Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Math Olympiad = Four Medals for Orcas
-- from David Kau -- Pictured on their return trip to Orcas:From left to right, 7th graders: Benjamin Pollard, Nate Smith, Meg Waage, Phaedra Osborn, Millie Kau, Olivia Brunner-Gaydos, Ronan Kau, Luke Pietsch, Paris Wilson, Emma Thoron, Henry Moe; followed by 5th graders on the far right: Flora Lister,
Celebration of Life for Our Iconic Ted Grossman
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m., Madrona Room -- from Kay Grossman -- There will be a potluck brunch "Celebration of Life for Ted Grossman" on Saturday, May 17, in the Madrona Room of the Orcas Center, at 10 a.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made
Ciders and Meads, Meets and Music this Saturday!
-- from Madie Murray -- Ciders and meads are rich in history, rich in flavor, rich in antioxidants; and, most excitingly, gaining in popularity around the world. One of the first to celebrate ciders and meads with a festival in the Northwest was Orcas Island back in 2010! Schilling,
Spring Brings Choral Society Concert
Saturday, May 17, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Craig Abolin -- The Orcas Choral Society will present “Love Lost, Love Found” on the Main Stage at the Orcas Center on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m., for one night only! Because there will be only one performance of the
Memorial Service for The Reverend Wray MacKay
Wednesday, May 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Episcopal Church The Reverend Wray MacKay, interim co-Rector at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island, passed away on April 30 at St. Joseph Medical Center after an injury in his Orcas home on April 25. He served at Emmanuel with his wife, Reverend
Incumbents Keep Seats in OPALCO Election
-- Foster Hildreth named next General Manager -- from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO Communications -- OPALCO members made a good showing for the election with a total of 2524 ballots received (2,475 absentee + 49 on the ferry) – representing 23% of the membership (11,198 members). The successful candidates were incumbents
A Passing of the Torch at Island Sinfonia’s Orcas Concert
Ned Griffin leaves Island Sinfonia after four years directing. Jim Shaffer-Bauck will be new co-director. Photo courtesy of Margot Shaw. On Sunday afternoon, May 4, Ned Griffin, Island Sinfonia's conductor of the last four years, passed his conductor's wand over to Jim Shaffer-Bauck. The concert, last of the
OPALCO Outage and Your Water Service
-- from Paul Kamin -- OPALCO has planned a County-wide power outage starting right before midnight on May 8th, and extending through 7 AM on May 9th. EWUA has made plans for this outage. On advice of OPALCO engineers EWUA will be isolating our facilities from the electric grid in
Children’s Book Week – and a WISH List
The WISH BOOKS will be on sale at Darvill's Weds. May 7th until the Book Fair and then at the Book Fair May 14-16 -- from Brook Meinhardt -- Always working to instill and nourish the joy of reading, Darvill’s Bookstore joins the Orcas Island School District and the PTSA
OPALCO Annual Meeting: Strong Footing for Energy & Telecom
-- by Margie Doyle -- There's always new things to learn at the OPALCO annual meeting Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) members and guests boarded the Washington State Ferry on Saturday morning for a round-the-county-by-sea annual meeting. OPALCO staff and administration were out in force, wearing white
EDC Offers FREE Finance 101 workshop
Tuesday, May 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Victoria Compton -- Gaining control over finances is one of the most important skills to learn as a business owner or an individual. The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE two-hour workshop entitled “Finance 101” on
Volunteers Come Through for Co-op
-- from Learner Limbach, Orcas Food Co-op -- What an incredible weekend we just had at the Co-op! With the energy we had in the building you wouldn't know it was rainy and gloomy outside. Sunday over 30 people showed up throughout the day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
It’s Like Pulling Teeth — Only Free!
Wednesday, May 14, Dr. Triplett's Office, 445 Madrona Street -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Wednesday May 14 for free extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including
Port of Orcas Meeting Change
Thursday, May 8, 5 p.m., Airport Conference Room -- from Anthony Simpson -- Until completion, the commissioners will meet in a workshop format starting at 5:00P.M. to discuss the application of tariffs and work on the port’s strategic plan. Members of the public may attend as observers; public comment will
Olga Annual Potluck and Committee Reports
Saturday, May 10, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Club -- from Jan Ehrlichman -- Our May potluck will be on Saturday, May 10, and this will be the final potluck of the season. The Annual Meeting of the Olga Community Club will be held following dinner. This is an important meeting,
Letter to Editor: A Thank You for Support
-- from Steve Hudson -- I'd like to thank all those who supported my candidacy for the OPALCO board. Please continue to monitor OPALCO's plans and actions and encourage other members to participate. It's a crucial time of risk and change for the electric co-op we own. I especially want to
