Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Ranker’s Puget Sound Corps Bill Expected to Create Jobs
Senate approves Ranker Puget Sound Corps bill From the Senate Democrats office On Feb. 23, the State Senate approved a bill sponsored by Senator Kevin Rankin to create green jobs for youth and veterans seeking work. With passage of Senate Bill 5230, Washington is one step closer to creating the
Gnarly Running, Messy Painting & Animation — Spring Classes at the Funhouse
The Funhouse announces its continuing and new spring classes, starting in March. Some classes are free with Funhouse membership: Adult/Teen Classes Photoshop. Hannah Adams Collier. Learn how to use this top of the line tool to customize and repair your photography or create web and print graphics. Learn to use layers
Orcas Island Council of Churches Shares Soup, Spirit and Service
For more than two years, an ecumenical group of Orcas Island church leaders has been convening to discuss spiritual support and the social and environmental concerns of our community. Bishop Craig Anderson, who has convened the group for monthly lunch meetings, says "We don't just operate in our own spheres,
Snow Delays Housemoving & Airport Closure — Now Until Saturday
Updated Feb. 25 at 9 a.m. By Bea VonTobel, Airport Manager The housemoving through the airport, originally scheduled for 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Thursday, has been changed to Saturday, same time. The airport will be closed from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. local time in order to facilitate a house move down
Ranker Bill Redefines Shoreline Buffers for Residences
Ranker shoreline bill passes key Senate committee From the Senate Democratic Office The Senate Natural Resources & Marine Waters Committee passed legislation Feb. 22 addressing how the state deals with residential units alongside shoreline buffers. Currently, households along shorelines are more often finding themselves subject to policy hindering their ability
Guest Column: Re-think Your Personal Relationship — to Garbage
By Helen Venada, San Juan County Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator These days a lot more of us are thinking about garbage that’s generated on the islands. It’s a good thing we are. This may be the time for each of us to seriously Re-think our personal relationship to our
Letter to the Editor: YMCA Camperships – Thank YOU
What happens at summer camp? Do you remember? Times may have changed, and some of the activities may be different now from when you were a kid, but some things are always true. Kids practice friendship skills, gain self-confidence, and learn to live in community when they spend a week
Snow Postpones Sustainable Orcas Island Meeting Tonight
The monthly Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) meeting for today at 5:30 p.m. has been postponed due to the snow and wind conditions. Phil Heikkinen has said that the meeting may be re-scheduled, or hled off until the March 30 meeting. Sustainable Orcas Island meets the last Wednesday of the month
Ready for Winter’s Snow Again?
From Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management Snow is forecast for the islands on Wednesday. Amounts of 2-6" are predicted, starting to fall mid-day. Forecast info: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew/ Winter Storm Preparedness: www.sanjuandem.net/winter Winter driving tips, courtesy of the WA State Department of Transportation: Clear snow and ice from all windows and
Michael Sky Update
To my many friends and neighbors: as you may have heard I am going through a fairly nasty form of cancer. However, early reports that I had just three weeks to live were not entirely accurate. Here’s the current story:
Peace Island Medical Center Briefing Set for Bidders and Vendors
By Howard S. Wright Constructors Howard S. Wright Constructors (HSWC) will host a bidders and vendors briefing for the PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center [in Friday Harbor] project on Monday, February 28, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting will be held at the San Juan Fire District
Independent Planner to Facilitate Talk following “Finding Our Way” Screening on Feb. 26
Planners Consider Role Change as Negotiators, not Regulators Next Saturday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m., several Orcas faith and fellowship organizations invite the public to a viewing of the documentary, “Finding Our Way,” and then to a gathering to consider the movie’s application to our lives. The event
No ADU Drawing Required This Year – More Permits than Applicants
County Building Official Rene Beliveau reports there will be no need to hold an ADU permit lottery this year. With a total of 11 permits for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) available in 2011 and only 5 qualifying applications submitted before the lottery deadline each applicant will have the opportunity to
“The Curious Savage” Brings Flaky Humor and the Value of Foolishness to Grange Stage
In the depths of winter, the Actors Theater of Orcas Island would be hard pressed to stage a more effective pick-me-up than the sweet, sassy and provocative “The Curious Savage,” which opened last weekend and plays this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The play’s action takes place
Local Artists Showcase at the Off Center Next Sunday
Once again, local musicians will be featuured at the "Black Box" in the Orcas Center next Sunday. This time, the featured artists are: Cara Alboucq - singer/songwriter, Marlene Dickey- singer/songwriter, Blue Tarp Acoustic with Walter O'Toole, Peter Vinson and Justin Rorabaugh, The Dust Bunnies with Randy Jezierski-Drums, Randy
Red Cedar Circle Event Coming Feb. 26
Everyone is invited to attend a Red Cedar Circle event at the Odd Fellows Hall beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 26. The Red Cedar Circle was started about 25 years ago by a Northwest Coast Native American, Johnny Moses. Johnny is intending to come to this gathering and he
