Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Water agreement holds up Deer Harbor Fire Station
Teri Williams of Permit Resources consulting firm advised the Orcas Fire Department at its public meeting on Aug. 11 that “We should have a building permit soon, contingent on signing this [water users] agreement.” Williams’ conclusion came following discussion of the remaining roadblocks to the issuance of a building permit
Mt. Baker Cemetery now owned by Woodlawn Cemetery District
The San Juan County Cemetery District #2, better known as Woodlawn Cemetery on Orcas Island, has expanded to include Mt. Baker Cemetery in Eastsound. On August 5, Fred and Peggy Nichol turned over operation of the cemetery to the Cemetery District Commissioners, Pierrette Guimond, Joyce Nigretto and Niki Bardan. The Nichols
Fire Dept extends bid submission deadline
The Orcas Fire Department Board of Commissions have decided to extend the deadline for contractors to submit bids for the construction of the new Deer Harbor Station. After a walk-through on Aug. 11, the eight contractors who have signed on to present bids for the new station requested more time
OPALCO Study Leads to Commercial Rate Increase
Contributed by Suzanne Olson of OPALCO Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a non-profit cooperative that sells power to its members at cost. OPALCO recently completed a cost-of-service study to determine whether each member rate class was paying their fair share of the cost. The study showed that the
Shangrow adds layers of appreciation for Chamber Music Festival's Music Lovers
Updated August 15 Correction: Mark O’Connor’s Music Lovers Seminar on Saturday, Aug. 22, still has tickets available. In the [intlink id=”music-lovers-seminars-the-schedule” type=”post”]Music Lovers Seminars[/intlink], George Shangrow gives the audience insight and sympathy for the music they will enjoy at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (OICMF) —
Music Lovers' Seminars: the schedule
The schedule for the Music Lovers’ Seminars, which occur over a two-day period in advance of each of the five Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival events is:is: Monday and Tuesday, August 17 and 18, from 10:00 AM – Noon at St. Francis Catholic Church “A Flurry of Styles” Thursday and
Mark O’Connor presents "Orcas~trations" Music Lovers’ Seminar on Aug. 22
This year, the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival's [intlink id="music-lovers-seminars-the-schedule" type="post"]Music Lovers Seminars[/intlink] will add Mark O’Connor, violinist, as a seminar host. O'Connor is a Seattle native who has melded folk, classical and flamenco music in his compositions. He studied with American folk fiddler Benny Thomasson, and then
A Permaculture Saturday with the Bullocks on Aug. 22
The Bullocks Permaculture Homestead in Deer Harbor will be the site for an all-day personal experience in personal agriculture, with talks by a renowned permaculture expert. On Saturday, Aug. 22, Australian permaculture designer and educator, Robyn Francis from the Erda Institute and Djanbung Gardens, Australia’s leading permaculture center,
Access Your Inner Voice through Tapping
Nancy Southern, who holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and brings 30 years experience in personal growth and development to her practice, has announced that she will hold a four-week class series incorporating Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly referred to as “tapping.” EFT theory is founded on many of
Gypsy Willow Catering and Friends Offer Free Meals
Melonie Eckerson, co-owner with her husband Anthony of Gypsy Willow Catering, has taken the lead to serve free lunches on Tuesday afternoons at the Orcas Island Community Church. She emphasizes, however, that the lunches, ongoing since April, are a collaborative effort. She credits Dawn Light and Mary Lou
Henry "Duff" Andrews' Response to Orcas Issues Questions for Fire Commissioner Candidates
Candidates for Fire Commissioner position #2 were asked the following questions. They were asked to keep within 100 words in their responses, or a total of 600 words for all questions. Candidate [intlink id=”clyde-dukes-respose-to-orcas-issues-questions-for-fire-district-commissioner-candidates” type=”post”]Clyde Duke’s responses[/intlink] are in an accompanying article. (Orcas Issues was unable, following several attempts,
Clyde Duke's Response to Orcas Issues Questions for Fire District Commissioner Candidates
Candidates for Fire Commissioner position #2 were asked the following questions. They were asked to keep within 100 words in their responses, or a total of 600 words for all questions. [intlink id=”henry-duff-andrews-response-to-orcas-issues-questions-for-fire-commissioner-candidates” type=”post”]Candidate Henry “Duff” Andrews’ response to questions[/intlink] are in an accompanying article.(Orcas Issues was unable, following
Editorial: Choices are rarely simple in voting
When it comes to voting, sometimes it IS more difficult than rocket science. It certainly can be more subjective. . Yet tha’t s what Orcas Islanders will face time and again this fall For starters, there’s the primary ballot mailed only to Orcas Islanders last week — because the
Letter to the Editor: Like to Cook for Kids? There's Work for You!
If you like to cook, love kids, and don’t want a full time job, the public school cafeteria wants you! In light of changes in school funding and the desired incorporation of more nutritious farm-to-cafeteria opportunities into our school breakfast and lunch programs, there is an opening right now for
Summer fun heats up with council decisions, tours, classes and music festivals
Sunday, Aug 9 Music in the Park –from 6 to 8 p.m. Free for all. Monday, August 10 Summer Day Camp for 3-6 year olds begins, to run through the week. To register visit www.orcasrec.org, pick up a registration form at the public library or Orcas Rec. Program office at
Letter to the Editor: Town Hall Lacked Focus on Compliance or Vision
Comments about Town Hall meeting Aug 6, 2009 I attended the Town hall meeting on Thursday August 6, where the first hour of the meeting dealt with ways to increase the shortfall of needed revenues by cutting services and increasing property taxes and the last hour dealt with ways of
