Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
State Cuts $588 Million from Current Budget in Special Session
By Chris Grygiel From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer [In a special session of the State Legislature last Saturday, state representatives] addressed $588 million of the $1.1 billion deficit. The cuts they did make - including $50 million from public schools, $51 million from higher education, $28 million from the health insurance
Ranker Votes Against Cuts to Public Service at Special Session
By Senator Kevin Ranker Today [Saturday, Dec. 11] was the first of several incredibly difficult days that we will face in the coming months. I fully recognize that we face many hard choices, but we have an obligation to bring the budget back into balance. I further recognize that
This Year’s Flu Vaccine “An Excellent Match”
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Health Department is re-emphasizing its call for all County residents to get flu vaccinations soon – and it is asking for a special effort to get young children, ages 6 months to 35 months vaccinated. In the U.S. last
McLachlan Bench Dedicated at Deer Harbor
Orcas Island Pioneer Family Honored Contributed by Clay Parsons On Sunday afternoon, December 12th, a six-foot long, custom designed cedar bench was officially dedicated by the Deer Harbor Community Club in honor of the many contributions to the community of long-time residents Clarena and Cal McLachlan. When it
Point Blank Gives Out “Reminder” Ribbons
The students from Point Blank, a high school prevention leadership club, will again be at Island Market next weekend, December 18th and 19th to pass out Red Ribbons with a message to "Have a Safe and Happy Holidays". This is the club's way of reaching out to the community with
Celebrate with JP and the OK Rhythm Boys
Contributed by Anita Orne Come join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys for a celebration of local music, including the release of their new CD "JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Don't Sing (much)" on Saturday, December 18, from 2-4 pm at Darvill's Bookstore. The CD features the
There’s Going to be FIRE in the School Cafeteria!
Fire Smokehouse and Grill, that is! Everett Brooks, chef and co-owner of Fire will be the next Celebrity Chef in the school cafeteria on Thursday, December 16 applying his signature flavors and culinary secrets into the school lunch menu consisting of BBQ chicken sandwiches, Fire’s famous 3-cheese macaroni,
Audubon Bird Counting Teams — Out in the Field, or From Your Home Window
By Barbara Jensen It is that time of year for the Christmas Bird Count. Make your calendar for Saturday, December 18th. We got the snow out of the way early this year and we've ordered calm, clear weather for that day. In any case, it will be a
Letter to the Editor: Stop Delaying, Pass the CAO
In the early 1940's I lived across the street from Charles Countryman, the owner-operator of the mail and freight vessel, the "Osage", which departed from Quackenbush dock in Bellingham at 7:00 a.m. daily. He often invited my family to make the journey through the San Juans. Sometimes we would dis-embark and fish
Monkey Puzzle Tree Comes Down
Disease transforms tree into table An Eastsound landmark, the "Monkey Puzzle" tree in front of the Radio Shack store, has been cut down to size -- table heighth. Carolyn Crawford, co-owner of the property where the tree has grown and withered, said it was a sad day last
Washington State Ferries Public Meeting in Friday Harbor Dec. 14
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Washington State Ferries and the San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting in Friday Harbor on Tuesday, December 14 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Location: County Council hearing room, across from the courthouse at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor.
Letter to the Editor: Question on State Budget Cuts
I have a nagging question and maybe you could find the answer. I have never heard from the Governor's office or the legislative branch that they are first willing to take some cuts within their own departments. Why is it that the general public has to suffer because of their
This Weekend: Orcas Island Prepares for Holiday Fun
Friday, Dec. 10 Holiday Crafts Night for Kids, at the Orcas Island School Cafeteria, 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments served. Sponsored by Orcas Open Arts. Free for kids aged 5-12. “Love and Logic” Parenting Classes at Orcas Christian School on Friday, Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on
Island Reproductive Health Initiative Holds First Public Meeting
On Monday, December 13th, from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00, at the Orcas School Library, the Island Reproductive Health Initiative will hold a general meeting to review our progress and to plan for the future. All are invited to attend. Island Reproductive Health Initiative (IRHI) was formed in June, 2009, and
Co-op Members Receive Capital Credit Checks from OPALCO
It’s that time of year again! More than 3,500 people who were co-op members in 1985 will get a check from OPALCO later this month as their capital credits are distributed. This is one of the distinctions that make an electric co-op unique: it is truly member owned and operated
Orcas Choral Society Concerts This Weekend!
The Orcas Choral Society will hold its 34th Winter Concerts this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11 and 12, at the Orcas Center. The choir, founded by Catherine Pederson and now conducted by Roger Sherman, will sing music from Felix Mendelssohn, John Tavener, Dave Brubeck, Daniel Pinkham and Eric
