Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
Jeremy King Honored for Work at Lavender Hollow and Longhouse
-- from Judy Whiting for OPAL -- Manager of the Year, Jeremy King, was recently honored at the state convention of the Washington Affordable Housing Management Association. In the photo with him are (left to right) DeAnn Hartman, AHMA and ARHC Executive Director, Jeremy King, and Jennifer Wood, AHMA
Doe Bay Internet Exceeds Membership Goal
-- from Chris Brems for Doe Bay Internet Users Association (DBIUA) -- Founded as an all-volunteer, community effort over a year ago, the Doe Bay Internet Users Association (DBIUA) recently announced that it has exceeded its initial membership goal. “Originally we had hoped there would be 30 like-minded Doe Bay
New Call-Before-You-Dig Laws
Increased oversight and penalties -- from OPALCO -- Utilities, excavators and the public are all affected by a new call-before-you-dig law that includes more rigorous enforcement, mandatory damage reporting and higher penalties. The intent of the law is to improve communication between utilities and excavators/homeowners and decrease damage to underground
Energy Fairs Coming!
-- from the San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Saturday, May 30 on San Juan Island Saturday, June 6 at the Eastsound Village Green, Orcas Island (more information to come!) Join us Saturday May 30th for the second annual Energy Fair and Solar Home Tour. The Fair runs from 10
Museum Gala Tells the Story of Us
--by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=37075] History is best told as a story, and the new exhibit at the Orcas Historical Museum reveals some fascinating stories. On Saturday, May 23rd, from 5-10PM, the Orcas Island Historical Museum held their opening season gala, where they displayed and celebrated their newest exhibit
Board of Health Asked to Agree ‘Growler’ Noise Causes Irreparable Injury
-- from the Citizens of Ebey's Reserve, Whidbey Island -- Proof of noise-inflicted injuries were presented to the Island County Board of Health, Keith Higman, Brad Thomas, M.D., Executive Secretary and members at their meeting on May 19th in the form of declarations from medical experts, a local practicing physician,
Letter to the Editor: OPALCO Members, Get Engaged
-- by Alex MacLeod -- There is growing unhappiness among many OPALCO member-customers following this year’s huge rate increase. OPALCO’s board raised the “facilities charge” to each customer by about 40% -- this is a base charge, absent the delivery of any electricity -- and raised electric rates by an
Guest Editorial: Reclaim the American Dream
"Taking our Gray Heads to the Streets" It started with an online correspondence between Sheila Gaquin of Deer Harbor and Sharon Abreu of Vusario: from Sheila Gaquin to Sharon Abreu: You and Mike have your thumb on the civil actions that are taking place around the major issues of the
Orcas Master Gardeners to the Rescue!
-- from Kate Yturri -- Do you have a gardening question? Orcas Master Gardeners Can Help! The Orcas Master Gardeners will host a gardening information table at Driftwood Nursery throughout the summer starting Thursday May 28. They will continue to be available at their booth on Saturdays at the Orcas
Soil — the Solution for Climate Change?
Workshops on Lopez and San Juan Islands May 30-31 -- from the San Juans Conservation District -- Grow soil, regenerate the land and be a part of a solution for climate change! You have an incredible opportunity to join Peter Donovan to learn the basics of soil carbon science and
County Starts New Inspection Schedule
New Summer Schedule starts May 26 -- from San Juan County -- San Juan County, Department of Community Development, will implement a new building permit inspection schedule for the period May 26th through July 2nd. Under the new schedule, inspections will be conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The schedule
Emergency Contractors Needed to Restore School
The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors on May 19 passed a resolution to act in the emergency created by the recent flood in the Nellie S. Milton Elementary Building. As a result, Tiger Construction Company is seeking local construction companies to work on the damage created by the
Fire and Rescue To Hold Meetings on Cost Recovery
Two sessions on Saturday, June 6 -- from Lt. Geoff Nelson, President Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighters’ Association, and Miklos P. Preysz, Acting Chief, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighters’ Association in conjunction with Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is sponsoring a Town hall Meeting to provide
Cardboard Camp for Adults
May 30 & 31 at Orcas Art Studios A cardboard sculpture by Brook Meinhardt Adult Cardboard Camp is happening again at Orcas Art Studios! Brook Meinhardt will be doing a step-by-step demo on how to do a dimensional corrugated cardboard relief portrait. For all skill levels. The wide
Garage Sale
Friday May 29, 6 pm to 9pm and Saturday May 30, 9am to 6pm -- from Velma Doty -- Items for sale:at 640 Buckhorn Road, Eastsound: pickup pro lift 500 pounds max/1982 Chev one ton truck / 8 ton long ram jack 4 positions / cement mixer / craftsman shaper
Orcas Food Co-op’s First Ever KALE-idoscope of Deliciousness
Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling -- Join us in the Co-op Courtyard (weather permitting; in the Co-op Commons if it's raining) Saturday, May 30th 11 am to 1 pm, to sample an array of LOCAL KALE dishes to inspire your creative,
