Here’s a thought…
“An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.”
SPANISH PROVERB
Senate Democrats Blame Republicans for Failure of Oil Safety Bills
-- from the Washington State Senate Democrats -- Senate Democrats on Monday expressed frustration and disappointment in the lack of action on legislation to reduce risks posed by the sharp increase in oil transported by rail and tanker in Washington. “We spent a lot of time negotiating,” said Sen. John
Council of Churches Observes Ecumenical Services
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Orcas Island Council of Churches presents the first of a series of ecumenical services during the season of Lent. Wednesday, March 12th at 5:30 pm in the Emmanuel Parish Hall (218 Main St.). A brief service on the theme of "Hope and Peace" will be
Treaty Rights: “Calling Back the Salmon Spirit”
Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Joe Thoron -- The SeaDoc Society & YMCA Camp Orkila Present: “Calling Back the Salmon Spirit," a lecture by Kit Rawson, Retired Fisheries Biologist with the Tulalip Tribes Do you fish for or eat salmon? In the 1850s,
OPALCO Schedules Board Meeting
Thursday, March 20, 9 a.m., Eastsound OPALCO Office -- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, March 20 in the Eastsound OPALCO office. Members are welcome to attend. For more information visit OPALCO.com or call Bev Madan at
Editorial: What Would You Do?
-- by Lin McNulty -- It's the middle of the night, you've just left a party where you have been drinking, and all of a sudden you find you and your vehicle off the roadway. The airbags have been deployed and there is considerable damage to the vehicle you have
Songwriter Mandy Troxel Celebrates Debut Album
Thursday, March 20 at 4 p.m., Darvills Saturday, April 12, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Mandy Troxel -- Orcas Singer Songwriter Mandy Troxel's much anticipated album, If Only Words Could Keep Me Warm, is now available at Darvill's Bookstore. On Thursday, March 20 at 4pm, Mandy will talk about
Oil Trains and Spills Regulations Dropped in Legislature
-- by John Stang, from Crosscut.com -- A homeless-housing bill and a veterans' tuition bill got last-minute reprieves Friday afternoon [March 7]. The Senate Majority Coalition Caucus' leaders and the House's Democratic leaders agreed to make those two bills immune from a 5 p.m. Friday deadline to pass bills. In
Orcas Christian School Hosts Community Dinner
-- from Sandi Harris -- The final COMMUNITY DINNER of the season, on Tuesday, March 11th from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Christian School, in the High School building. Come and enjoy a FREE Italian dinner with friends and family!
Orcas Center Honors Pat Thomas and Robert Hall
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Center awarded the 2013 Bunny Award for for "outstanding performance on stage" to Robert Hall and the Margaret Exton Award for "outstanding contributions and service" to Pat Thomas at its Annual Meeting today. Orcas Center's Executive/Artistic Director Kara O'Toole chaired the Annual Meeting in
Fire Dept. Mechanic’s Accident: Reports from Sheriff’s Office
-- by Margie Doyle -- Last fall rumors were swirling about a vehicle accident earlier in the year involving members of the Orcas Island Fire Department. Because it involved a publicly supported taxing district, and because so many of the rumors were damaging to the reputation of the Fire Department
Guest Editorial: Thanks to our Health Exchange “Navigators”
-- by Alison Shaw -- I would like to thank some of the unsung heroes here on Orcas Island that you may not know about. The new Washington Health Benefit Exchange, which opened for business on Oct. 1, 2013, has allowed many of our island neighbors to obtain affordable health
Acclaimed Production of Werther Coming to Orcas Center
Sunday, March 16 at 1:00 pm., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Werther. Photo by Brigitte Lacombe Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings the title role of the tortured poet in the Met’s acclaimed new production of Massenet’s Werther streaming to Orcas Center on Sunday, March 16 at
Community Foundation Grants Deadline Nears
The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is currently soliciting grant applications from island non-profit organizations. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 14. Applications may be obtained at the OICF website, www.oicf.us and questions may be directed to the OICF office at 376-6534. While all grant applications will be considered,
Back to the Drawing Board for School Remodel
-- by Margie Doyle , Updated March 7 at 11:30 .m. -- At its Special Meeting today to discuss the construction bids that were submitted on Weds. Feb. 26, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board decided to: Abandon the plan to move the Middle School classrooms to the second
Native Plant Sale – Order Deadline Extended
Order Deadline March 21 / Sale March 29 -- from Jane Wentworth -- Evergreen Huckleberry. Photo: Washington Native Plant Society There is still time to order native plants from the San Juan County Master Gardener/Conservation District Native Plant Sale! The sale is scheduled for March 29, from 9
Letter to the Editor: Funding Means More Reliable Ferry Service
Great news, HB-1129 to fund construction of a third new 144-car "Olympic" class ferry, passed the Senate yesterday on a 41-8 vote. Sponsored by our Representative Jeff Morris, this bill has already passed the House on a 62-36 vote. The strength of support for ferries, particularly in the Senate, was
