Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Letter to the Editor: Responding to H1N1 Flu
H1N1 has arrived on Orcas Island, with several confirmed cases in the Public Schools. The symptoms are similar to seasonal flu cases, and can be treated symptomatically with bedrest, fluids, and fever lowering medicines. It is usually not necessary to see your physician for diagnosis or testing since in most
Saturday Night Live! How're Ya Gonna Decide?
After participating in the All-Orcas Singalong for Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz' song to mark International Climate Action Day, (4:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall) there's a tough choice between Carolyn Cruso's CD Celebration Concert at the Orcas Center, and a Lower Tavern blowout with the band
The weekend: Fair or Foul, There's Lots to Do!
Friday, Oct. 23 Camp Orkila Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride.Fall Festival from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Big Red Barn for climbing the wall, bow and arrow practice at the archery range, pumpkin carving, face painting, cider pressing, and other fun games .Hot dogs and hot apple cider to
Orcas Rec, Cut Off from County Funding, Looks to District Formation to Survive
At the Orcas Town Hall meeting on Oct. 21, it became apparent that whether Proposition 1 -- providing restoration of $200,000 for the County Parks among other measures – passes or fails, the Orcas Rec program as we have known it will no longer be funded by the county. With
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Rec District Candidates are "Solid Leaders"
Dear Editor: This past July over 650 people signed a petition to place the Orcas Island Recreation District Proposal on the ballot. Now is the time to vote to approve the district. We are fortunate that this district will have solid leadership. I have met with all of the commissioner
Letter to the Editor: Vote “Yes” for Orcas Park & Recreation District
It’s rare that a difficult situation (the County’s economic woes) leads to a unique opportunity. However, that’s exactly the situation we find ourselves in. The County has cut all funding to the Orcas Island Recreation Program. During this election, we will have the opportunity to create a new Orcas Park
Letter to the Editor: Bedell and Duke Kept Promises of 1999 Levy
Having served for 12 years as a volunteer EMT (1997-present), Volunteer Board Member/President 1999-2001, Fire Commissioner (2002-2006) and Emergency Medical Services Long Range Planning Committee chair 2004/05. there are very few people around that have the same perspective as to the growth and direction of the district as I. Up
Letter to the Editor: Sutton Would Serve School Board Well
Chris Sutton is a wonderful choice for the Orcas Island School District school board. He grew up on Orcas Island, attended OISD and then moved off to go to college and build a career. He moved back to the island with his wife, Kate, because they decided this is where
Harvey Aldort: Why I Am the Logical Choice for Eastsound Sewer and Water Commissioner
By Harvey Aldort Here are some basic facts. Gregory Ayers has far more formal education than I. He has a Ph.D. and is an M.D. If you need research on or a paper written on Atrial Fibrillation, Gregory Ayers is your man. Gregory is well qualified and respected in his field.
Health Officials Announce Probable Cases of H1N1, Arrival of More Vaccine
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officials have announced that there are three cases of probable H1N1 influenza on San Juan Island and one on Orcas. The case on Orcas and at least two of the cases on San Juan Island are 11 and 12
Town Hall Reviews Late-Breaking County News and Election Proposals
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, Orcas County Council members Richard Fralick and Gene Knapp were joined by County Administrator Pete Rose and County Auditor Milene Henley at the Eastsound Fire Station to present “late-breaking news” and explanations of county actions regarding the budget, proposition #1 to increase property income tax,
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Library and the Patriot Act
The USA Patriot Act was signed into law in October, 2001, and reauthorized in March of 2006. The intent of the legislation was to update wiretap and surveillance laws for the internet age, to address realtime communication and stored communication (email, voicemail, etc.), and to give law enforcement wider powers
Lady Vikings Soccer Team Ends Season with Sudden Death Win and Homing Pigeon Ceremony
10/22/09 Corrections: Please see comments below post By s. jaen black The Lady Viking Soccer Team took it to sudden death before scoring the winning goal in the low scoring 2-1 game; thus ending their 2009 home season to the roar of the thrilled crowd gathered Tuesday, Oct.
County Agricultural Resources Coordinator Sought
The Agricultural Resources Committee and the San Juan County Economic Development Council are recruiting for an ARC Coordinator to be responsible for assisting the ARC in achieving the committee’s goals and objectives. The ARC Coordinator reports to the ARC and to EDC Board of Directors, and has the following major
5K run with DV/SAS this Sunday
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DV/SAS) will hold a 5K run “to challenge abuse and change lives” on Sunday, Oct. 25. Race participants are encouraged to set up teams and obtain pledges to support DVSAS in the effort to end violence in the Orcas community. Awards will be given
H1N1 Vaccine Slow to Arrive, No Confirmed Cases in County
Health & Community Services (HCS) Director John Manning told the San Juan County Council on Oct. 20 that, to date, there have been no known hospitalizations of County residents related to the H1N1 flu virus. Manning said that physicians and schools have reported what he termed “sporadic cases” of
