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
Another Amazing 5th Season at School
Marian O'Brien and Keith Whitaker help peel and clean 15 pounds of garlic for the third year in a row for the Farm to Cafeteria 5th Season. By Madie Murray Community Journalist What
Letter to the Editor: Keep Checks and Balances/ Vote No on Prop. 2
Charter Review Proposition 2 wants to give our County Council the responsibility of managing operations. What a dangerous, double-edged sword to give them. On the one hand, as our elected representatives they could advocate for
Kwiáht Issues Tech Challenge to High Schools
Lopez-based conservation laboratory Kwiáht is challenging high school teachers and their classes throughout San Juan County to devise “reliable, economical” electronic devices to study and monitor the islands’ declining rockfish populations. “Rockfish were an important
Letter to the Editor: Representation, Administration and Open Meetings All Best Served by Charter Propositions
I am recommending that you vote yes on the Proposed Charter Amendments, Propositions 1, 2, and 3, for the following reasons. Overkill – We don’t need 6 people on the County Council. We only need
First Fridays Book Talks Return!
By Martin Arnold Public Services Librarian, Orcas Island Library First Fridays Book Talks series is an open invitation to join us to talk about books. Come once or come often! Our first meeting will be
Orcas Angels Launch Private Wine Label
Orcas Angels Benefit Taco Dinner! Friday September 7, 5 – 8 p.m. at the American Legion. Pre-sell tickets are $12 and available at Country Corner or the Legion. Tickets will be $14 at the door.
School District’s New Bond Proposal for “80s Buildings” Only
By Margie Doyle A 20-year, $11.9 million bond to make the "Middle School buildings" -- all the flat-roofed buildings -- safe, efficient, and integrated is being posed to Orcas Island School District voters in the
The Week Ahead: Hello September and Labor Day!
Monday, August 27 Tuesday, August 28 County Council Special Meeting and Public Hearings at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, beginning at 9 a.m. with a Public Hearing re: Agricultural Sales, recycling;
Orcas Island Junior “Crew” Team Season Starts With First Practice Saturday September 8
Junior Varsity quad crew Jake Zier, Garett Pietsch, Jay Zier and Max Blackadar training with coxswain Bailey Johnson. By Martin Taylor Community Journalist Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) starts its junior fall season
JP and the OK Rhythm to Play Agave Restaurant
Gordon Koenig, J.P. Wittman and Anita Orne form the bluegrass group, JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Sit back, relax, and tap your toes to celebrate the end of the summer season by
Change in County Recording Fees Sept. 1
From County Auditor Milene Henley Fees for recording documents with the County will be changing September 1. During the 2012 legislative session, the Washington State Legislature passed legislation which changes the surcharges collected to support
Global Warming: Separating Truth From Hype
Dr. Cliff Mass comes to Orcas on Wednesday, August 29 Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 5:30 pm at Orcas Center’s Madrona Room By Kathleen Lunde The Orcas Island Public Library presents Dr. Cliff Mass,
Work to Start 1st Phase of Mt. Baker Road Improvement
From San Juan County Public Works Work is scheduled to begin this month on a Wetland Mitigation Project on the SJC Land Bank Stonebridge - Terrill preserve on Orcas Island. This project will enhance and
Orcas Center Golf Classic Promotes Great Programming
From the Orcas Center An Orcas summer tradition is fast approaching! September 8, 2012 is the 18th Annual Orcas Center Golf Classic offering both islanders and visitors alike a full day of golf and friendly
Willie Thomas… A Tribute To The Jazz Masters
Willie Thomas, jazz legend, brings other masters to Orcas, Sunday, Sept. 2 Sunday, September 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Renowned Jazz trumpet master, Willie Thomas and an all-star line up will
FRIENDS of the San Juans Named a 2012 Puget Sound Champion
FRIENDS of the San Juans (FSJ) staff receives a Champion Award from the Puget Sound Partnership (PSP). From right, Diana Gale (PSP Leadership Council), Stephanie Buffum, Tina Whitman and Sally Hawkins (FSJ), Anthony Wright
