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“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
Guest Opinion: In Disagreement with Appel’s Charter Review Facts & Conclusions
By Janice Peterson Like Bill Appel, I am a member of the Charter Review Commission. (CRC) In my opinion, our meetings were characterized by predetermined outcomes, tenacious disregard for opposing opinions, and a set
Rachel Adams’ Celebration of Life Memorial on Video
From Marilyn Anderson The public observance of Rachel Adams' life, celebrated on July 29 at Orcas Center, can be viewed online at https://vimeo.com/47689147
10 Teams Sought for Chili Cookoff to Raise Funds for the Giving Tree
Sign up now for Sept. 29 Cookoff Competition While Wikipedia tells us that chili can refer to food, people, fictional characters or places, Jim Biddick of the Lions Club knows that everybody likes to eat
Thanks, Rob!
Thanks to Rob Harlow, the garden gets a hair cut! By Madie Murray Community Journalist He raised a little dust, but it made everyone smile! On Wednesday of last week, Rob Harlow trucked his
No Coal Rally Protests Coal and Tar Sands Exporting
From the Friends of the San Juans Saturday, Sept. 8, 12:30-3:30 p.m., San Juan County Fairgrounds Rally to protest the shipping of coal and tar sands oil in the Salish Sea will be held
Letter to the Editor: Thank Goodness!
Thank Goodness for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival volunteers, community businesses and restaurants, and patrons! Thank Goodness for all who: Come at dawn or stay until very late. Prepare and serve snacks and lunches and
Speakers Panel Addresses Vessel Impacts from Coal & Tar Sands Oil Ships
Sunday, Sept. 9 at 5 pm, Lopez Center, Lopez Island Monday, Sept. 10 at 5 pm, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Eastsound From the Friends of the San Juans Friends of the San Juans and the
Torso – A Review: When Bad Things Happen to ‘Normal’ People
By Margie Doyle Gillian Smith as Marlo Roy tells her side of this troubling story. Director Doug Bechtel of Orcas Actors Theater said last night that he tries to do "something different" every
Low Interest Loan Funds Available to Repair Failing On-site Septic Systems
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager San Juan County Health & Community Services is pleased to announce the availability of $300,000 in low interest loan funds to help property owners repair and/or replace
Community Foundation Honors Whitridge and Introduces Legacy Circle Members
Thursday Sept. 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Rosario’s Beach House From the Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is delighted to announce that Fred Whitridge will be honored for his leadership
Arla’s Lunch at the White House
Arla sat at Table 4 By Madie Murray Community Journalist August 20, 2012 was a big day for 9-year-old Arla Sutton who was one of 54 students ages 8 to 12 winning a
Cruise into History Tour to Benefit the Orcas Museum
Travel into history on the Salish Sea with Tom Welch, local historian, aboard the Orcas Express on Sept. 9 Sailing on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 12:30 p.m. at the Orcas Landing Join Capt.
Manganese Discovered in Eastsound Water Not a Health Issue
from Paul Kamin Eastsound Water Users Association EWUA has had several members call today, Friday Aug. 31, reporting a slight color in their water. The color has been found to be from a higher than
Guest Opinion: The Charter: On Residency Districts and Other Thoughts
By Bill Appel I am a member of the CRC, and am well aware of Randy's advice concerning the the institution of separate voting districts having unequal populations. As Prosecutor, Randy has been invited to
See “Curious Incident…” Live from London at Orcas Center
Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 pm What's so curious about a dog in the night-time? Come to see this Live in HD performance on Thursday, Sept. 6 The hottest ticket in London! The
Guest Opinion: A Rationale for Charter Review Proposals
By Richard Ward Description of Charter Amendments to be on the ballot in November: 1. The first amendment will reduce the County Council from six members to three members, each from one of three districts
