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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
Summer's bounty fills weekend calendar with a variety of events
Friday, August 14 San Juan County Land Bank Commission Meeting in Friday Harbor from 8:30 to 11:20 a.m. at the Fire Station Training Room, 260 West Street, San Juan Island. James Hubbell DVD World-renowned organic architect, painter, stained glass artist and visionary for world understanding presented in a DVD at
Murder suspect commits suicide on-board boat off Orcas, two bodies found
The Seattle Times reported on Aug. 14: A Bellevue man and a woman from Sammamish have both died in a suspected murder-suicide. Coast Guard officers Wednesday afternoon boarded the man's 36-foot powerboat, which had been tracked from Friday Harbor into President Channel off Orcas Island. San Juan County Sheriff Bill
Orcas Chamber Music Festival Welcomes Familiar Faces and New Artists
They’re back! Many of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival musicians have become familiar faces around the island the last two weeks of summer… Andrés Cardenes and his wife, Monique Mead, Chee-Yun, who dazzled the audience with her violin virtuosity last summer, Owen Kotler, clarinetist, Jeffrey Kahane, pianist, and three
Tax increase would fund established positions and programs
Part of the San Juan County Council's [intlink id="raise-property-taxes-the-public-weighs-in-at-town-hall" type="post"]resolution approving placing a property tax increase[/intlink] measure on the November ballot (see previous article) specifies that certain positions and services in the County budget be maintained or restored. As proposed the increase (or "levy lift") would fund Senior Services, WSU
Council votes to seek public's approval of property tax hike on Nov. ballot
On Tuesday, Aug. 11, the San Juan County Council voted to submit a proposal to voters that would [intlink id="raise-property-taxes-the-public-weighs-in-at-town-hall" type="post"]raise property taxes[/intlink], beginning in 2010. The Council determined the basic rate requested to be 12 cents, and to limit the increase to a temporary (6) years. Therefore, the Council
Water agreement holds up Deer Harbor Fire Station
Teri Williams of Permit Resources consulting firm advised the Orcas Fire Department at its public meeting on Aug. 11 that “We should have a building permit soon, contingent on signing this [water users] agreement.” Williams’ conclusion came following discussion of the remaining roadblocks to the issuance of a building permit
Mt. Baker Cemetery now owned by Woodlawn Cemetery District
The San Juan County Cemetery District #2, better known as Woodlawn Cemetery on Orcas Island, has expanded to include Mt. Baker Cemetery in Eastsound. On August 5, Fred and Peggy Nichol turned over operation of the cemetery to the Cemetery District Commissioners, Pierrette Guimond, Joyce Nigretto and Niki Bardan. The Nichols
Fire Dept extends bid submission deadline
The Orcas Fire Department Board of Commissions have decided to extend the deadline for contractors to submit bids for the construction of the new Deer Harbor Station. After a walk-through on Aug. 11, the eight contractors who have signed on to present bids for the new station requested more time
OPALCO Study Leads to Commercial Rate Increase
Contributed by Suzanne Olson of OPALCO Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a non-profit cooperative that sells power to its members at cost. OPALCO recently completed a cost-of-service study to determine whether each member rate class was paying their fair share of the cost. The study showed that the
Shangrow adds layers of appreciation for Chamber Music Festival's Music Lovers
Updated August 15 Correction: Mark O’Connor’s Music Lovers Seminar on Saturday, Aug. 22, still has tickets available. In the [intlink id=”music-lovers-seminars-the-schedule” type=”post”]Music Lovers Seminars[/intlink], George Shangrow gives the audience insight and sympathy for the music they will enjoy at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (OICMF) —
Music Lovers' Seminars: the schedule
The schedule for the Music Lovers’ Seminars, which occur over a two-day period in advance of each of the five Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival events is:is: Monday and Tuesday, August 17 and 18, from 10:00 AM – Noon at St. Francis Catholic Church “A Flurry of Styles” Thursday and
Mark O’Connor presents "Orcas~trations" Music Lovers’ Seminar on Aug. 22
This year, the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival's [intlink id="music-lovers-seminars-the-schedule" type="post"]Music Lovers Seminars[/intlink] will add Mark O’Connor, violinist, as a seminar host. O'Connor is a Seattle native who has melded folk, classical and flamenco music in his compositions. He studied with American folk fiddler Benny Thomasson, and then
A Permaculture Saturday with the Bullocks on Aug. 22
The Bullocks Permaculture Homestead in Deer Harbor will be the site for an all-day personal experience in personal agriculture, with talks by a renowned permaculture expert. On Saturday, Aug. 22, Australian permaculture designer and educator, Robyn Francis from the Erda Institute and Djanbung Gardens, Australia’s leading permaculture center,
Access Your Inner Voice through Tapping
Nancy Southern, who holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and brings 30 years experience in personal growth and development to her practice, has announced that she will hold a four-week class series incorporating Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly referred to as “tapping.” EFT theory is founded on many of
Gypsy Willow Catering and Friends Offer Free Meals
Melonie Eckerson, co-owner with her husband Anthony of Gypsy Willow Catering, has taken the lead to serve free lunches on Tuesday afternoons at the Orcas Island Community Church. She emphasizes, however, that the lunches, ongoing since April, are a collaborative effort. She credits Dawn Light and Mary Lou
Henry "Duff" Andrews' Response to Orcas Issues Questions for Fire Commissioner Candidates
Candidates for Fire Commissioner position #2 were asked the following questions. They were asked to keep within 100 words in their responses, or a total of 600 words for all questions. Candidate [intlink id=”clyde-dukes-respose-to-orcas-issues-questions-for-fire-district-commissioner-candidates” type=”post”]Clyde Duke’s responses[/intlink] are in an accompanying article. (Orcas Issues was unable, following several attempts,
