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“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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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
Letter to the Editor: County Needs to Hear from You
Our Shorelines Need You If your vision for San Juan County shorelines includes vibrant ecosystems and a healthy respect for natural erosion, San Juan County needs to hear from you. If you think it wiser to plan for sea level rise than to ignore it, San Juan County needs to
This Weekend Should Be Interesting!
Friday, September 30 Alexander's Real Time Band 7:30 p.m. Alan Alexander III will be playing his original tunes and accompanying himself fretless bass, walkabout dulcimer, and guitar. As a performing musician he has toured internationally headlining and opening for artists like UB40, Jimmy Cliff, Ziggy Marley, Taj Mahal, Third World
Letter to the Editor: Stewardship 101 and Waste Disposal
Becoming Ballot Wise: Sustainable Waste Options In response to this week’s County Counsel meetings, I’m advocating for two things: 1) an educational process for remodeling toxic waste practices locally, for schools, households, neighborhoods, and businesses; and 2) a citizen task force to research and recommend valid options for initiating minimal
Futures Fair and College Counseling 2011 at Funhouse
Wednesday, October 5th and Thursday October 6th For the second year in a row The Funhouse is teaming up with Orcas High School and the Futures Fair to offer their college counseling program. Top experts from Seattle will be here to offer financial advice (good to start thinking of at
“Words from Images” at Writer’s Roundtable
Saturday, October 8th, 1-3 at the Library JoEllen Moldoff will present "Words From Images" at the next meeting of the Writer's Roundtable. "Using pictures as writing prompts, we will spend this month’s Roundtable experimenting and exploring our creative responses to visual stimuli. Pictures carry with them implicit narratives, making them
Letter to the Editor: The Best Part of Orcas Living
The best part of living on Orcas is the support we give each other in the community. This past Wednesday I served a meal at the cafeteria with food all grown locally on the island. I couldn’t have done it without the help of lots of friends and family. First,
Sprinkler Hazards Removed from Buck Park Playing Fields
This week, Orcas Island Park and Rec (OIPRD) Commissioner Bob Eagan dug out the faulty sprinkler heads at Buck Park in preparation for Island Irrigation coming in to repair the extensions and replace some of the non-functioning sprinkler heads. OPALCO loaned the equipment to Eagan, who is a
