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
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
Atomic Bombshell Revue Sparkles and Teases at Two Orcas Shows
Kitten LaRue brings the Galaxy of Burlesque to the San Juans next weekend Also Friday, August 31 at Lopez Community Center Saturday, Sept. 1 at Orcas Center (2 shows) Last December, Island entrepreneur
Letter to the Editor: We Need Professional Leadership
I supported the changes made by the Charter approved by the voters in 2005. Thus, I am distressed that Proposition 2 would eliminate the present position of County Administrator, a professional position similar to that
Swim, Cycle and Run at Historic Braun Memorial Triathalon
Sunday, Sept. 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Moran State Park From the Friends of Moran State Park We are hosting the 14th annual Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon on September 2. Pre-Race is 8:30 am.
Peter Rutledge – 1980-2012 – Services on Orcas
Peter Rutledge. His services will be at the Episcopal Parish Hall on Saturday, Sept. 8 Saturday, September 8 at Episcopal Parish Hall at noon By Kathi Anderson Peter Rutledge, a 1998 graduate of
Letter to the Editor: Proposition 1 Brings No Benefit
Dear Editor, I am urging a no vote on both Propositions 1 and 2 of the Charter Review. We owe a thank you to the review commission members who considered the issues. We owe it
The Weekend: Wish You Were Here!
Friday, August 24 Washington Territory during the Antebellum and Civil War Eras Lorraine McConaghy to speak from 7-9 pm, in the Lundeen Room of the Orcas Senior Center. Sponsored by the Orcas island Historical Society.
Letter to the Editor: Negative Impact to County’s Concessions in CAO Process
Dear Council and Shireene Hale; Thank you for the final chance to comment on Wetlands and Fish and Wildlife CAO chapters, and for your hard work on these. After some time of not closely following
School Enrollment = State Funds — Looking Good
School Board Hears Feedback on Change to Athletic Policy By Margie Doyle At the August 20 Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors meeting, the full board (with Vice Chair Chris Sutton videoconferencing from
“Silence and Song” Class with Susan Osborn
Susan Osborn's "Silence and Song" classes Wednesdays in September Susan Osborn will be offering another "Introduction to Silence and Song" class at Eastsound's Orcas Mandala in September. "This is an opportunity for you
