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
Parks & Rec District Ready to Play Ball & Fix Park
Buck Park improvement bids to be subject of Sept. 24 noon meeting By Ken Brown Community Journalist OIPRD is getting things done! OIPRD is getting new equipment, supporting community football and soccer and making
Common Sense Alliance Invites Islanders to Discuss CAO Proposal
A Reasonable Way Forward: ORCAS: September 24, 2012 Eastsound Fire Hall 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. LOPEZ: September 27, 2012 Lopez Community Center 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Tim Blanchard, Vice-President, Common Sense Alliance The Common Sense
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Council Opponents Agree, Urging Rejection of Charter Propositions
Dear Voters, As the two candidates running for the County Council from District 4 on Orcas Island, we would like to thank the Charter Review Committee for their time and energy devoted to the Charter
Orcas Island Rowing’s Regatta “The Headless Head” Will Be Early This Year
By Martin Taylor Orcas Issues Community Journalist A quad racing in the headless last year:Liam’s expression is priceless : no doubt about the effort he is expending. From left: Martin Taylor, Liam Nutt,
Tango Classes Offered
From Steve Emmes Cindy McGrady, Tango teacher, has just returned from Argentina after many a dance class there. She's putting on a Tango Bootcamp, with sessions in beginning and intermediate tango over six days. Beginning
Guest Opinion: A Simple Explanation of Charter Amendments
By David Turnoy Having moved here recently from a small town that seemed to be constantly embroiled in political tumult, I have been a bit surprised by the furor over the Charter Amendments. But because
M.O.R.E. Local power: S&S Homestead Farm on Lopez Island
Henning Sehmsdorf and Elizabeth Simpson with Molly in front of one of the two solar panel arrays at S&S Homestead Farm on Lopez. Henning Sehmsdorf and Elizabeth Simpson produce everything they need—including
Where to Greet Autumn This Weekend
Friday, Sept. 21 Island Hoppin' Brewery Open House from noon to closing at 33 Hope Lane. "Miss Representation" How popular media dis-empowers girls, showing at the Funhouse Commons at 8 p.m. with free pizza before
Salmon in the Classroom Picnic
Studying salmon, counting gulps, with support from the San Juan Nature Institute . A fundraising barbecue will be held at the home of Jim and Kathy Youngren on Sept. 30. From Fiona Norris,
Learn by Landscaping the Orcas Public Library
By Margaret Payne Landscape Design Workshop and Work Party, Sept. 29 at Orcas Library As Part Two in the enhancement of the Orcas Island Library landscape, Orcas Island Landscape Designer Emily Aring (www.kabloomorcas.com) will teach
“Miss Representation” Shows Impact of Media
Update of the "We Can Do It!" poster for the documentary "Miss Representation" In one week American teenagers spend 31 hours watching TV, 17 hours listening to music, 3 hours watching movies, 4
Mobile Dental Clinic Returns to Orcas
Tdap (whooping cough) vaccinations also provided From the Orcas Island Community Foundation The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International will be returning to Orcas on September 21 and 22. The Clinic will provide free
Invitations Sent to Candidates for League of Women Election Forums
Election Forum on Orcas Saturday, October 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center The League of Women Voters of the San Juan Islands sent an invitation on Sept. 3 to all
Helping Hands for Haiti Gives Update this Friday
Rosedanie Cadet has returns to Orcas to update relief and sustainability efforts in Haiti. She will give a talk at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall on Friday, Sept. 21 Rosedanie Cadet, Director of Helping
Historical Society Celebrates Rural Orcas with Barn Tour & Calendar
Schmidt Barn by Ray McBride, one of the 12 Orcas Island barns featured on the Historical Society’s 2013 calendars, and one of seven barns on the Barn Tour, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13-14.
R.I.P. — April has mooooooved on
April in repose, May 2006. Photo courtesy of Bruce Hubbard. from Joann Frances Benevolent Eastsound icon and former Mayor, April D. Bovine, died peacefully Tuesday September 18, 2012. Her 18-year residence was the
