Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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Board Approves Hiring Additional OASIS Teachers
State allocations, apportionment for full-time employees (FTE), formula adjustments, special small high school apportionment funding and state-mandated reductions all add up to a pretty complex soup that is public school funding on Orcas Island. Those in attendance at the Special School Board Meeting called for Sept. 28 found this out
Maura O’Neill to Teach Course on World Religions
In today’s world, religion gets much of the blame for the violence and strife affecting us all. Beginning October 11 and continuing through November 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Center, this six-week course is designed to get to the heart of the beliefs and
A Glimpse of History: How Wilkes’ Crew Got Even With Their Boss
By Tom Welch Adolphus & Gordon Islands Sandy beaches line the shoreline where a little-known type of palm tree gently wafts in the island breeze, and sun-dappled ponds covered in lily pads dot the inland island landscape. Unusual for the San Juan Islands, the gentle knolls covered in
Social/Health Office on Wheels Comes to Orcas
Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Food Bank A mobile Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Community Service Office will be on Orcas at the Food Bank next Tuesday, October 11, from 12 to 6 p.m. Erin O'Dell of the Orcas Family Connections Resource Center
The Issues Before Us: Election Forum Tonight
Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center From the Orcas Sub-unit, League of Women Voters of the San Juans What would your answers be to the following questions? As a public service, the League of Women Voters (LWV), a nonpartisan political group founded 80
Brazilian Percussion Music Workshop on Orcas
By Steve Alboucq Saturday, Oct. 8 from 2 until 4 p.m. at Orcas Center Jeff Busch, the very talented and accomplished Seattle percussionist, will conduct a two-hour samba workshop for music lovers of all ages and experience. The suggested fee for participation is $10 at the Orcas Center
Orcas School Proposition #1: For or Against Capital Improvements
San Juan County Proposition 2 From the Online Voters Guide (CLICK): The Board of Directors of Orcas Island School District No. 137 adopted Resolution No. 2011-09 authorizing a capital levy for facility improvements. This measure provides funds for the repayment of the principal due on the bonds issued by the
Waste Subcommittee Discusses Plans “A” and “B”
At the County Council meeting held on Orcas Island last Tuesday, Sept. 27, Solid Waste Subcommittee Chair Patty Miller said that the subcommittee was developing its message as to what the solid waste disposal system will look like if voters accept Proposition #2 regarding a user fee on the November
Infant Care Opens at Kaleidoscope
From Kaleidoscope Infant and Child Care Center Victory at last! Kaleidoscope’s long awaited building expansion is officially open as of Monday, October 10th! Centrally located in the heart of Eastsound, Kaleidoscope now offers Orcas families full time care for kids from 4 weeks old up to 12 years
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
