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“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
San Juan County Declared GMA Compliant
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager For the first time since a series of challenges were filed beginning in late 1990s, San Juan County has been declared in compliance with the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). The GMA requires governmental units meet certain planning, service and land use
Weekend starts with Historical Museum Party and Open House at Funhouse – closes with Sustainable Orcas potluck
Friday, Oct. 2 The Funhouse will host an Open House for all parents of Middle School and High School students on Friday, October 2 at 5 p.m. Orcas Island Historical Museum will host a Closing Party (celebrating their year-round opening) from 4-6 p.m. Tour the museum, snack on delicious finger-foods,
Jim Sullivan Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for School Board Director Position #1
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Chris Sutton's and Jim Sullivan's answers are featured today. Candidates Bob Connell and Tony Ghazel, running for School Board Director #2, will respond to the same questions later this week. Candidates for the Orcas Fire District Position
Chris Sutton Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for School Board Director Position #1
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Chris Sutton's and Jim Sullivan's answers are featured today. Candidates Bob Connell and Tony Ghazel, running for School Board Director #2, will respond to the same questions later this week. Candidates for the Orcas Fire District Position
Candidates Forum on Oct. 12 Planned by League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters of the San Juan Islands invites the public to participate in their Candidate Forums for the General Election, Nov. 3, 2009. The forum will be held Oct.12 at the Orcas Senior Center from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. All candidates running for the following positions have been
Writers Roundtable to Focus on Community Journalism on Oct. 10
Bullwings Editor Margie Doyle will be leading a discussion about "Community Journalism" at the Oct. 10 Writers Roundtable. The evolution, characteristics, responsibilities and delivery of journalism -- daily news -- will be addressed. Margie Doyle has spent over two decades in the journalism profession. She has reported for and/or edited
Klein joins Eastsound Planning Review Committee at Thursday meeting
Fred Klein, Eastsound property owner and party to several county lawsuits challenging its Growth Management Act compliance policies, will join the Eastsound Planning Review Committee at its Oct. 1 meeting today. There remains one open position on the County advisory committee. A review of a letter to the county regarding
Letter to the Editor: Sharon Abreu to sing Broadway Tunes at the Ecotopian
Dear Friends, This Saturday, October 3, from 8 - 9 p.m., I'll be singing Broadway show tunes at The Ecotopian Dinner Theater in Eastsound, accompanied by pianist extraordinaire Ron Myers. I hope you can join us! If you haven't been to The Ecotopian yet, I encourage you to check it out.
"Hard Times" Come to Orcas Dance Club Oct. 9
Orcas Dance Club will have a fall dance October 9, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Orcas center. It will be a " Hard Times" do-it-your self dance. Music will be played by Lynn Richards, acting as Disk Jockey Lynn Richards. The Dance Committee, comprised of club members Joe Floren,
Orcas Issues to Run Series of Interviews Spotlighting Candidates in November Election
Once again this fall, Orcas Island voters will mail in ballots for the General Election, to be held on Nov. 3. In mid-October, mail-in ballots will be sent to every registered voter in San Juan County. As well as state ballot measure and County levy lid lift increasing property taxes,
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Island Recreation Program needs your help
Due to San Juan County's budget shortfall, the Orcas Island Recreation Program has had a 100% cut from County funding this year. This amounts to a $16,500 cut, and we are relying on donations and user fees to cover all of our costs for this current year. With talk of the
Orcas PTSA to Sponsor School Board Candidates on Oct. 7
The PTSA October meeting will be a School Board Candidates' Forum featuring all of the candidates for election to the School Board this November. Two of the races are contested this year, with Jim Sullivan and Chris Sutton running for Orcas Island School Board Director #1 and Bob Connell and
The Playwright's Journey: Class Begins Oct 10
Budding and somewhat experienced playwrights are invited to participate in a playwriting class to be held on Orcas Island Saturday October 10, 17, November 7, and 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at a place near the ferry landing to be announced. (Call instructor for further information: Botsford, 376-4285)
Marine Lecture Series to begin at Camp Orkila on Oct. 13
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Dr Joe Gaydos of the SeaDoc Society will present a lecture, "The Western Grebe: a vanishing icon," as the first in a series of marine lectures. The Marine Science Lecture Series is presented by program partners The SeaDoc Societyand YMCA Camp Orkila. It is made possible through generous sponsorship
Leadership San Juan Islands Accepting Applications for January Class Now
San Juan County's community leadership program is now accepting applications for its sixth class. The five month program requires a commitment of three 2-day retreats plus four day-long seminars which run January through May. Cost is $500, but some scholarships for nonprofit leaders may be available. Deadline for Application is
Sustainable Orcas Presents "Island on the Edge"
This Sunday, following the Sustainable Orcas Island meeting (rescheduled from Wednesday, Sept. 30) there will be a DVD showing and discussion of “Island on the Edge,” followed by a community potluck. The film will be shown from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Orcas Island Public Library. Filmaker Nick Versteeg
