Here’s a thought…
“Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help.”
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
OPALCO Member Committee Proposes Changes to Election Process
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO, updated Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. -- At the September 16 meeting of the OPALCO Board of Directors in Friday Harbor, a volunteer Member Review Committee on Elections presented seven categories of recommendations for changes to OPALCO’s election process. Co-op members will have an
Notice: Lost Key Ring with College Master’s Hard-drive
The public is asked to help in the recovery of a lost key ring with three flash drives on it. One is titled "Gonzaga University.” It was lost in the vicinity of the library, on Saturday, September 24th, at approximately 3-5pm. Please call Linda Bryant or Lawrence Jackson (890) 425-1261,
U.S. Rep Rick Larsen to Attend Scheduled Forums Across 2nd District
-- from the office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) [recently] announced a schedule of candidate forums he will attend across Washington’s 2nd congressional district in October. “I am determined to prove to my constituents that their government works for them,” said Rep. Larsen. “That starts with
Trash, Fashion Come Together for Grange Fundraiser
Saturday, October 1, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Linda Peth -- A true Island event is the Trashion Fashion Show on Saturday October 1 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island Grange. Fashionistas are adding final touches to their outfits made of recyclable materials to parade on stage for
Guest Opinion | School Music Matters: Finish the Music Building
-- from Music Advocacy Group -- We are writing to urge the Orcas School Board and Administration to make the completion of the school music building an essential priority in the upcoming school bond. For now, all music classes taught by Pamela Wright – including K-4 music, 5th and 6th
Schedule Your Flu Shot at Medical Center
-- from Madie Murray -- The Orcas Medical Center is now scheduling flu shots for October 4 and 11. For adults, flu shots will be administered by appointment beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the 4th and 11th by calling the Center at 376-2561. Or, if preferred, they may be scheduled
Four Rescued in Water off Lopez After Plane Goes Down
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- At approximately 9:15 a.m. this morning, a call came into the Sheriff’s Dispatch of four people in the water. Approximately 40 minutes prior, a float plane coming out of Lake Union attempting to land on Lopez encountered heavy fog and went down somewhere in
Fire Commissioners to Appoint New Commissioner
Monday, October 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall --from Pat Ayers, Secretary for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District -- A Special Meeting has been called by the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Commissioners. Following welcome and introductions and a public comment session, the Fire Commissioners, Barbara
Furnishing a Desert Home While Living on an Island
-- from Lin McNulty, Actors Theater -- Hiding somewhere on our small green island could there be a living room, or at least some furniture from a living room, that might just be considered to be in the "desert regency" style? Coming to the Grange stage in November is an Actors
Extra Sailing on Thursday, Saturday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- On Thursday, September 29 and Saturday October 1, in an effort to accommodate extra travelers, the #2 vessel (M/V YAKIMA) will make an extra service trip at 1:55 p.m. from Anacortes to Orcas Island.
Deer Harbor Plan Documents Available Online
-- from Colin Maycock -- Updated Deer Harbor Plan documents are available on the County’s website. The documents include: 1. A staff report for the Planning Commission; 2. A strike-through and underline version of the draft plan; 3. A clean version of the plan; 4. A list of further amendments; 5.
Orcas Center Seeks Pieces for “Art From Around the World” Exhibit
-- from Pat Littlewood -- Coming up in November in the Lobby Gallery at Orcas Center will be a unique display of Art From Around the World,” which will include pieces collected by local residents who appreciate original art from around the globe. Members of the Orcas community are invited to share some of
Weekly Pioneer Club Starts Up at Community Church
Mondays, September 26 - May, 6 - 7:20 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith -- Pioneer Clubs has started again! All kids from age four through sixth grade are invited to attend Monday night clubs at Orcas Island Community Church this school year. Pioneer Clubs help kids grow
Letter to the Editor: Re-name the “Old Gym”
-- from Betty Jean Rodenberger, prepared for the Aug. 15-16 OISD Phase III Community Discussion -- Sixty years ago, on March 13, 1956, the voters of Orcas Island School District (OISD) approved a bond to build a new physical education auditorium building to replace the aging gymnasium at the school
Public Meeting: The Future of Eastsound
Thursday, October 13, 6 p.m., Senior Center Lundeen Room -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce and the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) are hosting a public meeting seeking input to the Eastsound Urban Growth Subarea Plan, which is up for review this year.
$451 M for Puget Sound Protection, Restoration Passes House
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Congressman: ‘this project will help facilitate restoration of river deltas, beaches, open coastal inlets, and barrier embayments within the region’ Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced that the House has approved an effort he led – along with Reps. Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Jim McDermott (WA-07),
