Here’s a thought…
“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
Swing Fever is Catching …at Orcas Center
Orcas Center will present one performance only of the San Francisco-based Swing Fever on Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 pm. As Jazz Now said, "Swing Fever keeps its music alive without turning it into a museum piece. If this is the band’s mission, it is a successful one,
Salons, Interviews, Books, Lectures, Drama, Workshops and Pancakes — All This Week!
Monday, Sept. 21 Artsmith Salon at Doe Bay Cafe. 7:30 p.m. start time. Features Ellen Welcker, poetry & Al Bentley, nonfiction. The featured writers will be followed by an open mic for local writers of all genres. The open mic participants can read their creative writing for 10 minutes. Free.
2010 County Budget Review at Council Work Session Sept. 21
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council will review preliminary 2010 budget recommendations for General Government departments and restricted funds at its Monday Council-Staff Work Session on September 21. Support documents are available for download in PDF format at: https://www.sanjuanco.com/docs/2010BudgetBook/GeneralGovt_Prelim091909.pdf Budget presentations are scheduled to
Letter to the Editor: Group Concerned about "Rational Protection of the Environment"
Dear County Council, For your information, Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) San Juan is a non-partisan, non-profit, volunteer organization made up of local residents who are very concerned about the affect the regulations you are considering will have on their private property and on the local economy. Our
Letter to the Editor: Fisher's right that cooperation will save Madrona Point again
Peter is right about the “amazing spirit of cooperation” that saved Madrona Point from development almost 20 years ago. Now it needs to be saved again, from neglect and inertia and bureaucracy. In addition to Peter who began it all with his photographs, other islanders stepped forward in leadership positions,
Editorial: Safety and protection demand changes in island lifestyle
If we lived in a world where all obligations were met and mistakes and wrong-doing were adequately atoned for: Kids wouldn’t dash across the street Drivers wouldn’t speed People wouldn’t trespass Property owners, including businesses and residences, would secure their belongings Adults would take care of children Cops and sheriff deputies
Fisher promotes "People Power" to Reopen Madrona Point
Updated on Sept. 23, 2009 Peter Fisher, who has served on his share of public advisory and policy committees, has had it with the two agencies responsible for upholding the Madrona Point agreement of 1990 that saved the historic point into East Sound from development. He calls
Apply for Basic Food Assistance at Library Sept. 23
Tessa Downey, Lopez Family Resource Center staff, will be coming to Orcas to meet with individuals needing assistance filling out the Washington Basic Food Program application, processing them into DSHS. Downey will be at the Orcas Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 23. The Basic Food Program
Letter to the Editor: School Directory a Valuable Business Resource
One of the most highly used information directories on Orcas is the Public School Directory. Space is now being filled for the advertising spots in the new 2009-2010 Directory and you should be in it! More than 1000 copies will be printed and distributed to every student’s family in the
Orcas Relay for Life Seeks Leaders and Planners
Looking ahead to its third year, The Orcas Island Relay For Life is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to help plan the 2010 Relay For Life on July 16-17. Many leadership opportunities are open. Contact Dyan Holmes 360.317.6992 or Danielle Anderson 425.322.1103 for more information. Leadership opportunities are also now open
Three Classes in Spanish-English Language Learning
Skagit Valley College on Orcas Island, the Public Library, and Orcas Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services (DV/SAS) all plan classes this fall to assist islanders in learning to speak each others' languages -- specifically, Spanish and English. The Orcas Public Library will hold English as a Second Language (ESL) classes on
Tax Workshop for Non-Profits on Sept. 25
The Orcas Island Community Foundation and the Funhouse are cosponsoring a workshop on the new 990 tax form with Jane Searing, CPA, of Clark Nuber. Ms. Searing specializes in issues of public disclosure, income and excise tax planning for exempt organizations and was listed in the April/May 2008 issue ofCPA
Morning bus rides will set year's funding next week
Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) President Barb Skotte sent out a reminder last week that Washington State bases its transportation reimbursement rate for school districts entirely on the number of students who ride the bus during the five mornings next week, from Sept. 21 to 25. School districts are not
Weekend of Writing, Music and Community Forum
Orcas Island Writers Festival continues with events through the weekend . Registration at the Outlook Inn in Eastsound, call 317-4383 or go to www.orcasislandwritersfestival.com Friday, Sept. 18 County Planning Commission meeting at the Orcas Grange, beginning at 10 a.m. to for public hearing and deliberations on the Hay Open Open
Guest Opinion: Judd Cove Preserve to Open
Mary Blackstone, Land Bank Commissioner from Orcas Island When you approach Eastsound village from the south on Orcas Road, look to your right for a glimpse of Judd Cove, one of Orcas Island’s loveliest views. The San Juan County Land Bank has owned property along the cove for several years,
Tea with "Colored" Writer: Opening Events of Festival and "Big Read" Today
Orcas Island Writers Festival begins. Registration at the Outlook Inn in Eastsound, to run through Sunday, Sept. 20. www.orcasislandwritersfestival.com The second Orcas Island Writers Festival begins today with several community events -- an all-day picture book-writing event for $65 with Deb Lund, and a free reading to children in the
