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
History Matinee Goes Back to Confederate General Pickett
George Pickett – once the commander of American forces on San Juan Island – here in the uniform of an officer in the Confederate States Army. From the Orcas Island Historical Society In
Guest Opinion: A Better Way to Hear “the People”
By John Evans Colin Maycock wrote a thoughtful piece about the interplay between elected officials and county employees; current Charter vs. proposed revisions. I would like to offer a somewhat different perspective and support
The Weekend: Too Much Fun!
Friday, August 17 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival running through Aug. 26, filled with exciting world premiere music and world class musicians. For the complete concert schedule and repertoire visit www.oicmf.org or call 376-6636. To
Guest Column: Still Too Many Un-Answered Questions for Council to Make an Informed Vote on the Orcas Transfer Station Contract
By Sadie Bailey The more I search for answers, the more, and deeper, questions are raised concerning the imminent Orcas Transfer Facility Contract decision that Council has on its shoulders. Considering that both Orcas and
Money, Not Donated Goods, Sought for Kittitas County Wildfire Aid
From Washington State Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray, Washington Emergency Management Division, Washington Military Department Monetary donations, not donated goods, are the best way to help Kittitas County residents whose homes and property have been
County’s New Transportation Program Needs Providers & Participants
By Stan Matthews San Juan County Website and Communications Program Manager San Juan County is introducing a new Transportation Voucher Program to provide transportation assistance to island residents who meet senior, veteran, low-income or disabled
Guest Editorial: We Can’t Afford to Cut the School Library
By Maria Doss, Orcas Island School Librarian There have been several articles and discussion of the cuts to our public school budget, but virtually nothing has been mentioned about the cut of the entire school
County Fair Showcases New Faces & Critters of Orcas 4-H Members
2012 Theme: Food, Fun, Fair! By Brigid Ehrmantraut The 2012 San Juan County Fair kicked off this morning with a bang! Dedicated exhibitors and competitors were already tired from Tuesday's long evening of
Letter to the Editor: The Comfort of a Familiar Room with a Cherished View
Hospice is a centuries-old French word we know hovers in the air with every diagnosis of serious disease. Coupled with “palliative’ it acknowledges a choice of care for the last days of our lives. Both
Guest Editorial: County “Flow Control” Policy Challenged
By Sharon Kvisto From www.SanJuanIslander.com San Juan County Council, on the advice of Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord, is dropping flow control of municipal solid waste. Without this ordinance, it is difficult to imagine island companies
CAO Wetlands and Fish & Wildlife Meeting Aug. 21
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk On August 21, 2012 the County Council will be holding a hearing [in Friday Harbor] on both the CAO Wetlands and CAO Fish and Wildlife Conservation Areas
Orcas Recycling Services To Recycle All Battery Types
From Orcas Recycling Services Orcas Recycling Services is proud to announce a new public service at The Exchange. A new program has been established, which will accept and recycle all types of batteries, beginning in
Artists, Their Art & Their Workplace: Studio Tours this Weekend
Artwork by Carol McKinstry on display at the Artist Tour this weekend. An extraordinary art adventure awaits islanders and visitors all over Orcas Island this weekend. This is your chance to visit the
Guest Opinion: County Business Needs Administration, not Meddling
By Colin Maycock To administer or not, that is the question. This November the voters of San Juan County will be asked to vote for changes to the Charter that governs the County. The provision
The Week Ahead: Stories, Music, Art and Animals Fill the Island
Tuesday, August 14 Orcas Library Board of Trustees meet at 9 a.m. in the Public Library Conference Room. Public is welcome to attend. 376-4985. Wednesday, August 15 Brown Bag Concerts with Carl Burger at Emmanuel
Parks & Rec Considers Program Requests
By Ken Brown Community Journalist The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) met for their regularly scheduled meeting on August 9 from 5 to 7 pm. They continue to struggle to satisfy the needs
