Here’s a thought…
“The true civilization is where every man gives to every other every right that he claims for himself.”
ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL
EPRC’s Miller prevails upon Sewer District to work out differences with the County
Nearly two years ago, in an order granting the county more time to work on compliance issues, the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) stated, “The lack of agreement between the County and the Eastsound Sewer District continues to delay the establishment of a compliant GMA.” That situation still describes
Gregoire's govt. reforms aim to reduce bureaucracy and deliver online services
Monday, Feb. 9, Governor Chris Gregoire introduced her "government reform package," which has three main goals: Reduce the size of the bureaucracy. We will do this by eliminating some boards, commissions, advisory committees and by consolidating several state agencies. Deliver 21st century customer service. We will save money and deliver
National Strategy for Sustainability
Contributed by Sharon Abreu From Rob Wheeler on Jan. 25: Dear Friends, If you have not already heard our proposal urging the Obama Administration to develop and implement a National Strategy for Sustainability made it into Change.org’s Top Ten Ideas for Change in America – out of more than
Micro-climates on Orcas Island
by Janice Richardson Understanding weather patterns is an essential tool for successful gardening. In the mid-1990’s, when I moved from Oregon to northwestern Washington, I felt surprisingly unsure of myself when I began my first gardens. I no longer had the inner knowing that I had relied
Journalism: Editorial position
By Margie Doyle My editorial position is that the traditional journalistic standards must continue even as “citizen journalism” and technological advances change the face of news delivery. In reporting the news, this means that the news events that happen daily in our lives must be reported factually with enough
"Wait Until Dark" terrifies, enthralls for two weekends, Feb. 19-21 and Feb. 27-March 1
The suspense-drama “Wait Until Dark” is coming to the Orcas Grange next week, beginning on Feb. 19 with a benefit performance for Kaleidoscope Childcare Center. This edge of your seat thriller, with Orcas Island leading lady Melinda Milligan, (pictured right) may not be suitable for younger children due to intense nature of
Bullwings' new site: subscription and other changes
Hi there! We've been very pleased with the reception of and response to our new site, launched Feb. 1, and in the first week, we've been working to make sure all functions work as promised. So, please note that we fixed the subscription glitch we had -- if you subscribed
Crossroads Lecture series begins with "The Dragon and the Elephant"
Contributed by Judith Miller The Crossroads lecture series will soon be underway again! Subtitled “Ideas for a New Century,” the series presents thoughtful, provocative speakers who help the Orcas community think about timely issues, both local and global. The spring schedule is as follows. Tickets for the first lecture
Orkila's "Partners with Youth" local program enters final week
Contributed by Lynda Sanders, Camp Orkila Staff What makes Camp Orkila so magical? Amazing sunsets, giant swings, the ragger program, horses, Satellite Island, polar bear, campfires, life and death in the forest, challenge by choice, deer, beach walks, international staff, cinnamon rolls, the Orkila Orkila song, new/old
Library introduces computers and the internet
The Orcas Island Library will begin offering free computer classes Saturday afternoons, Feb. 28. These classes are for PC users only, as the library does not have the equipment to teach Apple. The Library laptops will be used for instruction. As there are only five of these computers, classes
Farmland coordinator reports to council on $25,000 grant
Tim Clark, Farmland Preservation Coordinator for the County’s Agricultural Resources Committee, and Pete Rose, County Administrator, will present a report from (ARC) at Tuesday’s meeting of the County Counci, accounting for the $25,000 grant that was awarded to ARC last year. The Office of Farmland Preservation (OFP) granted $25,000
School musicians are outstanding islanders
In Support of Music Education The following was given as a curtain speech in advance of the February 5 “Band-O-Rama!” Concert held at the Orcas Island School by School Board Director Keith Whitaker Encouraging our students to stay involved in music throughout their school careers not only helps them
The week ahead – Feb. 9 – 14
Monday, Feb. 9 Orcas Island Public Library Board of Trustees, monthly meeting at 9 a.m. Insights’ Fables – Chloe Scott directs adaptations of Aesop’s Fables for her senior project. $5 At the Orcas Center OffCenter stage Monday and Tuesday nights, part of the 4th Annual Kids Fest. 376-2281 or
Whale Researcher Ken Balcomb Wins First Salish Sea Science Prize
Killer whale researcher Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research is the first recipient of the Salish Sea Science Prize, a $2,000 cash award given to recognize a scientist whose work has resulted in the improved conservation of marine wildlife and the Salish Sea marine ecosystem The first and
Pamela Wright is Orcas Idol
Last night, islanders and visitors attending the fourth annual Orcas Idol competition, voted Pamela Wright as Orcas Idol 2009. Wright is the Orcas Island Elementary Music teacher. Donna Laslo, one of the event organizers for Orcas Island Prevention Partnership's largest fundraiser, said, "our own elementary school teacher Pamela Wright rocked the
Gov't here to help local businesses hurt by December storms
Small Business Administration Loan Help Available By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager By noon on Friday, Feb. 6, the second day the temporary Small Business Administration office was open, Gwenda Barker had met with six San Juan County business owners who sought help recovering from financial losses they suffered
