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“Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one’s own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.”
SHERI S. TEPPER
Greg Ayers Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Eastsound Sewer and Water District Commissioner Position #3
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Greg Ayers' and Harvey Aldort's answers are featured today. Candidates for the Orcas School Board #2 (Bob Connell and Tony Ghazel) will respond to questions tomorrow. For further information on each candidate, contained in the Official Voters
Harvey Aldort Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Eastsound Sewer and Water District Commissioner #3
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Harvey Aldort's and Greg Ayer's answers are featured today. Candidates for the Orcas Island School District Position #2 (Bob Connell and Tony Ghazel) will respond to questions tomorrow. For further information on each candidate, contained in the
Chris Thomerson Alerts Locals to Email Scam
Contributed by Chris Thomerson I have just received a scam email that is localized to look like news about a local person from Lopez Island making money at home with "Easy Google Profit " and "My Internet Payday." This one is particularly attractive because of the use of "Lopez resident
Pierrette Guimond Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Fire District Commissioner #3
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Pierrette Guimond’s and Barbara Bedell’s answers are featured today. Candidates Duff Andrews and Clyde Duke, running for Fire District Commissioner #2, will respond to the same questions later this week. Candidates for the Eastsound Sewer District Position
Barbara Bedell Responds to Orcas Issues Questions for Fire District Commissioner #3
Orcas Issues asked candidates for elective races to respond to questions. Barbara Bedell's and Pierrette Guimond's answers are featured today. Candidates Duff Andrews and Clyde Duke, running for Orcas Fire District Commissioner #2, will respond to the same questions later this week. Candidates for the Eastsound Sewer District
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
