Here’s a thought…
“When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late, that wealth is not in bank accounts and that you can’t eat money.”
ALANIS OBOMSAWIN
BullWings Survey: Should the School Board Take the Money?
(Editor's Note: the question before the school board on[intlink id="11887" type="post"]matching grant funds[/intlink] has been placed before BullWings:Orcas Issues readers at the top of the website from April 1 to April 10. Please consider "voting" in the comment section of the informal, posted "Ballot" along with your brief comment. Thank
Turn Mourning into Dancing at KindlingsFest July 27-30
"Come unto me all ye that are weary and I will give you rest!” Pastor Dick Staub of the Orcas Island Community Church says, “This summer’s KindlingsFest will provide rest for your souls and food for thought. There is no place better to renew your spirit, mind and body than
Orcas LGBT Fund Begins New Grant Cycle
The Orcas LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Fund announces that their 2011 grants cycle is underway. The fund currently has over $25,000 available for grants that are compatible with the fund’s mission.That mission is to grant funds to nonprofit organizations with ties to Orcas Island for programs that encourage
Upcoming Classes at the Public Library
Now is the time to hurry down to the Library to take advantage of a number of interesting learning opportunities that are coming up in April and May. English Language Classes will be offered on Saturday afternoons at the Orcas Island Public Library beginning on Saturday, April 16, from 3:00
Orcas Island Grange in 1931: Jane Barfoot-Hodde Was There!
April 16 Ceremony on San Juan Island to Honor Pioneer in Person By Tom Welch Jane Barfoot-Hodde joined the Washington Grange in 1931 at the age of 18, following in her mother’s footsteps. Growing up on the Willis family farm near Obstruction Pass homesteaded by her grandparents in
Letter to the Editor: Solid Waste Questions
The solid waste issue is being debated presently. Apparently some options are being considered by our council members. The option that entails keeping facilities open on three islands and includes additional funding through property taxes will be on the ballot initiative this fall. If that fails then apparently the other
Join your poet Friends in Celebration of National Poetry Month!
I will be the gladdest thing under the sun, I will touch a hundred flowers and not pick one... Edna St. Vincent Millay I will be the wettest thing under the rain, I will touch a hundred puddles and not fall in one - again... Ann M. T.
“A Way Forward” Consensus Group Issues Statement
By Fred Klein A diverse group of over 40 islanders has been meeting with a goal "to reach a [intlink id="11846" type="post"]consensus on a way forward[/intlink] to ensure that the facilities of the OISD are adequate to meet our collective responsibility for the education of our community's children; and to
Kids and Drugs on Orcas Island
Deputy Bruce Distler, the “Drug Recognition Expert” with the Orcas Island Sheriff’s Office will be the featured speaker at the next monthly meeting of the PTSA on Thursday, April 14, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Deputy Distler will give an overview of drug use in our community: what is being
Orcas Community Foundation Awarded $15,000 Grant from Philanthropy NW
Grants to Build Capacity, Enabling Community Foundations to be More Effective By Philanthropy Northwest Philanthropy Northwest is pleased to announce the recipients of its Community Foundation Initiative grants. Thanks to generous underwriting from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Philanthropy Northwest has granted one hundred sixty thousand dollars ($160,000) to
This Weekend: Work Parties, Classical & Country Music & a Tea Party with Fairies
Friday, April 8 Deer Harbor Community Potluck 6:30 p.m., Please bring a dish to share, your place setting and beverage. "The Lincoln Lawyer" on-screen at the Seaview Theater - A lawyer conducts business from the back of his Lincoln town car while representing a high-profile client in Beverly Hills. Starring:
Kaleidoscope Childcare Plans Work Parties
Work parties to assist the [intlink id="11820" type="post"]Kaleidoscope Expansion Project[/intlink] are scheduled for : Saturday, April 9 at 9 a.m.And/or Sunday April 17 at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided by the Lower Tavern. Those interested in helping can just show up at Kaleidoscope Childcare Center on North Beach Road,
Radiation from Japanese Reactors Found in SJC Rainwater
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Officer, Frank James, M.D., reports that measurable amounts of radiation from Japan have been found in rainwater in San Juan County, but in amounts that do not raise health concerns. In statewide tests, the measurable amount of radioactive iodine
Judd Cove Guided Walk this Sunday
The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to a Guided Interpretive Walk at the Judd Cove Preserve. Join Ruthie Dougherty on a walk to explore the preserve's natural and cultural history, including the lime quarry and kiln located on the property. The walk will start next Sunday, April
The Chelan Returns to Service with a Fresh Face
WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley said last week, “You may not recognize the Chelan when it returns to the Anacortes/Sidney B.C. route… next week after receiving a much needed new coat of paint on its vehicle deck at Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes. “This was the second phase
Funhouse Classes for Adults and Kids — New this Week
The Funhouse announces 10 new and continuing classes and groups for adults and kids starting this week. Costs vary and scholarships are available for all classes: Write Smarter, not Harder Joe Floren will teach a class for people who write on the job or who edit or manage the
