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
County Solid Waste Survey is in the Mail & Online
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager A survey questionnaire about how the County should approach current and future challenges in dealing with solid and hazardous waste has been mailed to approximately half of the
Journeys that Shape our Lives: A Storytelling Event
Everyone has had a journey that has shaped his or her life, or a life that has shaped the journey one has traveled. In association with Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit Journey Stories, a storytelling event will
Olga Symphony Plays the Brown Bag Concert this Wednesday
Next in the series of summer Brown Bag concerts presented on Wednesdays at noon at Emmanuel Church throughout the summer is the wildly popular Olga Symphony. The group began over 25 years ago when a
Willie Thomas & Friends for a Free Jazz Concert — 5:30 in the Park
Come enjoy an amazing group of jazz musicians, including trumpet legend Willie Thomas, Charlie Porter, Steve Alboucq, Gene Nery, Bruce Russell and Chris Ghazel. They are joined by Lizanne Hennessy and Roland Stolk.
Governor May Call Special Session if Federal Medicaid Money Doesn’t Come Soon
From the Associated Press Gov. Chris Gregoire says if $480 million in Medicaid matching money doesn't come from the federal government by Aug. 9 she'll have to consider a special session of the Legislature to
San Juan Islands Fall Ferry Schedule Available
WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley Thanks to all of our customers who commented on the two proposals for the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, B.C. fall schedule, which we provided for your review in June.
High Energy African Rhythms and Dance with Alpha Yaya Diallo
Orcas Center will present the Guinean-Canadian musician Alpha Yaya Diallo and his band, Bafing, on Saturday, July 31. Alpha Yaya Diallo, guitarist, singer and songwriter, is a Canadian artist performing in French, English
Guest Opinion: Support Orcas Schools’ Tradition of Planning Ahead
By the Orcas Island School District Board of Directors In the 1940's the island school enrollment was around 100 students. Orcas residents recognized the need to build a new school. At the time, the island economy
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
