Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
"Organic Poetry" Workshop at Doe Bay on Nov. 29
Paul Nelson will give a poetry workshop on "The Personal Mythology of Organic Poetry" at the Otter Lodge at Doe Bay Resort on Sunday, Nov. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. Paul Nelson worked in radio for 26 years, earned his M.A. from Lesley University in Organic Poetry, and his
Vikings Lose to Defending State Champs on the Gridiron, 28-8
The Orcas Island Varsity Football team lost to defending 2B League Champs, Napavine, on Saturday, Nov. 12. At the half the score was 7-0 in Napavine's favor, and although the Vikings scored in the second half and Jake Griffin scored a two-point conversion, the Napavine Lions prevailed. (For a full
When Children Should be Tested and Treated for H1N1 Flu
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Children are more likely than older adults to have their health jeopardized by H1N1 flu, however most children who come down with the flu will have relatively mild symptoms and not require testing or treatment. However special attention needs to be paid
OPALCO to Host Rep. Jeff Morris for Energy Talk
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative invites all members to attend the annual Ambassador’s Legislative Kick-Off meetings. There are meetings scheduled on Lopez, San Juan and Orcas Islands: Lopez: Thursday, November 19th 1 – 3 pm, Woodmen Hall Friday Harbor: Friday, November 20th 8:30 – 10:30 am, OPALCO Office Eastsound: Friday,
Port of Orcas at the "Doorstep to the Doghouse" with FAA on Access Fees
At the Port of Orcas Nov. 12 meeting, Port Commissioners formed a sub-committee to draft a response to the Federal Aviation Administration’s directive that the Port’s neighbors on adjacent property pay a “Through the Fence” (TTF) access fee in compensation for the FAA's concession that t the property owners' current
Community Visioning Workshop for February School Bond on Nov. 18
The Orcas Island School District invites the community to a “visioning” session for the proposed new school building project. Mahlum, the architects for the proposed project, will conduct the workshop on November 18 at 5 p.m. in the school cafeteria. "The visioning process is a valuable opportunity for the architects
Insect Safari – Bugs ’n Beer at the Doe Bay Café!
Don Ehlen brings his world famous Insect Safari to the Doe Bay Café for one show only, Saturday, November 21st from 5-7pm. At over 3,000 specimens, Insect Safari is the largest traveling arthropod museum in North America. Luminescent butterflies, psychedelic beatles, scary spiders, plus live scorpions and stick bugs you
San Juan County Confirms Resident Child’s Hospitalization from H1N1 Influenza
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Health and Community Services Department reported on Nov. 13 that a San Juan County child under the age of 4, was hospitalized November 4 at Children’s Hospital in Seattle due to complications related to H1N1 influenza (swine flu).
Contested Orcas Park and Rec Commissioner Race Gives Vandermay Razor-thin Edge
With a lead of 7 votes, Vicki Vandermay holds a slim lead over opponent Marian O'Brien for the Orcas Park and Rec District Position #1. As of 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, the count was 784 to 791. Twenty ballots remain to be tabulated in the election. A recount
Letter to the Editor: A Concert to Remember
Correction made Sunday, Nov. 15 at 1:45 p.m. Jon (“Jackie”) Kimura Parker’s Leaves of Gold solo piano performance on Wednesday November 11th was a privilege to hear. Those of us who came together to support this benefit concert for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival are describing our experience as
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Park and Rec Commissioners Give Thanks for Approval
Dear Orcas Island Community, We appreciate your vote of approval for the formation of a Park and Recreation District and the selection of the commissioners. We will listen to the community carefully and make a promise of a process that is thorough, thoughtful, and transparent. It is our intention to
Montessori Holiday Wreaths On Sale Now
By Cathy Faulkner It’s that time of year again! The 15th Annual Orcas Montessori Wreath Sale is now underway and taking orders for the 2009 Holiday Season. The wreaths are hand-made of noble fir and decorated with blue-berried juniper, yellow tipped incense cedar, pine cones and a festive
A Good Weekend to Enjoy Our Island Community
Updated Nov. 14 at 9:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 Farm to Cafeteria Guest Chef Charles Dalton serves lunch at Orcas School. Chili -- meat and vegetarian -- accompanied by cornbread and plum and apple tart, for $5. Public is welcome. Call 376-2284. Saturday, Nov. 14 Writer’s Roundtable :
Dahl Named Week Nine NFL High School Coach of the Week at Seahawks Game
From the Seattle Seahawk office At the Seattle Seahawk's Nov. 1 game, it was announced that Orcas Island High School’s Dennis Dahl is one of the two week nine’s NFL High School Coach of the Week award winners for the state of Washington. The crowd at the Oct. 30th league
Sustainable Orcas Island Starts Grain Test Project
Contributed by Phil Heikkinen Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI), a group that meets on the last Wednesday of each month, has put together kits for a "Grain Growing Test Project" that are available to any interested parties. The project is designed by Dan Borman. SOI believes that it will be increasingly
Play Santa and Rent a Booth at the Holiday Festival
The Holiday Festival at The Senior Center will again be held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. ( This year on Nov. 28th) This is one of two fund raisers for The Senior Center and the money is used to keep it going (lights etc.) There are a few
