Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
First Permanent Water Right Purchase in Western Washington to protect Cascade Creek
From Washington Water Trust press release A collaborative agreement to support stream flows in Cascade Creek on Orcas Island will permanently protect the most significant salmon bearing stream in the San Juan Islands. Collaborative partnerships have become the rule for protecting two of Washington’s most precious resources – salmon
Letter to the Editor: Harry Patton Salutes U.S. Navy Day
To: All naval commands--all ships at sea. From: Ensign (Senior Grade) 'Paddles' Patton, C.O. CINCPACORC (Forward Area). Subject: Reinstituting U. S. Navy Day Honors. Priority: FLASH message. Security Classification: DBR - (Destroy Before Reading). This command reminds recipients that Navy Day, always Oct. 27, was instituted some 100 years ago,
Letter to the Editor: Support Ghazel as Hands-on School Board Member
Please join us in voting for Tony Ghazel to continue serving on the Orcas Island School District Board of Directors. Tony has served our children and the school district extremely well these past 5 years. He is experienced, intelligent, detail oriented and dedicated. Tony has participated and led many aspects
County Plans Open Houses for its Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas Plans
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Parks, Public Works, and the Land Bank are partnering with The Trust for Public Land to craft a new plan for the parks, trails, and natural areas of San Juan County. The plan will update the 2005-2010 San Juan County
National Spelling Bee Comes to Orcas — Tip Sessions Scheduled
The Orcas Island School District Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) will sponsor Orcas Schools' entry in the National Scripps Spelling Bee. The Spelling Bee is open to students in grades 4 through 8. PTSA President Barb Skotte says, "We'll also be holding, with the help of wonderful adult volunteers, five afterschool study group
Health Officials Set Priorities for H1N1 Vaccinations
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Public Health officials are asking for help in making sure that the available supplies of H1N1 vaccine get to the people who can most benefit from it. The priority groups being sought now are: Pregnant women – please call the
Biotoxins Cause Shellfish Closure in County
From WA. Dept of Health News Release San Juan County is part of a large area of the North Puget Sound which the Washington Department of Health has declared closed to recreational shellfish harvesting. Marine biotoxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) have been detected at dangerously high levels
Letter to the Editor: Sutton a sophisticated and knowledgeable candidate
Dear Editor, I heartily endorse Chris Sutton as a candidate for the School Board. Chris brings considerable experience in technology and business, a great educational background at Orcas High School where he graduated at the top of his class, and at the University of Washington, a deep and abiding commitment to the
Letter to the Editor: Eastsound Planning to look at proposed new Critical Areas Ordinance on Nov. 5
At our next meeting, November 5th at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center, the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will be looking at how the proposed new Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO), designed to protect our sensitive natural resources, will impact Eastsound. As the islands designated UGA, Eastsound is expected
A Song In Our Hearts… and Tarts!
A Benefit Concert for Orcas Middle & High School Music Program With Sharon Abreu & Friends By Marian O’Brien “I believe that band is not merely an elective, but a course that teaches people how to live together. Literally and metaphorically, music is simply another language, but more. It
The week ahead: Spirits of all sorts "haunt" our days
Updated Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 11:24 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 Artsmith Salon, 7:30 p.m. at Doe Bay Resort Café. Featured writers are followed by a writers’ open mic. All creative writing welcome. The salon is free to attend and the cafe will be open for dining. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Free
Abreu and Hurwicz conduct and film singers of "The Balance"
Dozens of Orcas Islanders and international visitors from Canada and Mexico came to the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday afternoon to briefly rehearse and then sing "The Balance" for a San Juan Islands' contribution to International Climate Action Day. The group was organized by Sharon Abreu and Michael
PTSA Starts Sunday Science Club Nov. 1
The Orcas Island School District Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) has formed a "Weekend Science Club" for kids grades 4 through 8. The Science Club starts Sunday, November 1, and will run every other Sunday through May. The time and location for the class are from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound
Letter to the Editor: Bullwings Daily News Service Knits Community Together
Dear Editor, Thank you for Bullwings! It is an inspired community service and I want to applaud you publicly for keeping us up-to-date with community news as it happens. It is so helpful to receive timely reporting of our island's news . Bullwings helps to knit the community closer together
Emmanuel Parish Hall Labyrinth Walk on Hallowe'en
Contributed by Nancy Ayer Halloween, All Soul’s Day, The Day of the Dead: Remembering wisdom from the ancestors The Public is invited to an indoor labyrinth walk on Hallowe'en, Saturdya, October 31 at Emmanuel Church Parish Hall. The walk is planned for adults only from 4 to 5 p.m. Costumed
Susan Mustard's Olga Show: joyful, humble,and defiant turn away from the high-tech world
Susan Mustard will be exhibiting three collages and four paintings at the Olga Artworks during the month of November. Her work focuses on the subject of laundry hanging on lines. Susan offered this perspective of her work: Throughout the summer and into the fall, I became fascinated with
