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: Orcas Elementary Teachers Support Sutton for School Board
Dear Editor, We are writing to tell you that TEACHERS SUPPORT CHRIS SUTTON for school board. We are excited about this candidacy for the following reasons: (1) Chris attended and graduated from the Orcas School system. (2) Chris is self-employed in the field of business systems development. He has worked
Match Madison's Gift and Help Orcas Rec
By Linda Sheridan, Orcas Rec Coordinator Madison Pollock, age 8, donated $61 in cash last week to the Orcas Island Rec Program. Madison raised the money from her time in front of the Farmers Market selling pencil drawings she made herself (see [intlink id="letter-to-the-editor-support-formation-of-orcas-parks-and-recreation-district" type="post"]letter to the editor[/intlink] by Janet
Workshops and Field Trips to Show Updates to CAO and Shoreline Regulations
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager After years of research and public discussion the, San Juan County Council is preparing to update the County’s environmental regulations, beginning with codes covering the upland wetlands and fish and wildlife habitat areas, followed by marine shoreline regulations. The issues are important to
Guest Column: Preparations for Literacy Month Bring Book Burning Memory
While talking about the Family Literacy Month's Book Lovers Fair on Nov. 1, in which Orcas Islanders can exchange favorite books for free, Steve Henigson recalled a famous Orcas Island book-burning incident. Book Burning Memory By Steve Henigson Back a while ago—maybe it was 2001—Frank Michels directed a readers’ theater
Asotin County Ballot Return Envelopes Sent to San Juan Islands Voters in Error
From the County Auditor' Elections office The Elections office has learned that some return ballot envelopes addressed to Asotin County may have been mixed in with San Juan County return envelopes in a shipment received from the printer. A voter on Orcas alerted us that he had received an Asotin
Port Calls Special Meeting this Thursday to Discuss Thru-the-Fence
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.080, Chair Garth Eimers has called for a special meeting of the Port of Orcas commissioners, to be held at the port conference room on Thursday, October 22, 2009 starting at 7 p.m. The single-item agenda is a continuing discussion of the through-the-fence matter.
Lulu's Dinner to Raise Funds for Orcas Rec
The Orcas Island Recreation Program is having a fundraising dinner on Thursday, November 5th to go towards year-round programs for kids. Orcas Rec Coordinator Linda Sheridan says, "Bring the whole family out for a delicious dinner at Lulu's! "Just by purchasing tickets you will help support meaningful recreational opportunities for
Letter to the Editor: Guimond Would Be Effective
Pierrette Guimond will bring a fresh perspective and renewed energy to the position of Fire Commissioner, if elected. She would also bring a thorough understanding of how junior taxing districts are managed. She has served two such districts, the Orcas Island Library and the Orcas Cemetery District #2. Through her
Choral Society Begins Search for New Director
By Kathi Ciskowski The Orcas Choral Society Board of Directors has announced that it is beginning the search process for a new director. Catherine Pederson, together with Louellen McCoy, founded the Orcas Choral Society in 1976. Catherine has served as the Artistic/Musical Director of the group since that time and will retire
Library Hosts Trick-or-Treat for Books on Halloween
Kids and parents are invited to stop at the Orcas Island Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a book on Saturday, October 31st between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Come in and pick out a book and have your picture taken. The Orcas
Sing on Orcas for the World: Saturday, Oct. 24
Orcas Islanders are invited to raise their voices in song in a Climate Change Sing-Along to Stop Global Warming next Saturday, October 24, at 4:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall . Sharon Abreu, organizer of the event as part of the International Day of Climate Action and Executive Director
“Best of Classical Jazz” Features Claude Bolling Suite
As the final installment of the Island Classics series featuring chamber musicians from Lopez, San Juan and Orcas Islands, a program entitled The Best of Classical Jazz will be performed on Sunday, October 25 at 2pm on Orcas Center’s intimate OffCenter Stage. The program, selected by Orcas Islander
Southern offers energy-healing classes this week
Nancy Southern, MSW, offers two new tapping classes beginning this week. A four-week class series will be held Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Healing Arts Center Annex in Eastsound. This class will use Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT or Tapping) and other energy management tolls for handling stress
Letter to the Editor: Leadership San Juan Islands Offers Community Building and Leadership Skills
Dear Editor, Leadership San Juan Islands is looking for 20 great islanders to become LSJI Cohort VI in January. As a graduate of Cohort V this past spring, I want to encourage your readers to consider being a part of this community building and skills development program. How fortunate we
Carolyn Cruso Celebrates Release of New CD
As the last offering in the 2010 Spotlight in the OffCenter series, Carolyn Cruso will share an evening of original songs on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 pm at Orcas Center. The performance will celebrate the release of Cruso’s latest cd Have You Ever, which exhibits her smooth
Two Drafts of County Budget — With and Without Increased Tax — Available for Examination
2010 Preliminary “Survival Mode” Budget Book Available By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The preliminary San Juan County 2010 budgets are now available in detail for download from the County website at https://sanjuanco.com/Budget2010. The budget book includes two preliminary budgets – one based on existing revenue, the second includes
