Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Orcas This Week: Service, Classes and Meetings — and then “Orcas Has Talent!”
Monday, January 17 National Day of Service Celebration and Work Party! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Public School Cafteteria. Come join the Orcas Island Community Foundation for National Day of Service in celebration of Martin Luther King. The Foundation is hosting a volunteer party from 11-3 at the
Best Available Science Study to be Released Jan. 18
San Juan County will release a public review draft of the Best Available Science synthesis for San Juan County Critical Areas on January 18, 2011. The draft includes chapters on scientific information associated with wetlands; upland and marine fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas; frequently flooded and geologically hazardous areas;
Reproductive Health Group to Hold Important Meeting
The Island Reproductive Health Initiative (IRHI) will hold an important meeting to nominate and elect a Steering Committee to start its second year. The meeting will be on Monday, January 17th, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Following the election of officers, a Steering Committee will be formed to work primarily on fund-raising and
County Council to Hold Workshop on Orcas this Week
The County Council will take part in a workshop on group and personal decision making at the West Sound Café, this Tuesday, Jan. 18. The workshop will be be from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a lunch recess at noon. The all-day meeting will be facilitated by Susan Scott,
Landscape Design Topic of Garden Club
The Orcas Garden Club will feature a talk on Landscape Design, presented by Colleen Howe on Wednesday, January 19, 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center. Colleen has been the proud owner of Mitchell Bay Nursery on San Juan Island for 15 years. She has a wealth of experience in planting
Sharon Abreu Speaks Out for Peace in Honor of Martin Luther King
Sunday evening gathering to honor Nobel Peace Prize Winner Martin Luther King, Jr. Sharon Abreu, professional singer, committeed environmentalist and passionate peacemaker, invites all Orcas Islanders and visitors to the Senior Center in Eastsound for a memorial service Sunday evening. Participants are welcome to bring a song, poem,
New County Officials Sworn In This Week
Newcomers Patty Miller of Orcas East and Jamie Stephens, representing Lopez and Shaw Islands, were sworn in as County Council members on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. Miller took the seat last held by former County Prosecutor Gene Knapp, who retired, and Stephens won in his bid
This Weekend: Robbie Burns, Dr. Martin Luther King and Community Service
Friday, January 14 Robbie Burns Dinner and Deer Harbor Community Potluck, 6:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Center. Join us for our monthly community potluck, The January 14th potluck theme will be the annual Burns Supper program and entertainment. Please bring a dish to share, your place setting and
Disaster Assistance Available for Small Businesses
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced that San Juan County businesses are now eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans. The loans can offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by excessive rain, frosts, freezes, unseasonably cold weather and high
Letter to the Editor: Prosecutor Won’t See Pay Raise in 2011
Dear Editor: A portion of the prosecutor’s salary is paid by the state and a portion is paid by the county. The county’s portion of the prosecutor’s pay will not change in 2011; it remains at the amount set in 2007, almost four years ago. In my presentation on the
Letter to the Editor: Save Buck Park thru Recreation District
Dear Friends, Many of you know me as I have been a resident of Orcas Island for some time. You may not know that as President of the Board and then the first Executive Director of the Orcas Center I played a key part along with many others in accepting the
“Endings…And New Beginnings” at the Orcas Island Library
“Endings…And New Beginnings” is an evening discussion about coping with a break-up and creating a new life. This discussion will be facilitated by Virginia Erhardt, Ph.D, Licensed Psychologist. There will be two sessions offered. For women, the meeting time will be Thursday, January 27th, 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m., and
Prevention Partnership Plans Meet With Sheriff Nou
First Community Forum of 2011"Draws the Line" Do you have concerns about underage drinking? Do you wonder if we have a drug problem here on Orcas? Do you have questions about law enforcement or the legal ramifications for violation of “social hosting” laws. What are the consequences for adults when
Cancer Support Group Meets Thursday
The Cancer Support Group meets on January 13th at 5:00 pm in the Fireside Room (the building to the left of the Orcas Island Community Church). This is a monthly, no-cost, confidential support group that offers hope, encouragement, resources and inspiration. For more information, call 376-4198.
Self-Hypnosis Class Offered at the Library
“Self-Hypnosis for A Healthier, Slimmer You” will be offered at the Orcas Island Public Library by Virginia Erhardt, Ph.D. This series of four weekly classes for adults will be offered each Thursday in February, beginning February 3rd, from 6 to 8 pm. This course will offer you an opportunity to
San Juan Preservation Trust Acquires 80-acre Preserve on Blakely Island
From the San Juan Preservation Trust It took over six years, but the San Juan Preservation Trust is pleased to announce the addition of a new 80-acre preserve on Blakely Island. Adjacent to 2,310 acres of land already conserved by the Preservation Trust, this spectacular waterfront property -
