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
Judy Tepley’s Brilliant Creations on Display at the Library
Brilliantly colorful Temari balls by Judy Tepley are on display at the Orcas Island Public Library Judy Tepley, island artist, is showing her work in the glass display case in the lobby of
Weekly Dream Group to Start this Month
From Nancy Ayer Dreams are messages from our unconscious to our conscious mind. Every single one of us dreams. Are you curious about your dream world? A dream group will begin on Monday, September 24
Letter to the Editor: In Support of High School Music
Three years ago, the Band and String Orchestra were combined. We held concerts in our loud, dusty cafeteria to an audience of parents and siblings. Now, we have both flourishing branches of the music program
Orcas Recycling Services Update
from Orcas Recycling Services Board of Directors In August the San Juan County Council asked County staff to negotiate two contracts, one with Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) and one with Cimarron Trucking, to satisfy the
Poets Teaching Poets during New Poetry Class
"Poets Teaching Poets," a new, six-week poetry class will begin Tuesday, September 18. “Poems arrive. They hide in feelings and images, in weeds and delivery vans, daring us to notice and give them form with
Guest Opinion: CSA-funded Study is Flawed
By Janet Alderton In 2010, the Common Sense Alliance (CSA) funded a study that evaluated six soil samples from six residential parcels on San Juan Island. Two additional soil samples were taken from two undeveloped
Letter to the Editor: Eastsound Sewer District Behavior Like Extortion
"extortion |ikˈstôr sh ən|, noun, the practice of obtaining something, esp. money, through force or threats." extract from New Oxford American Dictionary In an August 28, 2012 letter from the Eastsound Sewer & Water District
Common Sense Alliance Hires Gradient Risk Assessor
From the Common Sense Alliance The Common Sense Alliance (CSA), a San Juan County-based community organization focused on environmental protection, community health, and economic vitality, is announcing that it has retained Gradient LLC for expert
Tuesday, Sept. 11 is Last Chance to Comment on Solid Waste Plan
By Sharon Kvisto, SanJuaniIslander.com The San Juan County Council is set to adopt the updated Solid Waste Plan (7.7 MB) on Tuesday September 11. The plan is based on the county's solid waste system changing
Help OIEF “Unwrap the Library”
OIEF's CUSTOMER #101251 The Orcas Island Education Foundation is sponsoring a wrapping paper fundraiser, set to kick-off the week of September 10, 2012. As you may have heard, because of dwindling funding from the state,
Grace McCune to be Joined by Joel Gamble at Agave
Grace McCune and Joel Gamble will play at Agave on Sept. 14 Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune will be joined by national touring violinist Joel Gamble this weekend for a night of
Orcas Student Gives His Share (and Parents’ “Match”) to School Library
Art by Trevor Moulton to help keep the school library open From Cathy Faulkner For many students on Orcas Island, the school library is a wonderful haven for learning, reading and discovery. When
Letter to the Editor: Times Have Changed in County Gov’t.
You may remember the confusion and chaos which had escalated prior to Home Rule, when the Board of County Commissioners wore all the hats. Our prior governmental system was established in the 1800’s when the
San Juan “Puget Sound Champions” Honored for Protecting and Restoring Puget Sound
San Juan Salmon TAG Puget Sound Champions -- From L: Barbara Rosenkotter, Alan Chapman, Kit Rawson, Kimbal Sundberg, Ray Glaze, Diana Gale, Anthony Wright (not pictured – Judy Meyer, Gene Helfman, Bob Warinner)
Tales of Hoffman with the Power On!
Anna Netrebko as the doomed Antonia and Joseph Calleja as Hoffmann in Offenbach's "Les Contes d'Hoffmann."Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Due to the evening power
FoodMasters Plans Work Party at School Garden Tomorrow
From Learner Limbach, Director/Program Coordinator- Food Masters, FEAST FoodMasters members will be building a Cob Oven in the newly expanded garden at the Orcas School. We are planning to have a work party this Sunday,
