Here’s a thought…
“You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty.”
JESSICA MITFORD
Ready for Take Off? Sit Back and Relax
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Some people get on a plane and head out to their destination surrendering control effortlessly to their pilots. Others are in the throes of panic - terrified of being out of control. Anxiety and fear of the unknown ride within them until they touch down
In Memoriam | Emily Snyder Reid, 1919 – 2017
Celebration: Saturday, Apr. 1, 1 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall -- from Christina Orchid -- Emily Snyder Reid died March 18, 2017 at her home in West Sound. She was the first born of Ralph Snyder and Aimee Watters Snyder’s four children in Spokane Washington on October 7
Letter to Editor | Thanks for United Way Support
-- from Orcas Community Resource Center Board of Directors & Staff -- The Orcas Community Resource Center would like to thank United Way San Juan County for their continued support of our organization’s efforts to improve the quality of life of Orcas Islanders in crisis. The Resource Center helped 819
Bolshoi’s “A Contemporary Evening” Streams at Orcas Center
Saturday, April 1, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- For one evening, the Bolshoi takes on a new challenge with audacity in Hans Van Manen’s "Frank Bridge’s Variations," Sol León and Paul Lightfoot’s "Short Time Together" and Alexei Ratmansky’s "Russian Seasons." This encounter between some of the
Sheriff’s Report | March 15 – 21, 2017
March 15, 2017 17-001363 Theft 11:38:25 03/15/17 An Orcas Island resident reported a trespass and theft from his property. Investigation continues. A report was taken. 17-001365 Fraud 11:55:26 03/15/17 A Shaw Island reported being a victim of identity theft and fraud. An investigation is ongoing. A report was taken. 17-001371
Bioacoustic Scientist Will Speak on “Seeing Sound”
Saturday, April 1, 2 - 4 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Janet Thomas -- The Southern Resident Killer Whales are on the brink of extinction. Several threats to their recovery include shortage of Chinook salmon, pollution, oil spills, and noise and harassment from vessels. The threat least understood by the public
Meet OPALCO’s Board of Directors Candidates
Thursday, March 30, 5 - 6:15 p.m, Orcas Senior Center -- from OPALCO -- Spring is in the air and our Board election is just around the corner. Please come meet the candidates at one of the Candidate Forums scheduled next week. There are three candidates running for two open
Inslee Statement on Canceled Republican Health Care Vote
-- from Governor Inslee’s Communications Office -- Gov. Inslee issued the following statement after Speaker Paul Ryan announced he was removing the Republican legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act from consideration: “Today 600,000 Washingtonians beat Congress, and can rest easy knowing that Speaker Ryan and President Trump have failed in
Council Member Watson on Orcas Next Week
-- from Sue Kollett -- Council member Bill Watson will be available to meet with Orcas residents and will be holding office hours at the County’s Orcas Senior Center office on Friday, Mar. 31, 2017 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To make an appointment, please email Bill at billw@sanjuanco.com
Letter to Editor | Many Thanks to OWL Supporters
-- from Suzanne Olson, Sandi Burt, Berto Gandara, Serena Burman and RJ Myers -- On behalf of the students, families, and teaching team that have just completed the 26-week Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education Program for 7-9th graders, we would like to thank the following businesses and individuals, without
Ranker: Republican Budget Balanced on Backs of Most Vulnerable
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, lead Senate Democrat on budget negotiations, issued the following statement following passage of the Senate Republican's operating budget proposal: "After a marathon 18 hours of debate in a 36-hour period, Republicans passed a budget today that falls short
Guest Opinion | Is This Virtual Reality?
-- from Jill McCabe Johnson -- Turned in the draft of my first virtual reality screenplay last week. It's a short film about Texas history from pre-history to present, delivered in a whirlwind five minutes. No dialogue. No text. A Koyaanisqatsi-esque film experience, but completely immersive, where your entire field
PlayFest Audition Dates Set
Wednesday, March 29 and Sunday, April 2, 6 - 8 p.m., Grange -- from Aaimee Johnson -- As winter is waning and you begin to muse about your spring projects, I propose that you put the Actors Theater of Orcas Island's 12th Annual PlayFest on your to do list. We
Paul Taylor 2 Brings Best of Modern Dance to Orcas Center
Friday, March 31, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Join us as we welcome Paul Taylor's Taylor 2 back to Orcas Center! Taylor 2 is the six-member company that brings Paul Taylor’s dances to venues of any size with all the artistry of the world renowned choreographer’s
Orcas Food Co-op Shares Third Thursday Proceeds with Community
-- by Ayn Gailey -- Photo: Gray Gailey Coffelt Farms board member Sara Joy Palmer graciously accepted a donation from Orcas Food Co-op on behalf of Coffelt Farms. The donation is part of an ongoing program sponsored by the Co-op called the “3% Thursday Program”. On the third
Donate Items for Granny’s Attic Sale
-- from Arron Redford -- Spring is on the doorstep and it’s time to clean out the attic. Once again the Orcas Island Senior Center is collecting donations of interesting and unique items of value for our annual Granny’s Attic rummage sale, to be held on Apr. 29 from 10
