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
October winds bring budget discussions and preservation plans — also dance and rollerskating
Monday, Oct. 5 San Juan County Council Administrator Pete Rose 2010 Budget Presentation includes response to questions, revenue projections, pay and staffing plans and council discussion. 1 p.m. in Friday Harbor. To be continued at
Parents of 4-5th graders and 9-10th graders to meet Monday night
Updated Oct. 5 Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP) and the Readiness to Learn (RTL) programs are teaming up this year to sponsor parent networking meetings and information-sharing for parents of Orcas Island School District students.
School Board Chooses Mahlum as Bond Projects Architects
Contributed by Cathy Ferran Orcas Island School District Administrative Assistant Updated Oct. 5 at 12:18 p.m. At a Special Meeting of the Orcas Island School Board on Wednesday 9/30/09 and after extensive deliberation,
Tony Ghazel Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for School District Director Position #2
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Bob Connell's and Tony Ghazel's answers are featured today. Candidates for the School Board Director Position #1, Jim Sullivan and Chris Sutton,
Bob Connell Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for School District Director Position #2
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Bob Connell's and Tony Ghazel's answers are featured today. Candidates for the School Board Director Position #1, Jim Sullivan and Chris Sutton,
Harvey Aldort Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Eastsound Sewer and Water District Commissioner #3
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Harvey Aldort's and Greg Ayer's answers are featured today. Candidates for the Orcas Island School District Position #2 (Bob Connell and Tony
Chris Thomerson Alerts Locals to Email Scam
Contributed by Chris Thomerson I have just received a scam email that is localized to look like news about a local person from Lopez Island making money at home with "Easy Google Profit " and
Pierrette Guimond Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Fire District Commissioner #3
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Pierrette Guimond’s and Barbara Bedell’s answers are featured today. Candidates Duff Andrews and Clyde Duke, running for Fire District Commissioner #2, will
Jim Sullivan Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for School Board Director Position #1
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Chris Sutton's and Jim Sullivan's answers are featured today. Candidates Bob Connell and Tony Ghazel, running for School Board Director #2, will
Chris Sutton Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for School Board Director Position #1
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Chris Sutton's and Jim Sullivan's answers are featured today. Candidates Bob Connell and Tony Ghazel, running for School Board Director #2, will
Candidates Forum on Oct. 12 Planned by League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters of the San Juan Islands invites the public to participate in their Candidate Forums for the General Election, Nov. 3, 2009. The forum will be held Oct.12 at the Orcas
Writers Roundtable to Focus on Community Journalism on Oct. 10
Bullwings Editor Margie Doyle will be leading a discussion about "Community Journalism" at the Oct. 10 Writers Roundtable. The evolution, characteristics, responsibilities and delivery of journalism -- daily news -- will be addressed. Margie Doyle
"Hard Times" Come to Orcas Dance Club Oct. 9
Orcas Dance Club will have a fall dance October 9, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Orcas center. It will be a " Hard Times" do-it-your self dance. Music will be played by Lynn Richards,
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Island Recreation Program needs your help
Due to San Juan County's budget shortfall, the Orcas Island Recreation Program has had a 100% cut from County funding this year. This amounts to a $16,500 cut, and we are relying on donations and user
Orcas PTSA to Sponsor School Board Candidates on Oct. 7
The PTSA October meeting will be a School Board Candidates' Forum featuring all of the candidates for election to the School Board this November. Two of the races are contested this year, with Jim Sullivan
The Playwright's Journey: Class Begins Oct 10
Budding and somewhat experienced playwrights are invited to participate in a playwriting class to be held on Orcas Island Saturday October 10, 17, November 7, and 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at a
