Here’s a thought…
“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
A very full plate: The week ahead – April 27 to May 3
Monday, April 27 Chamber of Commerce Board meeting, public is welcome to attend. 5:30 p.m. at the Library. 376-2273. Orcas Island School District Bond committee meeting with architect Carlos Sierra, 6 p.m. at the school library, 376-2284. Tuesday, April 28 Memoir Group Read, write and share work in progress, if
Poem for the Day: The Song of the Wandering Aengus
The Song of the Wandering Aengus I went out to the hazel wood, Because a fire was in my head, And cut and peeled a hazel wand, And hooked a berry to a thread; And when white moths were on the wing, And moth-like stars were flickering out, I dropped
Letter to the Editor: Join the Solution this Sunday
Friends, This Sunday, April 26th, DVSAS is sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk called "BE THE SOLUTION" - registration starts at 9am and the race begins at 10am at the Orcas High School. This is a fundraiser and awareness event for the Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services It's a great way
Poem for the Day: Pangur Ban
Pangur Ban I and Pangur Ban my cat, 'Tis a like task we are at; Hunting mice is his delight, Hunting words I sit all night. 'Tis a merry thing to see At our tasks how glad are we, When at home we sit and find Entertainment to our mind.
Kamin adds details about water test results
Paul Kamin, General Manager of the Eastsound Water Users Association, wrote to add to the article "[intlink id="eastsound-water-tests-bring-surprising-results" type="post"]Eastsound Water Tests Bring Surprising Results[/intlink]," which appeared on April 19: "There's a logic to the assumption that the density of septic fields is responsible for the high nitrate levels recorded, but
Letter to the Editor: Stop the War on Pot
Dear family, friends and neighbors, Here is one very good argument (alternet.org/drugreporter/137752/pot_vs._booze ) to support marijuana legalization and control, well delivered by our neighbor Norm Stamper, former Seattle Police Chief. But in my mind it is not the only argument and maybe not even the best. We should stop the war
Ferries chief off to the other Washington to support federal funding
State Transportation Ferries Division Secretary David Moseley, will travel to Washington D.C to support Senator Patty Murray's efforts at an April 29th press conference announcing the introduction of her "Ferry Transportation Enhancement Act" bill. "This very welcome legislation would greatly expand federal funding for the ferry discretionary program. This program
Orcas School's Minimum Education Plan: "This is not going to work"
Basic "floor" of school programs to be revisited May 4 after Legislature makes choices The Orcas Island School District (OISD) board was clipping through its agenda last night, approving field trips (including one to be held overnight in teacher Mathew Chasanoff's classroom), hearing reports and announcing events. But it came
A glorious weekend ahead with art, farms, poetry, baseball and Cabaret in the Air
Please note: With the power outage on Thursday night, "Cabaret in the Air" at the Orcas Center was canceled, and an additional performance was added for Sunday evening. Friday April 24 The Orcas Lion's Club annual Super Shopping Spree Raffle tickets may be purchased from Lion's Club members or at
Poem for the Day: Story Water
Story Water A story is like water that you heat for your bath. It takes messages between the fire and your skin. It lets them meet, and it cleans you! Very few can sit down in the middle of the fire itself like a salamander or Abraham. We need intermediaries.
Orcas Public School Site Council Forming
As organizations become larger, the input of those it serves seems smaller – that’s the logic behind the formation of school “site councils,” particularly in larger school districts. The Orcas Island School District (OISD) serves 461 students within five sites: Waldron, Orcas Elementary, Orcas Middle School, OASIS High School and
OPALCO reports on power outage
From the OPALCO website, www.opalco.com At 5:44 p.m. April 23, the power went out in San Juan, Island, Skagit and Whatcom Counties due to a car accident on Hwy 20 near Sedro-Wooley. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)'s transmission line was knocked out - and at the same time Puget Sound Energy
Health Department Offers Confidential, Reduced Rate STD Testing
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager April is STD Awareness month and San Juan County Health Department is trying to raise public awareness about the impact of sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) on the lives of people and the importance of discussing sexual health with their health care providers and
Coast Guard locates missing boat and mariners in West Sound
The Associated Press reported that the Coast Guard found a missing boat with two children aboard moored yesterday on Orcas Island. Petty Officer Peter Williams at Port Angeles said the family of six decided to stay overnight without telling relatives. The boat turned up Wednesday morning at Westsound on Orcas
Peter Fisher opens gallery in Eastsound with "Chalk is Cheap" exhibit
A Grand Opening will celebrate the opening of the Peter C. Fisher Gallery this Saturday in Eastsound. The gallery is located between Homegrown Market and Shearwater Kayak Tours. at 138 North Beach Road Suite 103 in Doty's Marketplace. The opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. this Saturday, displays the
Chamber Music Festival brings Shangrow back for Music Lovers seminar
Simply love the music? Curious about the origins and context of a piece of music? Or how to follow the developing theme central to a composer's work? Do you want to hear an overview of the 2009 OICMF Festival from an ebullient, passionate lover of music who has an encyclopedic
