parks projects .” Henley explained that REET 2 is available
The Week Ahead: The 12 Days of Christmas Begin
Tuesday, Dec. 22 Caroling on Horseback in Eastound with the 4-H horse group. 10 a.m. to noon , weather permitting. Memoir Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library. Coordinated by JoEllen Moldoff, 376-4985. Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting at 4:45 p.m. at District Offices, off North
Darvill's Features "Best Children's Illustrated Books"
Lynne Howe hosted the Darvill's Bookstore Children's Event on Sunday, Dec. 20 from 2 to 3 p.m. The subject of the event was The New York Times 2009 Best Illustrated Books for Children. Activities and refreshments were provided. In January, the Children's Event will focus on the theme
