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“An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.”
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Guest Column: Stuff, the Exchange and Climate Change
-- by Chom Greacen -- Here is a confession: I love stuff, particularly used stuff! I’ve tried to be discreet with this little love affair of mine. But now I want to come clean because I finally have some data to retroactively justify my behavior. It all started with my
Art of Wood to Show at Orcas Center
Opening Reception Friday, February 7, 5:30–7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Joan Fletcher -- The Visual Arts Committee of The Orcas Center invites you to attend The Art of Wood at the Orcas Center for the month of February. Come and visit with the artists, designers, architects, and wood workers
Shadow and Light, Stories and Music, with Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo
Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library -- by Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo of Eth-Noh-Tec -- Ready for some storytelling? A concert, "Between Shadow and Light" will be a blend of storytelling of Pan-Asian myths and folktales, Japanese Shakuhachi flute and other Asian bamboo wind music with Robert
Cancer Support Group Open to Friends, Family and Caregivers
Thursday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. in the Community Church Fireside Room By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will meet on February 13, 2014 at 5:00 pm, in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. At our informal meetings you'll have a chance to share your experiences, problems,
CAO Public Hearing Scheduled
Tuesday, February 4, 9:15 a.m., County Council Hearing Room -- from Stan Matthews -- County Council will hold public hearing at, or after 9:15 a.m., on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, in the County Council Hearing Room to receive testimony on a proposed ordinance to amend San Juan County Code critical
Gung Hai Fat Choi from Salmonberry!
-- by Margie Doyle -- Salmonberry students march during the noon hour in celebration of Chinese New Year Salmonberry School students brought their dragon to downtown Eastsound streets today in celebration of Chinese New Year. They blew whistles, clapped blocks together and called out "Gung Hai Fat Choi!"
Doe Bay Internet Group Presents Wireless Option to Community
-- from Chris Brems -- The newly formed Doe Bay Internet Users Association (DBIUA) presented their initial findings on Saturday, January 25, to a standing-room-only crowd at the Doe Bay community room. Chris Brems, DBIUA board member, gave a recap of the internet service problems facing Doe Bay residents. He
The Big Day Approaches: 12th MAN Gearing Up
-- by Lin McNulty -- GO 'HAWKS! What else is there to say!? Photo: Suzana Roach It was a moment full of sunshine, spread not just by the rays out of the sky, but beaming from the faces of 12th MAN Seahawk fans who gathered in the parking
O’Brien Explains Proposed Fire & Rescue Levy
-- from Kevin O'Brien, Chief, Orcas Fire and Rescue -- On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, the Commissioners of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) unanimously approved resolution 2014-1 which includes the approval of ballot language and direction to ask the Orcas electorate to cast their ballots for Proposition No. 1
WSF Renames Vessels After Seahawks
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Passengers traveling on the Washington State Ferries Sunday, Feb. 2, will be boarding the “M/V Russell Wilson” or crossing Puget Sound on the “M/V Richard Sherman” as Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the vessels be named in honor of the Seattle Seahawks. “We couldn’t
Meet and Greet Local Congressional Candidate
Saturday, February 1, 12:00 Noon, Random Howse -- by Lin McNulty -- Mike Pryce is running for Congress! A retired U.S. Marine Reserve Lt. Colonel, currently living on Lopez, Pryce has recently thrown his hat into the ring to run against U.S. Representative Rick Larson in the upcoming November election.
Council Chair Wagers Local Treasures on Super Bowl
-- from Stan Matthews -- The Eagle County, Colorado Board of Commissioners is betting beef and beer on the Broncos against San Juan County’s salmon and hard cider bet on the Seahawks. Credit: Randy Wyrick, Vail Daily (Vail Colorado) On behalf of citizens of San Juan County, County
Oil, Coal & the Sea at Cherry Point
-- by Floyd McKay, of Crosscut.com -- The masses that stormed the gates of Big Coal in 2013 are turning their fury on Big Oil as the new year opens and the Pacific Northwest considers a future as a massive pipeline on rails connecting the fossil-fuel deposits of Wyoming and
Park & Rec Banner Year: Part Two
What About the Funhouse? – from Marcia West, Director, Orcas Island Park and Recreation District – Some collaborations need special mention and must stand apart from the crowd. The work of the Funhouse staff in supporting Park and Recreation programs is one of those relationships. The Funhouse Commons has been
Wenatchee High School Music Stars — Mariachi Huenachi!
Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Center -- from Orcas Center -- Mariachi Huenachi returns to Orcas Island next Saturday, Feb. 1 Mariachi Huenachi is a nationally award-winning high school band from Wenatchee that has played at Seattle Seahawks and Mariners games and shared the stage
Seahawks at Seaview: Super!
Sunday, February 2, 2:30 p.m., Seaview Theatre -- from Donna Laslo -- Seahawks @ Seaview on Sunday.COME CHEER ON THE HAWKS! We're having a Free, All Ages Super Bowl Party at the Seaview Theatre. We have rented a digital projector and will broadcast the Seahawks vs. the Denver
