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
Energy Grant for School Repairs Lowers Utility Costs
Elementary School Needs Funding (matching or otherwise) to Fix Utilities Work was completed this month at the Orcas Island High School for the energy conservation upgrades provided by the State Office of the Superintendent of
A Page From Our History: Alden, the “Active” and Goldseekers
By Tom Welch The United States Exploring Expedition, commanded by Charles Wilkes, was the first government expression of interest in the San Juan Islands. Surveying the islands in 1841, Wilkes and the Expedition
United Way of San Juan Seeks Island Coordinators
United Way of San Juan County is seeking three Volunteer Coordinators – one each for Orcas, San Juan and Lopez Island. Each coordinator will be responsible for recruiting and training volunteers to help with the
Eastsound Committe Reviews Impact of Plans Tomorrow at Fire Hall
The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) holds its monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month. This Thursday, Sept. 2, it will change locations to meet at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 3
Letter to the Editor: FAA Bullies Port, Property Owners & Taxpayers
Not long ago the Sounder had a cartoon caption entitled, “In The Argument Over Airport Access Rights.” It was a two panel drawing of “The Losers,” and “The Winners.” The “Losers” were the Port of
Jumpstart! Mixes Up the Arts at Writers Festival
Jumpstart! Classes: Hybrid Forms with Nance Van Winckel panels and evening event still open The Orcas Island Writers Festival is fast approaching -- it's third annual festival will take place September 17-19, 2010. The
Herstory Class: Women’s Perspectives in History
There will be a Herstory class: Women’s Perspectives in History for six weeks av ailable for girls and boys ages 9-14. Students will learn about women in the past, while creating projects and presentations. Reading
“Arthur: the Begetting” Playwright to Visit Orcas
Seattle playwright, actor and published author Jeff Berryman will visit Orcas to attend the closing night performance of his play, Arthur: The Begetting on September 12th at the Grange. Mr Berryman will be
Student Bus Safety from the County Fire Marshal
The San Juan County Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind everyone that our local schools will soon be back in session. Here are some safety tips offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to
Celebrity Chef School Lunches Start Sept. 16
By Madie Murray The Farm to Cafeteria sponsored Celebrity Chef Lunch days start September 16 with Mia Kartiganer of Mia’s Cafe serving Mia’s Lasagna with Veggie’s and Fruit Dessert to all having lunch
Compassionate Communication Course Offered at the Orcas Island Public Library
Compassionate Communication: Eight Week Series Beginning Monday September 13th The Orcas Island Public Library will be offering a course on “Compassionate Communication” led by Rena Patty, beginning Monday, September 13th through Monday November 29th, from
Class in Relief From Self-Sabotaging Behaviors
Nancy Southern, who holds a Masters' Degree in Social Work and is a Personal Energy Management Coach, will offer a four-week class beginning Sept. 9 about self-sabotage behaviors. Southern, says, "Do you have one or
“Orcas Eyes” Show Runs Through September
The Orcas Island Camera Club (OICC) show this year is called "Orcas Eyes." This third annual OICC show is at Orcas Center and runs through September. The show is an opportunity for the club to
School’s Old Maple Tree Still in Good Health
It now appears that all that’s wrong with the venerable old maple tree in front of Nellie Milton (Orcas Island) Elementary School is that it’s over-loved and thirsty! Indicates that years of happy
The Week Ahead: Summer’s End in Sight as School Begins
Monday, August 30 Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees Executive Board meeting from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. in the library conference room. There will be an open meeting from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. and the
More Teachers Hired as School Enrollment Grows
Orcas Island School District (OISD) continues to see enrollment figures climb to over 700 students, and on Thursday, Aug. 26, the OISD Board of Directors voted to approve teacher and administrative hiring to serve those
