Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Rescue Oil Spill Tug Protects Straits of Juan de Fuca
From State Senator Kevin Ranker's Office Thanks to concerned and sustained prevention efforts at the state level, there hasn't yet been a major oil spill in Puget Sound. State Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan, says there is still critical work to be done to keep it that way. Ranker sponsored
Sustainable Orcas Island to Consider Next Steps
The Sustainable Orcas Island meeting this Wednesday will "take a step back and revisit our overall priorities and ideas regarding sustainability," according to SOI organizer, Phil Heikkinen. The group, which has met monthly for several years, will revist ares of concern, such as: Food and water Shelter Transportation Communication and
“Sizable Shortfall” in State Budget Moves Gregoire to Plan Budgeting Changes
From the Governor's Office: June 24, 2010 -- Gov. Chris Gregoire today unveiled a new budget-building process that features a series of critical questions state agencies must answer to ensure spending is related to an essential function of state government. “We have been navigating our way through some very tough
Letter to the Editor: Protect Fledgling Bird Family
Hi, everyone -- Great news! The oystercatchers on Indian Island have successfully hatched ALL THREE eggs! The babes have grown fast and are already flying around with their parents. Look for a flock of 5 flying loosely together around the island --- making a wonderful chip/cheep racket. The young are
Orcas Horns Fill the Park With Music After the Commmunity Parade
Music in the Park July 3rd at 12:30 p.m. The Orcas Horns, the island's premier party group, presents a free dance concert in the Village Green Park immediately following the Independence Day Parade. The band will perform America's best dance music featuring hits from the R&B, Motown, Jazz
The Week Ahead: All Building Up to the Glorious Fourth!
Please note: The Deer Harbor Fireworks show is on Saturday, July 3 Monday, June 28 Budgeting for Non-Profits - Design and setup of accounting for non-profits 8:30 a.m. -noon at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Cost: $25. To register, call 376-6423 or email info@oicf.us Birth-to-Five Playgroup at the Funhouse, 10 a.m.
Folly a Deux Opens at Orcas Center July 2
Contributed by Bev Leyman The July 2nd Art Exhibition opening at Orcas Center will “blow you away”! Nationally and internationally known artists Kate Scott and Marc Foster Grant will present “Folly a Deux” (the Madness of Two), works of beauty, power, satire and whimsy. The show opens Friday,
Letter to the Editor: Voluntary Recycling Contribution
My husband and I have been recycling since the mid sixties without ever paying a cent to do so. We have been pleased to see the scope of recycling expand as it has over the years… and are delighted to live in a community that over all seems to support
Orcas Equestriennes Put Steeds Through Paces
Rachel Harvey organized a “Gaming Event” for the island’s 4-H horseback riders on Saturday afternoon, for practice and for fun. Rachel, who started riding at the age of 14, has been a riding instructor since last summer. As a former member of the 4-H Trailblazers herself, she wanted
Short Run to the Sea: Nothing Between Your Boat and the Water
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the series created and published on Stewardship Connections, an electronic publication of the San Juan County
From Playboy to King – Outdoor Shakespeare at Doe Bay Resort July 8!
Contributed by Jami Mitchell The “Shakespeare under the Stars” series returns to Doe Bay Resort July 8 for a performance of Henry V beginning at 8 p.m. Doe Bay is excited to host the Island Stage Left theater company, which gave an incredible performance last year at Doe Bay of
Orcas “Hands Across the Sand” Join International Demonstration on Crescent Beach
"No" to offshore oil drilling, "Yes" to clean energy In an event sponsored by the political organization MoveOn.org, Orcas Islanders literally joined hands on Crescent Beach in Eastsound, to symbolically join with others around the world in the support of clean energy and in opposition to offshore oil
Guest Opinion: Recycling of School Demolition Materials
By the "Yes for Schools" Committee The builder of both the 1980’s school campus project and the High School, George Larson, has raised twovalid questions: how will the removal of materials be handled and would it be cheaper to build on the existing slab from the current 1980’s campus instead
Short Run to the Sea: Green Yards Can Be… Green!
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the series created and published on Stewardship Connections, an electronic publication of the San Juan County
Letter to the Editor: School Volunteers’ Contributions Are Countless
The Orcas Island School District is fortunate to have a large group of volunteers who support our students in many ways. Volunteers help students with Senior Projects, drive on fieldtrips, run fundraisers, work with individual students, assist with sports teams, clean up the grounds, prepare for games, help in the
SJI Transfer Station to become a Self-Haul “Drop Box”
Town & Commercial Loads will Ferry to Orcas By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning Monday, July 5, the solid waste transfer station on San Juan Island will be open only to self-haulers who can throw their trash directly into a container, similar to the way it is done
