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: Proposition 3 Ensures Open Public Subcommittee Meetings
By Moana Kutsche You have probably read a great deal about proposed Charter amendments 1 and 2, but not much about the third proposal. Proposition 3 will ensure better transparency in county government by requiring
Recreational Fires Again OK in County
Steve Marler, County Fire Marshal Because of the change in weather, the Governor has modified the outdoor burn ban that was expected to last until Monday, October 15. As of 8:00 AM Saturday morning, recreational
Islanders Bank Starts Drive for the Food Bank
By Madie Murray Islanders Bank held its first fund and food drive for the Orcas Island Food Bank last year and decided to repeat it again with the goal of surpassing last year’s impressive results
February Elections if Proposition One Passes
By Milene Henley, County Auditor “What Will Happen IF….” The Charter Review Commission has proposed a significant change in the structure of county government. If adopted, Proposition #1 would return the county from six district-elected
Children’s House to Hold Wine Pairing and Live Auction
Join Children’s House for an evening of frivolity. Children’s House is sponsoring a Wine Pairing and Live Auction event, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, November 3 at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish. Tickets are available for $50 per person
Writing Effective Coal Terminal Scoping Letters
By Chom Graecen The Scoping Process for Gateway Pacific Terminal at Cherry Point is now in full swing. Yes, we Orcas and SJ residents, have concerns about the potential impacts of our surrounding waters becoming
Writers’ Gym: New Creative Writing Class
Writers' Gym is for writers of all skill levels to keep their wordsmith skills flexible. The class will include readings, discussion, prompts, exercises, and peer feedback. Every writer will produce new work. The workout begins
Call for Actors: Audition for Galileo
Call for actors of all ages. Seeking actors of all ages to audition to play multiple parts in Galileo, a play by Bertolt Brecht, translation by David Hare, directed by Robert Hall and performed on
Letter to the Editor: Citizen-Recommended Charter Refinements Lead to Accountable Gov’t
I urge all to vote "YES" and APPROVE the changes to the County Charter as recommended by the citizen-elected Charter Review Commission. I speak from experience. I have been personally involved with San Juan County
Open House for Leadership San Juan Islands Class
From Leadership San Juan Islands Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) is a county-wide program which fosters leadership skills such as facilitation, collaborative problem solving, and public speaking as well as the analysis of local systems
Ten Eye-opening Facts I Learned about Coal Shipping
It can't happen here? This is what the 1989 Exxon Valdez 11 million gallon crude oil spill looked like, transposed to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Salish Sea and Pacific coast. (Reprint use
Tickets Still Available for Historic Barns Tour
Schmidt Barn (by Ray McBride) will be part of the Orcas Island Historic Barns Tour this weekend. By Margot Shaw Tickets for the 2012 ‘History Lives Here’ Historic Barns Tour, sponsored by the
Sing Kingston Trio Favorites with the Surrey 3
The Surrey 3, from left: Bill Murlin, Carl Burger and Carl Allen. They will perform Oct. 10 at the Olga Energetic Club The Wanderers -- Bill Murlin and Carl Allen -- will return
Letter to the Editor: Support Renovation Bond for Safe & Healthy School Environment
I am urging you to support the Orcas Island schools by voting yes on the Orcas Island School District Proposition 1, in the upcoming November 6 election. The Orcas Island School District board has been
Orcas Community Council Meets for Open Discussion
October 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall From Gretchen Krampf In November 2011, a few islanders hosted the first gathering of the Orcas Community Council (O.C.C.) to discuss the ballot
Enjoy Live Performance of Cafe Musica!
Saturday, Oct.13 at 7 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Chapel Isaac and Esther Olson will give a free performance this Saturday evening at the Seventh Day Adventist Chapel on the Orcas Christian School
