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: Voter’s Guide for Aug. 17 Election Is Online Only
Our primary election day is coming up on August 17, and ballots are going out in the mail this week. Since the state did not send out printed Voter Guides for this primary election, I
OPALCO Commercial and Pump Rate Increases Take Effect in August
At their July 15th meeting, the OPALCO Board voted to raise commercial and pump rates as part of a multi-year strategy to bring all rates up to cost of service. The new rates go into
Woodsong Sets the Pace and Tone for a Weekend of Music and Parties
Friday, July 23 Woodsong 2010 Friday's Schedule: 9:30 – 11 a.m.: All ages/abilities drawing workshop led by Chicago artist, Tim Lowly 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Open Mic 1 – 10 p.m.: Music: Kate Phillips
Property Tax Deferral Program Available for Fall Taxes
From the Washington State Department of Revenue July 22, 2010 — Homeowners on limited incomes can apply to defer paying their second half property taxes due Oct. 31. The application deadline is Sept. 1. First-half
Healthy School Budget for 2010-11 – And a Few Nice Surprises
At tonight’s regular Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting, the board approved budget resolutions that bode well for a healthy 2010-11 school year. During the meeting, a public hearing was held on the proposed
The Coats Perform at Orcas Center this Saturday and Sunday
A cappella group performs for Center's Gala audience this Saturday, and again on Sunday. “Singing for tourists, locals, fish vendors, and fellow buskers, our humble ambitions of earning a few clams to fight
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Facts
From San Juan County Health Department What is it? Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes a severe cough. Symptoms • Symptoms appear 6 to 21 (average 7-10) days after exposure to an
Whooping Cough Coming Around Again?
County Health Official Reports Pertussis Cases By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Official Dr. Frank James reports that the County Health Department has received reports of three local cases of
Fire Danger Rated “Moderate” Throughout County
From Fire Marshal Steve Marler The fire danger rating is being raised from “Low” to “Moderate” throughout San Juan County effective Thursday, July 22nd. The change was implemented by the San Juan County Fire Marshal’s
Truckstop Honeymoon Stops at Doe Bay Cafe this Sunday
Doe Bay Cafe Hosts Truckstop Honeymoon on Sunday, July 25th at 8 p.m. Truckstop Honeymoon play tough, funny, hi-octane songs about interstates, pinball arcades and true love. Katie Euliss pounds a doghouse bass,
Art, Sailing and Soccer Fill the Orcas Rec Schedule
Be sure to register in advance for these upcoming Orcas Rec Programs Go to www.orcasrec.org for a detailed list of all of Orcas Rec programs Funky Art Fun! When: July 24th (1-3 p.m.) Free craft
Celebrate the Summer Gala-Style, Under the Orcas Sun
Proceeds from Gala Fund-Raiser will help continue Arts Education Project The Orcas Center “Gala” is its annual party, held under mild summer skies outdoors, to celebrate Center patrons and to raise funds for
Calling All Trash Artists & Monitors for County Fair
By Helen Venada SJC Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator The recycling rate for the 2009 County Fair was 11.2%. Could we do even better this year to pump up that recycling rate? We’re looking
National Author Jim Lynch Sailing to Orcas
Olympia resident and national best selling author Jim Lynch will be at Darvill's Bookstore on Tuesday, July 27, at 7 p.m. to read from his latest novel, Border Songs. Lynch's visit to Darvill's is one stop on
Land Bank Hosts Another Judd Cove Preserve Guided Interpretive Walk
The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to a Guided Interpretive Walk at the Judd Cove Preserve. Join Ruthie Dougherty, local historian Boyd Pratt, and Steve Cohan on a walk to explore the
Guest Opinion: Orcas Alumni and Teacher Speaks to Bond Issues
By Corey Wiscomb After reading both Janet Knowles’ guest column and Chris Bultler’s letter to the Editor in the July 7th, 2010 issue of The Sounder I felt compelled to reply to statements made by
