Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Tribute Ride for ‘Motorcycle Bob’ Vietzke
Sunday, December 18, Ride at 1:30 p.m., Tribute at 4 p.m., Lower Tavern -- from Jeff Pietsch -- Bob Vietzke was as much an integral part of our Orcas community as he was a contributor to our local island flair -- a friend to all, always ready with his signature smile
Letter to Editor | Blood Drive Set Records
-- from Leif -- Dear Orcas, this last Blood Drive, Thursday, December 15 set records. We had 92 donors, a record especially for this time of year! Some were Orcas High students, returning donors that haven’t given in many years, a couple new “O” positive/universal donors, and the many many reliable
We Have a Fire Chief
-- by Lin McNulty -- Last night, Orcas Island Fire Commissioners unanimously appointed Scott Williams to fill the Fire Chief vacancy at Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR). The action caps an eight-month process following the resignation of Mik Preysz on April 8, 2016. Williams has been functioning as Acting Chief
Guest Opinion | Proposal from Orcas Family Health Center
-- from David Shinstrom, M.D. -- I presume many of you have been following the numerous letters regarding the medical situation here on Orcas. To Paul Kamin, I really appreciate some of the points you have brought up. At the request of several community posts, I explained on 12/08/16 (Examining
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Medically Evacuates Orcas Island Resident
-- from Mike Welding, Public Information Officer -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, from Orcas Island Airport to Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, WA. The SAR crew of five launched at
Community Band to Celebrate with Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 17, 3 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Karen Key Speck -- Leah Jenson and Judy Whiting play the bassoon for the Community Band's Winter Holiday concert 2015 Saturday, December 17 - you're invited to the Orcas Island Community Band's annual December Holiday Concert. Admission by donation
Sexuality Education Classes Offered for Grades 10-12
-- from Sandi Burt -- OWL offers honest, accurate information about sexuality that can change lives. It dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, improves decision making, and has the potential to save lives. The OWL program offers a safe environment for a small group of
Orcas Island Historical Museums Announces Appointment of New Director
-- from Orcas Island Historical Museums -- The Orcas Island Historical Museums Board of Directors announces the promotion of Brittney Maruska to Museum Director. Brittney replaces Clark McAbee who in November moved to California to support his wife Felicia in her new career. Jim Biddick, Board President is quoted as
OPALCO to Distribute Member Capital Credit Checks
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Were you a member of OPALCO in 1991? Did you get a partial (50%) distribution of your capital credits last year? If so, you may be among the 4,682 OPALCO members (current and past) who will get a check from OPALCO later this month as
ATOI Issues Call for Plays
-- from Aaimee Johnson -- Calling all playwrights, seasoned and brand new. It’s time to start thinking about the 2017 Ten-Minute PlayFest! The twelfth annual PlayFest for the Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island will take place next spring. Please put your pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard and
Governor Inslee: Fully Fund K-12 Schools Now
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Governor releases plan to fully fund basic education, promote strategies to recruit great teachers and support struggling students Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday unveiled a plan against incrementalism with a proposal to fully fund basic education for the first time in decades,
In Memoriam | Patty Monaco, 1945-2016
Friday, December 16, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from the Family of Patty Monaco -- On November 10, 2016, Patty Monaco left this world. Beside her were her beloved husband Vince and son, Anthony. With her indomitable spirit and her loving charming ways, Patty beguiled us into thinking we'd have lots
Special Fire Commission Meeting to Name New Chief
Wednesday, December 14, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Notice of Special Meeting With Agenda Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Meeting Called by: Wesley Heinmiller, Chair Commissioner Date: December 14, 2016 Time: 5:30 pm Location: Public Meeting Room Station #21 45
The Nutcracker Ballet Enchants at Orcas Center
-- from Susannah Weaver for the Orcas Center -- The world-renowned Bolshoi Theatre’s enchanting production of Tchaikovsky’s magical and cherished ballet streams to Orcas Center on Wednesday, December 14 at 6:30 pm. Christmas would not be complete without the enchanting tale of young Marie and her Nutcracker prince. The Nutcracker
Funhouse Commons Releases Request for Remodel Bids
-- from Krista Bouchey -- Request for Qualifications – Remodel General Contractors (Negotiated Bid Process) Owner: Children’s Discovery Foundation DBA Funhouse Commons James Cook, Project Manager PO Box 204 Eastsound, WA. 98245 757-377-3621 / jkccook@yahoo.com Project Name & TPN: Funhouse Improvement Project (FIP) TPN: 271412016000 Eastsound, WA. 98245 Architect: Stolitz
Washington Joins New International Alliance Calling for Protection of Ocean
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's office -- Gov. Jay Inslee joined other West Coast governors and leaders from around the world in a call for action to protect the ocean from further acidification damage. Washington state is now a founding member of the International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification, which
