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“Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one’s own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.”
SHERI S. TEPPER
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
Great Expectations Dashed the First Year
By Elsie McFarland In September, 2003, after years of traffic-clogged drives from Portland to visit family on Orcas, I signed papers on a nice little Orcas Island house. It was perfect. Two grown children, three grandchildren, and moi—grandma—all nicely situated on an idyllic island. We all lived happily ever after.
Meetings Planned for Water and Land Use Elements of the County Comp Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County will conduct a series of meetings from September 14th to September 30th to gather public input on proposed amendments to the County’s Comprehensive plan. The Comprehensive Plan document does not contain rules or regulations, but sets out principles with which
"Brilliant Traces" a passionate performance
A review by Lin McNulty To say this play has traces of brilliance is not only redundant, but also the epitome of understatement. What I saw on opening night is a cosmic convergence of quirky characters, masterful Orcas actors, and a stunning set. The script is written to tug at
Ferry crew union comes to agreement on Coast Guard regulations
David Moseley, Ferries Division Secretary for the Washington State Department on Transportation, announced on Sept. 4, "I am pleased that on Thursday evening we were able to achieve agreement with our union partners on new crewing schedules that comply with the U.S. Coast Guard requirement to discontinue the use of
Diamond Hill Fire on Friday Sept. 4
Ken Speck, photographer, reported this afternoon, "Pat Muffett and I flew over Diamond Hill off Dolphin Bay Rd and took these of a fire. The fire dept couldn't find the fire at first, and we kept circling until they got there. Real close to the house and scary."
Hunting and Gathering for Writers at Writer's Roundtable Sept. 12
The Writer's Roundtable will meet again on Saturday, September 12. Join fellow writers for this month's presentation"Laying in Food for the Winter: Hunting and Gathering Techniques for Writers,"by Judith Miller. Judith Miller writes creative non-fiction, is a communications and editorial consultant, and teaches legal writing. She is also a long-time
Writers Festival's Second Year Promises a Literary Double-Header
Registration for workshops extended to Sept. 7 In its second year the Orcas Island Writers Festival, headed up by Barbara Lewis, plans a double-header — in terms of literary events. The Writers Festival, which concentrates on honing the writer’s craft, rather than publishing or marketing, will run
Enigmatic "Ulysses" to be Topic of Fadem's Class
Richard Fadem will offer a class on James Joyce's Ulysses, beginning Wednesday, September 16th, at Emmanuel Parish Hall from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The fee is $20. The class will use the Modern Library Edition, available at Darvill's. Ulysses is, according to its publisher, "one of the most influential novels of
County, Union Reach Agreement on Voluntary Furloughs
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County and Local 1849 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), which represents approximately 58 percent of the County’s workforce, have agreed on a policy offering employees the option to take voluntary furlough days to help reduce
Montessori Bake Sale on Friday
By Cathy Faulkner Cinnamon Rolls, Cookies, Pie - it could only be an Orcas Montessori School Bake Sale. Stop by the Island Market entrance this Friday, September 4th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and grab a tasty treat (or two) for the long holiday weekend. Our “Grounds for Growth” coffee
“Medication in Motion” Is T’ai Chi for You?
Contributed by Joan Roulac T’ai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice of simple, quiet movements. Regular practice cultivates, circulates, and balances the internal Vital Force known as chi energy. T’ai Chi is often described as meditation in motion, but it might well be called “medication in motion,” according to Harvard
