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
Fire & Rescue Commissioners Hold Work Meeting
By Jennifer Cunningham Personnel, equipment and communications for fire and rescue operations took up the bulk of the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District Commissioners work session on Nov. 27. Commission Chair Barbara Bedell opened
Islands a Cappella Sing of Good Cheer and Holiness
Islands a Cappella sing at Rosario Resort's Music Room, December 2011. The singers will perform there again on Friday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. The Islands a Cappella singing group, with members from
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Recycling Thanks All Supporters
To our friends and neighbors, to all of our supporters near and far afield: As you may have heard, on November 20th the San Juan County Council voted unanimously to enter into contract negotiations with
Count the Birds this Christmas!
Lopez Bird Counters, December 2011 By Barbara Jensen, President San Juan Islands Audubon Saturday, December 15 is the date for this year’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC) in the San Juan Islands. Over 60,000
Middle School Art Needs a Patron
Middle school students creating cardboard self-portraits in last spring's Visual Art Exploratory, led by Orcas artist Brook Meinhardt. From Orcas Open Arts Orcas Open Arts, a non-profit educational organization on Orcas since 1991,
Cheese-Making Class on Friday
Pre-registration required for WSU Extension Class From Candace Jagel, Ag Education Coordinator, WSU Extension San Juan County If you make cheese or would like to learn how, WSU Extension is offering a workshop this Friday—the
November Elections Certified — Highest State Turnout
The San Juan County Canvassing Board has certified the results of the November general election in San Juan County. Voter turnout in the county was 89.39% - less than the 91.49% turnout in the 2008
EDC offers Free Workshop on Business Planning & Financing
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Tuesday, December 4, from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The business and financing
Houses Made of Wood and Light: Author to Speak at Darvill’s
Houses designed by Salt Spring Island architect Hank Schubart are the subject of Michele Dunkerley's book and talk at Darvill's on Dec. 5. On Wednesday, December 5, 2012, author Michele Dunkerley will discuss
Auction Extended on Gingerbread “Eastsound”
A yummy Outlook Inn By Madie Murray Since the first of November, a charming display of gingerbread houses resembling various stores in downtown Eastsound have been on display at Islanders Bank. They were made
Friends of the Library Thank the Community at Holiday Tea
From Sandy Wilson, Friends of the Library The 51st Annual Holiday Tea will be held at the Orcas Island Public Library this Saturday, December 1, from 1-4 p.m. Everyone is invited to this free event,
Two Room School Travels Abroad to Orcas!
Two Room School will appear at Agave Restaurant on Saturday, Dec. 1 By Kathy Lunde Please join us Saturday, December 1 as Agave Restaurant in Eastsound welcomes Two Room School, traveling all the
Letter to the Editor: ORS/The Exchange Thanks County Council
Esteemed County Council members, Thank you for your vote of confidence in ORS at Tuesday's County Council meeting. We understand that you are entrusting to us and our partners a set of services that are
Orca Whale Protection at Risk
By Joe Copeland From Crosscut.com A conservative legal foundation has won a National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration review of endangered species protections for Puget Sound's beloved orcas. NOAA FIsheries said this morning that it had accepted
The Expanded School Garden Takes Shape
By Madie Murray Shapes for things to come. If you haven’t driven by the public school lately, you haven’t seen the magic Ezra Richardson created with a backhoe and bobcat just before Thanksgiving.
Dr. Gregory M. Ayers Participates in White House Meeting
From the Ayers for Council 2013 Campaign Dr. Greg Ayers, a local resident, participated today, [Nov. 26] in a meeting of the White House Business Council held in Washington DC. This meeting allowed for business
