Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Biotoxins Cause Shellfish Closure in County
From WA. Dept of Health News Release San Juan County is part of a large area of the North Puget Sound which the Washington Department of Health has declared closed to recreational shellfish harvesting. Marine biotoxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) have been detected at dangerously high levels
Letter to the Editor: Sutton a sophisticated and knowledgeable candidate
Dear Editor, I heartily endorse Chris Sutton as a candidate for the School Board. Chris brings considerable experience in technology and business, a great educational background at Orcas High School where he graduated at the top of his class, and at the University of Washington, a deep and abiding commitment to the
Letter to the Editor: Eastsound Planning to look at proposed new Critical Areas Ordinance on Nov. 5
At our next meeting, November 5th at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center, the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will be looking at how the proposed new Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO), designed to protect our sensitive natural resources, will impact Eastsound. As the islands designated UGA, Eastsound is expected
A Song In Our Hearts… and Tarts!
A Benefit Concert for Orcas Middle & High School Music Program With Sharon Abreu & Friends By Marian O’Brien “I believe that band is not merely an elective, but a course that teaches people how to live together. Literally and metaphorically, music is simply another language, but more. It
The week ahead: Spirits of all sorts "haunt" our days
Updated Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 11:24 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 Artsmith Salon, 7:30 p.m. at Doe Bay Resort Café. Featured writers are followed by a writers’ open mic. All creative writing welcome. The salon is free to attend and the cafe will be open for dining. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Free
Abreu and Hurwicz conduct and film singers of "The Balance"
Dozens of Orcas Islanders and international visitors from Canada and Mexico came to the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday afternoon to briefly rehearse and then sing "The Balance" for a San Juan Islands' contribution to International Climate Action Day. The group was organized by Sharon Abreu and Michael
PTSA Starts Sunday Science Club Nov. 1
The Orcas Island School District Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) has formed a "Weekend Science Club" for kids grades 4 through 8. The Science Club starts Sunday, November 1, and will run every other Sunday through May. The time and location for the class are from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound
Letter to the Editor: Bullwings Daily News Service Knits Community Together
Dear Editor, Thank you for Bullwings! It is an inspired community service and I want to applaud you publicly for keeping us up-to-date with community news as it happens. It is so helpful to receive timely reporting of our island's news . Bullwings helps to knit the community closer together
Emmanuel Parish Hall Labyrinth Walk on Hallowe'en
Contributed by Nancy Ayer Halloween, All Soul’s Day, The Day of the Dead: Remembering wisdom from the ancestors The Public is invited to an indoor labyrinth walk on Hallowe'en, Saturdya, October 31 at Emmanuel Church Parish Hall. The walk is planned for adults only from 4 to 5 p.m. Costumed
Susan Mustard's Olga Show: joyful, humble,and defiant turn away from the high-tech world
Susan Mustard will be exhibiting three collages and four paintings at the Olga Artworks during the month of November. Her work focuses on the subject of laundry hanging on lines. Susan offered this perspective of her work: Throughout the summer and into the fall, I became fascinated with
Letter to the Editor: Responding to H1N1 Flu
H1N1 has arrived on Orcas Island, with several confirmed cases in the Public Schools. The symptoms are similar to seasonal flu cases, and can be treated symptomatically with bedrest, fluids, and fever lowering medicines. It is usually not necessary to see your physician for diagnosis or testing since in most
Saturday Night Live! How're Ya Gonna Decide?
After participating in the All-Orcas Singalong for Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz' song to mark International Climate Action Day, (4:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall) there's a tough choice between Carolyn Cruso's CD Celebration Concert at the Orcas Center, and a Lower Tavern blowout with the band
The weekend: Fair or Foul, There's Lots to Do!
Friday, Oct. 23 Camp Orkila Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride.Fall Festival from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Big Red Barn for climbing the wall, bow and arrow practice at the archery range, pumpkin carving, face painting, cider pressing, and other fun games .Hot dogs and hot apple cider to
Orcas Rec, Cut Off from County Funding, Looks to District Formation to Survive
At the Orcas Town Hall meeting on Oct. 21, it became apparent that whether Proposition 1 -- providing restoration of $200,000 for the County Parks among other measures – passes or fails, the Orcas Rec program as we have known it will no longer be funded by the county. With
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Rec District Candidates are "Solid Leaders"
Dear Editor: This past July over 650 people signed a petition to place the Orcas Island Recreation District Proposal on the ballot. Now is the time to vote to approve the district. We are fortunate that this district will have solid leadership. I have met with all of the commissioner
Letter to the Editor: Vote “Yes” for Orcas Park & Recreation District
It’s rare that a difficult situation (the County’s economic woes) leads to a unique opportunity. However, that’s exactly the situation we find ourselves in. The County has cut all funding to the Orcas Island Recreation Program. During this election, we will have the opportunity to create a new Orcas Park
