Here’s a thought…
“I’m calling on Washingtonians – please, don’t be a spark this weekend. Your choices could literally save lives.”
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS DAVE UPTHEGROVE
Letter to the Editor: Fire Levy Faces Facts
-- by Michael Coughlin -- While some of the questions about OIFR spending are mystifying, there are some black and white facts about this vote that even nit-pickers cannot sustain. Unless I am wrong, the levy requested is the same that has been in effect for the last ten years.
Cornelius Responds to Jarman’s Letter
-- from Randy Cornelius -- Dear Editor, I was surprised and disappointed to see that you published Bob Jarman’s letter to OPALCO of March 16, 2014. I am writing to set the record straight. First, Mr. Jarman asserts that “[w]ith the new amendments to the bylaws recently passed by the
ORS/The Exchange Completes Site Master Plan: Rebuild Begins!
-- from Orcas Recycling Service (ORS/The Exchange) -- Orcas Transfer Station site, cleared for improvements and a new Exchange! If you’ve been past the Orcas Transfer Station lately you probably noticed something: A lot more light. After receiving a permit from the Department Of Natural Resources, Orcas Recycling
Help the School Board Choose New Superintendent
-- from the Orcas Island School Board -- [On] March 18th, the School Board voted to invite three candidates to interview for the position of Superintendent. The candidates are: Russell Pickett (WA), Jane Babcock (IOWA), and Eric Webb (OKLAHOMA). All have extensive experience in public education, and all are Superintendents.
Letter to the Editor: Support the OIFR Levy
-- by Anita Castle -- On a rainy day in October, 2012 I received fast, professional medical assistance from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services! If my responders hadn’t responded as promptly as they did, or if they hadn’t been as qualified as they were that day,
Editorial: How Long Does It Take?
-- by Lin McNulty -- It's time, I believe, to reach a definitive, community-wide, agreed-upon answer (at least by a majority) to put a vital, ongoing question to rest. The preponderance of those of us living on Orcas Island have come from somewhere else. There are, however, a few residents
Wild Songs and Surprises at the Odd Fellows
– An Evening with Judith-Kate Friedman Sunday, March 23, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, Doors open at 6:30 p.m. -- from Sharon Abreu -- Judith Kate Friedman, photo by Michelle Bates Judith-Kate Friedman brings an evening of original songs and improvisations on love,
Ferries’ Chief Moseley Leaves “Difficult Job”
-- by John Stang of Crosscut.com -- It will likely take two months or more for a replacement to be found for David Moseley as director of Washington State Ferries. His resignation, announced quietely earlier in the week, becomes effective on April 15. A nationwide search is planned to replace
UUF: The Power of Song
Sunday, March 23, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship presents "The Power of Song in Intergenerational Community" with Judith-Kate Friedman. Sunday, March 23rd, 11:30 am at Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church). The meeting room is to the right of the chapel
Get Your Mr. Clean Mojo Working April 5!
Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Eastsound -- from Kira Bradshaw -- Join your friends and neighbors in the 2014 Great Island Clean-Up! Orcas Island’s first roadside clean-up that covers the entire island! • When? Saturday, April 5th, 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. • Where? All roadsides, beaches
Passing Strange: Crossroads’ Lecture Explores Race in Performance
Friday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. Discussion to follow -- by Margie Doyle -- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Othello in the 2007 Donmar production. Photograph: Robbie Jack/Corbis The Crossroad's lecture "Othello in the 21st Century" by Professor Ayanna Thompson on Friday evening, March 21, is a
Celebrate Life of John Barnes on Saturday!
Saturday, March 22, 1-4 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from River Malcolm -- A celebration of the life of John Barnes will be held 1-4pm Saturday March 22 in the Odd Fellows Hall, Eastsound. The formal memorial service will begin promptly at 1:30pm. The gathering will include a potluck of snacks,
Tennis, Anyone?
Wednesday, March 26, 12 p.m., Parks & Recreation Office -- from Mariah Miller -- Tennis season is drawing near and now is the time for interested players, parents, community members and school coaches to take a look at the scheduling opportunities and use of the Buck Park tennis courts. At
Shakespeare: Early Spring Night’s Dream
-- from Kristen Wilson -- WOW! This is exactly the kind of night that makes me so happy and proud to be an Orcas Islander. What an amazing job EVERYONE did. As an audience member only, I just have to say how IMPRESSED I am with the amount of effort
West Sound Lumber Company Asks for Your Help
-- by Eleanor Hoague -- If you use lumber or wood products from West Sound Lumber Company, or know Jack and Jan Helsell, you probably know how hard they are struggling to keep their sawyer, Ben Nuñez, who has been with them for nearly 15 years. In 2008, while taking
Public Workshop on the New Critical Area Regulations
Thursday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Orcas Senior Center -- from San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department -- The San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department will host an Orcas Island workshop to provide information on, and answer questions about, the recently adopted critical
