Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Council to review budget cuts this Friday afternoon — to meet with legislators in the morning
The San Juan County Council will spend Friday, June 5 in a special session, meeting with 40th District Representatives Dan Quall and Jeff Morris to discuss its legislative concerns and priorities - ranging from concerns about reliable funding for the state Ferry System to dealing with specific local needs. The
County Health Officer Warns of Contaminated Street Drugs
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officer, Dr. Frank James alerted the County's health care providers in that at least three individuals have reported to local hospitals with a life threatening illness, likely caused by the use of cocaine contaminated with a drug generally used
School strings concert tonight at 6:30
Orcas Island String students -- violinists, violists and cellists --taught by Pamela Wright and Lizz Hanks will be featured in a performance tonight, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The concert will be include elementary, middle and high school players. It will take place at the school cafeteria.
Relay for Life organizing meeting tonight
The 2nd annual Orcas Relay for Life will have an organizational meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at The Upper Room above Orcas HomeGrown on North Beach Road. Dyan Holmes, event organizer, says that the Orcas Relay for Life, which benefits cancer research and is sponsored nationwide by the American Cancer
Ride the ferry with WSF on June 11
Washington Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary for the Ferries Division, David Moseley, recently announced a new round of meetings with Puget Sound communities served by the Washington State Ferry System. Moseley said, “I am looking forward to discussing what came out of legislative session,There many important tasks ahead of WSF
Non-profit organizations: learn about donor motivation
The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) invites non-profit board members, executive directors, staff and donors to this program presented on two different dates by OICF Board Member Joe Cohen. He will explain planned giving and its significant benefits for both donors and philanthropic causes. The meetings will be
Discussing sexuality with children to be topic at next PTSA meeting June 10
The last Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) meeting of this school year is next Wednesday, June 10th. It will be a short business meeting to elect the PTSA Board of Officers and approve its budget for the 2009-10 school year, beginning at 5:30 pm in the school library. Immediately following, from 6:30 to
School boards meet to discuss cuts to next year's programs — tonight at 5:30
There will be a special Orcas Island School District (OISD) board workshop with the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) tonight, Wednesday, June 3rd, beginning at 5:30 pm in the school library. Program cut discussions are on the agenda. PTSA President Barb Skotte says, " If the school library, athletics, transportation, food
Community Band comes of age in spring concert this Saturday at Orcas Center
The Orcas Island Community Band is set to perform perhaps their most ambitious program yet this Saturday night, June 6. Its membership is united in the fun and love of music — a love that many have returned to years since they last picked up their instruments.
County Treasurer's office closes at news of St. Pierre's death
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Treasurer's office closed Tuesday afternoon to give employees an opportunity to deal with the unexpected death of co-worker Nancy St. Pierre. Ms. St. Pierre was an accountant in the office and former longtime archivist for the County Clerk. She was found
Totem pole returns to the Historical Museum
On Wednesday, June 3, the totem pole which was removed from the Orcas Historical Museum grounds two years ago to be refurbished, will be rededicated on the museum grounds. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Linda Slone awarded scholarship by union
Linda Slone, Orcas Island School District Library Assistant, has received a $500 scholarship form Public School Employees of Washington/SEIU 1948 (PSE). Dave Douglass, chair of the scholarship committee complimented Slone for her success. "With this scholarship, PSE and its 27,000 members are pleased to help Linda reach her academic goals,"
DiMecele review: She Has Thunder!
By S. Jaen Black She HAS thunder!! That's Alice Di Micele, and she brought it to the Orcas Center OffCenter Stage Saturday night. To a sold out house, this dramatic performer started with an acapella number to kindof break in the space. Abbey Lincoln wrote "I've Got Thunder (And It
Living Room hosts eclectic Funhouse art auction
A reception at The Living Room in Eastsound on Friday, June 5, will kick off two days of a silent art auction to benefit The Funhouse. This unique silent auction will include an eclectic mix of paintings, sculptures, posters and other collectible items that have been donated to
Editorial: Public service — just being neighborly
Are you a born leader? No? Well, it's a pretty thought, but who the heck is? The health of a society depends on ordinary people who quietly and simply shoulder the work that needs to be done. Many acknowledged leaders first stepped forward "simply" because they saw a need and
Superintendent Kline reports on upcoming changes to School Board
At the regular Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors meeting on May 28, District Superintendent and High School Principal Barbara Kline reported to the board: New elementary principal Interviews for candidates for the new elementary principal will begin this week, with a decision expected before the end of
