Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Juvenile Arraigned on Six Counts in Fatal Lopez Collision
From the San Juan County Prosecutor's Office On September 9, 2009, San Juan County Prosecutor Randall K Gaylord filed charges in juvenile court against a 15-year-old Lopez Island juvenile who is alleged to be the driver in a single-car traffic collision that resulted in the death of Paul John Jaholkowsky
"The Big Read" Brings "Transformative Literature" to Orcas Island
The Orcas Island Public Library and the Orcas Island Writers Festival have partnered to bring “The Big Read” to the San Juan Islands during the month of September. The book selected is Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God. A variety of events will celebrate Hurston’s book and promote
"An Evening of Comedy" to Benefit Orcas Rec
Both this Friday and Saturday evenings, Orcas talent will entertain and amuse audiences at the Orcas Center as a benefit for the Orcas Island Recreation Program (Orcas Rec). Musicians appearing at the concert include Charly Robinson, Jeff Zbornik, Pamela Wright, Skye Hovelman, Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz . Other local
Ahoy ye Scholars: A Buccaneer Speaks
Secrets of a Buccaneer-Scholar: How Self-Education and the Pursuit of Passion can Lead to a Lifetime of Success is a new book by Orcas Islander James Bach. The book was published on Sept. 8 by Scribner (a Simon & Schuster imprint) and the author will appear in a
Transfer Station on Orcas to Close Saturdays
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning on October 3, the Transfer Stations on Orcas and San Juan Islands will be closed on Saturdays to reduce the Solid Waste Utility’s operating costs. The Utility’s revenue has dropped this year because it is receiving and handling less solid waste. Both
Tariff Commission Approves System and Additional Interisland Increase, Nixes Summer Surcharge
Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce announced this afternoon, Sept. 8: The Washington State Transportation Commission met today in Seattle to hold a public hearing and vote on various new fare proposals for the ferry system. Of interest to Orcas Islanders were the following: General
Great Expectations: The Auditions
Here's what auditions are like. Would-be and experienced actors enter the Black Box and face a panel of executioners (er, directors, producers and other friendly critics) who judge the performance of the actors reading various roles. They face Jane Jones, a founder of Seattle's Book-It Theater, who is the director.
Fire Commissioners to Discuss Deer Harbor Station Bids Tonight
The Orcas Fire Department Commissioners had been scheduled to announce their recommendations for the contract for the [intlink id="fire-dept-extends-bid-submission-deadline" type="post"]Deer Harbor Fire Station[/intlink] construction at tonight's regular meeting, at 7:30 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall. However, when the bids were opened at a special meeting last week, all of
Orcas Chamber Warns of Crimes at Local Businesses
Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce recently wrote, "There have been some recent cases of break-ins, shoplifting and vandalism at Orcas businesses. In speaking with County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Steve Vierthaler, he offered the following thoughts and suggestions on how to better protect your business
The "Big Read" Wants Writers
Community members are invited to contribute a short coming-of-age poem or prose entry to be part of an art exhibit in the conference room at the Orcas Island Library. The art exhibit will be in celebration of Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, selected by the Orcas
President Obama's Address to Schoolchildren to Air in Orcas School District Classrooms
This Tuesday, President Obama will address the nation's students with a message supportive of staying in school and achieving educational goals. The broadcast is scheduled for 9 a.m. PST and can be seen on C-Span. The message will be broadcast in the OISD classrooms. Parents who are interested in previewing the
Decrease Taxes while Increasing Income: Talk by Cohen Sept. 16
The Orcas Island Community Foundation is hosting a presentation on “Increasing Charitable giving while Decreasing Income and Estate Taxes,” Wednesday, September 16th, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. This presentation is free and open to the public. Joe Cohen, a recognized and published expert on the
Health Department Warns – Swine Flu has Arrived
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Within 10 days of the opening of classes at Washington State University the “novel H1N1” (swine) flu has spread to more than 2,000 students. The San Juan County Health & Community Services Department warns that now that school is resuming here, odds
Take Labor Day Off — you'll be running the rest of the week
Monday, Sept. 7 Labor Day Tuesday, Sept. 8 Ferry Advisory Committee 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Friday Harbor at County Council Large Conference Room, Legislative Bldg. 55 Second St., Friday Harbor. Free Lunch at the Orcas Island Community Church, provided by Gypsy Willow Catering and friends, 12:30 to 2
Vikings So Almost Win Island Cup
The Vikings held their Friday Harbor rivals, the Wolverines, to a 14-14 tie in the historic Island Cup, but in the overtime drives of the game, the Wolverines scored, while the Vikings did not. The game was full of drama, from a late start due to the refs
Hearts and Hands Trains New Volunteers to Help Neighbors on Sept. 16
Imagine yourself as an elder unable to walk your dog. Imagine needing to get to town but being unable to drive. Many of our elders face such challenges. Fortunately, volunteers from Hearts and Hands are able to help. Volunteers typically spend one to two hours a week with
