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
Editorial: Poetry and Gardening for all on Orcas
Between the cold and hibernation of winter and spring growth and stimulus programs, here on Orcas, our friends and neighbors are encouraging us to take part in cultivating poetry and our gardens. April is celebrated across the nation as Poetry Month and as Earth Month, when our focus is drawn
Housing discussion moved ahead to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council has moved its "workshop" on updates to the Housing Element of the County Comprehensive Plan up by 30 minutes to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday April 7, so that it can spend more time considering the issues. The 1:30 pm
Training for county food-handling card now available Mon-Weds at Senior Center
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Health and Community Services Department is now offering a computer-based food handling training program that allows people to do the required coursework and take the test to qualify for a food handling card in less than an hour. The
Deer Harbor parking to be discussed Apr. 17
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Providing parking on Orcas Island for vehicles used by Waldron Island residents to make transportation connections will be the topic of a public meeting hosted by San Juan County Public Works at the Deer Harbor Community Club on Friday April 17, 2009.
Poem for the Day — Kindness
Contributed by Michelle Reed Kindness Before you know what kindness really is you must lose things, feel the future dissolve in a moment like salt in a weakened broth. What you held in your hand, what you counted and carefully saved, all this must go so you know how desolate
Gypsy circus troubadours inspire Taarka — performing at the Odd Fellows Hall next Saturday
The acoustic band Taarka, from Colorado, will be performing at the Odd Fellows Hall this Saturday evening, April 11. Emerging from a long tradition of gypsy circus troubadours, Taarka performs an engaging mix of Western and Eastern folk traditions of jazz, rock, bluegrass, old-time, gypsy, Indian, and Celtic music. Collectively
Teaching community-building at the Orcas Middle School
Nancy Wrightsman, Middle School/High School counselor, prepares middle school students for success in high school and beyond through the Life Skills classes offered each quarter. During the seventh grade, the class concentrates on personal awareness topics such as "Who am I?" "What do I like?" "What do I
Poem for the Day — Animals
Animals I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-contained; I stand and look at them long and long. They do not sweat and whine about their condition; They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins; They do not
April events spring up: April 4 – 11
Monday, April 6 County Council - Friday Harbor --Dog ordinance revision review before the County Council at 11 a.m.-- Cell phone ordinance discussion before the County Council at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 County Council in Friday Harbor. Click here sanjuanco.com/council/councilagenda for full agenda. Work Session (public welcome, but no
Council ponies up for Orcas Farmers' Market at the Village Green
County Parks Manager Dona Wuthnow faced a grilling from Orcas East Council member Gene Knapp when she presented the Parks Department budget to the County Council on March 30. In seeking council approval for the Parks funding ordinance, Wuthnow said that the hike in the Farmers Market fees from
Antiques "roadshow" comes to Orcas Island April 11
Contributed by Micki Ryan, Executive Director, Orcas Island Historical Museum What's YOUR treasure? The Orcas Island Historical Museum is having an antiques "road show" on the Horseshoe Highway! Do you have heirlooms in your attic? Bucks in your basement? Find out from the experts at the Orcas Grange
Poem for the Day — The Long Day
See how easy poetry is? The Long Day In the morning I ate a banana like a young ape and worked on a poem called "Nocturne." In the afternoon I opened the mail with a short kitchen knife, and when dusk began to fall I took off my clothes, put
Our council at work: reviewing the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council has scheduled a workshop on proposed changes to the Housing Element of the County Comprehensive Plan for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7. In preparation for that meeting, members have submitted written questions and comments to staff
Orcas Power and Light Coop officials meet state representatives in Olympia
A delegation from Orcas Power and Light Cooperative visited with Senator Ranker, Representative Jeff Morris and Representative Dave Quall in Olympia last week to talk about bills that may have an impact on the Co-op membership. Pictured from left: Randy Cornelius, Senator Kevin Ranker, Chris Thomerson (Board President), Lynn Thomerson
Poem for the Day: Hamlet's Cat's Soliloquy
Hamlet’s Cat’s Soliloquy To go outside, and there perchance to stay Or to remain within: that is the question: Whether ’tis better for a cat to suffer The cuffs and buffets of inclement weather That Nature rains upon those who roam abroad, Or take a nap upon a scrap
Computer-centric artwork and poetry reading starts weekend fun
Friday, April 3 ‘Resistance is Futile!’ a new show of computer centric art work by Martin Taylor, opens with a reception beginning at 5:30 in the lobby of Orcas Center. Taylor's work features art pieces where the primary artist's tool is the computer. The images are either completely algorithmically generated
