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“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Early Vote Results in — Levy Issues Passing
San Juan County voters, with 53% of ballots turned in, will apparently approve both San Juan County’s proposed property tax levy lid lift, and the San Juan Island Park and Recreation District’s proposed increased tax levy, County Communications Program Manager Stan Matthews reported on Tuesday, Nov. 3. On Orcas Island,
OICF Offers Grant Writing Seminar Nov. 19
As part of the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s work to help Island not-for-profits increase their effectiveness, OICF is hosting a grant writing basics seminar with Nanette Pyne. If you are interested in honing your grant writing skills, this is a great opportunity. Ms. Pyne is a non-profit administration and fundraising
How Whales Rely on Sound: Marine Lecture Nov. 10
By Joe Gaydos of the SeaDoc Society From the pleasure of listening to music to the necessity of detecting danger, sound is an important part of our lives. It's even more important to whales and dolphins. On Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m., Jason Wood will give a
Sparks speaks for Family Literacy Month
The following is the unedited text of a talk give by Sparks at the Book Lovers Fair on Nov. 1, initiating Family Literacy Month By Deborah Sparks Hmmmm…Write something good about reading. It’s kind of…well, Frankly, at my age, it’s better to to read and collect books
Orcas Garden Club Talk on Bees & Butterflies
By Midge Kraetzer On November 11, 2009, a week earlier than its regularly scheduled meetings, the Orcas Island Garden Club will feature as its speaker, Rhonda Barbieri. The meeting will begin with a short business meeting at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center in the small theater next to the
Veterans’ Advisory Board to Meet and Greet Vets and the Public Nov. 11
The San Juan County Veterans’ Advisory Board is an outreach program authorized by the County to provide emergency assistance to indigent veterans and their families. A small portion of county tax funds are set aside for this purpose, and the Board has helped several San Juan County veterans with rent,
Orcas A Cappella Singers to Host Madrigal Dinner
Contributed by Dennis Bonner Come ye one and all to a magical Madrigal Feast - a great way to bring in the holidays! Join Orcas a Cappella in the Lodge at Camp Orkila, Monday evening, November 16, at 6:30 pm. You will be rewarded with a plethora of
H1N1 is Spreading — Vaccine Supplies Lag
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager As of Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, the San Juan County Health and Community Services Department (HCS) had received and distributed about 1,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine. Because the initial shipments of vaccine have been small, health officials have not been able to
Editorial: You can vote! Remember to turn in your ballot
Orcas Island voters are reminded to turn in their ballots, either at the ballot box at the Senior Center county building in Eastsound, or through the mail, postmarked Nov. 3 at the latest. As County Council member Richard Fralick has said on numerous occasion, the quality of our lifestyle on
The Week Ahead: A mixed bag of salons, performances, meetings, and dinners
Revised Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 Artsmith Salon, 7:30 p.m. at Doe Bay Resort Café . Playwrights Group. See a mini PlayFest for free. The salon is free to attend and the cafe will be open for dining. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Ferry Advisory Committee - Special
Orcas School to Hold H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic on Nov. 6
The following is a message from School Nurse, Iris Gravile, regarding an upcoming H1N1 Immunization Clinic at the school this coming Friday, Nov. 6th. Participation is voluntary. A mailing with further information and consent forms went out on Friday and should arrive shortly. "Vaccine to protect K-12 students from novel H1N1 Influenza
Editorial: Love to think, talk, read, reflect? Come to the Book Lovers Fair today!
The harvest is here, the wind is blowing autumn leaves from the trees, a new season is beginning and today, November 1, begins the celebration of indoor pleasures and parties with the Book Lovers Fair, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. All are welcome, there will
PTSA Plans New Writing Workshop for Kids Series
PTSA member Beth Morris came up with the idea to have a PTSA-sponsored Writers' Workshop for Kids each month. The first workshop will be Monday, November 9th, from 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the school libary. The guest speaker will be local screenwriter (and School Board President) Janet Brownell, who will talk
Ferries to hold San Juans' Community Meeting Nov. 5 on Interisland Ferry
The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) invites the public to a series of meetings in ferry-served communities November 4-19. In these meetings WSF will provide information, answer questions and hear public comments on a variety of issues related to the ferry system, including the legislated vehicle reservations
Required reading: Issue Paper Puts Forth “Tailored Approach” to Critical Areas Updates
Ordinance update nearing final decisions by Planning Commission and Council “Over the past few months there has been a discussion brewing in the San Juans about how to protect the environment while providing property owners flexibility in how they use their land.” So begins the position paper that County
Could the Topic Be Hotter: Crossroads Lecture Considers Health Care Reform
The lecture series Crossroads: Ideas for a New Century will continue on Friday, November 6, 7:30 at Orcas Center with a presentation by Barbara Safriet entitled Health Care Reform: Questions and Consequences. Of all the issues being tackled by the Obama Administration, health care is perhaps the most
