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
Children’s House Introduces New Program Supervisor
Mary Carol Britt of Children's House Orcas Island Children’s House announce the addition of Mary Carol Britt as Program Supervisor of the center’s Toddler and Preschool programs. “This is vital leadership role for
Council Endorses Need for .3% Public Safety Sales Tax
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager At the conclusion of the County Council’s July 10 budget discussion, Member Rich Peterson summed up the situation by concluding, “If the public safety sales tax doesn’t
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Recycling Services Submits Proposal to Manage Orcas Island Transfer Station
Orcas Recycling Services (ORS), the local non-profit organization recognized for its program “The Exchange,” submitted a detailed proposal to San Juan County last week for management of the Orcas Island Transfer Station beginning in October
The Met at Orcas Center Continues
Friday, July 27, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center Anna Netrebko in Donizetti's Lucia De Lammermoor. The Met: Live in HD Summer Encore Series continues as Bel Canto magic abounds in a haunted Scottish Castle
Two Proposals for a Solid Waste Solution for Orcas
Decision planned for July 30 By Margie Doyle Updated July 20 at 12 p.m. The Solid Waste Solution has evaded San Juan County, and specifically, Orcas Island, for some years, even as the 3
A Poem for Emmanuel Parish Market Day
Joyce Burghardt and Karen Blinn, Market Day 2010 Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come one, come all to Market Day! To celebrate another year of Market Day at Emmanuel
Guest Column: Budget Comparisons between San Juan and Pacific Counties
By Nick Jones These last months I have been minded to dig a little deeper into the rolling financial crisis our county leaders tell us we are faced with. Notwithstanding the many excellent, dedicated
New Pertussis Cases Confirmed on Orcas, San Juan Island
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager San Juan County has seen sporadic cases of Pertussis all year on all three islands since the outbreak in October of 2011 on San Juan Island. This
County Solid Waste: San Juan Site RFPs Open
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager On July 18, San Juan County will invite proposals to lease the San Juan Island solid waste site on Sutton Road. The property will be put
Traditional Saanich Pioneer to Return to Orcas
From Anita Holladay Mary “Sasayitha” Wagner, Coast Salish native and Orcas pioneer Please join us this coming weekend in a series of events welcoming our friends, elder Mary “Sasayitha” Wagner and her son
This Week Starts on Wednesday!
Wednesday, July 18 BODãLO TRIO at Emmanuel Church Brown Bag Concert at noon. Trio members are Bob Littlewood, clarinet, Dale Heisinger, cello and Louellen McCoy, piano. Joining them and opening the program is Mackie Blackburn, Orcas
Ballots To Be Mailed This Week for August Election
By Doris Schaller San Juan County Elections Supervisor On July 18 the San Juan County Elections Office will mail ballots for the countywide vote-by-mail Primary Election of August 7, 2012. On the ballot will be
Kenmore Air Conducts Facebook Poll
From Kenmore Air Kenmore Air wants local fans to choose which destination goes on sale for $69. The local airline will be taking a poll on their Facebook page to determine which San Juan Island
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes for Public Safety
A yes vote for Proposition One on the August 7, 2012 ballot is a vote for public safety. Increased revenue is needed to maintain current levels of Public Safety and Justice services in San Juan
Orcas Park and Rec to Interview Potential Directors
In order to interview four finalists for the district's new Director position, the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commission (OIPRD) is conducting two Special Public Meetings at the Eastsound Fire station. The OIPRD Special
A Dance of Gratitude from Sendai Japan
Koji Oyushi will join Tokiko Oyama from Sendai, Japan, to thank the Orcas community on Wednesday, July 18 Wednesday July 18 at the Odd Fellows Hall at 7:30. Susan Osborn brings members of
