Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
School Board Seeks 25-year, 54-cent Bond Rate
Decision on new board member postponed The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board decided on Wednesday, May 12, to submit a bond proposal for the August 27 county election for $27 million dollars. “ The Board has listened to what the public was saying and we’ve pulled out everything from
Salmonberry School Opens Up the Education Discussion
Updated May 14 at 11 p.m. Daylong symposium at Orcas Senior Center and Salmonberry School this Saturday, May 15 “Parents, educators, and all others who are interested in taking a thoughtful and broad perspective on education from early childhood through adult education are all most welcome to attend
County Auditor’s Quarterly Report: County Finances Holding Steady
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In her Quarterly Financial Report to the County Council, San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley described 2010 as a “hold steady and hope for the best year” and, she said, in the first quarter of the year the County’s finances do appear to
Kids’ and Rock Choir Classes with Grace McCune
By Grace McCune Once again we’ve come upon a new season for singing. It’s my pleasure to announce the beginning of the next phase for the Orcas Center Children’s Choir and the adult “Rock on the Rock” Choir. The information for both choirs is as follows: Orcas Center
County Council Approves 2010 Orcas Rec Plan
Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator At the May 11th County Council meeting the future of Orcas Rec was determined for 2010. After the Council members heard from both Pete Rose and Dona Wuthnow about the current status of Orcas Rec, Orcas Representative Richard Fralick made a motion that the County
Lance Evans, Janet Brownell and Mary Blackstone honored by OPAL CLT
Lance Evans and Janet Brownell were awarded the Michael and Penny Sharp-Sky Award for Voluntary Service that Builds and Sustains Community and Mary Blackstone was selected to receive the Peter Fisher Award for Dedication to the Cause of Fair Housing at OPAL CLT’s recent annual meeting. Lisa Byers and Mary
Micro-Plastic Pollution in San Juans’ Waters
Beach Watchers to attend Citizen Science Summit on Plastic Pollution WSU Beach Watchers, San Juan County, are supporting marine plastic pollution research and education under the guidance of Jen Kingfisher of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. WSU Beach Watchers from Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands, along
Salmonberry Hosts Open House on May 16
Spring is in full swing and that means Salmonberry School’s annual Preschool and Kindergarten Open House is coming up. On Sunday May 16th from 10:00 to 1:00 the early childhood classroom will be open for visitors. Lead Teacher Linda Ellsworth and Program Director Paul Freedman will be on hand
Orcas School Board Agrees to Ask for $27 Million Bond
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors decided last night to seek a bond amount of $27 million. OISD Board Member Janet Brownell said that cuts to the original bond amount of $35 million, rejected by 45 percent of voters in last February's election are: No work to
Allium to Open at Christina’s in Eastsound
World-renowned Chef brings Family Atmosphere to Landmark Restaurant Lisa Nakamura is on Orcas Island full-time now, and with her family is painting walls, scrubbing floors and preparing to open “Allium,” Orcas Island’s newest restaurant, within the next few weeks. She comes to Orcas Island from a position as
Lion’s “Super Shopping Spree” Winner
Contributed by Pam Harney and Jim Biddick, Lions Raffle Co-Chairs The Orcas Lion’s Club thanks all the local sponsors and supporters of the 2010 Super Shopping Spree. Winner Susan Wyatt completed another rousing race for $900 of groceries at Island Market and $100 of meat in a five-minute
School Board Meets Today to Interview Candidates, Set Bond Amount
The Orcas Island School District Board will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. today in the School Library. The Board will discuss the amount and scope of the bond to be voted upon in August, and it will interview candidates for the Orcas Island School Board vacancy created by
Choral Society Bids Farewell to Founding Director Catherine Pederson
Orcas Choral Society members mounted the stage for the last time under the direction of Society Founder and Artistic Director Catherine Pederson this past weekend. Following the Saturday evening performance, at a public reception held in the Madrona Room, the Choral Society presented Pederson with the gift of
Homes for Islanders Celebrates with New Home Owners
Eight Families of New Homeowners : “This is a Time to Say Thanks” Dustin and Samantha Coy, Dennis and Jesica DeHart, Chad and Alicia Kimple, John Russell, Carolyn Carroll, Rebecca Evans, Cara Russell and Jason and Wendy Wooding are the proud neighbors of Woodland Estates, a new community
Open House at Orcas Montessori School May 16
On Sunday, May 16, Orcas Montessori School will have an open house from 10am to 1pm. Orcas Montessori serves children from ages 3 to 6. All prospective families and other community members are welcome. The open house is a chance to see the inside of the classroom, explore
“Climate Monologues” Free Premiere on Orcas
Local artist-educator Sharon Abreu will preview her new musical one-woman show about climate change, The Climate Monologues, at the Orcas Grange on Sunday, May 16th at 7 p.m. Orcas Island Prevention Partnership is sponsoring this free show, which will also offer a community question, answer and comment session
