Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
Guest Opinion: Wireless Installations Critical for Public Safety
-- by Jim Ghiglione, Lopez Fire Chief, San Juan County Fire District #4 -- When I first began my work as your Lopez Island Fire Chief July 1, 2008 I was challenged to improve communications for our first responders and thereby improve public safety for all. This has been a
A Letter to OPALCO Members to Clear-Up Some Lingering Confusion
(Editor's note: A version of this letter appeared in the Comments section under the Orcas Issues post last Friday: ((orcasissues.com/opalco-board-sets-temporary-revenue-recovery-add-on )). Since there has been a response to the letter, we are keeping the original version in the Comments as well as publishing it here.) -- from Suzanne Olson (solson@opalco.com)--
Guest Editorial: Gov. Inslee Applauds “Obamacare” Decision
-- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued the following comment regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act [Obamacare]: “I applaud the Supreme Court for upholding this landmark law that is helping so many people here in Washington state
Adults: Row Your Boat – Learn to Scull
July 6 through July 9 -- Reserve Your Spot Now! -- by Martin Taylor for Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) -- Class of 2011 on the path to enlightenment Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) is offering a beginning sculling (rowing) class for adults. Rowing is a great sport. It is
Letter to the Editor: Vote for a Lady Mayor
-- from Carol Owens -- Re:https://theorcasonian.com/analysts-review-tightly-contested-mayors-race The mayoral race is hotly contested this year! Have you done your duty? Voted often , bought as many votes as you can? Personally, my favorite mayor was April; who, though of the bovine persuasion, wasted no time chewing her cud when it came
Ramble the Seashore with Dr. Ryan Drum
Friday July 3 from 11 am - 2 pm at Camp Orkila -- from the Orcas Food Co-op -- Dr. Ryan Drum It's that time again! The lowest tides of the year are upon us and it is time to grab our boots and our sun hats and
Crow Valley School: Last Mike Wiley Painting Job
-- by Margie Doyle -- Mike Wiley, right, and Phil Schultz at the Crow Valley School Mike Wiley has one last job before he retires on July 1. Drive down Crow Valley road to the historic school, now part of the Orcas Island Historical Museums. Mike has been
Dinner Winner Raffle with Family Health Center
-- from Karen Key Speck -- Karen Key Speck, fundraising co-chair, with Bill Gincig It's great fun to dine out! Let someone else do the cooking, right? Imagine getting to have lunch or dinner at your favorite local eatery for next to nothing! The Orcas Family Health Center
Orcas Assailant at Large
-- by Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On Friday night [June 26] at approximately 10:30 pm, an 18 year old female was walking alone past the Orcas Medical Center on Mt. Baker Road when an unknown male attacked her and attempted to take her purse away. After a struggle she was
Governor Inslee, Legislative Leaders Announce Operating Budget Agreement
-- from the Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee and bipartisan legislative leaders said today [June 27] that the proposed 2015–17 state operating budget they agreed to early Saturday is sustainable, responsible and makes important investments for Washingtonians in education and other important services. An intensive six-hour session
Funhouse Organizes Summer Packs for Kids
-- from Emilie Gincig for The Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse Commons is happy to announce that the “Packs for Kids” program will be extended through the summertime in partnership with the Funhouse Commons. The school district is partnering with the PTSA, Orcas Island Food Bank, Island Market and Funhouse
Tickets on Sale Now for the Olga Daze Quilt Raffle
-- from Lorna Rhodes -- Quilt made by Betty Marcum and Dorothy Lunquist is a traditional part of Olga Daze Olga Daze is coming up on July 18th and preparations are under way for a wonderful gathering. A traditional part of the day is the raffle for a
Analysts Review Tightly Contested Mayor’s Race
-- from Children's House -- Mayoral candidate Oliver plans to ride the wave of Granny’s recent success -- then do a last-minute fly-by before the event wraps up July 4th at 2 PM. The race for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound wraps ups July 4th when the winner is
Breaking News: State Reaches Budget Agreement
-- from Governor Inslee's Communications Office -- The following statement from the Governor and legislative leaders from the House and Senate announces the agreement reached this morning, June 27. The agreement meets the June 30 deadline for an operating budget. "Early this morning we reached an agreement in principle on
State Bans all Open Park Fires
-- from Jackie Daigle for Friends of Moran State Park -- Campfires prohibited in all state parks -- Open fires and use of charcoal briquettes prohibited until further notice Washington State Parks announced on Friday, June 26 that campfires in all state parks and ocean beaches in the Seashore Conservation
Guest Opinion: Navy Decides Growlers Can’t Use Runway 14 at OLF
-- from the Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve (COER), Whidbey Island -- The Prowlers are retiring from NASWI, but the Growlers can’t preform in the same flight paths at the OLF in Coupeville. Members of Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve (COER) have discovered that the Navy has changed it’s plan about using
