Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Orcas Public Gives Commentary to County Council
The County Council, in an all-day session September 27 on Orcas Island, delved into the complexities of waste disposal and of stormwater, with a field trip to property that illustrated the finer points of the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) update. Soon into the start of the meeting, Citizen Access time
County Truck Winds Up in the Drink off San Juan
By Stan Matthews Web/Communications/Public Records Officer A one-ton Public Works Department truck rolled into the water at Roche Harbor between 10 and 11 A.M. this morning and was completely submerged for approximately two hours until it was hauled out by a contract tow operator. Workers from Public Works and Roche Harbor
Marine Lecture Series: Nudibranches Need Fairy Godmother
Wednesday, October 12 at 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Is there any animal more in need of a fairy godmother than the nudibranch? First there’s the unpronounceable name (the final “ch” is pronounced as a “k”). Then there’s the unfortunate family name: sea slug. Sea
County Proposition #2: Voters to Approve or Reject Waste Usage Charge
San Juan County Proposition 2 From the Online Voters Guide (CLICK): Shall San Juan County, Washington, impose a solid waste user charge for a period of 15 years upon real property in its unincorporated areas in proportion with its calculated burden of solid waste to fund current and future maintenance
Red Cedar Circle Gathers with Roberta Louis
Friday October 7 at 5 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall By Che Blaine The Red Cedar Circle will have a gathering at the Odd Fellows Hall on Friday, October 7th, beginning at 5pm. Roberta Louis, See Ten Na Nia, will be sharing her experiences in the Northwest Coast medicine
The Future Dominates the Week Ahead with Elections, College and “Fall of the Empire”
Monday, October 3 Artsmith Salon begins with Kakwasi Somadhi at 7 p.m. at the Kangeroo House, followed by an Open Mic. 1459 North Beach Road. Tuesday, October 4 Orcas Island Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Public Budget Hearing at 9 a.m. in the Community Meeting Room. Wednesday, October 5
Land Bank Renewal Proposition: For or Against?
Corrected Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. San Juan County Proposition #1 From the Online Voters Guide (CLICK): Petition has been submitted regarding the time period for the conservation area real estate excise tax. This measure would extend real estate excise tax paid by the purchaser, in the amount of one
Crossroads Lecture to Hear Dmitry Orlov Speak on “The Fall of the American Empire”
Sunday, October 9 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center From the Crossroads Lecture Series Committee The Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series presents Dmitry Orlov's lecture, Fall of the American Empire next Sunday, October 9, 2 pm at Orcas Center,including a reception and book signing with the speaker following the presentation. Dmitry Orlov was born in Leningrad
Cope With Cancer Support Group Meeting
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will meet on October 13, 2011 at 5 p.m,, in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. At our informal meetings you'll have a chance to share your experiences, problems, and feelings with those who are currently going through treatment, or those
Artsmith Salon Series Returns with Somadhi
2o12 Arts Residency Applications now open. The 2011-2012 Artsmith Salon Series kicks off Monday, October 3 with a reading by Kakwasi Somadhi followed by a spoken word open mic. Join us at 7 p.m. at Kangaroo House Bed & Breakfast at 1459 North Beach Road. Bring your own beverage and
Orcas Elections 2011: Coverage in Orcas Issues
The General Election is November 8, 2011. There are state, county and taxing district measures and candidates on the ballot. BullWings: Orcas Issues will be covering county and local elections. The proposition statements for and and against the two county measures and the Orcas School district levy will be published
Letter to the Editor: Healthy Environment Benefits People
Why do we live on Orcas? I believe most of us live here because it provides a healthy, beautiful and safe environment for ourselves and our children. I feel compelled to respond to the recent property rights debate spurred by the Critical Areas Ordinance and Shoreline Master Program. Our personal
Dark Humor at Breakneck Speed in National Theatre’s “The Kitchen”
National Theatre Live on screen at Orcas Center continues Thursday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. Arnold Wesker’s extraordinary play premiered at the Royal Court in 1959 and has since been performed in over 30 countries. The Kitchen puts the workplace center stage in a blackly funny and
Open Burning to Resume Says Fire Marshal
By Steve Marler San Juan County Fire Marshal With the recent change in weather, the fire risk has been reduced enough that the State Department of Natural Resources, and the San Juan County Fire Marshal’s Office have authorized open burning to resume as of Saturday, October 1. Residential burn permits
Ferry Fares Go Up Tomorrow, October 1
Washington State Ferries' David Moseley reminds the public that new ferry fares will go into effect Saturday, Oct. 1. In August, the Washington State Transportation Commission adopted changes to WSF fares. The changes to be implemented Oct. 1 include: general fare increase of 2.5 percent; new fare category for vehicles
SJC Council, Administration Find Video Conferencing Effective
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Video conferencing is making citizen access to government and management’s interaction with County employees easier and more cost effective in San Juan County. On Thursday, County Administrator Pete Rose led two, 90-minute meetings with employees to discuss the County’s financial status
