Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Come to a Cayou Cove Restoration Work Party
From People for Puget Sound People For Puget Sound will be partnering with local landowners Bob and Meg Connor to conduct three work parties in March 2011 at the Cayou Valley Lagoon in Deer Harbor. Join us on one or more of the following days: Wednesday, March 16: 10 AM
Editorial: Let Your Voice Be Heard (Whether You Have Perfect Pitch or Not)
The electorate has twice turned down a school bond for repairs and reconstruction of public school buildings. Citing the economic downturn, many bond opponents say the school district is asking for too much of their income. As I consider the Orcas Island School District, despite the failure of the two
New Contract Could Save WSF $10 Million Annually
From the Associated Press After months of "tough" negotiations, a tentative agreement in the next ferry workers contract has been reached, saving the state $10 million annually, Gov. Chris Gregoire and a union leader said Friday, March 4. Details were sparse on the agreement, but Gregoire and labor representative Tim
Guest Opinion: Music Matters!
By Marilyn Anderson Last month, intrigued by the title of a workshop being given in Bellevue prior to the National Association of Music Educators, National Conference meeting, I signed up to attend the workshop. The Title was “Advocacy: Building Local Music Education Coalitions” and it sounded very pertinent to what
SPLAB Reading Explores Salish Language
Greg Watson is the featured author at SPLAB Literary Series this Sunday. The event is call "Si’i'ahb – Noble People: Key words in Puget Sound Salish and the power they carry." This session is not a class to learn language or spirituality, but a chance to consider how
Nonviolent Communication Class Starts March 14
Contributed by Rena Patty Nonviolent Communication (NVC) offers powerful, life enriching communication skills that will help you stay calm and compassionate even in the most trying circumstances. The process builds your emotional vocabulary, and provides a framework so you can more clearly communicate your feelings, hopes, and what you want
Council Adopts New Ordinances Re Bids, Open Space & Farms and Real Estate Tax
From the San Juan County Council Clerk PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinances: ORDINANCE No. 3 -2011: An Ordinance Authorizing the County Administrator to Accept Bids, Execute Construction Contract Documents and Change Orders, and Accept Completed Work for
Kosiur’s Photography at Orcas Library
The photography of Dave Kosiur will be the featured work at the Orcas Island PUblic Library during the month of March. Kosiur is a member of the Orcas Camera Club which meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Senior Center in Eastsound at 7
EDC presents Economic Forecast Luncheon with Arun Raha
From the San Juan Economic Development Council What will the economy bring in the next year – both here in San Juan County and on a global scale? Join Washington State’s chief economist, Arun Raha, as he outlines the economic climate we face today, during the San Juan County Economic
Board Ponders How to Match Grants and Pay for School Repairs
Existing and Emerging Maintenance Issues Continue to Cost School District At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board Meeting on March 3, Bond Specialist Trevor Carlson gave “eye-opening” and “sobering” information regarding Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCBs), which the board had been considering as a match for several grants awarded
Windy Weekend With Variety of Entertainments Ahead
Friday, March 4 Orcas Center Opening for Brook Meinhardt Solo Show. Brook's recent landscape paintings will be featured in the Orcas Center show, along side much of her illustration and 3-D work. Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. For a preview, visit Brook's Website at www.brookmeinhardt.com Black Swan" on-screen at the
School Board Approves Additional Business Manager Hours
Also Considers Non-Voted Debt to Match Maintenance Funds (see following story) “We’re hearing from Olympia that things are going to get tighter; having a fulltime person [as Business Manager} to make sure we don’t get caught by surprise … would be well worth the additional cost [to increase Business Manager
Sustainable Orcas Island to Meet March 8
Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) has rescheduled the Feb. 23 monthly meeting to Tuesday, March 8, from 6 to 7:30 at the Orcas Island Public Library. James David Sneed is planning a move to Alaska; so this may be the last opportunity to hear him speak, at least for awhile, according
Salish Sea Early Music Festival Returns with “An Elizabethan Broken Consort”
By Jeffrey Cohan On March 5 and 6 on San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands, the Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents “An Elizabethan Broken Consort” which will explore renaissance chamber music with Jeffrey Cohan, renaissance transverse flutes; Courtney Kuroda, violin; and Lisa Michele Lewis, harpsichord and
Guest Opinion: Friends of San Juans Support Council Sticking to Priorities
By Stephanie Buffum, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans The vesting issue is for the moment done. On Tuesday in a victory for fair and rational land use planning, the County Council voted not to adopt (5 against, 1 for) the initiative. The vesting mini-initiative sought a 4-year exemption
Fralick and Miller to Talk to Orcas March 10
From the San Juan County Council Please join County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West and Patty Miller, District 5, Orcas East, for a Town Hall conversation at the Fire Protection District No. 2, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, Orcas Island on Thursday, March 10, 2011, 4:00-5:45 p.m. Items
