Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Celebration of Life for Allan Spaulding Oct. 22 at Rosario’s Discovery House
Allan passed away peacefully on Sept. 22 at his home in Mt. Vernon with loved ones at his side. He was born in Seattle in 1948 to MaryAnne and Oliver Spaulding. He grew up on Lake Sammamish and spent a lot of time on the water sailing and waterskiing with
Trick-or-Treat for Books at the Public Library
By Nita Couchman Kids and parents are invited to stop by the meeting room at the Orcas Island Public Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a book on Monday, October 31st from 3 to 5 p.m. Come in and pick out
Letter to the Editor: Waste Parcel Fee is Responsible and Fair
Dear Editor: I'm voting "yes" on the solid waste parcel user charge. The fee is fair and it assures that we control our solid waste system. To charge an annual user charge and also reduce the per-container "tipping" fee so that the total income is limited to the amount necessary
Guest Opinion: Reduce/Reuse/Recycle on the Islands
By Helen Venada Whether voters in the Islands decide on Plan A (parcel-based solid waste user charge) or Plan B (route collection), I hope we don’t lose sight of the over-arching goal to reduce the amount of waste going to the landfill! We’re fortunate to be living in such a
Fire Dept. Will Start Search for New Chief with Vision Statement
Approach for new chief to be outlined in document at Oct. 25 meeting By Ken Brown The Board of Fire Commissioner for the Orcas Island District is involved with a new strategic plan. Three committees have been working on a vision for communication, finance and procedures and policies. The
The Week Ahead: Get Out and About in the Sunshine
Tuesday, October 18 County Council Videoconference for Public Access and CAO Hearing, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Orcas Public Library on Rose Street in Eastsound. 376-4985. Orcas Speaks Toastmaster Looking to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Consider Orcas Speaks Toastmaster Club from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the
Letter to the Editor: Land and Discourse Give Value to Orcas
Editor/BullWings Readers, My wife and I are relative newcomers to Orcas Island. We purchased our property on the East side about 10 years ago, and built a vacation abode which recently became our primary residence. One of the main reasons for selecting Orcas as our home was the beauty of
Rena Patty Steps Down as Chair of San Juan County Democrats
By Sharon Abreu Endorsements Announced At the San Juan County Democratic Central Committee quarterly meeting on October 8, 2011, Rena Patty (Orcas) stepped down as Chair and 40th Legislative District Vice Chair, having served five years combined between her roles as the San Juan County Democratic Party Chair, Legislative District
Occupy the World: in Eastsound
Saturday, Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. at the Village Green By Morgan Meadows The public is invited to a one hour peaceful assembly in support of the Occupy Wall Street participants and similar events taking place nationally on Saturday, October 22, at 4 p.m. at the Eastsound Village Green, in
Guest Opinion: Solid Waste Considerations
By Joe Cohen First I wish to thank Patty Miller and Richard Fralick for their collective work on this issue. It is complex and for most of us confusing. Let’s not forget the great attention to detail and pure energy our two elected (Orcas) officials are contributing in our
Council Videoconference to Air CAO Hazardous Areas Update
Videoconference from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library A public hearing before the County Council in Friday Harbor to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Regarding Critical Area Regulations for Geologically Hazardous Areas and Frequently Flooded Areas will be videoconferenced at the Orcas Island Library this Tuesday. The
New Zumba Fitness Class on Orcas
Local fans of the worldwide dance fitness craze no longer need DVDs to get their Zumba fix. Starting on October 26th, Zumba will be offered at Odd Fellows Hall, every Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30. With the motto “Ditch the Workout, Join the Party,” Zumba features easy-to-follow
Leadership San Juan Islands Holds Open House
2012 marks the 8th year of the Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) program, a local leadership training course that helps introduce islanders to the interconnecting “systems” that make up daily life throughout the county. During the sessions participants meet with current leaders and professionals, discuss and interact over local issues,
Flamenco Song, Dance and Guitar Come Live to Orcas Center
By Savannah Fuentes, 3 Glorias, Flamenco en Vivo producer World-class Spanish Gypsy singer, Saray Muñoz, will be making her West Coast debut in 3 Glorias Flamenco en Vivo, a tribute to the 3 components of Flamenco; Cante( voice), Toque, (guitar), and baile( dance). Saray’s powerful voice has earned
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Meeting
Wednesday, October 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Discovery House The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Membership meeting on Wednesday, October 26 at the Discovery House at Rosario Resort & Spa. All Chamber members are invited, and non-members interested in joining are welcome to attend. This
Guest Opinion: Exchange Founder Explains Waste Funding Proposition
By George Post What is Proposition 2 really about? This issue is not the result of public complaints. Remember, we have a waste system that allows us to haul our own garbage to our public transfer stations or have it picked up by the private franchise hauler, San Juan
