Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Guest Opinion: Council Member Pratt Supports Propositions
To the Editor: Since a number of my fellow Council Members are speaking out in regard to the Charter propositions, I feel compelled to share my perspective. That said, I will serve San Juan County
Garden Club: Lighting in Your Orcas Garden
by Jan Jacobson Chad Wichers On October 17, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center, Orcas Island Garden Club will feature Landscape Architect, Chad Wichers. Mr. Wichers will give
Citizen Alliance for Property Rights Sues County For Public Meetings Violations
From the Board of the Citizen Alliance For Property Rights San Juan Today [October 15, 2012], Citizen's Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) filed a legal action in San Juan Superior Court against the County of
Buy Residential Burn Permits Now
From the San Juan County Fire Marshal's office Because of the recent rain and a near term forecast for more, the fire danger throughout San Juan County has been designated as “LOW”. With the expiration
BINGO! for Kaleidoscope
The Sons of The American Legion are sponsoring BINGO to benefit Kaleidoscope Preschool & Childcare Center. Bring the family out the first Thursday of each month, starting Thursday November 1, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Open to
Orcas Council Candidates Talk to Orcas Issues: Part One — Administrators, Solid Waste and the Budget
(Orcas Issues asked several in-depth questions of our two candidates for County Council for the Orcas West position, from which Richard Fralick is retiring. Following are answers to the first three questions, with answers from
Letter to the Editor: Huge Appreciation for Whale of a Show
For the past several years, Didier Gincig has produced and directed the Whale of a Show at Orcas Center, keeping this wonderful Orcas Island tradition thriving. It has always offered the community a chance to have fun, on stage
Council Meet: Early Start for Lodging Tax Grant
Agricultural sales, CAO Wetlands/Fish & Wildlife and Friday Harbor joint meet The San Juan County Council will have an early start special meeting tomorrow, Oct. 16, beginning at 8:45 a.m. in the Legislative Hearing Room
OPALCO Hosts Kill-a-Watt Meter Workshops
In recognition of National Energy Awareness Month, the Energy Advisors from OPALCO have teamed up with local libraries to present a series of workshops in October to help members learn how to trim the waste
Co-ed Choir Starting for Middle-High School Students
Orcas High School Senior Juliette Mann announced this week that there will be a choir for middle and high schoolers. Directed by Orcas School District Music teacher Pamela Wright, the choir will be co-ed and
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce to host Annual Meeting
Orcas Islanders mingle at the 2011 Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 24-- 5:30 – 8 pm at the Beach House at Rosario The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its
Letter to the Editor: Proposition No. 2 Will Resolve Confusion and Restore Efficiency
To the Editor: Much has been written about the larger issues involved in Proposition No. 2. Large issues are easier to debate. But, as in many cases in life, the devil is in the details.
Letter to the Editor: Orcas’ Quality School Deserves Investment
To the editor- Our family chose to stay on Orcas in part because of the quality of the school. Our son Ry will graduate from OIHS this year, having attended since Kindergarten.. Over the years,
Crossroads to Initiate New Seminar Series
By Tom Evans and Michael Riordan The popular Crossroads Lecture Series will soon have a new companion, called the CrossCurrents Seminar Series. These seminars will typically occur on weekday evenings and address more specialized topics
County Administrator Pro Tem Comments on Preliminary 2013 Budget
By Robert Jean, County Administrator Pro Tem Thanks in large part to the voters of San Juan County, for their approval in August 2012 of the Public Safety Sales Tax, along with other budget
Camp Orkila’s Fall Festival and Haunted Hay Ride
Kids fly on the zipline at Camp Orkila, part of the Fall Festival on Oct. 20 From YMCA Camp Orkila Camp Orkila’s Fall Festival and Haunted Hay Ride are on Saturday, October 20th!
