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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
Clyde Duke's Response to Orcas Issues Questions for Fire District 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. [intlink id=”henry-duff-andrews-response-to-orcas-issues-questions-for-fire-commissioner-candidates” type=”post”]Candidate Henry “Duff” Andrews’ response to questions[/intlink] are in an accompanying article.(Orcas Issues was unable, following
Editorial: Choices are rarely simple in voting
When it comes to voting, sometimes it IS more difficult than rocket science. It certainly can be more subjective. . Yet tha’t s what Orcas Islanders will face time and again this fall For starters, there’s the primary ballot mailed only to Orcas Islanders last week — because the
Letter to the Editor: Like to Cook for Kids? There's Work for You!
If you like to cook, love kids, and don’t want a full time job, the public school cafeteria wants you! In light of changes in school funding and the desired incorporation of more nutritious farm-to-cafeteria opportunities into our school breakfast and lunch programs, there is an opening right now for
Summer fun heats up with council decisions, tours, classes and music festivals
Sunday, Aug 9 Music in the Park –from 6 to 8 p.m. Free for all. Monday, August 10 Summer Day Camp for 3-6 year olds begins, to run through the week. To register visit www.orcasrec.org, pick up a registration form at the public library or Orcas Rec. Program office at
Letter to the Editor: Town Hall Lacked Focus on Compliance or Vision
Comments about Town Hall meeting Aug 6, 2009 I attended the Town hall meeting on Thursday August 6, where the first hour of the meeting dealt with ways to increase the shortfall of needed revenues by cutting services and increasing property taxes and the last hour dealt with ways of
Critical Areas Ordinance: Frustration with Murky Law-making Voiced at Town Hall
The citizens committee involvement in a potentially life-changing county ordinance was completed in April. Or was it? Advisors and the public voiced their dismay with the process at the Orcas Island Town Hall meeting last Thursday. County Administrator Pete Rose presented the history of the Critical Areas Ordinance before
Hans Mayer in kids concert August 23
Children of all ages are invited to attend a free musical presentation by Hans Mayer at the Orcas Public Library on Sunday, August 23rd, at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate the end of the summer reading program. The free performance will take place on the lawn of Orcas Island
Nature's bounty fills Food Bank, courtesy of island workers
Produce from local farmers and gardeners is comng in droves to the Orcas Island Food Bank, now located in the lower level of the Orcas Island Community Church. "We are getting some beautiful produce, and lots of it," said Erin O'Dell, Orcas Family Connections Family Support Specialist said.
PTSA Plans Skate Party and Picnic in August
Contributed by Barb Skotte PTSA ROLLERSKATE REPAIR PARTY SUN. Aug. 16th; VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The PTSA will be holding a rollerskating repair party to finish up repairs on the skates we didn’t get around to refurbishing at our Spring repair party. Join us, if you can, to help make sure our
Straw poll shows public split closely over tax proposal
Contributed by Richard Fralick Levy Lid Lift Straw Vote Results When: August 6, 2009 Where: Orcas Island Fire Hall Who: Citizens who gathered for a Town Hall Meeting with Orcas Island Council Members, Auditor and County Administrator What: Straw Vote on Levy Lid Lift How: Straw Ballots were distributed to
Writers Roundtable: A Pregnant Pause
The August meeting of Writer's Roundtable will be held, Saturday, August 15 from 1-3 p.m. at the Library. The August date has been changed to the third Saturday, Aug. 15, so as not to conflict with the Library Fair on Aug. 8. The topic, facilitated by Jennifer Brennock, will be
Library Fair, Storyfest and Reilly and Maloney entertain islanders this weekend
Friday, August 7 “Family Treasures storytelling workshop at the Senior Center, 1 p.m. $5- $25 sliding scale donation. Doug Banner, founder of the Bellingham Storytellers Guild, leads the workshop. 376-8705. Ghost Stories at the Funhouse, 9 p.m. Free. Part of Orcas Storyfest. Saturday, August 8 Friends of
Raise Property Taxes? The Public Weighs In at Town Hall
“We have a decision to make on Aug. 11 as to whether or not the council is going to propose bringing a tax measure before the public” said County Council Member Richard Fralick at the Town Hall held last night. He called the meeting “a brainstorming session, if you
Guest Opinion – Public School Deserves All Islanders' Support
We are at a crossroads as a school district and a community. Through a “perfect storm” of declining enrollment, the economic downturn, chronic state underfunding of our public schools and, yes, past instances of spending beyond our means, our school district and many others are facing record shortfalls and
Orcas Rec camps and classes continue
Orcas Rec's summer programs continue next week with classes in photography and pottery, and a summer day camp for 3- to 6-year olds which runs all week long. Photography for Teens: What the Camera Sees --Learn how to use a camera creatively during a photography class for teens, Monday, August
Rain or shine, the Friends of the Library deliver the Library Fair
The 53rd annual Library Fair brings not just books and more books, but also an Art Auction, all-day entertainment from the Stage on the Eastsound Village Green, food and craft vendors and kids booths.It is the largest public event held on Orcas Island each year, says Fair Chairman
