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: Orcas Library and the Patriot Act
The USA Patriot Act was signed into law in October, 2001, and reauthorized in March of 2006. The intent of the legislation was to update wiretap and surveillance laws for the internet age, to address
Lady Vikings Soccer Team Ends Season with Sudden Death Win and Homing Pigeon Ceremony
10/22/09 Corrections: Please see comments below post By s. jaen black The Lady Viking Soccer Team took it to sudden death before scoring the winning goal in the low scoring 2-1 game; thus
County Agricultural Resources Coordinator Sought
The Agricultural Resources Committee and the San Juan County Economic Development Council are recruiting for an ARC Coordinator to be responsible for assisting the ARC in achieving the committee’s goals and objectives. The ARC Coordinator
5K run with DV/SAS this Sunday
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DV/SAS) will hold a 5K run “to challenge abuse and change lives” on Sunday, Oct. 25. Race participants are encouraged to set up teams and obtain pledges to support
H1N1 Vaccine Slow to Arrive, No Confirmed Cases in County
Health & Community Services (HCS) Director John Manning told the San Juan County Council on Oct. 20 that, to date, there have been no known hospitalizations of County residents related to the H1N1 flu
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Elementary Teachers Support Sutton for School Board
Dear Editor, We are writing to tell you that TEACHERS SUPPORT CHRIS SUTTON for school board. We are excited about this candidacy for the following reasons: (1) Chris attended and graduated from the Orcas School
Match Madison's Gift and Help Orcas Rec
By Linda Sheridan, Orcas Rec Coordinator Madison Pollock, age 8, donated $61 in cash last week to the Orcas Island Rec Program. Madison raised the money from her time in front of the Farmers Market
Workshops and Field Trips to Show Updates to CAO and Shoreline Regulations
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager After years of research and public discussion the, San Juan County Council is preparing to update the County’s environmental regulations, beginning with codes covering the upland wetlands and
Guest Column: Preparations for Literacy Month Bring Book Burning Memory
While talking about the Family Literacy Month's Book Lovers Fair on Nov. 1, in which Orcas Islanders can exchange favorite books for free, Steve Henigson recalled a famous Orcas Island book-burning incident. Book Burning Memory
Lulu's Dinner to Raise Funds for Orcas Rec
The Orcas Island Recreation Program is having a fundraising dinner on Thursday, November 5th to go towards year-round programs for kids. Orcas Rec Coordinator Linda Sheridan says, "Bring the whole family out for a delicious
Choral Society Begins Search for New Director
By Kathi Ciskowski The Orcas Choral Society Board of Directors has announced that it is beginning the search process for a new director. Catherine Pederson, together with Louellen McCoy, founded the Orcas Choral Society in 1976. Catherine
Library Hosts Trick-or-Treat for Books on Halloween
Kids and parents are invited to stop at the Orcas Island Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a book on Saturday, October 31st between 4:00 pm and 6:00
Sing on Orcas for the World: Saturday, Oct. 24
Orcas Islanders are invited to raise their voices in song in a Climate Change Sing-Along to Stop Global Warming next Saturday, October 24, at 4:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall . Sharon Abreu, organizer
“Best of Classical Jazz” Features Claude Bolling Suite
As the final installment of the Island Classics series featuring chamber musicians from Lopez, San Juan and Orcas Islands, a program entitled The Best of Classical Jazz will be performed on Sunday, October
Southern offers energy-healing classes this week
Nancy Southern, MSW, offers two new tapping classes beginning this week. A four-week class series will be held Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Healing Arts Center Annex in Eastsound. This class will
Letter to the Editor: Leadership San Juan Islands Offers Community Building and Leadership Skills
Dear Editor, Leadership San Juan Islands is looking for 20 great islanders to become LSJI Cohort VI in January. As a graduate of Cohort V this past spring, I want to encourage your readers to
