Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Live music is being added to the fun of Farmers Market
||| FROM ERICA LYONS for ORCAS ISLAND FARMERS MARKET ||| The Orcas Island Farmers Market is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting program: Music In The Market 2022! We have been working diligently to fill our Saturday market calendar with talented and beloved local musicians during the day.
Eastsound Water Users receives praise from State Office of Drinking Water
||| FROM STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT ||| Eastsound Water Users Association: Building Efficiencies in Operations Every water system consists of source water, equipment, and people. Each system is unique in its operations and management. A year and a half ago, Dan Burke assumed the general managership at Eastsound Water Users Association
Funhouse kids explore expression through creative play, movement
||| FROM EMILIE GINCIG for FUNHOUSE COMMONS ||| Turning the Wheel Productions, a national non profit arts and education organization, visited with The Funhouse kids last month to offer a week long afterschool arts program culminating in a performance. Their mission is dedicated to making body-based creative expression and play accessible
Orcas Center issues call for auditions
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Call for Auditions for The Cake, written by Bekah Brunstetter, directed by Melinda Milligan at the Orcas Center Black Box, Monday, June 6 and Tuesday, June 7 from 6-8 p.m. Callbacks at the Orcas Center, Center Stage, Tuesday, June 14 at 6
Some changes to note for this week’s Canoe Journey schedule of activities
||| FROM DAVID TURNOY ||| There have been a number of changes to the schedule for the canoe journey. Here is the most up-to-date information I have. This schedule includes only the events open to the public. Wednesday, May 25 4:00 Victory Paddle and Landing at Camp Orkila (public welcome,
Letter to Editor | On behalf of Longhouse trees
||| FROM B. SADIE BAILEY ||| I'm writing because I was told that you three are the only people who can postpone or stop any tree removal on the Prune Alley Road Project. The low income seniors and disabled residents of Longhouse Apartments don't own the building. They had no
In Memoriam | Richard Fadem
||| FROM ALEX MACLEOD ||| Richard Fadem, who retired to Orcas Island after a distinguished career as an English literature professor only to resume teaching literature seminars that enriched and inspired the lives of dozens, if not hundreds, of Orcas, San Juan and Shaw islanders over the next decade-plus, died
Prune Alley construction update for week of May 23
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| 4-day work week is anticipated, with the site open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Sewer Switch over, new sewer line and service connections south of A Street will be activated and existing line decommissioned. Site demolition is planned, activities may include
Upcoming classes, activities from Island Health
||| FROM RACHEL LAMBERT for ISLAND HEALTH ||| Island Primary Care – Orcas hosts 5k walk/run and Health Fair Join Island Primary Care – Orcas for a 5k walk/run and health fair. Activities include 5k walk/run, blood pressure checks, chair massages, games and refreshments. Visit with other Orcas Island community
Poetry | Spring by Linda Pastan
Spring by Linda Pastan Just as we lose hope she ambles in, a late guest dragging her hem of wildflowers, her torn veil of mist, of light rain, blowing her dandelion breath in our ears; and we forgive her, turning from chilly winter ways, we throw off our faithful sweaters
OHS high school students treated to career day presentations
||| FROM KATE LONG for ORCAS HIGH SCHOOL ||| “It was fast, informative, and so much fun,” is how Counselor Meagan Gable described ‘Career Day 2022’ at Orcas Island High School held on May 18. During the 35-minute Advisory period, 21 Orcas professionals visited with groups of Orcas High School
Sun Days on Orcas | 180
||| SUN DAYS ON ORCAS BY EDEE KULPER ||| I’ve heard it takes about 30 days to establish a new habit, so I Googled it and the first line that came up said this: “It can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days for a person to form a new habit and
School Board schedules monthly Board meeting
Wednesday, May 25, 5 p.m. ||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ||| ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #137 EASTSOUND, WASHINGTON Notice of a SPECIAL (MONTHLY) SCHOOL BOARD MEETING. The meeting will be held In-person @ OISD School Library and Via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5474235505 1. 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER:
Island Health proudly announces employee award recipients
||| FROM LAURA MORONEY for ISLAND HEALTH ||| ANACORTES, Washington — Island Health proudly announced the 2021 recipients of the Employee of the Year and Management Leadership awards at its annual Employee Recognition event last Friday. Anthony “Tony” Penney, CMA was chosen by Senior Leadership, managers and supervisors to receive
Hazardous waste round-up just around the corner
||| FROM KATIE FLEMING for DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ||| San Juan County’s hazardous waste round-up collection event is our community’s once-yearly opportunity to legally and responsibly dispose of poisonous, flammable, corrosive or other hazardous chemicals. “Proper disposal protects your health and the health of the workers that handle your
A wrap-up of Gov. Jay Inslee’s week
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Former judge appointed to lead first-in-the-nation Office of Independent Investigations At a news conference earlier this week, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Roger Rogoff to lead the newly created state Office of Independent Investigations. The OII was established through legislation sponsored by
