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
Orcas Family Health Starts Dinner Winner Raffle
Ken Speck with Dinner Winner Raffle Boxes From Karen Key Speck This community is wonderful! At a time when the economy is affecting everyone, our local restaurants and bakeries have generously donated gift
County Arts Council Seeks Board Members
The San Juan County Arts Council is seeking 4-5 new members for the Board of Directors to be elected at the annual membership meeting in November, 2012. There are openings for board members from Orcas
“Eat Away” to Support the Athletics Booster Club
From the Orcas Island Booster Club The Orcas Island Booster Club invites you to help us “Eat Away” at our Fall Sports Fund Raising goal. If you are looking to fill up this weekend on
Guest Opinion: Proposed Charter Amendments Explained
By Larry Hendel of Islanders for Better Government The four Lopez members of the Charter Review Commission (CRC) are sponsoring a forum, primarily for people on Lopez Island, on August 16 at 5 pm
Gleaners Looking to Harvest Summer Crops
By Domenic Verbano We are looking for people who own land who will allow us to come pick from their abundant blackberries, apples, pears, and other extra fruits and veggies that you may have, but
Guest Opinion: New Athletic Policy Encourages Parent-Student-Public Dialogue
By Justin Paulsen When it comes to decisions that affect the safety and security of our children, it seems that those decisions are always met with a high level of scrutiny and emotion. This could
Safety Tax Passing by 52 Percent
San Juan County San Juan County - Proposition No. 1, "Concerning the imposition of a sales and use tax for criminal justice and public safety purposes," was passing by 195 votes as of last night's
Library Fair, a Multi-ring Circus, Draws All to the Village Green this Saturday!
50 Shades of Hot Buys at the 2010 Library Fair. This year, the Library Fair is Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Village Green in Eastsound. It rained twice (2003 and 2007), but
Owners Build Fence to Protect Publicly-used Property
New fence protects narrow lot for enjoyment of property owners and their guests Lillian Harris knows that Orcas Islanders and tourists alike have "always" crossed through the wooded private property from the Orcas
Deer Harbor Planners to Spotlight Council Candidates in Aug/Sept Meetings
Wednesday, August 8, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Community Center The Deer Harbor Planning Review Committee (DHPRC), formed upon County approval of the Deer Harbor Hamlet Plan in 2007, will be having its
Nancy Knapp’s Golden Dogs Found Safe
Missing mother and daughter, missing since July 31, found August 6 and back home. Nancy May Knapp's two golden retrievers/yellow Lab mixes, Mother Lucy and Daughter Gracie have come home after a week
Carl Burger Comes to Music in the Park
Carl Burger Sunday, August 12, 2012, Stage on the Green 5-7 p.m. Bring picnics, friends, smiles, voices, and join Carl for folk tunes, home-grown parodies, new and old favorites, and "campfire" community
Hot August Days and Nights this Week
Monday August 6 Devas, Gaia and You: Freya Secrest, MSD., formerly staff member in the Findhorn, Scotland community, teaches on themes of contemporary spiritual practice as a spiritual mentor from 10 a.m .to 5 p.m.
Chamber Music Festival Year 15: Composer-in-Residence Jake Heggie
Jake Heggie, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s Composer-in-Residence 2012. Photo courtesy of Art and Clarity By Margie Doyle Jake Heggie, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s first Composer-in-Residence in 2005, returns to this
Letter to the Editor: Care for Where One Lives and What One Owns
Dear San Juan Citizens, Wow! We have the Audubon Society and other organizations having their members sign form letters asking to have our BLM lands be made a National Monument. Why not have a local
Voters’ Guide Available Online
From San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley Some voters have had trouble using the new online Voters’ Guide developed by the Secretary of State’s Office. A pdf version of the guide is now available on
