Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Critical Areas Ordinance: Frustration with Murky Law-making Voiced at Town Hall
The citizens committee involvement in a potentially life-changing county ordinance was completed in April. Or was it? Advisors and the public voiced their dismay with the process at the Orcas Island Town Hall meeting last Thursday. County Administrator Pete Rose presented the history of the Critical Areas Ordinance before
Hans Mayer in kids concert August 23
Children of all ages are invited to attend a free musical presentation by Hans Mayer at the Orcas Public Library on Sunday, August 23rd, at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate the end of the summer reading program. The free performance will take place on the lawn of Orcas Island
Nature's bounty fills Food Bank, courtesy of island workers
Produce from local farmers and gardeners is comng in droves to the Orcas Island Food Bank, now located in the lower level of the Orcas Island Community Church. "We are getting some beautiful produce, and lots of it," said Erin O'Dell, Orcas Family Connections Family Support Specialist said.
PTSA Plans Skate Party and Picnic in August
Contributed by Barb Skotte PTSA ROLLERSKATE REPAIR PARTY SUN. Aug. 16th; VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The PTSA will be holding a rollerskating repair party to finish up repairs on the skates we didn’t get around to refurbishing at our Spring repair party. Join us, if you can, to help make sure our
Straw poll shows public split closely over tax proposal
Contributed by Richard Fralick Levy Lid Lift Straw Vote Results When: August 6, 2009 Where: Orcas Island Fire Hall Who: Citizens who gathered for a Town Hall Meeting with Orcas Island Council Members, Auditor and County Administrator What: Straw Vote on Levy Lid Lift How: Straw Ballots were distributed to
Writers Roundtable: A Pregnant Pause
The August meeting of Writer's Roundtable will be held, Saturday, August 15 from 1-3 p.m. at the Library. The August date has been changed to the third Saturday, Aug. 15, so as not to conflict with the Library Fair on Aug. 8. The topic, facilitated by Jennifer Brennock, will be
Library Fair, Storyfest and Reilly and Maloney entertain islanders this weekend
Friday, August 7 “Family Treasures storytelling workshop at the Senior Center, 1 p.m. $5- $25 sliding scale donation. Doug Banner, founder of the Bellingham Storytellers Guild, leads the workshop. 376-8705. Ghost Stories at the Funhouse, 9 p.m. Free. Part of Orcas Storyfest. Saturday, August 8 Friends of
Raise Property Taxes? The Public Weighs In at Town Hall
“We have a decision to make on Aug. 11 as to whether or not the council is going to propose bringing a tax measure before the public” said County Council Member Richard Fralick at the Town Hall held last night. He called the meeting “a brainstorming session, if you
Guest Opinion – Public School Deserves All Islanders' Support
We are at a crossroads as a school district and a community. Through a “perfect storm” of declining enrollment, the economic downturn, chronic state underfunding of our public schools and, yes, past instances of spending beyond our means, our school district and many others are facing record shortfalls and
Orcas Rec camps and classes continue
Orcas Rec's summer programs continue next week with classes in photography and pottery, and a summer day camp for 3- to 6-year olds which runs all week long. Photography for Teens: What the Camera Sees --Learn how to use a camera creatively during a photography class for teens, Monday, August
Rain or shine, the Friends of the Library deliver the Library Fair
The 53rd annual Library Fair brings not just books and more books, but also an Art Auction, all-day entertainment from the Stage on the Eastsound Village Green, food and craft vendors and kids booths.It is the largest public event held on Orcas Island each year, says Fair Chairman
Storyfest's Olga Loya entertains in Spanish
Last evening, Storyteller and Author Olga Loya entertained about three dozen guests at the home of Erin O'Dell, the Family Support Specialist with Orcas Family Connections, telling Spanish-language stories. The guests, including about 20 children, sat in chairs and blankets as Orcas Storyfest host Robert Kikuchi-Ngojo of Eth-Noh-Tec
3 Teenage Girls Apprehended in Break-in
Three teenage girls, one from Orcas and two island visitors, have been referred to Juvenile Court in the July 24 break-in of the Eastsound Liquor Store on Prune Alley. According to Sheriff Bill Cumming, the girls used a rock to break the window and stole several bottles of
Artists sought to craft boxes for OIEF benefit
Contributed by Madie Murray Local artists are being sought to think outside the box for this year’s Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) "Food for Thought" fundraiser by fashioning an artistic creation from a simple wooden unfinished box provided by OIEF. Last year, local artists received wooden fish decoys with no
Country Corner LAMIRD meeting Aug. 17
Public Comment on the Proposed Country Corner Activity Center will be taken at a public meeting on Aug. 17. The Activity Center was formerly part of the Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development (LAMIRD) Study Area. The Monday, Aug. 17 meeting will be held at the District 2 Fire
Marine Resources Committee to meet in Friday Harbor Wednesday
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) will meet on Aug. 5 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Islanders Bank in Friday Harbor. Presentations/Discussions will include: a joint MRC and Technical Advisory Committee discussion of salmon project proposals(60 minutes); Next steps for San Juan work windows (10 minutes); NOAA’s proposed
