Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Parks & Rec District Special Meeting Thursday
There will be a Special Meeting of the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) on Thursday, January 27, from 8 to 10 a.m. The meeting will be at the Eastsound Fire Station. 376-2331
Ranker Introduces Oil Spill Safeguards
From the State Democrats Office State Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, introduced new legislation today designed to prevent catastrophic oil spills, establish stronger spill-response plans and place responsibility for any impacts of the spill firmly on those who contaminate Washington’s waterways. Legislators say that last year’s massive oil spill
Humane Harvesting of Small Livestock
By Learner Limbach Session 1: Rabbits On Saturday January 29th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first in a series of classes on the humane harvesting of small livestock will take place. The class will be held at the Deer Harbor Environmental Learning Camp for a cost of $20.
EPRC Special Meeting Forms Work Plan and Reviews Permits
At a Special Meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee on Jan. 20, members took on area assignments, adopted a procedure for that meeting only, and formulated their comments to the review for the Craftsman Corner project, a conditional use permit for a third building to be constructed at Orcas
“Orcas Has Talent” Will Bring Saturday Night to Life on Feb. 5!
Last Saturday evening, 15 Orcas Island acts performed before a panel of all new judges in the competition for finalists for the 2011 "Orcas Has Talent" contest. The contest will take place on Saturday evening Feb. 5, and is a traditional showcase for island talent and for the work of
Letter to the Editor — Please Vote Yes for Park & Rec
I’ve recently heard a number of concerns regarding approving the modest funding proposal of the Orcas Park and Rec Commissioners, some of which have centered on the current state of Buck Park. Regardless of the history of Buck Park, and whatever resentments we may have over how it has (or
Young Stars Shine at “Orcas Has Talent” Junior Competition
by Nikki Jefford Singers shared the stage with musicians, dancers and even a magician at this years “Orcas Has Talent” during the junior competition at the Grange on January 22. The fundraiser for Orcas Island Prevention Partnership is in its sixth year, originally cast as “Orcas Idol” after
Gaylord Becomes President of State Association of County Officials
Randall K Gaylord has become the President of the Washington Association of County Officials (WACO); a 257 member organization of Washington’s elected or appointed assessors, auditors, coroners, clerks, prosecutors, sheriffs and treasurers. Gaylord said he is honored to have the opportunity to lead a large statewide organization. Gaylord has served
Classes offered at Orcas Conservatory
Orcas Conservatory Winter classes are now open for enrollment. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays in OffCenter, Maria Bullock, dancer and aerial ballet artist, is offering Aerial classes for Children ages 6 to 16 and Adults. The classes are scheduled in age-appropriate sessions. Also, on Wednesday evenings, for those interested in furthering
Guest Opinion: Proposed Regional Ferry Authority
By Carl Buttke Some of you may know me as an artist on Orcas Island, but formerly, I was a consulting transportation engineer. My work included planning transportation systems for cities including TRI MET in Portland, Oregon during the early 1970’s. The Washington State Ferry System is Washington’s marine highway
Orcas Center Reception for Outgoing Director Barbara Courtney this Friday
The Orcas Center Board invites community members to a reception honoring outgoing Executive/Artistic Director, Barbara Courtney on Friday, Jan 28 from 6 – 7: 30 p.m. in the Madrona Room just prior to the Mariachi Huenachi performance which is at 7: 30 pm. Desserts, cheeses and beverages will be served.
Land Bank Purchases Conservation Easement in Beaverton Marsh, San Juan Island
In partnership with the national non-profit Ducks Unlimited, the San Juan County Land Bank purchased a conservation easement over 157 acres of Beaverton Valley Marsh from the Taylor family just before the close of 2010. Over 330 acres of the largest wetland system in the county have now been
Student Chef Entry Deadline Extended
Five more spots are available for aspiring young chefs to strut their culinary stuff at the Second Annual Student Chef Competition, to be held February 12, 2011. The timeframe to submit entries has been extended to January 28. The Second Annual OISD Student Chef Competition is sponsored by the Farm
Friends of Moran, Orcas Has Talent & Community Forum this weekend
Friday, January 21 Friends of Moran Annual Meeting Come learn about the state of the Park and potential Park closures directly from the Rangers, projects the Friends of Moran will fund in 2011 and the progress they have made in the last year. 2011 Projects include work on the new
Ranker Introduces Bill Written by Lopez Island youth
From the State Senate Democrats Office On January 18, State Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Islands, introduced new legislation to strengthen liquor control laws for businesses located near schools. The bill was drafted by 17 year old Lopez Island resident Teddy M. McCullough, who first took up the cause as
Guest Opinion: An Islander’s View of the Regional Ferry Plan
By Randall Gaylord Legislators in Olympia should sink Governor Chris Gregoire's proposal for anew taxing district to operate the Washington State Ferries. By ordinary performance measures, the ferries float just fine. They are safe, efficient, cost-effective, and are a big draw for visitors. If the ferry system has problems with
