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
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Renewal Now Explained
To The Editor: We were disheartened and dismayed to see our local papers Editorials and the Guest Editorials concerning the Land Bank renewal. In reading them, about three-quarters of the editorials are PRAISING the efforts
Orcas “Boosters” are $3,000 Short of Winter Goal
From the Booster Club The Orcas School Booster Club has “stepped into the batters' box” to support all athletic programs at our school. We are committed to the success of our students through participation in a
Salish Sea Threatened and Endangered Species Nearly Doubles
From the SeaDoc Society A study unveiled today shows that the number of species that are threatened or endangered, or are candidates for listing in the Salish Sea, has nearly doubled in the last 2
Orcas Island Rowing’s Fourth Annual “Headless Head” Regatta This Saturday On Cascade Lake
By Martin Taylor Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10:00 a.m. At The OIR Boathouse The Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) club will be holding their fourth annual "Headless Head Regatta" this coming Saturday, Oct. 29
Historic Shaw Island Homestead Open for Public Viewing
Saturday, Nov. 5 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Shaw Island The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to view the Tharald Historic Homestead on Shaw Island Saturday, November 5, 2011
EDC Presents Financing Seminar for Businesses
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Learn about a variety of business financing options available from traditional and alternative agencies and lenders, during a Business Financing Seminar presented by the San Juan County
Crossroads Lecture Series Reveals Biological Roots of Human Similarities and Differences
The Orcas Crossroads Fall Lecture Series concludes on Saturday night, October 29, with “Early Humans and You: Discovering the Past through our Genes.” In this lecture, award-winning writer Steve Olson describes one of
Guest Column: Buffers Protect from Local Pollution
In a recent letter, Dr. David Hyde asserts that much of the water moving through and around the San Juans come from Canada. He is correct; most of our marine waters come from Canada not Puget
Tough Times Parenting Teens? Join Other Parents
From Readiness to Learn Thursdays, Nov. 3 to Dec. 8 (with Thanksgiving break) at the Public Library Marta Nielsen, former Girl Scout Regional Director (Vermont), Salmonberry School teacher and Director of Orcas Island Prevention Partnership, will
Jean Henigson Offers Children’s Dance Classes
Jean Henigson teaches Pre-Ballet and Creative Movement Dance Classes on Saturdays, through November 19: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Ages 3 – 4 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Ages 5 – 7 Call Henigson for the fee at 376-6549.
Doe Bay’s Brotherton one of “Most Influential 2011”
Joe Brotherton, owner of Doe Bay Resort, has been named by Seattle magazine as one of the "Most Influential People of 2011." Brotherton, along with Adam Zacks, Chad Clibborn, and Kevin Su, were
Letter to the Editor: Control Recycling by Voting No
Dear Citizens, Vote “NO” on the solid waste parcel user charge. Help our citizens control recycling in a meaningful and sustainable manner. Co-mingled recycling is the direction the County continues to go, so say "NO". • Voting
Guest Opinion: Some Thoughts for the Proposition Two Opposition
By Steve Garrison Badly managed and governed – True, it could have been better managed and personnel costs appear excessive. However, the solution might be better management, not throwing it over. Two to three times
The Notorious Don Giovanni, Live at the Met, Comes to Orcas
Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Orcas Center Don Giovanni is one of opera’s most notorious and fascinating anti-heroes. He can be see at "The Met: Live in HD"’s second opera
Higgy Bear and Caramel Apples at the Museum
From the Orcas Museum Monday, Oct. 31 at the Historical Museum from 3 to 6 p.m. Trick-or-Treaters! Don’t missing learning all about Mrs. Rice and Higgy the Bear, a real life story from
Fall Healing Arts Fair Coming Up
Saturday and Sunday, October 29–30 The Healing Arts Center welcomes the community to attend their Fall Healing Arts Fair, on Saturday and Sunday, October 29–30. This fundraiser, offered twice a year, lets people try out
